Advanced Dungeons & Dragons “Sceptre of Power” (1986) Paperback Gamebook

Embark on a solo AD&D® quest with “Sceptre of Power,” Adventure 7 in the Kingdom of Sorcery trilogy. First printed in March 1986, this 190-page paperback by Morris Simon features striking cover art by Keith Parkinson and interior illustrations by George Barr.

Follow young Carr Delling as you navigate perilous traps, gather arcane knowledge, and seek the legendary scepter to save Tikandia. Compatible with standard AD&D® rules (dice not included), it’s a thrilling “choose-your-own-adventure” RPG in book form.

Quick Specs:

• Title: Sceptre of Power (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Gamebook #7)
• Author: Morris Simon
• Cover Art: Keith Parkinson
• Interior Art: George Barr
• Pages: 190
• Dimensions: 7″ × 4″ × 1″
• Language: English
• Format: Softcover (paperback)
• Publication Year: 1986 (First Printing, March 1986)
• ISBN: 0-88038-285-6
• Publisher: TSR, Inc.
• Condition: Light shelf wear on front/back covers, minor scuffing along edges Spine intact, no Spine roll or major creasing Pages slightly yellowed, especially on the inside cover and first few pages No missing or torn pages; binding remains firmly glued Minor crease on corner of page block (visible in photos) Character stats card ("Sceptre of Power") has pencil marks

Author/Creator
Morris Simon, a TSR gamebook writer, spun this AD&D® solo adventure to introduce players to the magic and danger of Tikandia. With cover art by Pulitzer-nominated artist Keith Parkinson and evocative interior sketches by George Barr, this module has become a cult classic among tabletop RPG collectors.

Seize your fate—claim the Sceptre of Power and prove yourself the hero Tikandia needs!

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