Every summer deserves at least one great adventure.
This year’s Rediscovered Realms giveaway contest is packed with classic fantasy books, Dragon magazines, gamebooks, collectibles, Lord of the Rings treasures, and a few surprises that span more than four decades of fantasy history.
Even if you’re not entering the giveaway, I hope you’ll enjoy flipping through these relics with me. From classic RPG magazine articles and advertisements to vintage fantasy artwork, comics, computer games, and memorable gamebooks, there’s plenty here to discover . . . or rediscover once more.
Let’s see what’s hiding in this treasure chest.
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What's Waiting Inside the Treasure Chest?
🎁 One Winner Will Receive...
This summer’s prize bundle includes thirteen fantasy treasures:
Lord of the Rings embroidered polo shirt (new, size Large)
Dungeons & Dragons Cartoon Diana action figure
Funko Bitty Pop! Frodo Baggins & The Shire
The Forest of Doom Fighting Fantasy gamebook
The Caverns of Kalte (Lone Wolf Book 3)
Hardcover foil dragon journal with fantasy sword pen
Rat Queens Vol. 1: Sass and Sorcery
Berserk Volume 1 (English edition)
Epic Illustrated (June 1983)
Dragon Magazine #73 (May 1983)
Dragon Magazine #173 (September 1991)
Dragon Magazine #331 (May 2005)
Whether you love Tolkien, Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy comics, classic gamebooks, or simply collecting beautiful fantasy memorabilia, there's a little something from nearly every corner of the realm.
Before we get to the giveaway details, let’s explore the treasures a bit together.
Inner Planes, Half-Ogre lore, early Dark Sun previews, classic fantasy advertisements, vintage comics, fantasy artwork, Fighting Fantasy and Lone Wolf illustrations, and plenty of nostalgic surprises from across the decades.
Think of it as a miniature fantasy museum tour.
Speaking of miniature . . .
Whose “Forest of Doom” was first, I wonder? . . .
It looks like the gamebook was published in March of 1983 while Dragon’s adventure was in May of 1983 - however for both products, they would have been completed months in advance!
🏆 HOW TO CLAIM YOUR CHANCE AT THE TREASURE HOARD
Every member of THE 300 and ELITE ADVENTURER paid subscriber tiers (as of July 31, 2026) automatically receives one entry into the Summer Fantasy Loot Giveaway.
Have Electrum or Mythril Extra Chance Tickets waiting in your inventory?
Simply email me before the drawing with the number you’d like to redeem for additional entries.
Then the treasure chest is sealed...
The Wheel of Fate begins to turn...
...and one fortunate Adventurer claims the entire hoard.
One of my favorite parts of putting these giveaways together is that they become little time capsules.
Every item has its own story. Some inspired adventures around a gaming table. Others introduced readers to new fantasy worlds, unforgettable artwork, or characters that stayed with them long after the final page or movie scene.
Wherever these treasures end up next, I hope they spark a little more imagination... and perhaps inspire a few brand-new adventures.
Good luck, Adventurers.
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💬Tavern Talk
❓If you were a Thief and could abscond only one item from this treasure hoard, which would it be?
❓What was your very first fantasy collectible, gamebook, or magazine?
❓Any memories or inspiration sparked from the treasures we explored today?
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Another great hoard and good luck to everyone. Gotta say I'm still a sucker for the old Dragon magazines. There's just something about seeing the different artists' work and fun short stories/adventures.
Another great hoard and good luck to everyone. Gotta say I'm still a sucker for the old Dragon magazines. There's just something about seeing the different artists' work and fun short stories/adventures.
As a member of the 300, how do I find out how many Electrum or Mythril Extra Chance Tickets are waiting in my inventory?