Demons of the Deep (book)
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| Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks | |
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| Outline | |
| Location: | Atlantis, Titan |
| References: | 400 |
| Publication Details | |
| Author(s): | Steve Jackson (2) |
| Illustrator(s): | Bob Harvey |
| Puffin | |
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| Cover illustrator: | Les Edwards |
| First published: | January 30 1986 |
| Number | 19 |
| ISBN: | ISBN 0-14-031921-2 |
| Previous Book: | Rebel Planet |
| Next Book: | Sword of the Samurai |
| Wizard (Series 1) | |
| N/A | |
| Wizard (Series 2) | |
| N/A | |
- For other uses of Demons of the Deep, see Demons of the Deep
Demons of the Deep is a single-player role-playing gamebook written by Steve Jackson (2) (the American game designer, rather than the series co-creator), illustrated by Duncan Smith and originally published in 1986 by Puffin Books. It forms part of Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy series. It is the 19th in the series in the original Puffin series (ISBN 0-14-031921-2). There are currently no announced plans to republish this book as part of the Wizard series.
Contents |
Creation
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BackgroundEdit
“ As the dread pirate ship Troll strikes, you know that you are doomed!
Captain Bloodaxe - the terror of these seas - is known to give no quarter. But you and your crew are hardy sailors, courageous too, and are determined to go down fighting.
The skirmish is swift and deadly. When it is over, YOU are the only survivor from your ship. But Captain Bloodaxe has a terrible fate in store for you - one which will take you into the coral caverns beneath the waves and into the dens of the demons of the deep, in search of the mysterious Black Pearls, which are your only hope for survival!
Two dice, a pencil and an eraser are all you need for this adventure. YOU decide which route to follow, which dangers to risk and which monsters to fight.[1]”
In this gamebook, the reader takes on the role of the first mate of the merchant ship Sunfish. Unfortunately, before the adventure even begins, the pirate ship Troll strikes. The entire crew, save for the main character, are slain. Although the protagonist is merely knocked unconscious, waking grants little respite, as a quick walk off the stern of ship follows. The player sinks into the sea but, thanks to magic, doesn't drown, beginning an adventure underwater. The player character must collect black pearls and learn a spell to form skeletons from them, then use them to attack and capture the Troll.
How to Fight the Creatures of the Deep/Equipment/Hints on PlayEdit
The book in general follows the original rules set down in The Warlock of Firetop Mountain (see Game System).
Equipment List[2]Edit
In the course of events in the "Background" the player is given a sword and a bag containing 10 Provisions which can also be used to carry other items.[3]
Cover and IllustrationsEdit
- Main article: Demons of the Deep (illustrations)
Covers
The original cover of the book was designed and illustrated by Les Edwards.
| 1985 | 1987 | 1989 | 1990 | 1993 |
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| Zig-Zag Banner | Dragon Format | Dragon No No. | No. Spine Only | No Bronze-Foil |
| £1.951 | £2.252 | £? | £3.503 | £? |
- Price of 1st~2nd Impressions
- Price of 5th~6th Impressions
- Price of 8th Impression
Illustrations
The interior illustrations were by Bob Harvey. There were 32 full page illustrations and 9 minor repeated illustrations scattered throughout the text. The paragraphs with a full page illustration were: 1, 13, 25, 38, 50, 62, 75, 87, 97, 111, 122, 135, 148, 160, 172, 184, 196, 208, 232, 244, 256, 269, 282, 294, 307, 320, 333, 346, 359, 372, 385 and 398.
Intertextual ReferencesEdit
Other MediaEdit
- Main article: Demons of the Deep (computer game)
A computer game was planned under the Fighting Fantasy Software brand, to be distributed by Adventure International (UK), sometime after February 1987. However, this was never released.
Main CharactersEdit
YOU: Hero of Demons of the Deep
- Captain Bloodaxe - Pirate
- Cyrano
- Greylock
- Keeekweeet - Dolphin
- King Seamoss - Deep One
- Sharkspear - Deep One
- Water Elemental
LocationsEdit
- Atlantis
- Bloodaxe Island
- Fish Island
- Gorblimey Rocks
- Kestrel Island
- Pirate Cove
- Port Blacksand
- Skull Island
- Tarfeather Island
EncountersEdit
- Anemones
- Barracudas
- Batfish
- Bloodworms
- Bone Demon
- Captain Bloodaxe
- Cyrano
- Deep Ones
- Devilfish
- Dolphins
- Giant Crabs
- Grouper
- Kraken
- Lionfish
- Mermen
- Moray Eel
- Muck Demon
- Pirates
- Sawfish
- Sea Dragon
- Sea Hag
- Sea Ogre
- Sea Snakes
- Sea Spiders
- Sharks
- Sharkspear
- Skeletons
- Statue
- Swordfish
- Water Elemental
Further NotesEdit
- This is the only gamebook of those that the American Steve Jackson wrote that follows a traditional linear design.
- Unlike many gamebooks, the best ending is not found at (400).
- Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World elaborates on the location of Demons of the Deep. The book takes place in Atlantis, a sunken continent located west of Allansia.[4]
ErrorsEdit
- The illustration of the Sea Hag at (307) shows a lit fire under the cauldron, yet the scene is set underwater.
DedicationEdit
Dedicated to Monica, with love
See AlsoEdit
ReviewsEdit
External LinksEdit
- Character Sheet
- Fighting Fantasy at Gamebooks.org
- Demons of the Deep at Gamebooks.org
- Demons of the Deep at the Internet Archive record of the old Fightingfantasy.com
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Demons of the Deep - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)
- ↑ Demons of the Deep - p.16
- ↑ Demons of the Deep - p.21-22
- ↑ Titan - The Fighting Fantasy World - p.112-113/260-263
