From: mavra@cpac.washington.edu (Peter D. Adkison)
Subject: Tales of Talislanta product release announcement
Originator: cwatters@top.magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu
Organization: Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
Folloup-To: rec.games.frp.misc
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1992 15:34:38 GMT



	       P R O D U C T   A N N O U N C E M E N T
			*TALES OF TALISLANTA*
			  brought to you by
		      Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
 
*Tales of Talislanta* is an anthology of short stories set in the world
of Talislanta. No previous experience with Talislanta is necessary;
Talislanta gamers, newcomers, and nongamers alike will soon find
themselves enjoying their travels through some of this distinctively
varied world's most intriguing settings.  If you've heard good things
about Talislanta and are curious to know more, this is an excellent
way to find out what you've been missing at a minimal cost. Let
Stephan Michael Sechi, creator of Talislanta, and five other authors
be your guides to the colorful--and usually dangerous--world of
Talislanta.
 
 
Product type:   Fiction
Price:  $5.00
Format:  204-page book, perfect bound
Authors:  Stephan Michael Sechi,  Lawrence Watt-Evans,  Deborah
	Millitello,  M. C. Sumner,  Ru Emerson,  Simon Shapiro
Cover art:  P. D. Breeding-Black, Ron Spencer
 
Contents:
 
"Tamerlin's Odyssey," by Stephan Michael Sechi.  One of the
foremost authorities on Talislanta is the wandering sage Tamerlin. 
This story from Tamerlin's youth tells of his departure from his
homeland of Alcedon and the strange sequence of events that led to
his discovery of Talislanta.
 
"Tulki's Revenge," by Lawerence Watt-Evans. A young Sea Nomad
must bear the burden of rescuing the floating city of Oceanus from
his vengeful cousin and a mutinous Phantasian windship crew.
 
"Survival," by Deborah Millitello.  A Harakin warrior is forced to
deal with death on several levels as she seeks out food for her
starving clan.
 
"To Rest in the Sea," by M. C. Sumner.  A young Sunra,  raised as a
slave among the self-indulgent Quan, finds that even he can play a
pivotal role in helping his race.
 
"Rogues," by Stephan Michael Sechi.  A shyster, a wizard, a
mercenary, and a courtesan hold a wickedly irreverent contest to
determine which of them is the greatest thief in the city of Zanth.
 
"Of Women and Honor," by Ru Emerson.  An arrogant Farad slaver
learns that owning Batrean concubines does not necessarily make
him their master.
 
"The Ring," by Simon Shapiro.  A wizard has accidentally thrown a
magical ring into the garbage, and the dumpster-diving Ferran Pix 
is hired to locate it.
 
"Finding the Way," by Deborah Millitello.  This story explores the
philosophies and friendship of a Mandalan and a Green Man as they
join forces to elude Kang trackers and escape the slavery of the
Quan.
 
"Shadowmoon," by Stephan Michael Sechi. An Ariane Seeker
undertakes a strange and perilous journey to find the source of a
mysterious mental cry.
 
Ordering Information
--------------------
If you'd like to order *Tales of Talislanta,* send a check or money
order for $8 ($5 for the book and $3 for the shipping and handling)
to:
     Wizards of the Coast
     POB 707
     Renton, WA 98057-0707
 
Be sure to indicate which book you're ordering.