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B1 In Search of the Unknown
Author:  Mike Carr  
Levels:  1-3 Copyright:  1979, 1981
TSR Stock #:  9023 ISBN #:  0-935696-04-0
Piece Code:  116-F-9023 Product #:  394-51572-2TSR0550
Contents:  32-pg booklet

This package (a cover folder with maps and descriptive booklet within) forms a complete module for use with Basic Dungeons & Dragons.  It is especially designed as an instructional aid for beginning Dungeon Masters and players, specifically created to enable new Dungeon Masters to initiate play with a minimum of preparation.  With only minor modifications, this module is also eminently suitable for use with Advanced Dungeons & Dragons as well.  In addition to descriptive and situational material, this module also includes special informational sections giving: background history and legends, listings of possible monsters and treasures and how to place them, a list of adventuring characters, tips on various aspects of play for the Dungeon Master, and helpful advice for starting players.


B2 Keep on the Borderlands
Author: Gary Gygax  
Levels:  1-3 Copyright:  1980, 1981
TSR Stock #:  9034 ISBN #:  0-935696-19-9 (1st/2nd prt)  0-935696-47-4 (3rd+ prt)
Piece Code:  n/a Product #:  394-51547-1TSR0550
Contents:  32-pg booklet

This module includes a cover folder with maps and a complete description booklet to form a ready-made scenario for Dungeons & Dragons Basic Set.  It has been specially designed for use by beginning Dungeon Masters so that they may begin play with a minimum of preparations.  Within are many features to aid novice players and Dungeon Masters: legends, history and background information, a list of adventuring characters, tips on how to be an effective Dungeon Master, plus an interesting area for characters to base themselves in (the Keep) before setting out to explore the Caves of Chaos!