CM1 Test of the Warlords is a 32-page sourcebook for Basic Dungeons & Dragons released in 1984. It is for characters of 15th level and up, and is intended for use with the Companion Rules (BECMI) (1984).
It is part of the CM series: CM1 Test of the Warlords (1984), CM2 Death's Ride (1984), CM3 Sabre River (1984), CM4 Earthshaker! (1985), CM5 Mystery of the Snow Pearls (1985), CM6 Where Chaos Reigns (1985), CM7 The Tree of Life (1986), CM8 The Endless Stair (1987), and CM9 Legacy of Blood (1987).
Official synopsis[]
The king requests your presence in the honorable kingdom of Norwold. If you're worthy, you may be appointed lord of a dominion filled with friendly villages, sturdy fortresses, and raging band of monsters.
Raging bands of monsters?
Well, yes, and you may have to lead your forces into a war or two. But you'll be ready for the challenge. You'll be ready for treacherous spies who conspire to steal you land. You'll be ready for a foul band of giants that raids your dominions. And you'll be ready for the inevitable clash of empires, the outcome of which may alter the fate of millions. You'll be ready! Won't you?
Test of the Warlords includes a complete campaign setting, several new NPCs, and dungeon and wilderness encounters, and guidelines for running a war between empires.
Content[]
The adventure takes place in Norwold, which is located in the north east corner of the Known World on Mystara. This campaign contains elements of hack-and-slash adventure, political intrigue, and full-scale war.
Notable NPCs[]
- King Ericall of Norwold, lawful 28th level fighter
- Lernal the Swill, neutral 6th level fighter
- King Yarrvik the Just, lawful 9th level fighter (Oceansend)
- Tarn Oakleaf, neutral 24th level druid
- Madiera the Counselor, lawful 21st level magic user
- Christina Marie Alanira, neutral 25th level magic-user
- Alak Dool, chaotic 19th level magic user
- Sir Ernest Day, lawful 16th level fighter
- Rutter Dag, neutral 15th level fighter
- Central Lane of Glantri, lawful 16th level cleric
- Max the First, chaotic 15th level fighter
- Alyssa Patrician, lawful 15th level fighter
- Longtooth, chaotic 20th level thief
- Mequisa, the Lawful
- Bethidia, the Neutral
- Chasandri, the Chaotic
Development and release[]
Development[]
The book was written by Douglas Niles. Art was provided by Clyde Caldwell and Jeff Easley.
Release[]
Test of the Warlords was released by TSR in for $[missing data] US or $[missing data] Canadian.
On July 2, 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, Test of the Warlords reached the rank of Gold seller on DriveThruRPG.
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