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| Location: | Chalannabrad, Eelsea |
| References: | 7 in part one |
| Publication details | |
| Author(s): | Andrew Wright |
| Illustrator(s): | Michael Wolmarans |
| First published: | July 2012/August 2022 |
| Publication: | Fighting Fantazine (Issues 9 & 17) |
| Previous Module: | The Tower of Credos |
| Next Module: | Le Tambour de Gondrim |
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The Hunt for the Black Whale is a fan written Advanced Fighting Fantasy adventure by Andrew Wright. Part one was first published online in issue 9 of Fighting Fantazine in 2012. Part two was published in issue 17 in 2022.
Background[]
“ Call me Yshmaal! I've been sailing the seas of Titan longer than I care to remember. I've sailed the sea of blood, battled the demons of the deep, and survived an island of the undead. But the time I wish to tell you about is far worse than any of those. It concerns the time I joined the ill-fated hunt of the Black Whale... ” —Fighting Fantazine Issue 9 - pg.76
The heroes are invited to assist Captain Akab on his quest to slay the infamous Black Whale, a giant Bullwhale that is terrorising the Eelsea. Akab states that the Black Whale recently sunk the Royal Treasure Galleon of Femphrey, the Jewel of Mhynnh, and adds that the Black Whale is reported to have swallowed the Galleon's cargo of precious stones; he offeres the players a share of the reward if they will help him.[1]
Rules[]
The adventure in general follows the original rules set down in Advanced Fighting Fantasy – The Roleplaying Game.
Illustrations[]
The interior illustrations are by Michael Wolmarans. There is one big illustration and one small (repeated) illustration. There are also deck plans of the good ship Questrel.
Main Characters[]
- Akab - Captain of the Questrel[2]
- Nxosa the Spearer - Whaler; Tribesman from the Isle of Despair[2]
- Vikkle the Cook - (Flayer)[2]
- Yishmaal - Priest of Hydana[2]
- Zung - First Mate; A "Sea Nomad" from Southern Lendleland[2]
Locations[]
- Chalannabrad
- Eelsea
- Femphrey
- Pollua
- Sentinel Rock
Encounters[]
- Barracuda
- Bullwhale
- Decapus
- Devilfish
- Giant Crab
- Giant Stormbird/Stormbird Chick
- Great Eel
- Grouper
- Hammerhead Shark
- Leviathan
- Sea Dragon
- Sea Serpent
- Sea Spider
- Squirting Octopus
Intertextual Relations[]
Of course this adventure is inspired by Moby Dick by Herman Melville. "Call me Ishmael." is one of world literature's most famous opening sentences and is clearly recalled in the opening of this adventure.
In the adventure introduction mentioned above, there are clear references to Seas of Blood, Demons of the Deep and Island of the Undead. Other adventures explicitly mentioned in the "Starting Play" session are Stormslayer and The Crown of Kings.
Further Notes[]
See Also[]
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ Fighting Fantazine Issue 9 - pg.76, 80
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Fighting Fantazine Issue 9 - pg.77-8