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Dungeons & Dragons Series (「ダンジョンズ&ドラゴンズ」シリーズ) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. It was first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. (TSR). It has been published by Wizards of the Coast (now a subsidiary of Hasbro) since 1997. The game was derived from miniature wargames, with a variation of the 1971 game Chainmail serving as the initial rule system. D&D's publication is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry. Ryuuken Monogatari (竜剣物語 Dragon Sword Story) is a Japanese light novel, based on the series, and was written by DJ Heinrich, with illustrations by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. The series began publication on April 10, 1994 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint.


Synopsis[]

Johona Menhir (Joe), a girl who dreams of becoming a knight of Penharigon, embarks on a journey from the speculum to Penharigon's Three Sun Castles. In the village she got lost in, she happens to meet her longing knight Flynn. Joe wishes she would become Flynn's servant in order for her to become a knight of the Three Suns castle. However, the former "Majestic Flynn," who left behind numerous heroic stories, left the castle due to the betrayal of his companion and his wife, abandoned being a knight and hid in the mountains. Set in the world of "Dungeons & Dragons", the origin of RPG, a magnificent heroic epic about the dragon sword "Worm Bright" is unfolded.

Light Novel Volumes[]

Ryuuken Monogatari (1) Pendragon no Kishi
DD 1
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Release Date JP: April 8, 1994
ISBN-13 JP: ISBN 9784073010036
Number of Pages 280
Johona Menhir (Joe), a girl who dreams of becoming a knight of Pendragon, embarks on a journey from the speculum to Pendragon's Three Sun Castles. In a village where she gets lost, she happens to meet her longing knight, Flynn. Joe wishes she would become Flynn's servant in order for her to become a knight of the Three Suns castle. However, the former "Majestic Flynn," who left behind numerous heroic stories, left the castle due to the betrayal of his companion and his wife, abandoned being a knight and hid in the mountains. Set in the world of "Dungeons & Dragons", the origin of RPG, a magnificent heroic epic about the dragon sword "Worm Bright" is unfolded. Introducing the first volume of the latest novel series of the topic.


(Source: Amazon JP - Translated)

Ryuuken Monogatari (2) Wolfhold no Midori Ryu
DD 2
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Release Date JP: October 10, 1994
ISBN-13 JP: ISBN 9784073021032
Number of Pages 232
Flynn, who left the Castle of the Three Suns due to the betrayal of his former knight companion and wife, is moved by the enthusiasm of Johanna Menhir (Joe), who longs for him, and decides to confront his fateful enemy, the green dragon Verdilis. .. In order to regain the honor of the knight and to make Joe a formal knight's servant, he embarked on a journey to the "Three Suns" castle with the wizard boy Dane. Dwarf friend Bradock Briar Blood and the witch Curly Kanzei, who predicted the confrontation between Flynn and Verdilis, join the group, and Flynn and Joe's adventure continues with a new determination. The dragon sword "Worm Bright" growls to decide the sex in Wolfhold, the land of fate. The second volume of the magnificent heroic poems set in the world of RPG (role-playing game) champion "D & D (Dungeons & Dragons)".


(Source: Amazon JP - Translated)

Ryuuken Monogatari (3) Mittsu no Taiyo Kishi-dan
DD 3
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Release Date JP: June 10, 1995
ISBN-13 JP: ISBN 9784073029946
Number of Pages 232
Flynn was defeated in a fateful death battle. Her corpse was cremated four days and four nights by Joe's hand ... However, the green dragon Verdilis also suffered an unhealing wound. Friends warmly reaching out to Joe, who is overwhelmed by anger and sadness. With the patronage of Dwarf Bradock, Witch Curly, Wizard Boy Dane, and Joe's new guardian, Minister Graybow of the "Three Suns" castle, the fate of the main character Joe changes suddenly. The shadow of a tremendous conspiracy sneaking up on Joe and his friends who stand up to avenge Flynn's death. What is the true purpose of the mysterious wizard Terrill O'Rock? With a new mystery, Joe's adventure continues. This is the third volume of a new development of a magnificent heroic epic set in the world of RPG (role-playing game) champion "D & D (Dungeons & Dragons)".


(Source: Amazon JP - Translated)

Ryuuken Monogatari (4) Akareta Mahou no Mon
DD 4
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Release Date JP: December 10, 1995
ISBN-13 JP: ISBN 9784073038580
Number of Pages 312
The appearance of an ordinary "black box" brought out from the roost of Flynn's enemy, the green dragon, Verdilis, marked the beginning of a tremendous event that shook the world. Joe, the protagonist who once took part in Verdilis' plot and trapped Flynn and took Blissboa, who had fled Penhaligon, chased the whereabouts of the "black box" that absorbed all the magic of the "Three Suns" castle. , Aimed at the northern city of Armstead with friends. Who is the mysterious wizard Terrill Orlock? Can Joe defeat the Green Dragon Verdilis? Then, the story goes to the climax at once, such as the rebirth of the dragon sword Worm Bright.


(Source: Amazon JP - Translated)

Ryuuken Monogatari (5) Mirai e no Tobira
DD 5
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Release Date JP: April 10, 1996
ISBN-13 JP: ISBN 9784073044963
Number of Pages 260
Having obtained the holy sword "Peace" forged and regenerated by God, Joe returned to the "Three Suns" castle and reported what happened at Armstead. Around that time, Aberato's army emerged one after another from the "Gate of the Other World" opened by the plot of the magician Terrill Aulock, and began to invade Mystara. Joe has a new companion who goes out with the elite Penhaligon army to stop the Aberat army approaching the border. On the other hand, Bradock, who continues his journey with Flynn who regenerated with the power of God, knows the significance of Flynn's regeneration. And the climax ... What is the fate of Joe going through the "Gate of the Other World" alone to defeat Terrill Oroch? Completed with a spectacular heroic epic set in the world of RPG (role-playing game) champion "D & D (Dungeons & Dragons)".


(Source: Amazon JP - Translated)

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Dungeons & Dragons Series (「ダンジョンズ&ドラゴンズ」シリーズ) is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. It was first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. (TSR). It has been published by Wizards of the Coast (now a subsidiary of Hasbro) since 1997. The game was derived from miniature wargames, with a variation of the 1971 game Chainmail serving as the initial rule system. D&D's publication is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry.Majutsushi no Isan (魔術師の遺産 The Legacy of the Magicians) is a Japanese light novel, based on the series, and was written by D. Macchione, with illustrations by Jun Suemi. The series began publication on June 10, 1997 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint.

Light Novel Volumes[]

Majutsushi no Isan: Mystara wo Tsugu Monotachi I
DD EX1
Information
Release Date JP: June 10, 1997
ISBN-13 JP: ISBN 9784073063902
Number of Pages 224
Majutsushi no Isan: Mystara wo Tsugu Monotachi II
DD EX2
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Release Date JP: June 10, 1997
ISBN-13 JP: ISBN 9784073063834
Number of Pages 192

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