The Illusion of the Decapus
Dublin Core
Title
The Illusion of the Decapus
Subject
Satanic Panic
Dungeons & Dragons
Moral Panic
Palace of the Silver Princess
Jean Wells
Description
Illustrated by Laura Roslof, the 'Illusion of the Decapus' is considered one of the most controversial elements from Jean Wells Dungeons & Dragons module, 'Palace of the Silver Princess.' The illustration, depicting a woman in torn closes being attacked by a group of men, is considered as one of the primary reasons that the module was recalled by TSR Inc. shortly after publication.
Creator
Laura Roslof
Source
Palace of the Silver Princess (First Edition)
Publisher
TSR Inc.
Date
1981
Contributor
Jean Wells (Author)
Rights
Copyright © 1981 TSR Inc. All rights reserved.
Relation
Contained in Palace of the Silver Princess (1st Edition)
Format
JPEG
Language
English
Coverage
United States
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Drawing
Citation
Laura Roslof, “The Illusion of the Decapus,” Omeka, accessed April 9, 2026, https://omeka.ischool.utoronto.ca/items/show/247.