Greyhawk: Gord the Rogue Series by E. Gary Gygax

Fortune favors the bold When young Gord's caretaker, the aged and foul-spirited Leena, dies, she leaves the boy destitute and adrift in the midst of the slums of the Old City, forced to fend for himself in the merciless world of mendicants, thieves, and rogues... moreFortune favors the bold When young Gord's caretaker, the aged and foul-spirited Leena, dies, she leaves the boy destitute and adrift in the midst of the slums of the Old City, forced to fend for himself in the merciless world of mendicants, thieves, and rogues. Follow the wild adventures of this young thief as he fights impossible odds to attain the rank of Master Thief Gord the Rogue #1: Saga of Old City is the first in a new series of novels by Gary Gygax, the creator of Dungeons & Dragons. less

OERTH...to some, a cherished homeland.to others, a target of domination.When the Artifact of Evil is unearthed from its ancient hiding place, it becomes the object of a battle between the forces of good and evil. At stake is the fate of the entire world of Oerth--and the lives of those who would preserve and protect the forces of Good... moreOERTH...to some, a cherished homeland.to others, a target of domination.When the Artifact of Evil is unearthed from its ancient hiding place, it becomes the object of a battle between the forces of good and evil. At stake is the fate of the entire world of Oerth--and the lives of those who would preserve and protect the forces of Good.During a quest that spans the breadth of a continent, the young thief Gord and his comrades must confront and conquer the warriors and wizards who stand in their way, in an attempt to keep the Artifact from falling into the hands of those who would use it to gain world domination. Gord is forced to use all of his skills and powers--and even as considerable as they are, will they be enough to keep the unthinkable from occurring?ARTIFACT OF EVIL is the sequ3l to SAGA OF OLD CITY, the first of the GREYHAWK ADVENTURE novels. Its author, Gary Gygax, is the designer of the ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game system and the creator of the WORLD OF GREYHAWK Fantasy Game. less

There are two prequels to the "Gord the Rogue" series: Saga of Old City and Artifact of Evil

In a world fraught with sorcery and skulduggery, every day can bring a new experience - some of them humorous, some utterly horrifying. So it is with Gord, a young adventurer who not only attracts excitement but thrives on it.Night Arrant is a collection of nine short stories spotlighting the character for who the GORD THE ROGUE book series is named, showing some side of him that have not been revealed before... moreIn a world fraught with sorcery and skulduggery, every day can bring a new experience - some of them humorous, some utterly horrifying. So it is with Gord, a young adventurer who not only attracts excitement but thrives on it.Night Arrant is a collection of nine short stories spotlighting the character for who the GORD THE ROGUE book series is named, showing some side of him that have not been revealed before. Readers who savor fast-moving fantasy adventure will enjoy seeing how Gord gets himself into and - most of the time - out of one predicament after another. Includes the following stories: "The Heart of Darkness""The Weird Occurrence in Odd Alley""A Revel in Rel Mord""The Five Dragon Bowl""Twistbuck's Game""The House in the Tree""Cats Versus Rats""Love Laughs at Locks""Cat or Pigeon?" less

Science fiction.

The life of young thief and adventurer Gord has been building toward a climax for years. Now, in Dance of Demons, the climax has arrived.In his role as the Champion of Balance, Gord journeys with his comrades to the depths of the demon-infested Abyss and the sublime majesty of the Celestial Sphere. He battles to gain possession of the magical key that holds the secret to loosing the power of Ultimate Evil upon the cosmos... moreThe life of young thief and adventurer Gord has been building toward a climax for years. Now, in Dance of Demons, the climax has arrived.In his role as the Champion of Balance, Gord journeys with his comrades to the depths of the demon-infested Abyss and the sublime majesty of the Celestial Sphere. He battles to gain possession of the magical key that holds the secret to loosing the power of Ultimate Evil upon the cosmos.The forces Gord encounters are much greater in scope than "merely" Good and Evil. The masters of Time, Probability, and Entropy also have something to say about how this reality-shaking conflict will be resolved — and they will be heard! less