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| Author | Mark Anthony |
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| Language | English |
| Series | "The Nobles" |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | 1996 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-7869-0477-8 |
Escape from Undermountain is a fantasy novel byMark Anthony, set in the world of theForgotten Realms, and based on theDungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It is the third novel published in the series "The Nobles". It was published in paperback, February 1996.
Escape from Undermountain is a novel in which ahalf-orc must rescue a nobleman inUndermountain within 48-hours, using a small golden box which creates a magical gate to take them out of the monster-filled subterranean labyrinth.[1] For rescuing the nobleman, all crimes that the rogue Artek Ar'talen the Knife has committed in the past will be pardoned. During the journey, he makes unlikely allies as they navigate the dangerous labyrinth made by mad wizard Halaster, trying to find a way out, before time runs out.
Jonathan Palmer reviewedEscape from Undermountain forArcane magazine, rating it a 6 out of 10 overall.[1] He says of the story, "This is realDungeons & Dragons" and feels that "Something inevitably has to go wrong."[1] Palmer concludes the review by saying, "Mark Anthony writes to formula and what little plot there is he spells out early. That said,Escape is engaging and witty, so novices may find this Forgotten Realms novel a good introduction to the concepts of fantasy roleplaying."[1]