Arduin

Arduin is a Role-playing game set in the mythical world created by the late David A. Hargrave beginning in the mid to late 1970s. Hargrave's ideas included aspects of high fantasy, science fiction and horror, and became so popular that Hargrave was inspired to publish his material. Hargrave's work broke ground 30 years ago that is being touted as cutting edge today; everything from interstellar war to cybernetic enhancements, super-hero powers, horror and fantasy were all (and still are) found in his games and game systems.

Arduin was one of the earliest challengers to (then)TSR's DnD and through various publishers and incarnations remains as viable today as at its inception as a self published game. Initially self-published, his early world of Arduin works were later published by Grimoire Games. Most of the Arduin material listed in this article is now published by Emperor's Choice Games and Miniatures.

Some detail on Arduin publications

 * Arduin Grimoire (Arduin Grimoire Volume I). At least two different printings of this volume exist. The first printing does not denote Dave Hargrave on the cover and has no page numbers. Later editions have a different cover and page numbers.


 * Welcome to Skull Tower (Arduin Grimoire Volume II).


 * The Runes of Doom (Arduin Grimoire Volume III). The first printings of the first three books were self published by Dave Hargrave.


 * The Arduin Trilogy is a box set containing the first three Arduin Grimoires and published by Grimoire Games.


 * The Arduin Adventure. Arduin introductory boxed set, with the Arduin Adventure book (which also was available separately), plus a few sheets of magical items, three character sheets and 2 d20.


 * Revised Arduin: A Primer - by David A. Hargrave, copyright 1984. It is a short (11 page) booklet that outlines the "battle factor" system featured in Compleat Arduin.


 * Compleat Arduin, Book One; The Rules, from Grimoire Games, copyright 1992


 * Compleat Arduin, Book Two; Resources, from Grimoire Games, copyright 1992

NOTE: These volumes are still being published and are available from Emperor's Choice Games and Miniatures.
 * Arduin, Vols. 4 through 9: The Lost Grimoire (Arduin Grimoire Volume IV), Dark Dreams (Arduin Grimoire Volume V), The House of the Rising Sun (Arduin Grimoire Volume VI), Shadow Lands (Arduin Grimoire Volume VII), Winds of Chance (Arduin Grimoire Volume VIII), End War (Arduin Grimoire Vol IX)

Card stock items also published by Grimoire Games

 * Monsters from Arduin (24 monster cards)
 * Magic Weapons from Arduin (24 weapon cards)
 * Magic Artifacts from Arduin (24 Artifact cards)
 * Arduin Treasure Pack (a combination of the three items above). NOTE: This collection of cards is now available through the new publisher, Emperor's Choice Games and Miniatures).
 * Arduin Character Pak (illustrated character sheets). Also is listed as "Arduin *Character Sheets Combined Pack" elsewhere. This is a set of 24 character sheets for different Arduin races / character classes. Each sheet has a unique illustration.

Arduin Dungeons

 * Arduin Dungeon No. 1: Caliban (mid level adventure)
 * Arduin Dungeon No. 2: The Howling Tower (low-level adventure)
 * Arduin Dungeon No. 3: The Citadel of Thunder
 * Arduin Dungeon No. 4: Death Heart (wilderness and dungeon adventures)

Recent Arduin Publications

 * The Map of Arduin; A full 2' x 3' four color poster-sized map of the Country of Arduin printed on parchment complete with legend and scale.
 * The World of Khaas: The Legendary Lands of Arduin; A world guide to the country of Arduin and the world and continent upon which it rests.
 * SWORDS AND DRAGONS Fantasy Card Game; Fantasy themed card game from the world of Arduin.

Miscellaneous

 * "Lancer's Rest" by David A. Hargrave, c. October 1987. One of the last game-related items created by David Hargrave before his death in 1988. "Lancer's Rest" was designed as an elaborate dungeon/crypt in honor of his friend, writer Lance Mazmanian. Hand-drawn on 8 1/2" x 11" architectural paper. Signed and endorsed with dedication on the back. The dungeon adventure itself was a trap and Hell Spiral-filled journey to gain life-prolonging treasure whilst avoiding the evil wandering avatar.