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'''''The Darksmith Legacy''''' was a ten-book series featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]]. It was published by [[BBC Children's Books]] and supported by an interactive website. | '''''The Darksmith Legacy''''' was a ten-book series featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]]. It was published by [[BBC Children's Books]] and supported by an interactive website. | ||
==Background== | == Background == | ||
This ten-book series followed the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called [[Eternity Crystal]] and the powerful artisans who created it - the [[The Darksmith Collective|Darksmiths]]. The books had interactive elements. Readers had the option to go to the tie-in website to add points to a tally of points, so as to access additional content. | This ten-book series followed the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called [[Eternity Crystal]] and the powerful artisans who created it - the [[The Darksmith Collective|Darksmiths]]. The books had interactive elements. Readers had the option to go to the tie-in website to add points to a tally of points, so as to access additional content. | ||
===Books=== | === Books === | ||
* Apart from the fiction, the books had TARDIS Data Banks containing more information and activity pages designed to tie in with the website. | * Apart from the fiction, the books had TARDIS Data Banks containing more information and activity pages designed to tie in with the website. | ||
* Additionally, the books had cut-out or downloadable coupons entitling readers to an invitation to a party in [[London]], provided they had completed the challenges. | * Additionally, the books had cut-out or downloadable coupons entitling readers to an invitation to a party in [[London]], provided they had completed the challenges. | ||
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* Each book ended in a [[cliffhanger]] leading on to the opening paragraphs of the next instalment of the ongoing storyline. With the exception of the first book, the first chapter of each book began with a reprise of the cliffhanger, like the television series. | * Each book ended in a [[cliffhanger]] leading on to the opening paragraphs of the next instalment of the ongoing storyline. With the exception of the first book, the first chapter of each book began with a reprise of the cliffhanger, like the television series. | ||
===Covers=== | === Covers === | ||
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file:DL1DustofAges.jpg|JAN<br>[[The Dust of Ages]]<br> by [[Justin Richards]] | file:DL1DustofAges.jpg|JAN<br />[[The Dust of Ages]]<br /> by [[Justin Richards]] | ||
file:DS2GravesofMordane.jpg|JAN<br>[[The Graves of Mordane]]<br> by [[Colin Brake]] | file:DS2GravesofMordane.jpg|JAN<br />[[The Graves of Mordane]]<br /> by [[Colin Brake]] | ||
file:DL3ColourofDarkness.jpg|FEB<br>[[The Colour of Darkness]]<br> by [[Richard Dungworth]] | file:DL3ColourofDarkness.jpg|FEB<br />[[The Colour of Darkness]]<br /> by [[Richard Dungworth]] | ||
file:DWDL4 Depths of Despair.jpg|MAR<br> [[The Depths of Despair]]<br> by [[Justin Richards]] | file:DWDL4 Depths of Despair.jpg|MAR<br /> [[The Depths of Despair]]<br /> by [[Justin Richards]] | ||
file:DWDL5 Vampire of Paris.jpg|APR<br> [[The Vampire of Paris]]<br> by [[Stephen Cole]] | file:DWDL5 Vampire of Paris.jpg|APR<br /> [[The Vampire of Paris]]<br /> by [[Stephen Cole]] | ||
file:DWDL6 Game of Death.jpg|MAY<br>[[The Game of Death]]<br> by [[Trevor Baxendale]] | file:DWDL6 Game of Death.jpg|MAY<br />[[The Game of Death]]<br /> by [[Trevor Baxendale]] | ||
file:DWDL7 Planet of Oblivion.jpg|JUN<br>[[The Planet of Oblivion]]<br> by [[Justin Richards]] | file:DWDL7 Planet of Oblivion.jpg|JUN<br />[[The Planet of Oblivion]]<br /> by [[Justin Richards]] | ||
file:The Pictures of Emptiness.jpg|JUL<br>[[The Pictures of Emptiness]]<br> by [[Jacqueline Rayner]] | file:The Pictures of Emptiness.jpg|JUL<br />[[The Pictures of Emptiness]]<br /> by [[Jacqueline Rayner]] | ||
file:DWDL09 The Art of War.jpg|AUG<br>[[The Art of War]]<br> by [[Mike Tucker]] | file:DWDL09 The Art of War.jpg|AUG<br />[[The Art of War]]<br /> by [[Mike Tucker]] | ||
file:DLWP10a.jpg|SEP<br>[[The End of Time (novel)|The End of Time]]<br> by [[Justin Richards]] | file:DLWP10a.jpg|SEP<br />[[The End of Time (novel)|The End of Time]]<br /> by [[Justin Richards]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Website=== | === Website === | ||
The interactive website supporting '''The Darksmith Legacy''' encouraged readers to; | The interactive website supporting '''The Darksmith Legacy''' encouraged readers to; | ||
* '''Register''', and become part of a community, and to score points for the completion of '''THE QUEST''' through puzzles and tasks.(Registered users were also included in a draw for an end of series party invite.) | * '''Register''', and become part of a community, and to score points for the completion of '''THE QUEST''' through puzzles and tasks.(Registered users were also included in a draw for an end of series party invite.) | ||
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* '''Discover''' more about the books in the series and the authors (profile, trivia, their writing, favourite monster and favourite Doctor). | * '''Discover''' more about the books in the series and the authors (profile, trivia, their writing, favourite monster and favourite Doctor). | ||
* '''Learn''' from the educational content that appears on the TARDIS DATA BANKS (some of which must be retained in order to complete the Quest). | * '''Learn''' from the educational content that appears on the TARDIS DATA BANKS (some of which must be retained in order to complete the Quest). | ||
===='''Additional Website Content'''==== | ==== '''Additional Website Content''' ==== | ||
Readers of the BBC's ''[[Doctor Who Adventures]]'' magazine were encouraged to get involved in the Quest through regular previews of each new release and special codes that unlocked additional exclusive [[The Darksmith Legacy: Wallpaper Gallery|wallpapers]] at [http://www.thedarksmithlegacy.com/dwa/ the website]. | Readers of the BBC's ''[[Doctor Who Adventures]]'' magazine were encouraged to get involved in the Quest through regular previews of each new release and special codes that unlocked additional exclusive [[The Darksmith Legacy: Wallpaper Gallery|wallpapers]] at [http://www.thedarksmithlegacy.com/dwa/ the website]. | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
* '''The Darksmith Legacy's''' overall storyline was devised by [[Justin Richards]] who also wrote four of the ten titles. | * '''The Darksmith Legacy's''' overall storyline was devised by [[Justin Richards]] who also wrote four of the ten titles. | ||
* Each title in the series was priced £4.99 (UK). | * Each title in the series was priced £4.99 (UK). | ||
* '''The Darksmith Legacy''' was certificated to 13, with under 13s needing parental approval. | * '''The Darksmith Legacy''' was certificated to 13, with under 13s needing parental approval. | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.thedarksmithlegacy.com|the darksmithlegacy.com For further additional adventures and gameplay.] | * [http://www.thedarksmithlegacy.com|the darksmithlegacy.com For further additional adventures and gameplay.] | ||