''The Cleansing War of Garik Blackhand'' (also known by its catalogue number, ''GW3'') is an adventure published by TSR in 1983 for the second edition of the science fiction role-playing game ''

Gamma World ''Gamma World'' is a science fantasy role-playing game, originally designed by James M. Ward and Gary Jaquet, and first published by TSR in 1978. It borrowed heavily from Ward's earlier game, ''Metamorphosis Alpha''. Setting ''Gamma World'' ...

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Plot summary

In the post-apocalyptic future setting of ''Gamma World'', the

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are members of the primitive White Feathers, a mixture of humans, humanoids and mutant animals who live in the area of today's

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. The White Feathers are in the midst of peace negotiations with the rival Gray Rocks when the parley is disrupted by the local chapter of the pure-human Knights of Purity led by Garik Blackhand. Members of the Gray Rocks suddenly attack members of the White Feathers, accusing them of being in league with the Knights of Purity. In the chaos, the White Feathers'

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is mortally wounded. Before he dies, he tells the player characters to find proof that the Knights of Purity somehow framed the White Feathers. ''The Cleansing War of Garik Blackhand'' features nine linked scenarios, as well new creatures and artifacts.

Publication history

TSR published the first edition of ''Gamma World'' in 1978, then released a second edition in 1983. Two adventure for the second edition were released the same year, ''

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'', and ''The Cleansing War of Garik Blackhand'', a 32-page book with an outer cardstock folder written by

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and

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, with art by Jim Holloway. Nothing else would be published for ''Gamma World'' until TSR released a third edition in 1986.

Reception

Chris Baylis reviewed ''The Cleansing War of Garik Blackhand'' for ''

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'' magazine, and warned potential buyers that "All modules need some work of the GM, and ''GW3'' is certainly no exception. The sketchy background and the uncovered contingencies must be thought over with care."

References

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