D1-2 Descent into the Depths of the Earth, also called Descent to the Depths of the Earth, is a 28-page adventure module for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition released in 1981. It is for characters of levels 9 to 14.
It combines two earlier adventure modules: D1 Descent Into the Depths of the Earth (1978), and D2 Shrine of the Kuo-Toa (1978).
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Official synopsis[]
This material was originally published as two separate modules, D1 (DESCENT INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE EARTH) and D2 (SHRINE OF THE KUO-TOA). Contained herein are referee notes, background information, maps, and exploration keys intended for use with the ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS™ rules. The module can be used alone or as part of an extended adventure that begins with Dungeon Module G-1-2-3 (AGAINST THE GIANTS) and continues with D3 (VAULT OF THE DROW) and Q2 (QUEEN OF THE DEMONWEB PITS).
Content[]
Development and release[]
Development[]
The book was written by Gary Gygax. Art was provided by David C. Sutherland III, David A. Trampier, Jim Roslof, Jeff Dee, Erol Otus, David S. LaForce and Bill Willingham.
The copyright page refers to the book by the title "Descent to the Depths of the Earth", which is not used anywhere else. The sketch on that page features a few easter eggs: what appear to be Captain America's shield and Iron Man's helmet, in a chest resembling Spiderman's mask. [1]
Release[]
D1-2 Descent into the Depths of the Earth was released by TSR in 1981 for $[missing data] US.
Five printings of the module were made, with a color cover. The fifth printing was sold to such retailers as Toys "R" Us, and distributed with a cardboard header designed to be hung from a rack, although it is uncertain if this was in fact just a re-distributed fourth printing.[1]
On January 22, 2013, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.99.
Reception and influence[]
Critical reception[]
As of 2023, Descent into the Depths of the Earth (1e) reached the rank of Mithral seller on DriveThruRPG.
Influence on other works[]
The D-series modules were later compiled into GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders (1986).
External links[]
- Descent into the Depths of the Earth (1e) on DriveThruRPG
- Descent into the Depths of the Earth (1e) on Dungeon Masters Guild
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Drow Series (D1 - D3) - The Acaeum