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Sample File TM Your ultimate source for offic,ial -D&D®adventures. · Sample file TM 5~~ VolumeI. Number0 WhcdsWithin Wheels: Spring,591 CY Grcyhawk"sCirdc of Eight. ........ .. 4 .August,2000 By GaryHolian andErik Mona Editor Mordenkainenand his powerful companions havep lans for Greyha1llk's Erik Mona worldin the eraof the Living Greyhawkcampaign. Di scover their Art Director historyand per sonalities within. Robert Raper Graphic Designer Leanne Kerrigan Production Donna Woodcock . .. 2 Worldwide RPGAManager The campaign.the magazine. charactercrea tion. and more. David Wisc Publisher Dispatches. ..... .. .... ........ .........Sample 12 file Wizards of the Coast. Inc. Ne1llsfrom around the Ffanaess. On the Cover Artist Mark Zug depicts the enigmatic TheRegional Triads ........................ 13 Circle of Eight as they attempt to Contact informationf or your Home Region. summon an extra-planar ally. MapIllustrations Rob Lazzarctti The World of Grcybawk created by E. 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