Record of Lodoss War
Encyclopedia
is a franchise of fantasy
novel
s by Ryo Mizuno
based around the work he originally created for a world called Forcelia for role-playing game
s (RPGs). There have since been multiple manga
, anime
and computer game adaptations, several of which have been translated into English
. The plots generally follow the conventions and structure of the RPG systems including Dungeons & Dragons
and Sword World RPG
, being based around a party of several characters of distinct types
undertaking a specific quest
.
as a Dungeons & Dragons
"replay" serialized in the Japanese magazine Comptiq
. Replays are not novels, but transcripts of RPG sessions, meant to both hold the interest of readers and convey the events that took place. They have proven to be popular, even to those who do not play role-playing game
s but are fans of fiction (including fantasy fiction). Similar to light novel
s, many characters and parties in replays have become popular as characters of anime
. An example of such a character is the female elf Deedlit
in Record of Lodoss War, who was played by science fiction
novelist Hiroshi Yamamoto during the RPG sessions.
The popularity of the Record of Lodoss War replays was such that the Dungeon Master
Ryo Mizuno started to adapt the story into some of the earliest Japanese-language domestic high fantasy
novels in 1988.
When the replay series went on to become a trilogy, Group SNE
had to abandon the Dungeons & Dragons
rules and create their own game, dubbed Record of Lodoss War Companion and released in 1989. All three parts of the replay series were eventually published as paperbacks by Kadokawa Shoten
from 1989 to 1991:
—Parn's party, retake played according to the Record of Lodoss War Companion rules and incorporating elements from the novelization—Orson's party, retake played according to the Record of Lodoss War Companion rules and incorporating elements from the novelization—Spark's party, played according to the Record of Lodoss War Companion rules
The last volume of Mizuno's novelization was published by Kadokawa Shoten in 1993, and followed by two collections of short stories in 1995:
The first volume forms the basis for the first eight episodes of the Record of Lodoss War OVA
series, as well as the Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch manga series. The second was also adapted in manga form, and as a four-CD radio drama
. The final five episodes of the OVA series are loosely based on the story told across the third and fourth novels and, having caught up with the ongoing novelization at that point, feature an original ending. The Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight TV series is a more faithful adaptation of volumes three to seven. The first collection of short stories was adapted into the Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit's Tale manga series.
Mizuno later went on to pen two new series of novels: a prequel titled (1994 to 2002) and a sequel titled (1998 to 2006), the first of which forms the basis for the Record of Lodoss War: The Lady of Pharis manga series.
, the son of a dishonored knight. Part of his motivation
for adventuring is to find out what happened to his father, and to restore his family's honor. Despite his inexperience, Parn is considered the leader, who is accompanied by his childhood best friend Etoh, his friend and sometimes advisor Slayn (and later on Slayn's lover Leylia), and his newfound mentor Ghim
. They are accompanied by Parn's romantic interest, the high elf
Deedlit
, who comes from the Forest of No Return seeking an answer to her people's isolationism and an end to what she sees as a slow march to extinction
and a thief named Woodchuck. Throughout the series, Parn comes into contact with friends and foes alike. His allies include King Kashue, King Fahn, Shiris, and Orson; his enemies include Emperor Beld, Ashram, and the evil necromancer Wagnard.
The manga
and its anime
derivative Chronicles of the Heroic Knight continues the adventures of Parn for the first eight episodes, but then centers around Spark and his adventure
s to complete a quest
tasked onto him to protect Neese, the daughter of Slayn and Leylia. He is accompanied by his own cast of friends in the form of Leaf, Garrack, Greevus, Aldo, and Ryna. The television series shares similarities with the plot of the OVA, such as Wagnard seeking to kidnap Neese in order to use her as a reagent for the resurrection of Naneel, a priestess and the Avatar
of Kardis who was slain by Leylia's mother, the high priestess Neese a short time after the battle with the demonic god. Leylia was the reincarnation of Naneel, but when she lost her virginity she was no longer capable of being the doorway or reagent needed to unseal Naneel.
The third series, Legend of Crystania, places the former villain
Ashram into the seat of a would-be hero
who is placed under a spell by a "god beast" of Crystania. The series then centers around Pirotess, his dark elven lover, as she tries to find a way to free him from the clutches of the spell and to restore him back to his living self.
6 volumes, art by Masato Natsumoto 3 volumes, four panel manga, art by Hyakuyashiki Rei 2 volumes, art by Setsuko Yoneyama 3 volumes, art by Akira Himekawa
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
novel
Novel
A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. The genre has historical roots both in the fields of the medieval and early modern romance and in the tradition of the novella. The latter supplied the present generic term in the late 18th century....
s by Ryo Mizuno
Ryo Mizuno
is a Japanese author and game designer. Mizuno created Record of Lodoss War, Rune Soldier, Sword World RPG and Starship Operators. He was also involved with the Galaxy Angel manga. Mizuno recently worked on Tri-Ace and Square Enix's action-RPG Infinite Undiscovery. He has shown talent in both...
based around the work he originally created for a world called Forcelia for role-playing game
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
s (RPGs). There have since been multiple manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
, anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
and computer game adaptations, several of which have been translated into English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
. The plots generally follow the conventions and structure of the RPG systems including Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
and Sword World RPG
Sword World RPG
is a very popular Japanese role-playing game created by Group SNE. 10 million copies of the related books including rulebooks, novels and replays have been sold....
, being based around a party of several characters of distinct types
Character class
In role-playing games, a common method of arbitrating the capabilities of different game characters is to assign each one to a character class. A character class aggregates several abilities and aptitudes, and may also sometimes detail aspects of background and social standing or impose behaviour...
undertaking a specific quest
Quest
In mythology and literature, a quest, a journey towards a goal, serves as a plot device and as a symbol. Quests appear in the folklore of every nation and also figure prominently in non-national cultures. In literature, the objects of quests require great exertion on the part of the hero, and...
.
Origins
Record of Lodoss War was created in 1986 by Group SNEGroup SNE
Group SNE is a Japanese company founded in 1986 by the current president Hitoshi Yasuda, which produces role-playing games, light novels, board games and card games. Ryo Mizuno was one of the founding members. Group SNE is named after Syntax Error, the programming language BASIC's term...
as a Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
"replay" serialized in the Japanese magazine Comptiq
Comptiq
is a Japanese computer game magazine, first published in 1983, by Kadokawa Shoten. The name "Comptiq" came from combining the words "computer" and "boutique". Originally a PC magazine, its focus shifted from computers to computer games. As of September 2003, it has been known as a "MediaMix Game...
. Replays are not novels, but transcripts of RPG sessions, meant to both hold the interest of readers and convey the events that took place. They have proven to be popular, even to those who do not play role-playing game
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
s but are fans of fiction (including fantasy fiction). Similar to light novel
Light novel
A is a style of Japanese novel primarily targeting junior high and high school students . The term "light novel" is a wasei-eigo, or a Japanese term formed from words in the English language. Light novels are often called or for short...
s, many characters and parties in replays have become popular as characters of anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
. An example of such a character is the female elf Deedlit
Deedlit
Deedlit is a fictional character in the Record of Lodoss War fantasy role-playing game setting, light novels and its derivative anime franchise. A female high elf and shaman , she is the romantic interest and inseparable companion of Parn...
in Record of Lodoss War, who was played by science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
novelist Hiroshi Yamamoto during the RPG sessions.
The popularity of the Record of Lodoss War replays was such that the Dungeon Master
Dungeon Master
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, the Dungeon Master is the game organizer and participant in charge of creating the details and challenges of a given adventure, while maintaining a realistic continuity of events...
Ryo Mizuno started to adapt the story into some of the earliest Japanese-language domestic high fantasy
High fantasy
High fantasy or epic fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy that is set in invented or parallel worlds. High fantasy was brought to fruition through the work of authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, whose major fantasy works were published in the 1950s...
novels in 1988.
When the replay series went on to become a trilogy, Group SNE
Group SNE
Group SNE is a Japanese company founded in 1986 by the current president Hitoshi Yasuda, which produces role-playing games, light novels, board games and card games. Ryo Mizuno was one of the founding members. Group SNE is named after Syntax Error, the programming language BASIC's term...
had to abandon the Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
rules and create their own game, dubbed Record of Lodoss War Companion and released in 1989. All three parts of the replay series were eventually published as paperbacks by Kadokawa Shoten
Kadokawa Shoten
is a well-known Japanese publishing company based in Tokyo, Japan. Kadokawa has published both manga novels and magazines, such as Newtype magazine...
from 1989 to 1991:
—Parn's party, retake played according to the Record of Lodoss War Companion rules and incorporating elements from the novelization—Orson's party, retake played according to the Record of Lodoss War Companion rules and incorporating elements from the novelization—Spark's party, played according to the Record of Lodoss War Companion rules
The last volume of Mizuno's novelization was published by Kadokawa Shoten in 1993, and followed by two collections of short stories in 1995:
The first volume forms the basis for the first eight episodes of the Record of Lodoss War OVA
Original video animation
, abbreviated as media , are animated films and series made specially for release in home-video formats. The term originated in relation to Japanese animation...
series, as well as the Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch manga series. The second was also adapted in manga form, and as a four-CD radio drama
Radio drama
Radio drama is a dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on radio or published on audio media, such as tape or CD. With no visual component, radio drama depends on dialogue, music and sound effects to help the listener imagine the characters and story...
. The final five episodes of the OVA series are loosely based on the story told across the third and fourth novels and, having caught up with the ongoing novelization at that point, feature an original ending. The Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight TV series is a more faithful adaptation of volumes three to seven. The first collection of short stories was adapted into the Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit's Tale manga series.
Mizuno later went on to pen two new series of novels: a prequel titled (1994 to 2002) and a sequel titled (1998 to 2006), the first of which forms the basis for the Record of Lodoss War: The Lady of Pharis manga series.
Characters
The manga (and its anime derivative) Record of Lodoss War centers around the adventures of a youth by the name of ParnParn
Parn is a fictional character in the Record of Lodoss War fantasy manga and its derivative anime franchise.He plays a major role in the series, especially in the light novels, manga and OVA, and is the central protagonist in the manga saga The Grey Witch...
, the son of a dishonored knight. Part of his motivation
Motivation
Motivation is the driving force by which humans achieve their goals. Motivation is said to be intrinsic or extrinsic. The term is generally used for humans but it can also be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to human motivation...
for adventuring is to find out what happened to his father, and to restore his family's honor. Despite his inexperience, Parn is considered the leader, who is accompanied by his childhood best friend Etoh, his friend and sometimes advisor Slayn (and later on Slayn's lover Leylia), and his newfound mentor Ghim
Ghim
Ghim is a fictional character from the Record of Lodoss War fantasy manga and its derivative anime franchise. Ghim's purpose is apparent right from the beginning of the series, as he is looking for a girl who is like a daughter to him and wishes to get her back from her kidnappers.Ghim plays a...
. They are accompanied by Parn's romantic interest, the high elf
Elf
An elf is a being of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine beings endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind...
Deedlit
Deedlit
Deedlit is a fictional character in the Record of Lodoss War fantasy role-playing game setting, light novels and its derivative anime franchise. A female high elf and shaman , she is the romantic interest and inseparable companion of Parn...
, who comes from the Forest of No Return seeking an answer to her people's isolationism and an end to what she sees as a slow march to extinction
Extinction
In biology and ecology, extinction is the end of an organism or of a group of organisms , normally a species. The moment of extinction is generally considered to be the death of the last individual of the species, although the capacity to breed and recover may have been lost before this point...
and a thief named Woodchuck. Throughout the series, Parn comes into contact with friends and foes alike. His allies include King Kashue, King Fahn, Shiris, and Orson; his enemies include Emperor Beld, Ashram, and the evil necromancer Wagnard.
The manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
and its anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
derivative Chronicles of the Heroic Knight continues the adventures of Parn for the first eight episodes, but then centers around Spark and his adventure
Adventure
An adventure is defined as an exciting or unusual experience; it may also be a bold, usually risky undertaking, with an uncertain outcome. The term is often used to refer to activities with some potential for physical danger, such as skydiving, mountain climbing and or participating in extreme sports...
s to complete a quest
Quest
In mythology and literature, a quest, a journey towards a goal, serves as a plot device and as a symbol. Quests appear in the folklore of every nation and also figure prominently in non-national cultures. In literature, the objects of quests require great exertion on the part of the hero, and...
tasked onto him to protect Neese, the daughter of Slayn and Leylia. He is accompanied by his own cast of friends in the form of Leaf, Garrack, Greevus, Aldo, and Ryna. The television series shares similarities with the plot of the OVA, such as Wagnard seeking to kidnap Neese in order to use her as a reagent for the resurrection of Naneel, a priestess and the Avatar
Avatar
In Hinduism, an avatar is a deliberate descent of a deity to earth, or a descent of the Supreme Being and is mostly translated into English as "incarnation," but more accurately as "appearance" or "manifestation"....
of Kardis who was slain by Leylia's mother, the high priestess Neese a short time after the battle with the demonic god. Leylia was the reincarnation of Naneel, but when she lost her virginity she was no longer capable of being the doorway or reagent needed to unseal Naneel.
The third series, Legend of Crystania, places the former villain
Villain
A villain is an "evil" character in a story, whether a historical narrative or, especially, a work of fiction. The villain usually is the antagonist, the character who tends to have a negative effect on other characters...
Ashram into the seat of a would-be hero
Hero
A hero , in Greek mythology and folklore, was originally a demigod, their cult being one of the most distinctive features of ancient Greek religion...
who is placed under a spell by a "god beast" of Crystania. The series then centers around Pirotess, his dark elven lover, as she tries to find a way to free him from the clutches of the spell and to restore him back to his living self.
Timeline
The following is a timeline of the events as they take place in the original events surrounding Record of Lodoss War, and is derived from the replays and manga. All events are measured on the "NRC" (New Royal Calendar) as used on the continent of Alecrast.| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| NRC ?? | The sorcerers of Kastuul seal away the fire giants (remnants of the cataclysmic war). Azzard, a sorcerer strikes a covenant in which Jinn Jinn Jinn are supernatural beings in Arab folklore and Islamic teachings.Jinn may also refer to:* Jinn , a Japanese band* Qui-Gon Jinn, a character in the Star Wars universe... and Ifrit Ifrit Ifrit—also spelled, efreet, ifreet, afreet, and afrit —are supernatural creatures in Arabic and Islamic cultures... become guardian deities and are sealed in a sacred urn. Hostility between the Wind and Flame tribes begins to arise. |
| NRC 0 | Kastuul the magic kingdom collapses. Governor Saluvan curses the ancient dragons to guard the governor's treasures. Karla, later to be known as "the Grey Witch", seals herself into an enchanted circlet Circlet A circlet is a crown with neither arches nor a cap .... , and upon her death knowledge of her whereabouts becomes vague. |
| NRC 50 | Naneel, the queen of the dead begins to manipulate the people of Lodoss from within Alania. |
| NRC 100–200 | Various city states arise, among them Kannon, Raiden, Roid, Rood, Adan, Marnie, Loran, Highland, Harken, Persei and Saluvad. |
| NRC 101 | King Kadomos defeats Naneel and inaugurates the kingdoms of Alania. An expedition to Marmo is launched. After Kadomos himself is killed, the main force returns to Lodoss, with a small remnant remaining to settle the land. |
| NRC 221 | The Kingdom of Elvec is inaugurated, and its forces advance westward taking possession of Venon and Adan. |
| NRC 229 | Elvec continues its expansion, forcibly merging with Rood, Marnie, and Loran. Revolution follows, and 20 years later these states reclaim independence from Elvec, and establish themselves as the Holy Kingdom of Valis. |
| NRC 259 | The dragons' covenant is founded. This covenant is an agreement by the dragons of Lodoss not to interfere with the politics and people of Lodoss, but does not bar them from feeding on its people. |
| NRC 313 | The Academy of Sages is created. |
| NRC 473 | Neese frees Bramd from Saluvan's curse. King Bruuk of Skard releases the demon god, who attacks the dwarven kingdom of Stone and the Mirror Forest (the mirror elves). The War of the Demon God begins, and the dragon covenant is abandoned. The hundred heroes and the allied order of knights are gathered and move to liberate those conquered by the demon god. Mycen is released from her curse. The mirror of truth is stolen by Karla the Grey Witch. |
| NRC 474 | The demon god king is defeated by the Six Heroes: Fahn, Beld, Neese, Fleve, Wort, and Karla and their companion Flaus, the Valis Priestess. |
| NRC 496 | Fahn ascends the throne of Valis. |
| NRC 497 | Beld declares a united Marmo, assuming the title of Dark Emperor. The Marmo Empire is inaugurated. |
| NRC 500 | In Alecrast, Kashue is arrested and made a gladiator Gladiator A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers who risked their legal and social standing and their lives by appearing in the... slave. Three years later, he procures his freedom, and leaves for the island of Lodoss, where he joins the Wind Tribe as a mercenary. One year later, at the Tower of Dust Storms, he frees Jinn from its sacred urn, and it is unspecified where he becomes the king of Flaim. |
| NRC 509 | The Academy of Sages is destroyed by Wagnard's machinations. |
| NRC 510 | (OVA continuity begins here): Deedlit Deedlit Deedlit is a fictional character in the Record of Lodoss War fantasy role-playing game setting, light novels and its derivative anime franchise. A female high elf and shaman , she is the romantic interest and inseparable companion of Parn... travels to the human world. Parn Parn Parn is a fictional character in the Record of Lodoss War fantasy manga and its derivative anime franchise.He plays a major role in the series, especially in the light novels, manga and OVA, and is the central protagonist in the manga saga The Grey Witch... , Etoh, Slayn, and Ghim Ghim Ghim is a fictional character from the Record of Lodoss War fantasy manga and its derivative anime franchise. Ghim's purpose is apparent right from the beginning of the series, as he is looking for a girl who is like a daughter to him and wishes to get her back from her kidnappers.Ghim plays a... begin to travel together and are later joined by Deedlit. The War of Heroes begins. Fahn is struck down by Beld, Beld is challenged by King Kashue, during their fight Beld gets hit by an arrow shot by Karla, Kashue takes this chance to kill Beld. The War of Heroes ends. Parn and Ghim do battle with Karla. Leylia is freed, but Ghim dies. Karla takes control of Woodchuck. |
| NRC 512 | The Flame Tribe regains Ifrit and destroys Haven. Deedlit frees Jinn from the Tower of Dust Storms. Little Neese is born. |
| NRC 514 | (Chronicles of the Heroic Knight continuity begins here): Narse and Shooting Star awaken from hibernation. |
| NRC 515 | Kashue and Ashram join forces at Fire Dragon Mountain, killing Shooting Star and dueling for the Scepter of Domination. Orson is killed. Reona of Kannon assumes the title of King and forms the Kannon Free Army. |
| NRC 520 | The spell on the Forest of No Return is lifted. |
| NRC 524 | Neese dies. |
| NRC 525 | The War of the Destroyer's Resurrection begins. The Dark Elves infiltrate Akroyd and steal the Soul Crystal Ball. The main temple of Falis at Roid is attacked and the Staff of Life is lost. Duke Raster is executed, and the Marmo ruling council is disbanded. A holy war is declared on Marmo and in the end Marmo is defeated. Karla is sealed away forever. Wagnard resurrects Naneel, the avatar of Kardis, and becomes the king of the dead. Wagnard is defeated, and Naneel's soul is destroyed by Marfa herself. The War of the Destroyer's Resurrection ends. Ashram and Pirotess depart for a new world. |
| NRC 526 | The Duchy of Marmo is inaugurated as a dominion of Flaim. The first Duke of Marmo is named, Duke Spark. |
Future Blu-Ray release
It has been confirmed via the Media Blasters Twitter page and several other sources that Central Park Media News reported that during a visit to the Media Blasters store, he was told that Media Blasters had rescued the Record of Lodoss War OVA and TV series and would be releasing them as one set and that a Blu-Ray release was likely.Lodoss Online
The Japanese online game company GameOn announced that it acquired the global license to make an online game for computers and mobile phones based on the Record of Lodoss War fantasy franchise from Kadokawa Production and Slowcurve. Ryo Mizuno, the novelist and co-creator of the franchise, will serve as a supervisor on the development of the online game. GameOn plans to release the game outside of Japan. GameOn also said that the new game will not be browser-based.Anime
- 1990 13 episode OVAOriginal video animation, abbreviated as media , are animated films and series made specially for release in home-video formats. The term originated in relation to Japanese animation...
- 1998 27 episode TV seriesTelevision programA television program , also called television show, is a segment of content which is intended to be broadcast on television. It may be a one-time production or part of a periodically recurring series...
- 1998 3-part parodic movie
Manga
3 volumes, art by Yoshihiko Ochi 2 volumes, art by Ayumi Saito 2 volumes, art by Akihiro YamadaAkihiro Yamada
is a Japanese illustrator and manga artist. He was born in Kōchi, Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku in Japan, and now resides in Kyoto. Yamada is known for delicate images reminiscent of suiboku and depiction of fantasy subjects...
6 volumes, art by Masato Natsumoto 3 volumes, four panel manga, art by Hyakuyashiki Rei 2 volumes, art by Setsuko Yoneyama 3 volumes, art by Akira Himekawa
Akira Himekawa
is the pen name of a duo of female comic book artists.The artists have worked together since 1991 and have not chosen to reveal their real names. The women are individually pen named and...
Related anime
- , a film and 3-episode OVA focusing on the adventures of Ashram and Pirotess in the continent of Crystania, which they migrate to after the Lodoss series.
- Rune SoldierRune Soldieris an anime and manga series based on the original novel series by Ryo Mizuno, which features soldier Louie as the hero. The series takes place on the continent of Alecrast on the world called Forcelia, and is related to the novel, anime, and manga series Sword World...
, a more comedic series from the same creator that is set in the same world as Record of Lodoss War.
Soundtracks & music
- Record of Lodoss War: Original Soundtrack 1 (VICL-00051)
- Record of Lodoss War: Original Soundtrack 2 (VICL-00114)
- Record of Lodoss War: Original Soundtrack 3 (VICL-00267)
- Record of Lodoss War: Minstrels' Memory of Lodoss (VICL-8090)
- Record of Lodoss War: Arrange Sound (VDR-28071)
- Symphonic House from Record of Lodoss War II Arrange Sound (VICL-8060)
- Record of Lodoss War TV: Maaya Sakamoto - Kiseki No Umi single (VIDL-30202)
- Record of Lodoss War TV: Original Soundtrack 1 (VICL-60243)
- Record of Lodoss War TV: Original Soundtrack 2 (VICL-60244)
- Record of Lodoss War TV: Original Soundtrack 3 (VICL-60246)
Video games
- Record of Lodoss War (PC 98) 1988
- Record of Lodoss War - Haiiro No Majio (X68000) 1991
- Record of Lodoss War 2 - Siki No Maryu (X68000) 1992
- Record of Lodoss War - Haiiro No Majio (PC EngineTurboGrafx-16TurboGrafx-16, fully titled as TurboGrafx-16 Entertainment SuperSystem and known in Japan as the , is a video game console developed by Hudson Soft and NEC, released in Japan on October 30, 1987, and in North America on August 29, 1989....
) 1992 - Record of Lodoss War 2 - Siki No Maryu (PC Engine) 1994
- Record of Lodoss War (Mega CD) 1994
- Record of Lodoss War (SNESSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemThe Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
) 1995 - Lodoss War (Game Boy ColorGame Boy ColorThe is Nintendo's successor to the 8-bit Game Boy handheld game console, and was released on October 21, 1998 in Japan, November 19, 1998 in North America, November 23, 1998 in Europe and November 27, 1998 in the United Kingdom. It features a color screen and is slightly thicker and taller than...
) 1998 - Record of Lodoss War: Advent of Cardice (Dreamcast) 2000, which was also released in English.