On this page you will find all official Judges Guild press releases and news items, ordered by date, newest on top.
Think you have missed an important announcement? This is the place to be looking for it!
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GenCon 2005: Clark's Wilderlands Demo Adventure & Map
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August 24, 2005: Now you can see Clark's official adventure from GenCon 2005, a revision of the classic Judges
Guild adventure The Lost Temple, originally published in Treasure Maps I. This PDF contains the exact game notes
that Clark took to GenCon to run the adventure. Yes, they looked this pretty when he took them to the show.
Click Here to download Clark's Adventure Notes now!
And here is the map Clark created in Dundjinni, blew up for use as a battle map and had laminated. You can do the same!
Click Here to download the Lost Temple Map now!
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GenCon 2005: Wilderlands Demo Player's Packet and Pregenerated Characters
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August 22, 2005: Here is the Player's Packet for Clark's much-anticipated GenCon 2005 Wilderlands Demo
adventure. Clark finally revealed the adventure he is running, and it is a revision of the classic Lost Temple
from Treasure Maps I! Inside the packet, which the GenCon players receive, is an introduction to the adventure and a
description of the pregenerated characters they have to choose from!
Click Here to download the Player's Packet now!
To go along with the Player's Packet, here are the actual Pregenerated Characters that people playing in Clark's
Judges Guild Wilderlands demo game were actually using. Posted by fans, modified by Scott Greene. 100% approved for
use in Necromancer Games adventures! Play the PCs the guys at GenCon 2005 played!
Click Here to download the Pregenerated Characters now!
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Wilderlands Boxed Set Preview!
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July 4, 2005: Come view a whole chapter from the 400+ page map book and see one of the newly drawn maps from the
upcoming boxed set. There are 18 chapters like this and 18 maps like this. And this chapter is one of the smaller ones...
Use the links below to download Lenap now:
To pre-order your copy now, just click on the small cover image to the right!
Note: Map image resolution reduced to make the download managable.
June 1, 2005: Here's yet another outstanding fan submission, this time by W.R. Fisher and Paul
Estrada, called The Village of Dwim! It contains the fully detailed village, complete with a nicely done
map.
Please visit our Fan Materials Page to download this 6-page goodie now!
File size is 2.9 mb, so depending on your connection type it might take a little to download it.
Thanks to Bill and Paul for sending this in! Great work!
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Wilderlands of High Fantasy™ Cover Preview Posted!
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May 9, 2005: Click on the small image to the right to see a larger preview of the cover for our upcoming Judges
Guild release Wilderlands of High Fantasy™ (Boxed Set), both front and back.
Also, please note that we are planning to have a limited number of boxed sets available for a pre-release at this year's
GenCon! Cover price will be $69.99 U.S..
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More Product Support for City State of the Invincible Overlord Posted!
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October 22, 2004: We have just posted some more product support for our latest Judges Guild release,
City State of the Invincible Overlord!
Now you can download the 5 level dungeon and the 4 level generic dungeon from the original City State of the
Invincible Overlord! Look for the Sunstone Caverns download coming soon!
The 4 level generic dungeon is about 3.4 mb (.pdf), the 5 level dungeon roughly 4.5 mb (.pdf), so it may take a while to
download them.
Check our Downloads Page to get them now!
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Product Support for City State of the Invincible Overlord Posted!
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October 19, 2004: We have just posted some product support for our latest Judges Guild release, City
State of the Invincible Overlord!
This download includes all the statistics for NPCs in City State of the Invincible Overlord that got cut
from the book in order to save some space. The file is only 155 kb, you should have no trouble downloading it. You need the
Product Password from page 1 of the book to open the file!
Check our Product Support Page to download it now!
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Product Support for Caverns of Thracia™ Posted!
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September 13, 2004: We have just posted a web enhancement for our latest Judges Guild
module Caverns of Thracia™! This 18-page enhancement contains monsters and maps from the book and it
requires the product password as stated on page 1 of the book to open it.
This .pdf file is 883 kb.
Click Here to download it now!
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PRESS RELEASE: Judges Guild and Necromancer Games to Publish Tegel Manor D20
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Necromancer Games, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Judges Guild and Necromancer Games to Publish Tegel Manor D20
September 3, 2004 (DECATUR, IL): Judges Guild, developers of the classic Wilderlands of High
Fantasy™ and City State of the Invincible Overlord™ role-playing campaign settings, is
pleased to announce that it will once again publish Tegel Manor™, a classic Wilderlands adventure
module, in conjunction with Necromancer Games. Judges Guild President Robert Bledsaw recently reached an
agreement with the former holder of the property, Lou Zocchi, for the return of the copyright to Judges Guild.
"I’m pleased as punch to have the rights back to Tegel Manor," said Bledsaw. "Lou and I were able to
finally come to a mutually satisfactory agreement for the return of the copyright. It was great to be able to work with my
old friend. Along with the release of Caverns of Thracia™ and the impending release of the new City
State of the Invincible Overlord™, 2004 is turning out to be a banner year for Judges Guild and
Necromancer Games."
Tegel Manor™, originally published in 1977, was the first published fantasy adventure module to deal
with the haunted house format. It has entered adventure game legend as one of the classic adventures of the early days of
gaming. Set in the Wilderlands of High Fantasy™, Tegel Manor™ reflects the
adventure game style of the late ’70s and early ’80s - making Necromancer Games, with its "Third Edition Rules,
First Edition Feel" the perfect match as a publisher.
"Tegel Manor is one of the classic modules, and I’m proud we’re working with Judges Guild to release it for
a new generation of gamers," said Clark Peterson, President of Necromancer Games. "With the release of
Caverns of Thracia™, Treasure Vaults of Lindoran™, and now Tegel Manor™, we
will be well on the way to re-releasing the best adventure modules ever written."
Tegel Manor™, revamped for use with the revised third edition of everyone’s favorite roleplaying
game, is slated for release in late 2005.
Founded in 1975 by game-industry founder Robert Bledsaw, Judges Guild is a Decatur, Illinois-based game developer
and publisher dedicated to creating the best classic swords & sorcery adventures and source materials in the adventure game
market. Its Wilderlands of High Fantasy™ is the first-ever published fantasy campaign setting. For
additional information, visit www.judgesguild.com.
Founded in 2000 by Clark Peterson and Bill Webb, Las Vegas-based Necromancer Games publishes award-winning
adventures and supplements with "Third Edition Rules, First Edition Feel". Necromancer Games, through a
strategic alliance with Judges Guild, has published The Player’s Guide to the Wilderlands™ and
Caverns of Thracia™, and will release the City State of the Invincible Overlord™ in
early October 2004 and the Wilderlands of High Fantasy™ Boxed Set in 2005. For additional information,
visit www.necromancergames.com.
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Caverns of Thracia™ and City State of the Invincible Overlord™: Available for Preorder NOW!
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August 26, 2004: Caverns of Thracia™ and City State of the Invincible Overlord™
are available for order / preorder through the White Wolf online catalog NOW!
Click Here or on the
small image to the right to preorder your copy of Caverns of Thracia™ now. This product will hit store
shelves on September 6!
Click Here
to preorder your copy of City State of the Invincible Overlord™ now. This product is now scheduled to be
released on October 4!
To find out more about these products, please visit our Products Page.
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City State of the Invincible Overlord Monsters Teaser Posted!
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July 23, 2004: We have just posted a monster teaser from our upcoming Judges Guild sourcebook City State
of the Invincible Overlord! It contains two monsters, the Sewer God and the Suchfed.
This .pdf is only about 650 kb, even on dial-up you shouldn't have any problems downloading it!
Click Here to check 'em out
now!
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Caverns of Thracia: Cover Preview Posted
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July 9, 2004: We have posted a preview of the final cover of Caverns of Thracia!
Caverns of Thracia will most probably be one of our GenCon 2004 releases!
Click Here or on the small image to the right to check it out now!
July 9, 2004: We have just posted some Judges Guild downloads at our
Downloads Page! There are some nice CSIO wallpapers for your PC's desktop in different
resolutions as well as a .pdf-teaser for our upcoming JG module Caverns of Thracia.
Click Here to check 'em out now!
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City State of the Invincible Overlord: Cover Art Preview Posted
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June 10, 2004: We have posted a preview of the cover art for City State of the Invincible Overlord!
Click Here or on the small image to the right to check it out now!
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New Fan Material: The Tower of Karastal
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March 21, 2004: Check our Fan Materials Page for a full 30-page adventure
submitted by Michael Proteau. The Tower of Karastal is a short adventure set in the Judges Guild
Wilderlands. It includes the description of a small village in Map 1 Hex 2826 just south of Bier on the Old
South Road, a harrowing wilderness journey into the foothills, and the ruins of an old wizard's tower. Also included are
three maps.
Don't miss this!
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New Fan Materials Posted!
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February 19, 2004: Check our Fan Materials Page for new stuff submitted to us by
Judges Guild fans, including Attack of the Plant Monsters!, a short encounter / mini-adventure by
Gabor Lux!
Check it out now!
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Balozkinar's Corrected Commoner's Calendar
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January 20, 2004: We received a very helpful calendar sheet for use with your Wilderlands campaign from Kyle
Haberman! Check our Fan Materials Page to download it now!
This should proof to be very useful to keep track of time in your campaign!
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Wilderlands In Dungeon/Ployhedron!
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January 18, 2004: Erik Mona of Dungeon/Polyhedron featured the Player's Guide to the Wilderlands
in a two page article in the most recent Polyhedron section of Dungeon magazine.
Erik loves the setting and the product. Here are a few quotes:
"...manages to perfectly fit the spirit of the game's earliest days, providing a glimpse into a fantastic world of
high adventure that's a little bit grittier while at the same time a lot more imaginative that many modern campaign
settings."
"The book speaks seductively to those of us who like our fantasy in the vein of Robert Howard and Jack Vance,
urging us to cast aside the glossy, full color setting books we've grown to love and engage in a torrid affair with one of
the oldest settings known to gaming."
"The book itself is heavy on history but light on modern detail. It's probably most similar to WotC's Living
Greyhawk Gazeteer, in that the focus is on story over rules, so a player of 1st Edition D&D might find the book every bit
as useful as the greenest 3rd Edition newbie."
"...a really great setting."
All from Erik Mona!
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Player's Guide to the Wilderlands: Table of Contents
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December 9, 2003: An excellent table of contents for our Player's Guide to the Wilderlands is now
available from our
Fan Materials Page!
This handy piece of work was done by Dennis 'The Man' Timm. Thanks a lot for your effort, Dennis!
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Modron: City of the River Goddess
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November 29, 2003: A city that fell to ruins long ago from civil strife between warring gods has been recently
rebuilt by followers of the god Mitra. Few citizens worship the goddess for which the city was originally named. Alchemical
schools, a market shipping wares to far off lands and tales of sunken chests and submerged temple hordes bring many
travelers to this fabulous city!
Download the Guide to Modron, a two-part, full-color city map, and the underwater map from our
Downloads Page now!
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Thunderhold: Castle of the Dwarven King Posted!
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November 25, 2003: The ancient citadel of Thunderhold, now occupied by the dwarves of the Majestic
Fastness who were driven by their ancestral home 400 years ago by the great dragon, Analegorn. A staunch ally of the
Overlord of the City State, the dwarves of Thunderhold help maintain the Rorystone Road to protect trade between the two
cities.
Visit our Downloads Page to get the Thunderhold-Download and the accompanying DM's
map now!
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Rorystone Road and Campaign Hexagon Map Posted!
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November 24, 2003: The Rorystone Road download is now available from our
Downloads Page. As announced in our newly released Player's Guide to the
Wilderlands this download provides a detailed look at the region from the City State of the Invincible
Overlord to the dwarven citadel of Thunderhold. Mapped in 5 mile hexes, with all the villages, towns,
castles, citadels and lairs detailed in full. It is a preview of the degree of detail and type of content you can
expect from the upcoming Wilderlands of High Fantasy Boxed Set.
Also, check out the same page to download the hex maps for use in the Campaign Hexagon System. The large overland maps
of the Wilderlands setting are mapped in 5 mile hexes. Each five-mile hex can be broken down using these maps into smaller
hexes of .2 miles (1056 feet). Using the same maps, those .2 mile hexes can be broken down into smaller hexes approximately
40 feet from side to side.
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Player's Guide to the Wilderlands Released!
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November 19, 2003: The Player's Guide to the Wilderlands is out and should be available in stores
now! To further celebrate the return of the Judges Guild, we have added two new pages to this site. Check out
our new Downloads Page and our new Fan Materials Page!
The Download Page provides you with official Judges Guild material to support our products and your
campaigns, while the Fan Materials Page offers you a chance to have Judges Guild material YOU created posted
here on the official site!
Check out these new pages! Both are accessible from the menu to the left or via the links provided above.
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Necromancer and Judges Guild Featured in ENWorld Player's Journal!
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November 12, 2003: The current issue of the ENWorld Player's Journal, which should be on shelves in 3
to 4 weeks, features a cover by Frank Frazetta from the upcoming Judges Guild Wilderlands of High Fantasy
Boxed Set. Inside are two articles about the setting. One article details some lesser races of the Wilderlands. Another
discusses tomes of ancient knowledge and how to use them in your game.
Click Here or on the small image to the right to see a larger preview of the cover.
Don't miss this issue!
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Judges Guild Wilderlands Character Sheet
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November 11, 2003: In honor of the release of the Player's Guide to the Wilderlands, we have
released a free v3.5 compatible character sheet designed specifically for the Wilderlands, created by none other
than the Mad Irishman himself. Check it out Here.
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Player's Guide to the Wilderlands Available NOW!
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November 5, 2003: The Player's Guide to the Wilderlands is available through the
White Wolf Online Catalog now!
Click Here or on the
small image to the right to order your copy today! It is also available in stores now!
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Sneak Peak at the NEW City State Map!
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October 20, 2003: Here is a section of the newly redrawn City State Judges Map. Redrawn by award winning
cartographer Ed Bourelle, the new map captures the feel and spirit of the original map but includes a number of
updates and improvements. First, it incorporates all the known errata that have been gathered over the years. Second, it
includes a very light grid to aid in mapping the city. The full pull out map will be huge. And best of all the Wraith
Overlord map of the sewers beneath the city state are on the back!
Click Here to see this great preview of the map now!
Look for the City State in January of 2004!
Note: This map is copyright 2003 Necormancer Games, Inc., and Judges Guild. It may not be
distributed or reposted without permission.
October 20, 2003: Download this excerpt from the
upcoming Player's Guide to the Wilderlands detailing the various gods of the Judges Guild
Wilderlands setting.
Note: This is a pre-press layout .pdf. Minor typos and layout issues have been fixed prior to print. This
document is copyright 2003 Necromancer Games, Inc. and Judges Guild. It may not be distributed or reposted
without permission. No part of this teaser is open game content at this point.
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Languages of the Wilderlands
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September 25, 2003: Download this excerpt from the
upcoming Player's Guide to the Wilderlands detailing the various languages of the Judges Guild
Wilderlands setting.
Note: This is a pre-press download and contains several minor typos that have been fixed prior to printing. The
download is copyright 2003 Necromancer Games and Judges Guild and may not be reposted or distributed in any
way without permission.
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Sneak Peek: Ad for the Wilderlands of High Fantasy Boxed Set
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September 18, 2003: We have another sneak peek for you! This time we have a copy of the ad for the Wilderlands
of High Fantasy Boxed Set!
Here it is: Click Here to see the ad for the
much anticipated Necromancer Games version of the Wilderlands of High Fantasy!
Enjoy!
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City State Logo Sneak Peek
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September 17, 2003: The City State of the Invincible Overlord is on track for its end of the year
release. With brand new maps from ENnie Award winning cartographer Ed Bourelle and a full revision by our
Judges Guild design team, the City State is poised to be a huge hit. The new version will be hardcover and
will include all of the content from the hard to find Wraith Overlord.
Here is a little teaser: Click Here to see the logo for the
upcoming Necromancer Games version of the City State of the Invincible Overlord.
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Player's Guide to the Wilderlands at Press, Set for October Release
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September 17, 2003: Player's Guide to the Wilderlands at Press, Set for October Release
Welcome to the Wilderlands of High Fantasy!
Whether you are a veteran
Judges Guild fan or a new player just now discovering the Wilderlands, this
Player’s Guide introduces you to the classic
Judges Guild epic fantasy setting and provides you with
everything you need to begin a campaign in the Wilderlands, including the classic
City State of the Invincible
Overlord!
A Deadly World of Epic Adventure
This Player’s Guide includes a huge full color fold-out map and details on the history and background of the Wilderlands.
At your fingertips is information on the important cities and geographical features of the Wilderlands as well as
information on the gods and monsters unique to the setting. The Player’s Guide also includes details on the City State of
the Invincible Overlord, allowing you to run a campaign set in the Wilderlands right away!
For a preview of the front and backside cover of The Player's Guide to the Wilderlands, Click Here,
or click on the small image to the right to pre-order your copy of the Player's Guide to the Wilderlands now!
Also, we have posted a sneak peek at the cover of The Wilderlands of High Fantasy Boxed Set! Click Here
to take a look at this beautiful cover image! Of course, the final cover will be in full color!
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Judges Guild Wilderlands Player's Guide: Cities Sample
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September 7, 2003: Download sample pages from the Player's Guide to the Wilderlands chapter on the
Cities of the Wilderlands! This four page download gives overview information on several of the larger city states
on the first three consecutive pages. The fourth page is non-consecutive and is an example of the detail given to the
lesser cities of the Wilderlands.
Click Here to download the sample pages (114 kb) now!
Note: this download is a pre-press version and contains several small typos that have been corrected in the final
version!
The download is copyright 2003 Necromancer Games, Inc., and Judges Guild and may not be redistributed or posted on other
sites without permission.
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Judges Guild Wilderlands Player's Guide Maps
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July 25, 2003: The Player's Guide is nearing completion so we thought we would take this opportunity to post some
of the fantastic player's maps by Rob Lee for the Player's Guide. Included is the Player's Map of the Wilderlands
showing the major geographic features and cities and towns. Also included is the Regions Map showing the 18 regions
of the Wilderlands.
Click on the images above for larger versions of the maps. Please note, that the files are rather big, so it may
take a while to load them!
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Product Info for The Caverns of Thracia Posted!
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June 20, 2003: I have posted the product information for our upcoming Judges Guild release
The Caverns of Thracia! Check it out here: Caverns of Thracia
Product Information!
Orcus' Little Helper
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Countdown to the Wilderlands
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April 20, 2003: The Players' Guide to the Wilderlands is nearing completion. It is scheduled for an
August release, with a special small set of pre-release copies available at GenCon. Until GenCon, there will be a new map
freebie here on this site everyday, taken from the classic Books of Villages, Castles, Temples and Islands. All to get you
in the mood for the Wilderlands!
Download of today: Temple Book I, Map from page 62 (July 24, 2003)
Note: There will be no archive page, so don't miss a free map! There will be a new, free map every day!
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Judges Guild Players' Guide Nearing GenCon Release
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April 19, 2003: Our first Judges Guild product, the Players' Guide to the Wilderlands, an
introduction to the famous Judges Guild campaign setting, is approaching completion and seems to be on track
for an August release, with a limited number of GenCon special edition copies available at GenCon.
Here is a preview of the contents:
Wilderlands of High Fantasy: Players’ Guide™
Welcome to the Wilderlands of High Fantasy!
Whether you are a veteran Judges Guild fan or a new player just now discovering the Wilderlands, this
Player’s Guide introduces you to the classic Judges Guild epic fantasy setting and provides you with
everything you need to begin a campaign in the Wilderlands, including the classic City State of the Invincible
Overlord!
A World of Epic Fantasy
The Player’s Guide includes a large full color fold-out map. You get details on the history and background
of the Wilderlands, important cities and geographical features and important groups and organizations. You get information
on the gods of the Wilderlands as well as monsters unique to the setting. The Player’s Guide also includes details on the
City State of the Invincible Overlord itself and its surrounding region allowing you to run a campaign set in
the Wilderlands right away!
Retail Price: $19.95 U.S. [may change]
Page Count: 96
Authors: Bob Bledsaw, Bill Owen and Clark Peterson
Developer: Bill Webb
Producer: Clark Peterson
Artists: Frank Frazetta (that’s right!!!)
Here is the table of contents with some short descriptions. As you can see, it is designed to be for the players who
will explore the Wilderlands.
1. Introduction
2. History of the Wilderlands
--Includes a textual history, a time line, information on the calendar, seasons, weather, special substances (magicum,
carbellium, etc)
3. Races of the Wilderlands
--Inculdes information and racial traits for all sorts of types of humans, elves, dwarves, etc in the Wilderlands
including Alryan, Altanian, Amazon, Antillian, Avalonian, Common Viridian, Dunael, Garmani Heath-Folk, Gishmesh, Karakhan,
Roglo, Skandik, Tharbrian, etc.
4. Character Creation
--Includes notes on the standard classes as well as new classes such as the Amazon Warrior, as well as notes on new XP
progression, literacy, languages and skills (such as how the Knowledge skill is broken down into regional parts).
5. Map Overview
--Detailing the 18 "regions" of the Wilderlands as depicted on the huge fold out overview map.
6. Geography
--Details the major geographic features of the Wilderlands Overview Map
7. Cities of the Wilderlands
--Details the major cities of the Wilderlands, including the six main City States: Viridistan, City State of the
Invincible Overlord, Valon, Tarantis, Rallu and Tula; as well as other important cities such as Warwick, Tlan, Greenwax,
Lenap, Antil, Tarsh, Grita Heath, etc.
8. Organizations
--Details the major organizations of the wilderlands, from wandering Mycretians to the Tarantine Merchants to the
Azurerain Pirates to the Black Lotus assassins of the City State.
9. Players' Guide to the City State
--Contains an overview map of the City State as well as a "walking tour" description of major points of interest, from
the Plaza of Profuse Pleasures to the Balor's Eye to the Hellbridge Temple and the Baleful Eye of Morg. Contains rumors for
your players from the City State.
10. Rorystone Road
--A detailed hex by hex description of the area from Thunderhold to the City State; a preview of the type of content
you can find in the upcoming boxed set; a small slice of the Wilderlands to allow you to start a campaign in the
Wilderlands right away! Contains adventure ideas and campaign notes.
11. Gods of the Wilderlands
--Details over 60 gods of the Wilderlands, domains, favored weapons, etc.
12. Monsters of the Wilderlands
--Contains Wilderlands specific monsters, such as the Orcs of the Purple Claw, flying apes, mastadons, sabre-toothed
tigers, the ancient Orichalans, ghuls, houris, emperyans and the evil demonbrood.
Oh yeah, and did we mention that is has a cover by FRANK FRAZETTA?
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Original Judges Guild Site Up and Running!
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October 19, 2002: This site is for Judges Guild products that will be published by Necromancer
Games. But if you thought that was all there was to Judges Guild you are sorely mistaken! Visit the original
Judges Guild site by clicking here!
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Frazetta Cover for the Wilderlands?
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August 26, 2002: Inside sources reveal that Necromancer Games is attempting to obtain the rights
to a cover by world-famous fantasy artist Frank Frazetta for the Wilderlands of High Fantasy
boxed set!
Click here to see the one they are trying to get!
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Judges Guild Ad for Wilderlands and City State
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August 25, 2002: You can find this ad in the back of the Tome of Horrors announcing the release of
the City State of the Invincible Overlord and the Wilderlands campaign setting in 2003 from
Necromancer Games.
To check it out, click on the small image to the right!
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Necromancer Runs Judges Guild Tournament Adventure at GenCon!
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Clark Peterson will be running a tournament adventure at GenCon based on a classic Judges Guild
module. If you are going to the show, come by the booth to sign up for one of the game sessions! But even if you
arent going to the show, you can get the very same handout that players at the Con will get! Download the players'
handout for the Return to the Caverns of Thracia here. Which of the
player characters would you pick?
Rumor has it that other
Necromancer Games authors--including
Bill Webb, Casey Christopherson and Bob Sarvas
--will be running their own adventures too!
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Necromancer and Noble Knight Team Up for Judges Guild Fans!
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August 2, 2002, Noble Knight Games,
the holder of the rights to the judgesguild.com domain name has reached an agreement to donate
that name back to Necromancer Games and Bob Bledsaw. "We obtained the domain because
we sell out of print Judges Guild products, but when we saw Necromancer got the license we
really wanted to give that domain name back to the fans of Judges Guild and to the company
that has the current license," said Aaron Leeder, President of
Noble Knight Games.
"We were very happy that Noble Knight was so willing to donate the domain back to Judges Guild.
They proposed the idea to us! In today’s world of cybersquatting it is refreshing to see a company do the right
thing," said Clark Peterson, President of Necromancer Games who hosts the new Judges Guild
website. "In that same spirit of cooperation, we ask that fans of Judges Guild make
Noble Knight Games their first stop for out
of print Judges Guild material," Peterson said.
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Necromancer Games to Publish Judges Guild Products!
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June 26, 2002, Las Vegas, NV: Beginning in January
2003, Necromancer Games will begin distributing Judges
Guild products. Necromancer Games will be updating a
number of products-including the City State and the
entire Wilderlands campaign setting-and those products
that are not updated will be made available for
download in PDF format from a Judges Guild web site to
be hosted by Necromancer Games.
"We are really excited to be bringing back Judges
Guild for d20/3E!" said Clark Peterson, President of
Necromancer Games. "We have always styled ourselves as
a modern day Judges Guild and now with our partnership
with them we have truly achieved our goal!" Bob
Bledsaw, owner of Judges Guild, recently terminated
his relationship with QLI/RPGRealms effective December
31, 2002, allowing Judges Guild to reach an agreement
with Necromancer Games. "I am thrilled to be working
with the Necromancer guys. We share a common vision of
what a campaign world should be," said Bledsaw.
"Necromancer Games is a perfect fit for Judges Guild
and the Wilderlands campaign." Hunter Gordon of
QLI/RPGRealms, busy with their upcoming d20 Traveller
project is "happy to pass the torch to Necromancer
Games. We love Judges Guild and think Necromancer will
do a great job."
Necromancer Games will begin in January of 2003 with a
Wilderlands Gazetteer, similar to the Scarred Lands or
Greyhawk Gazetteers. Planned as a 48 page introduction
to the Wilderlands, the Gazetteer will introduce new
players and reacquaint old fans with the Wilderlands
and City State setting. It will provide an overview
color fold out map showing the larger features of the
world. It will provide historical and game details
unique to the Wilderlands as well as a short summary
of the City State of the Invincible Overlord-the main
setting location-and the wilderness area around the
City State, allowing players to begin a Wilderlands
campaign right away.
In April 2003, Necromancer Games will release the
Wilderlands of High Fantasy Boxed Set, which details
the entire Wilderlands Campaign in extraordinary
detail. The boxed set contains 18 full sized maps
(matching the original set) as well as two soft cover
books: the first a Campaign Book, providing details on
how to run a campaign in the Wilderlands, more
extended background material, prestige classes, new
monsters and items; and the second a Map Book
detailing all of the contents of the 18 Wilderlands
maps in expanded and updated format. "The Wilderlands
was the first campaign setting created for Dungeons
and Dragons, predating even the published Greyhawk
setting by several years," Peterson explained. "And
now it is back for d20!" The product is scheduled to
be $39.95.
In Spring 2003, Necromancer Games will release the
City State of the Invincible Overlord Boxed Set. This
set will include all the original maps, plus a much
expanded and updated softcover book detailing the
denizens of the City State, its locations, adventure
ideas and NPCs. The set will also incorporate material
from the classic Judges Guild product Wraith Overlord,
which details the sewers and dungeons beneath the
famed City State, as well as material from Pegasus
magazines. The product is scheduled to be $34.95.
Necromancer Games will follow up those releases with
yet another boxed set: The City State of the World
Emperor Boxed Set. This set details Viridistan, the
city of spices and home of the Green Emperor and his
vast legions. It includes detailed maps and an
expansive book describing the denizens of the most
powerful city in the Wilderlands.
Necromancer Games is also set to republish all the
original Wilderlands expansion books (Mines of
Custalcon, Spies of Light Elf, etc) in one product,
called the Wilderlands Expansions. In addition,
Necromancer Games plans to publish the other
Wilderlands cities and city states-Valon, Tarantis,
Modron, and the never-before-published City of Mages.
Additionally, Necromancer Games will publish a select
few modules from Judges Guild's vast library of
content, including Caverns of Thracia, Treasure Vaults
of Lindoran, and all the Treasure Maps modules.
Necromancer Games will host a Judges Guild web site,
complete with message boards and live online
roleplaying. Finally, any Judges Guild products that
Necromancer Games does not intend to update to Third
Edition will be released in electronic format (PDF)
from the Judges Guild website.
