| Fighting Fantasy Gamebook | |
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| Outline | |
| Location: | Isle of Despair, Titan |
| References: | 400 |
| Publication Details | |
| Author(s): | Keith Martin |
| Illustrator(s): | Russ Nicholson |
| Puffin | |
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| Cover illustrator: | David Gallagher |
| First published: | July 28 1988 |
| Number | 34 |
| ISBN: | ISBN 0-14-032658-8 |
| Previous Book: | Sky Lord |
| Next Book: | Daggers of Darkness |
| Wizard (Series 1) | |
| Wizard (Series 2) | |
| Scholastic | |
- For other uses of Stealer of Souls, see Stealer of Souls
Stealer of Souls is a single-player role-playing gamebook written by Keith Martin, illustrated by Russ Nicholson and originally published in 1988 by Puffin Books. It forms part of Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy series. It is the 34th in the series in the original Puffin series (ISBN 0-14-032658-8). There are currently no announced plans to republish this book as part of the Scholastic series.
Creation[]
Background[]
“ Sheer terror awaits you on the Isle of Despair!
The name Mordraneth strikes fear into the hearts of all who dwell in Titan.
Now he has found a way to unleash a magical army of fear upon the land. The wizard Alsander has been kidnapped and you must rescue him from the Isle of Despair. But will you also enter the Empire of Illusion, confront Mordraneth and save Titan?
Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need. YOU decide which paths to take, which dangers to risk and which foes to fight!” —Stealer of Souls - Back Cover ("Dragon" Edition)
In this book the player accepts a quest from Vanestin of Pollua, a mage, who wishes the player to rescue the wizard Alsander. To do this the player must travel to the Isle of Despair, a small island just off the eastern coast of the Island of Scars, which itself is located somewhat to the east of the continent of Allansia.
Introduction[]
The book in general follows the original rules set down in The Warlock of Firetop Mountain (see Game System).
Equipment List[1][]
- Sword
- Leather Armour
- Shield
- Backpack
- Lantern
- 10 Provisions
Cover and Illustrations[]
- Main article: Stealer of Souls (illustrations)
Cover[]
The original cover of the book was designed and illustrated by David Gallagher.
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Illustrations[]
The interior illustrations were by Russ Nicholson. There were 30 full page illustrations and 6 minor repeated illustrations scattered throughout the text. The paragraphs with a full page illustration were: 1, 10, 25, 52, 61, 75, 93, 102, 112, 128, 147, 169, 183, 191, 208, 216, 239, 248, 261, 274, 289, 296, 307, 331, 343, 354, 365, 379, 392, and 400.
The colour map on the inside front cover was by Leo Hartas.
Intertextual References[]
Other Media[]
Main Characters[]
- Alkandi - High Shaman
- Alsander - Wizard
- Captain Garaeth - Captain of the Petrel
- Grey Lizard
- Mehrabian
- Mordraneth - Dark Mage
- Parazan - Mordraneth's Apprentice
- Tree Sprites
- Urzak
- Vanestin - Mage
Locations[]
- Dawnmist Mountains
- Great Marsh
- Ironcap Mountains
- Iron Crypts
- Island of Scars
- Isle of Despair
- Lake Silver
- Pollua
- Skull Bay
- Thunder Hills
Encounters[]
- Cave Snake
- Dark Elves
- Death Skull
- Diadrone
- Giant Stormbirds
- Goblins
- Half-Ogre Torturer
- Hobgoblins
- Humans - Dark Priests/Guards/Natives
- Illusions - Beetle/Eagle/Skeletal/Spider
- Ogre
- Orcs
- Rat Men
- Razorbeak Bird
- Sea Giant
- Skeletons - Man/Skeletal Warrior
- Skull Crab (called "Edwina" by the Sea Giant)[2]
- Spectre
- Stone Golem
- Troll
Further Notes[]
Errors[]
- (44) describes Alsander as an old man with white hair and beard, but illustrations at (61) and (289) show him with no beard at all.
- (52) says "your medallion flares" but it is possible to reach this point without the medallion.
- (287) asks if you want to go "west" or "west", with the choice leading to (106) being east.
Dedication[]
none
See Also[]
Reviews[]
External Links[]
- Character Sheet - Retrieved 2019-10-26
- Fighting Fantasy at Gamebooks.org - Retrieved 2019-10-26
- Stealer of Souls at Gamebooks.org - Retrieved 2019-10-26
- Stealer of Souls at the Internet Archive record of the old Fightingfantasy.com - Retrieved 2019-10-26