Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks
Outline
Location:	Allansia, Titan
References:	400
Publication Details
Author(s):	Paul Mason
Illustrator(s):	Russ Nicholson
Puffin
Cover illustrator:	Ian Miller
First published:	1995
Number	57
ISBN:	ISBN 0-14-037013-7
Previous Book:	Knights of Doom
Next Book:	Revenge of the Vampire
Wizard (Series 1)
N/A
Wizard (Series 2)
N/A

Magehunter is a single-player role-playing gamebook written by Paul Mason, illustrated by Russ Nicholson and originally published in 1995 by Puffin Books. It forms part of Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone's Fighting Fantasy series. It is the 57th in the series in the original Puffin series (ISBN 0-14-037013-7). There are currently no announced plans to republish this book as part of the Wizard series.

Contents 1 Creation 2 Background 3 The Most Revered Treatise of Mage Hunting/Introduction 3.1 Unique Rules 3.2 Equipment List 4 Cover and Illustrations 5 Intertextual References 6 Other Media 7 Main Characters 8 Locations 9 Encounters 10 Further Notes 11 Errors 12 Dedication 13 See Also 14 Reviews 15 External Links 16 References

CreationEdit

"On the subject of Magehunter ... I [Paul Mason] should point out that I learned from my mistake with Crimson Tide, and deliberately built in multiple victory paths, and different levels of victory."^[1]

BackgroundEdit

“

Stranger in an evil land YOU are a Magehunter, tracking down evil-doers and bringing them to justice. Your trusty flintlock pistol and fine steel broadsword have seen many fights, and you have the knowledge, skill and equipment to capture the craftiest sorcerer. But disaster strikes. Magic drags you far from your familiar world, to a land of treasures, traps, and treachery. Strange tales and bizarre transformations must all be endured if you are to win through, defeat your enemy and return to your homeland. FIGHTING FANTASY — THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR ADVENTURE GAMEBOOK SERIES[2]

”

In this book the player takes the role of a magehunter from a fantasy setting somewhat more advanced than the usual Fighting Fantasy setting of Titan. The player is transported to Titan and must track down the wizard Mencius, kill him and them return to their homeworld. The adventure involves body-switching and for much of the book the player is accompanied by a companion.

The Most Revered Treatise of Mage Hunting/IntroductionEdit

The book in general follows the original rules set down in The Warlock of Firetop Mountain. (see Game System)

Unique RulesEdit

• In the course of the adventure the player may acquire a companion whose stats are written down on the "Adventure Sheet". If separated from their companion, the player loses anything the companion may have been carrying.
• A 1d6 roll is used to determine the number of Silver Pieces a player begins the adventure with.

Equipment ListEdit

• Pistol
• Broadsword
• Powder
• 2 normal bullets
• 1 silver bullet
• 5 Provisions
• 12 mirrors
• Compass needle
• Rope (of Human hair)
• Silver Pieces

Cover and IllustrationsEdit

Main article: Magehunter (illustrations)

Covers

The original cover of the book was designed and illustrated by Ian Miller.

Magehunter through the years

1995

No Bronze-Foil

£3.991

1. Price of 1st Impression

Illustrations

The interior illustrations were by Russ Nicholson.

Intertextual ReferencesEdit

Other MediaEdit

Main CharactersEdit

YOU: Hero of Magehunter

• Al Azrad the Snake
• Al-Bakbuk
• Al-Fakik
• Al-Haddar - Storyteller
• Al-Nashshar
• Al-Ra'ad Al-Kasif
• Asiah Albudur
• Caliph of Khorasan
• Genie - Efreet
• Hanif Al-din Hasan - Vizier
• Harun al-Harun
• Hazar
• Khasim the Unworthy
• Kurt - dog
• Mechtner - Margrave
• Mencius - Mage
• Reinhardt - Margrave
• Saba
• Saleem
• The Riddling Reaver

LocationsEdit

• Kallamehr
• Khorasan
• Rangor Tower

EncountersEdit

• Al Azrad the Snake
• Al-Fakik
• Al-Ra'ad Al-Kasif
• Bird of Prodigious Size - Regular/Young
• Demon of the Ring
• Dweller Below
• Dwellers in Darkness
• Dweller in the Dark
• Giant Crab
• Giant Scorpion
• Golden Lion-Lord
• Green Nightmare
• Humans - Bouncers/Courtiers/Highwaymen/Incensed Innkeeper/Muscular Bruiser/Muscular Thug/Pickpocket
• Jellyworms
• Mencius
• Raven
• Saba
• Scintillating Globe
• Shaggy Shambler
• Skeletons
• Skulkers - Regular/Shrouded
• Spider Mage
• Spike Fiend
• Winged Serpent

Further NotesEdit

ErrorsEdit

• The "Adventure Sheet" incorrectly features three boxes for skill and none for stamina or luck.
• The instructions tell the player to note down the stats of any companion they may pick up during the adventure, but while luck is mentioned specifically, there is no place for this stat on the "Adventure Sheet".
• (66) and (67): Poor pagination means that (67) starts with the last two words ("to 186") of (66).
• (55) features a capital "O" replaced by a full stop.

DedicationEdit

Dedicated to the Kiriyama family,
especially Kiyoshi-san,
who made this book possible

See AlsoEdit

• Black Vein Prophecy
• Deathtrap on Legs (Mini-FF)
• Fighting Fantasy
• Slaves of the Abyss
• The Crimson Tide
• The Dreaming Sands (Mini-FF)
• The Riddling Reaver
• The Wailing World

ReviewsEdit

• Magehunter at FF Reviews Archive

External LinksEdit

• Fighting Fantasy at Gamebooks.org
• Magehunter at Gamebooks.org
• Magehunter at the Internet Archive record of the old Fightingfantasy.com

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Letter from Paul Mason at the Internet Archive record of the old Fightingfantasy.com
2. ↑ Magehunter - Back Cover ("Golden Dragon" Edition)