Lets Revisit Dungeon Module B3 Palace of the Silver Princess

Dungeon Module B3: Palace of the Silver Princess—is one of the most infamous and historically fascinating modules in Dungeons & Dragons history. But is it worth playing today? Let’s dive into this legendary adventure, its bizarre history, and its lasting impact on the game.

Originally designed for the Moldvay Basic Set (1981), this module is unique among the B-series adventures, offering a dark fairy-tale setting, mysterious lore, and player-driven storytelling—but that’s not all. It’s also one of the only TSR modules to be recalled and destroyed before its release due to controversy surrounding its artwork and design.

Lets revisit Dungeon Module B3: Palace of the Silver Princess! In this deep dive, we’ll explore:

🛡️ The lost “Orange Cover” edition by Jean Wells—a sandbox-style adventure pulled from shelves before it could fully release.

⚔️ The revised “Green Cover” edition by Tom Moldvay—a more structured, polished version, but one that lost some of its original magic.

📖 The mystery of the Eye of Arik—the cursed artifact at the heart of the adventure.

🏰 Dungeon level breakdowns—exploring the ruined palace, its eerie petrified inhabitants, and the dangers lurking below.

🔥 Is it still worth running in a modern OSR game? We’ll talk about what works, what doesn’t, and how to enhance the adventure for today’s players.

Palace of the Silver Princess is more than just a dungeon—it’s a fascinating look at TSR’s history, an unforgettable piece of D&D lore, and a must-know module for any OSR fan or collector. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or revisiting an old favorite, this video will give you everything you need to know!

📖 Want to run it yourself? You can grab a copy of B3: Palace of the Silver Princess in print or PDF at DriveThruRPG!

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💬 Have you played or run this module? Do you prefer the original or the revised edition? Let’s talk about it in the comments!

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00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:28 History & Legacy
00:08:05 The Controversy
00:12:13 The Moldvay Version
00:18:19 Overview
00:24:23 The Story
00:36:34 The Gatehouse
00:42:49 Dungeon Level 1
00:49:30 Dungeon Level 2
00:58:55 Final Verdict