Do YOU know the mystery artist of this piece? The cover artist is listed as Jack Fred. Who is Jack Fred? A name created by Larry Elmore he used for works he was not happy with the work. Also used by Easley, Parkinson, & Caldwell when they didn’t want their name on it. #DnD
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I can confirm that this "Jack Fred" is Keith Parkinson. My first TSR product, wherein "the crew" taught me how to use their storyboard sheets, etc. They told me "don't bother with the cover in your art order, Keith has a day to paint whatever he wants."

Dec 4, 2022 · 5:20 PM UTC

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Wow! Thanks for the awesome lore drop Ed! That’s so neat to hear about Keith. I cannot imagine how surreal it must have been to work with him. He’s definitely my favorite!
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HAHA! Wow. They were playing fast & loose with the cover descriptors, huh, Mr Greenwood?! Somehow the art/title combo did not sell me on the concept of the module at the time. I have to admit I had forgotten it was one of yours as well. Did you feel the art captured the spirit?
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The editor knew there was an invisible stair linking open field with sky, and likely told Keith, but "Jack Fred" came into existence when artists felt so rushed they knew they couldn't do work they wanted their names on, in the time given. In this case, one day. I'm.. #Realmslore
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That's super interesting!
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ah, crap, i forgot you wrote this module. its in the collection, oddly enough. still though.
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