Another month, another giveaway contest where Rediscovered Realms is celebrating reaching over 2k subscribers! Are you a Lone Wolf? Then read on to find out how to enter and who won last month’s “Dragon REBORN” contest.
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Who Won May’s “Dragon REBORN” Giveaway Contest?
Congratulations to . . .
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Jim Jaeger!!!
Jim, the usual rules apply. You have been served, err, contacted through your email and have 7 days to claim your prize(s).
Considering I haven’t heard back from the last two goblin assassins sent to gently enforce the previous 2 giveaways, I’m considering them missing in action.
Bobby the Troll has been bugging me to send him so he can prove his love and devotion to the Countess Esma, so he shall assume this duty henceforth.
Tell Me About June’s Lone Wolf Grand Giveaway Contest!
“YOU are the sole survivor of a devastating attack on the monastery where you were learning the skills of the Kai Lords. You swear vengeance on the Dark Lords for the massacre of the Kai warriors, and with a sudden flash of insight you know what you must do. You must set off on a perilous journey to the capital city the warn the King of the terrible threat that faces his people.
For you are now the last of the Kai - you are now LONE WOLF”
Those were the first words I read in “Flight from the Dark” by Joe Dever and Gary Chalk upon attaining it from the Scholastic Bookmobile back in elementary school in the 80s.
Epic, right?
Along with other books from Scholastic visits - Fighting Fantasy and Endless Quest books - this Lone Wolf book propelled me further down the path to a lifelong love of Fantasy.
The story, the illustrations and the agency given to us kids were incredible. But that’s a tale for another time.
What’s included in this month’s Lone Wolf Grand Gamebook Giveaway?
Lone Wolf, The Huntress Book 1 - “Marked for Death”, signed by the author!(2023 brand new hardcover with dust jacket). This is the 1st Lone Wolf spinoff in over 30 years (since Grey Wolf) and is currently only available in hardcover from the UK (shipping is STEEP to the US). Perfect for new fans and Lone Wolf veterans. No prior knowledge of the series is needed, just pick up and play. Your choices not only determine the ending but affect the plot of the next two books in the series – you decide your fate.
Lone Wolf, The Huntress Book 2 - “Quelling of the Flame” signed by the author!(2023 brand new hardcover with dust jacket)
Lone Wolf, The Huntress Book 3 - “Echoes of Eternity” signed by the author!(2023 brand new hardcover with dust jacket) - Yes, with this book you get the complete (signed) Huntress trilogy!
Lone Wolf “Flight from the Dark” Definitive Extended Edition (2023 brand new hardcover with dust jacket) - Edited by dedicated Lone Wolf scholars at Scriptarium and Project Aon - and with new additional material compiled by Authors August Hahn, Vincent Lazzari, and Joe's son Ben Devere - this collectible hardback is an authoritative, lasting testament to the first Lone Wolf adventure. And it is BEEFY at over 400 pages!
Original old school Lone Wolf “Flight from the Dark”(1985 used softcover - very good - some writing) The O.G. You either had it, have it, or want it.
Original old school Lone Wolf “Gray Star the Wizard”(1985 used softcover - very good - some writing)
Original old school Lone Wolf “The Forbidden City”(1985 used softcover - very good - some writing)
Original old school Lone Wolf “Beyond the Nightmare Gate”(1986 used softcover - very good - some writing). The very first 3 books in the Grey Star line!
TOTAL VALUE: $300
One grand prize winner will enjoy this treasure trove.
You must either SUBSCRIBE to Rediscovered Realms Substack (this newsletter) between June 1 - June 30, 2024 11:59 PM PDT
Or, if you are already a subscriber, you just need to COMMENT on or SHAREany Rediscovered Realms newsletter within the month of June 2024. (Any of our 70+ newsletters will count.)
Tell Me A Little More About These Lone Wolf “Huntress” Books!
In Vassagonia there is a saying: Two things surely will curse you: the keeping of a secret and the seeking of a secret. In your case, you are doubly cursed, for the secret you seek is your own.
- Lone Wolf, The Huntress, “Marked for Death”
Set 50 years before the events from “Flight from The Dark” and the first spin off series since Grey Star, 30 years ago, Jonathan Stark’s trilogy has been getting rave reviews.
The artwork is old school classic - done by Gary Ward (from Fighting Fantasy “Caverns of the Snow Witch”).
I’m in the middle of reading them and HAVING A BLAST.
Jonathan is a lifelong Lone Wolf fan, an extremely active member of the LW community, a regular member of the Magnamund podcast, and really hit it out of the park with his trilogy, re-capturing the feel of Joe Dever’s old school gamebooks and doing honor to the world of Magnamund.
And guess what?
Jonathan will be featured in next week’s Rediscovered Realms newsletter. It’s an interview you don’t want to miss!
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Full Rules for “The Lone Wolf Grand Gamebook Giveaway” - THE FINE PRINT:
* You must either SUBSCRIBE to Rediscovered Realms Substack (www.RediscoveredRealms.com) between June 1 - June 30, 2024 11:59 PM PDT — OR — if you are already a subscriber, you just need to COMMENT on or SHAREany Rediscovered Realms newsletter within the month of June 2024. (Any of our 70+ newsletters will count.)
* This contest is open to all countries. I will pay for shipping up to $30. If shipping exceeds this amount, Winners will be responsible for any excess shipping charges. If Winners decline to cover excess shipping, they will forfeit their prizes. No substitutions nor equivalent cash value will be offered.
* Winner(s) will be contacted by the email they provided when joining Substack. If Winners don't respond to accept their prizes within 7 days, they will forfeit the prize, and replacement winner(s) will be drawn.
* You must be a current subscriber of www.rediscoveredrealms.com at 11:59 PM (PDT) June 30, 2024 to be considered eligible.
* The items in the pictures are the exact items that you will receive (except for any props).
* Winner will be announced in the July 7, 2024 newsletter edition of Rediscovered Realms.
Grey Star is my favourite series ever. Best combat system of any gamebook Ive ever read. I enjoy the Lone wolf series too and Ive been slowly working my way through the series on my Kindle. It was great of Joe Dever to make them available. RIP.
I heard about the Huntress on Demian's site. I've been looking into it because it sounds awesome. I can't even find it on Amazon.
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I was sad to sell my Mongoose copies, but the new editions are beautiful and continue the legacy with class.
Hey JQ,
Grey Star is my favourite series ever. Best combat system of any gamebook Ive ever read. I enjoy the Lone wolf series too and Ive been slowly working my way through the series on my Kindle. It was great of Joe Dever to make them available. RIP.
I heard about the Huntress on Demian's site. I've been looking into it because it sounds awesome. I can't even find it on Amazon.
Great topic as always.