From: srb@athena.mit.edu (Steve Balzac)
Subject: Dragon @ Baycon '93
Organization: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1993 18:18:02 GMT


				Dragon
	based (with permission) on the works of Steven Brust:
	Jhereg, Yendi, Teckla, Taltos, Phoenix, Phoenix Guards

The Interregnum has been over for several centuries.  In that time
the Dragaeran Empire has been slowly rebuilding itself.  Wizards
conduct experiments into magical arts undreamt of before the
Interregnum, and even the poorest noble is capable of magical feats
previously impossible.  Since the expulsion of the Eastern invaders,
the Empire has been at peace.  Of course, not everyone feels that
there should be peace with the East, but so far the combined efforts
of the Empress and the Warlord have served to avert hostilities.  For
a while, it has looked as though Dragaera was becoming a kinder and
gentler Empire...

		  But Something Strange Is Going On!

What was the Warlord doing in the middle of a tavern brawl?  Was his
death just another unfortunate accident, or could it have been an
assassination?  Just how likely was it that a beam would fall and
crush his head?  And why hasn't the Empress immediately appointed a
new Warlord, opting to ask an Examining Council to make the
selection?  Has this any connection to the arrest and forthcoming
trial of the Court Wizard?  Is it true that the Eastern Delegation
will still be arriving on schedule?  And what about the ambassadors
from Elde Isle and Greenaere?  Are they really here to prevent a war?
Is there any truth to the rumours that the assassin responsible for a
series of Morganti killings has been captured?  Or might he be
stalking his next victim?  Why has the Empress selected Castle Black
as the site for the Council meeting?  What does Castle Black have
that the Imperial Palace does not, other than a superb view and
excellent food?  And why did the entire Dragon Council decide to show
up?  What is their interest in the peace process?  Just how likely is
it that the Lord Morrolan will have a titanic headache by Sunday
afternoon?

For these and other questions, enter the world of Steven Brust's
Dragaera, in Dragon, the latest live roleplaying game from the
Society for Interactive Literature West.  Don't miss this
unparalleled opportunity to out-scheme the Yendi, dodge Jhereg
assassins, duel Dragons, bait Dzur heroes (funeral benefits not
included), and laugh at a few Teckla.  Join gamesmasters Stephen R.
Balzac, John O'Neil, and Aimee Yermish as the Red Lion Inn (aka the
Red Lyorn Inn) is transformed into Castle Black for a weekend of
politics, war, and murder.  No knowledge of the books is necessary to
play the game -- everything you need is provided.

Dragon will run at BayCon '93, the Bay Area science fiction
convention, on Memorial Day Weekend, 28-31 May 1993, in San Jose, CA.
The game ends Sunday evening, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the
rest of the Con.  Everyone who preregisters for Dragon will receive a
coupon good for $10 off BayCon membership.  For further information,
including game and Con registration fees and signup sheet, send email
to srb@mit.edu or write:

	       Society for Interactive Literature West
			c/o Stephen R. Balzac
			 808 Coleman Ave #10
			 Menlo Park, CA 94025