‹You are forced to stop and observe what is going on around you, it's an awesome sight. The once blue sky is turning a greenish black off to the west. Seemingly miles away to begin with, the turmoil quickly engulfs you. ‹You are forced to stop and observe what is going on around you, it's an awesome sight. The once blue sky is turning a greenish black off to the west. Seemingly miles away to begin with, the turmoil quickly engulfs you. ˇWould you like to leave? ˇUnder the rushing water you spot a rusty old hatch. Would you like to open it? ˝The old road has many travelers. Some of them approach you in a friendly manner, hands outstretched and palms open. Will you stop and talk? ˇThe humans who approach are in poor shape indeed. Tattered clothing and hollow faces underline their plight. Will you donate some food and water to these hopeless souls? ˇAfter your generous donation the perked up family gathers together their belongings and heads down the road west, to Turnstil. ¡When you reach down to donate food to these "hopeless" souls, they twist and transform into ghoulish forms. Under the spell of an unknown witch, the undead attack you while your guard is down. |Hideous cackles dance through your head as you trod down the old road. Are they real or just a figment of your imagination? JThe looming trees crack and twist as they notice your presence and attack! }The Turnstil militia barracks. All the baracks are build from the same mold. One building stands out due to its larger size. +The main gate to the village of Turnstil. ˇThe Turnstil Militia's training ground. There are many land types to train on here including swamp, forest, river, mountain, and open land. A most remarkable layout. ˜You notice the townspeople meandering toward the grand building in the center of this square. Beautiful oaks fill the square, complemented by ashen bushes. A rotund man dressed in billowing yellow and red robes, flanked by two horn blowers...... ˜....steps onto a big crate and unrolls a parchment. The golden tassels ruffle in the wind as he bellows for all to hear, "Hear ye, Hear ye. Good people of Turnstil. By Decree of the Overlord of Allstin, the great and wise Lamsor Orlansor has... ı...ordered the manhunt for the despicable enemy of the people named Jurol Knarl. This man is rightfully accused of murdering the lovely Queen Thantro of the House of Allstin. He was seen fleeing the scene of the disgusting murder. All ye of.. ˘...bravery and skill who deem yourselves supporters of the House of Allstin and the great Town of Turnstil, are hereby invited to join in the manhunt for this vile consort of mayhem. To join the fray, report to the captain of the barracks in the... Ô...southeast part of town within 5 days. And as always, let us pray for the House of Allstin that they may lead us true and right as Thoron has ordained them do." To a blare of horns, the man rolls up his parchment and goes on his way. ıThe Captain of the militia stands and greets you as you enter the building. He is a man of wide girth, tanned skin and flowing brown hair. He wears the crest of Allstin upon his plated chest. At his side, his weapon of choice, the broadsword. hHe clears his throat, "I am Alax, Captain of the Turnstil militia. Have you come to join in the hunt?" ˇAlax turns and walks away. "Then we have no further business together. Good day." He sits behind his large cherry wood desk and shuffles through some papers. ˙"Excellent. You have much to do. You must prove your battle readiness to us in the training ground. You will be matched against Allstin's finest, the Blood Dogs. They are an elite group of fighters and assasins who test the mettle... ˇ...of mercenaries like yourself. You didn't think we take just anyone?! Hah! To hunt down Jurol we need not bring fodder. We need men of courage and honor and loyalty. Go now to the training ground east of here and meet the challengers." ¸Two enormous men decked in full plate guard the training ground entrance. One speaks, "The training ground is only open to men of honor who serve the land of Allstin and the Town of Turnstil. Be off with you." They slam the door. ÓTwo enormous guards greet you at the gate. "Search the training ground and face the challenge. You will meet the Blood Dogs. They are already prepared for you and are waiting somewhere in the training area. Be prepared. Good luck." £The guards shake their heads in disgust. "That was mettle? Honor? Courage? You were screaming like little girls! Come back later when you learn how to fight." ±"Well done, well done. You have proven yourselves worthy. Meet the rest of the group soon near the east gate to the Castle Glisoor. Do not delay, for time is of the essence." ƒTwo of the Captains men ride up to you. "You are keeping this manhunt from getting under way. We have already lost precious time. You were told to meet us. Now, you will come with us, please?" ≥Your searching reveals an ambush in the waiting which you have just foiled! The odds are in your favor as you hear the guards behind you yell their praise! The battle is joined. ãHaving defeated the Blood Dogs you have proven yourself worthy. The clerics of Turnstil arrive and take care of the wounded on the spot. µYou are not prepared! A hail of crossbow bolts engulf you as you are caught in the middle of an ambush, compliments of the Blood Dogs! Maybe if you had been searching for them.... ÈAfter a long, tedious journey through the Waywest Mountains, you hope to find some much needed food and sleep in the village of Turnstil. Some time ago, your old friend Thyrr wrote that he was retiring to that peaceful little town... BA large steel door sits ajar and the friendly guards let you pass. sA stand of large oak and pine trees. Each tree is a full ten feet across and seventy feet tall. Most impressive. «Someone has dropped a sack here. Most likely from some long forgotten training session as the bag is quite worn. The sack is partially buried in the surrounding dirt. Would you like to uncover it? (The sack contains a few coins and a map. 5The old sign reads, "Brunar, East. Turnstil, North." ≤The sign reads, "Welcome to the town of Turnstil. All hail the house of Allstin. May good fortune befall all those who enter. Be warned - crime does not pay in our fair city." —The Staff of Seeking suddenly begins to quiver and hum. It turns bright blue. A blinding flash of light streaks out of the end of the staff and blows a hole 3 feet wide in front of you. Care to investigate? úInside the hole is an unremarkable piece of a spear. As you look closer you can see the markings of Berhune. You have found a piece of the Spear of Light! The official colors of Turnstil. iThe Turnstil Graveyard. Many of the towns finest are buried in this pristine, well groomed resting spot. &"Tocharde Brungro - Mayor, 453-509 BG" }Winds pick up, your eyes grow blurry. You black out momentarily. You can feel more than see the vast sea pass beneath you. }You shake the cobwebs out of your head and realize you have been teleported to an unknown island in the middle of a vast sea. ˇUp in the air you sail, flying over a vast sea. As the effect of flying wears off, you set down on a mysterious island in the middle of this vast sea. Nothing happens. qA boat of solid construction. You can either set out to sea or sail back to the mainland with this trusty craft. JA concealed shelf reveals some fishing equipment. Do you want to take it? An empty shelf. "No fishing allowed." 5The coast ahead is far too rocky, you must turn back. wA sign hanging on the door proclaims, "Everstay Inn. Best price in all the land of Allstin." Would you like to enter? ˇThe inside of this cozy restaurant seems bigger than the outside. Large round oaken tables adorned with local flora fill the main room. The waitress greets you and seats you at a huge oak table. It is very busy. A popular place. ìYou notice a smaller room in the back of the restaurant, as well as a kitchen area and a stairway. You get up from your table and begin exploring. ÒThe waitress comes over to take your order. "All meals come with water and fresh bread and are served home style with enough for everyone." The aroma in the restaurant backs her statement. "What will you have?" ˇThe fish is excellent. Very fresh and tasty. Well worth the price. ˇThe pasta is a little underdone, but the sauce is rich and zesty. A good value. ˇThe chicken falls off the bones. Excellent choice! ˇThe chili is hot and spicy, with more beef than beans. An excellent value. ˇAfter picking over the scraps, it's time to pay the check. The waitress comes over. "Who will be paying?" g"Thank you very much for dining with us. I hope you enjoyed your meals!" You leave with a full belly. ˇThe name fits the brew. A hearty round of Jimmie's wicked ale will end your night rather quickly. This stuff packs a punch. ˇWeak and bland. More musty than raspberry/apple. ˇThe real stuff. Excellent honey flavor. ˇA fine choice. A hearty red. Great full body flavor and no heavy tannin taste. pAfter downing the swill, it's time to belly up to the barkeep. A husky man grunts, "Who's payin for the stuff?" ûThe bar is overrun with the local folks. A sweating, husky man is sloshing swill to them. He is wearing more swill than he is serving. "What will ya have?" ˇA small businessman hawks his wares. ˇA woman is sitting out on her front porch crying. Do you approach? ˇShe speaks, "You are so kind to be concerned about me. We need more people in this town like you. My brother lives in the town of Brunar; a town not as safe as Turnstil. His land has been raided by thieves and he has lost everything.... ˇ...that was dear to him. I received a letter from him asking for my help. I am but one woman. I would like to go there and help him, but I have children and responsibility here. I cannot go. I want to send him this package containing..... ˛...what savings I have and some gems passed down through our family, but I cannot find anyone honest enough who is willing to brave the lands beyond Turnstil and deliver it." Her face brightens a bit. "Will you help me?" ¸"Thank you. Thank you very much. Here is the package and a map to his house. Please hurry. He is counting on me." The woman hands you the map and package and goes inside. ^A woman sits on her porch crying. She sees you and runs back in the house and slams the door. PA depressed young man is leaning against the side of his home. Do you approach? ˇHe greets you suspiciously. You explain to him who you are and why you are there. "You don't have it! My sister sends the likes of you to help me! What a mistake. I should not have asked for her help. No, she should have asked for help from honorable people. Get off my land." He goes inside and closes the shutters. uAs you pass the man yells profanities at you. A few locals give you odd looks. This is not helping your reputation. ˇThe man thanks you profusely. "I haven't much left, but I do have these." He hands you a pair of oars. "They are for my boat. You can have it. Thank you." t"I understand. I guess I will have to find a different way." She sobs her way into the house and closes the door. cYou are greeted warmly by the waitress. "Back so soon! Go ahead, have a seat." She scurries off. ûA young man waves at you from his window. "Everything is going great now, thanks! Oh, yeah. I forgot to tell you where the boat is. Here is a map to it!" A young man yells to you - "Great seeing you again!" !"Thank you for all of your help!" &"You people are great. Thanks again!" ""My sister and I thank you again!" #"Be safe out there. Thanks again!" kYou find, while searching, a secret door buried under some loose earth. What a discovery! Will you enter? ™A long, narrow, musty passage leads you under the sea itself. Who knows why it was built. It is very ancient indeed. You emerge on an island in the middle of this sea. :Under some sand you discover a trap door. Will you enter? JAfter a long journey under the sea itself you arrive back on the mainland. Q"Keep up the good work. He needs those items. Please hurry!" She sends you on. „"You did it! My brother and I thank you. As a token of my appreciation, I want to give you something my mother gave me when I was a child. She told me it was for good luck. Your help is proof that it works. Here, take it." 4A woman sticks her head out the window and shouts - ˇSmoke billows from the chimney. A sign proclaims, "Finest Armor In The Land Of Allstin." Suits of armor hang in the open entrance. You may shop at your leisure. NHidden in the woods you discover a small group of huts. Will you investigate? ˚A small hut houses an elven woman with three children. They are busy playing together. CA clean, well kept hut houses an elven man feeding his newborn son. A small but well kempt home. ]A small hut lies against the forest backdrop. A sign reads, "Goods For Sale." Do you enter? ÌA small but well kempt hut. A slender elf emerges from his home. He speaks, "You have stumbled upon our homes and discovered our secret village. I would ask that you leave us alone and allow us to maintain our seclusion. We are a ...
An empty hut. 3A small but well kept hut is empty of all activity. MThis door is open, but you sense a powerful magic aura surrounding the frame. ùAn elderly woman sees you passing. She yells out to you, "Hello! Strangers such as yourselves need nourishment. Care for a cup of tea and a few biscuits?" ˘"Come in, come in." You enter a small house with all of the touches of home. Small clay statuettes line the shelves of a gorgeous display cabinet. Fine glassware fills the rest of the space. This lady is loaded. You are served tea and biscuits. Û"My name is Treena. I came long ago to this land from across the great sea. Treacherous journey it was. I wouldn't want to travel on that sea without a stout set of oars in my hands." You notice her hands must have done some rowing........ \....as they are rough and calloused. Treena asks, "Do you want to take some food with you?" É"Here you are. Thank you for your company. You come back any time!" Treena fills your sack with food and you say your farewells. ≤Treena sticks her head out the window. "Come in, come in. Refill your supplies. You are no longer strangers, you are friends. Friends help each other whenever they are able." â Treena runs out of the front door. "Hello! I've just cooked some marvelous muffins. You must take some. I could never eat them all." ´Treena runs outside to greet you. "Hi again. Nice to see you. I have plenty of extra mutton from dinner yesterday. You really should take some, as it will spoil soon." ~ Treena yells from the open kitchen window, "Wait, wait. I have some fresh strawberries from my garden. You must have some!" ∫Treena meets you on the road. "Hi again, friends. I have some extra bread I just baked for myself and I seem to have made too much. You should take some. It's fresh out of the oven!" %"Do you take Treena up on her offer?" Quest 2, North west sector. Quest 3, South central sector Quest 4, central east sector. kA huge cheer erupts as the hunting party leaves castle Glisoor in search of Jurol Knarl. You are too late. ŸThe gates of this tiny village are locked up tight. A smallish human man in his mid 40's walks up to the gate. "C'mon in!" He opens the gate. éA strange old man wanders out of his house. "Cost ya 10 gold ta git past this bridge. It's a toll bridge, ya know." Do you pay the old man? «The man turns and mutters, "Always the same. Durn fools never want to part with their money. Ohhhh BORIS! Time to collect!" An immense, grotesque beast emerges from the house and comes after you.
Who will pay? bThe old man smiles, "Hey Boris, looks like I get to eat good tonight for once!" He lets you pass. ˇThe sign reads, "Turnstil - North." ˇA dark, damp cave opens before you. A recently extinguished fire still smoulders. ˇA dark, damp cave leads back into the mountains. ˇThe inhabitants of the caves are here, hovering together in the darkness. You can barely make out four human shapes. Would you like to approach them? ÏA family of four shabbily dressed humans are here. A mother, father and two small girls. The father speaks, "Why do you persecute us? It isn't enough to be cast from our city in shame, but you still must hunt us like animals! Why?" OHe grabs a nearby rock and hurls it in your direction. Do you attack him back? ‚The father falls down and begins sobbing. His wife runs to comfort him. She yells, "You have done enough, leave us alone. We have nothing left for you to steal. Go back to your precious city and leave us to live in peace." ˆYou defeat the once proud but now broken father easily. His wife runs to him as he lay dying, "Jor, you have always been a good man. Rest peacefully now, my love." The woman then looks up at you, "I swear by my husbands death I will have my... ‡...revenge on you. How dare you slaughter a helpless man. What kind of people are you?" She stares at you with pure hatred burning in her eyes, gathers her two young children, and runs out of the cave into the wilderness. ûThe two huddle together hoping you will leave them in peace. The two children stand back against the far wall, fear paralyzing them. Do you offer them help? @The family gathers together and watches you leave them in peace. ˜The woman speaks, "No one can help us. We have been accused of stealing and destroying the Icon of Ahcrahn. We didn't do it. The evidence was against us and we were cast out of the city. Only proof of our innocence will return us to our home." ÔShe continues, "The Icon of Ahcrahn brought good fortune to our city. When it was stolen, all of our crops failed, children became ill, happy neighbors fought and stole from each other." Her face brightens, "If you could find the icon... Á...our names would be cleared and our city would be restored. We do not have much, but our city would repay you greatly. Could you, would you help us? Will you find the Icon of Ahcrahn, restore our good name, and save our city?" ¬"Wonderful! She leaps from her husbands side and hugs you warmly. When you find it, and I know you will, bring it back here and together we will go back to Ahcrahn. Thank you. You are kind." ⁄The woman stands up proudly, "I understand. Do not concern yourself with our problems. On the other hand, if you change your mind we'll be here." With that the family returns to the darkness of the cave. You leave. TThe family wishes you luck in finding the Icon of Ahcrahn and sends you on your way. €Tears flow from all in the family as you present them the Icon of Ahcrahn. The father approaches, "Thank you, let us now return triumphantly to our city and restore it to prosperity." Do you go with them to the city?" ™The mother speaks, "But you will not get a reward. I'm sure we will be able to clear our names now, but you will get nothing. Please, come with us and accept a reward." ÁThe father speaks, "You truly are a humble, noble lot. I had my doubts about you but you have proven yourself to me. Here take this, it is only for the power of good that it is to be used, and you have shown me that. My thanks." ÇA huge, grey cloud hangs over this town. The hinges of the iron gate are rusted and hanging open. You easily push down the gate. ˇAs you look over the town, you shake your head. What has happened here? All of the other towns are green and plush. This town is brown and dying. No crops grow. Trees are dead or dying. Crows pick over the remains of dead cattle. Strange. The east gate of Ahcrahn. ˇAn old and decrepit farm house. Would you like to explore it? ”The farmhouse is in obvious disrepair. An old man sits hunched over at the only intact piece of furniture in the home. His head rests in his hands and he doesn't seem to notice you. What would you like to do? ˇThe man does not move. Now what? ˇWhen you shake the man he is very dead. His stiff body is hard to move as rigor mortis has set in. He is leaning over a letter. Would you like to read it? ˇRespecting the mans privacy, you elect not to read the letter. Now what would you like to do? HYou notice the man is leaning over a letter. Would you like to read it? ˙Jess, The Icon is gone. We have convicted the Lurha family of the crime and have sentenced them to permanent exile from our city. But times grow worse. Crops die. People become ill for no reason. I have become ill as well. I do not think.... Ì...I will last myself. Nothing will grow so our people starve. The constable himself has no idea what we can do. Only the Lurha family knows where the Icon is. They refuse to tell us and have condemned us all to death. If only we... ˚...had the Icon back. I fear it is too late. I have already buried your mother, Tess. I miss her so. I write this to you, my dear daughter, as my last breath escapes me. Take care of yourself and your children. I will miss them. Love, Peotre." You notice the man is dead. FThe headstone reads, "My beloved Tess. Loved by many, missed by all." ˇThe father bows his head and utters some words..... ˇ....you appear in a most run down town. As soon as you appear the town constable staggers out of his house. He yells, "There they are....they have stolen the Icon of Ahcrahn! Guards, sieze them! Seize them all!" Some guards stumble out of..... >...a nearby barracks and move to seize you. What will you do? ˇA few weakened warriors will give it their best effort. ˇYou have defeated the last of the Ahcrahn militia. The constable approaches you, "You have beaten the last of our people. I am the only one left. A constable has no place without his people." With that he plunges his own dagger deep into his... ˙...chest and drops dead at your feet. The father of the family speaks, "I thank you for bringing the Icon to us. I regret to say I cannot respect you for what you have done. Leave this place. We alone will attempt to rebuild our city. Do not.... ç...return here, for you are no longer welcome. Your evil sickens us." The father speaks some words and you are transported out of the town. `The town beyond the gate is dark and gloomy. Touching the gate repels you backward with a jolt. ˇThe guards are in no mood for discussion. You are easily taken with your guard down and escorted to the town dungeon. JThe doors to the dungeon are locked up tight. What would you like to try? #Nice effort, no success. Now what? 7No luck. Nothing happens. What would you like to try? Doesn't work. Now what? 'Nothing interesting happens. What now? ˇSuccess! The lock pops open. ˇThe spell allows you to easily slip through the cracks around the door and unlock it from the other side. ˇYour brute strength smashes open the door. 9Stairs lead up to a door. Would you like to ascend them? jThe door opens to the outside where, surprisingly, it is unguarded. Seems you were to be forgotten about. SYour effort reveals a crack outlined like a door in the very rock. Do you open it? /Behind the door is a passage through the rocks. áThe door to the training grounds is locked tight. Two burly guards stand at it and tell you to get lost until you talk to the captain. AThe guards take your pass and let you in to the training grounds. >Alax meets you at the door. "Have you had a change of heart?" í"Take this. The guards will take it from you and allow you to enter the training ground." He hands you a writ of entrance to the training area. ’Alax greets you at the door. He looks displeased. "You need to go through the training grounds. It is directly to the east. I would give you a map but it's only 100 yards away!" He mutters and shuts the door. ˆAlax greets you with a huge smile. "You have proven your worth to me and to the village of Turnstil in the land of Allstin. Meet commander Tregel at the east gate of Castle Glisoor. They leave in five days. Do not be late. Good luck to you." mAlax is busy chewing out some would be heroes about crying like little girls. It is best not to disturb him. ÒAlax is busy signing up some new recruits. He looks over at you and mentions to the group, " You pathetics will have a hard time matching up to the standards set by them!" He points to you and shoves the newbies off to the training ground. &Alax is not here. The place is empty. (The men escort you to the meeting place. ≥The east gate of Castle Glisoor. A lone guard paces back and forth in front of the gate, his concentration remarkable. He notices you milling around and tells you to move along. :The south gate of castle Glisoor. The gate is unattended. What would you like to do? ÷All the pounding and commotion has brought the attention of the local guards. About a dozen show up and quite firmly ask you to leave. They inform you to make an appointment at the town hall. Will you leave? TA wise choice. The guards give you a map to the town hall and send you on your way. ›The captain speaks, "We are a just and fair town. We will tell you again. Leave this place and make an appointment at the town hall. If you do not leave, we will be forced to take action against you." Will you leave? ‘All the commotion has summoned the town guards. They are quick to notice it is you who was pounding on the door the first time. They are not as kind this time. You are issued a citation for Disorderly Conduct. ’The captain speaks, "You are hereby ordered to appear in person within the next five days at the Justice of the Peace to face trial or pay the fine. The fine is 500 gold. Do not fail to show up." They ride off. ØAs you set foot through the gate, two castle guards appear. They ask what business you have coming through the gate. You show them the letter and are escorted to the castle. ˘They are not as kind this time. You are issued a citation for disorderly conduct. The captain speaks, "You are hereby ordered to appear in person within the next five days at the Justice of the Peace to face trial or pay the fine. The fine..... >.....is 500 gold. Do not be late. Good day." They ride off. UThe lock pops open. You easily slide open the gate and slip inside the castle walls. _With a tremendous effort, the gate gives way. You may now slip inside the castles outer walls. ∂The south gate of Castle Glisoor. Three guards pace back and forth in front of the gate, their concentration remarkable. One notices you milling around and tells you to move along. wThe town courthouse. The Justice of the Peace sits behind a large desk. Two of his aides are seated one on each side. ˇThe town hall. The desk clerk asks what you need. ]The clerk sighs, "I'm sorry, the King is currently booked up. You will have to check later." ˇ"Ah, yes. I do have an opening for you to meet with the King. Let me just sign you in. Now, you all sign here. Now here. Here. And finally, here." After jumping through the required hoops, you get your appointment with King Allstin. ˇThe clerk continues, "Here is the required paperwork you will need to present to the guards in order to have your meeting with King Allstin. I hope you have something to talk about as the king is a busy man." She hands you some papers. ˇ"Thank you for visiting. Come back soon." ÛThe guards usher you to the criminal waiting area. One of them speaks to you. "You have been charged with Disorderly Conduct. You may plead guilty, pay the fine and have your names cleared. You may plead not guilty and face trial. Or, ... ¯...you may plead no contest and throw yourselves on the mercy of this court. Your names will be called shortly and you will be brought before Justice Swyfft." It looks like you will have some time on your hands. This adventure is not going well. îWhat would you like to do while you are waiting amongst the lower forms of the inhabitants of Turnstil, of which you are now members....momentarily? ºDon't you ever learn? Trying to break out of the holding pen proves fruitless. There are far too many guards and no way to avoid them. You are immediately brought before Justice Swyfft. ˘He speaks, "So, these are the ruffians who were trying to break into the castle? And now they have tried to escape! No matter what your plea, you are found guilty of disorderly conduct and attempting to escape justice. Your penalty...500 gold.... å...for Disorderly Conduct and 5,000 gold for trying to escape. A total of 5,500 gold. You will pay now or be put in prison. Who will pay? √Justice Swyfft speaks. "Let this be a lesson to you. Justice is swift in Turnstil. Criminals and ruffians beware. I will not tolerate this type of activity in my town!" You are escorted out. ˝Justice Swyfft turns beet red. "You don't have enough to pay the fine? Well, you are going to have to spend some time in our cozy little prison. Sentence - 45 days. And of course, you will donate your items to charity as you have no use for them.... è....while sitting in jail." The guards quickly grab you and remove your belongings. You are thrown into the town dungeon to rot for 45 days." ˇA Turnstil captain and sergeant are working some troops. They spot your escape attempt and attack. ˇA Turnstil lieutenant and sergeant are being escorted by two guards. They spot you and attack. 7A patrol of four Turnstil guards spots you and attacks. ˇThe cell door is locked and a heavy iron bar is braced across it from the other side. A most formidable prison cell. gQuite an effort. You are an accomplished opener of locks! It pops open and you make good your escape. xYour tremendous strength explodes the door. Nothing remains but splinters and twisted iron. You make good your escape. ∏Risky, but it works. From the outside of the door you easily dismantle the barring mechanism and turn the huge lock counter-clockwise to free your friends. You make good your escape. kA contingent of guards was working on their marching until they spotted you round the corner. They attack! ˇYou are sitting in a cell. What would you like to try? dTorches fail to illuminate the area very brightly. There is a severe lack of light in this dungeon! The cell door hangs open. ÖThe castle guard notices you and sounds the alarm before they attack. Sneaking onto the castle grounds was probably not a good idea. &The sign reads, "Wizard's Hide-A-Way". ˛A husky old dwarf lumbers over and holds out his hand like a stop sign. "This here is a toll bridge. 500 gold to cross. This is the only way across this river, and since I'm the only one who can drop the barrier, I suggest you pay, or ya don't cross." gOuch. You run headlong into an invisible barrier of some sort. From a nearby shack a figure emerges.
Will you pay? ì"Fine. Have fun on that half of the river!" He lumbers over to his shack and slams the door. A tremendous jolt pushes you back from the barrier. îThe dwarf thanks you and lowers the barrier. He yells as you ride off, "Remember, this is a one way pass. You will have to pay for each crossing!" FThe invisible barrier is in front of you. What would you like to try? <The barrier is no longer present. You may cross the bridge. 8You circumvent the barrier and can continue on your way. wWhoa! Better duck, 'cause that lightning bolt is coming right back at ya off the barrier! Too late. You get sizzled. ˇThe flow of water here is churning and not crossable. You must turn back. You scamper up to dry land; happy to be in one piece, and not in the churning waters. ˇA tiny shack lies in front of a bridge. But when you approach, it disappears and moves to the other side of the bridge! ˇYou sail through the air avoiding the magic traps set by the dwarf. You set down on his front door step. He is quite startled. The pulse of magic courses through your veins. Your head spins as the world goes black. Only the caster maintains a keen sense of awareness as the magic flows through the air. ˇYou shake your head as the world reappears with a gradual brightening. You realize you have teleported right to the front door of the shack. The dwarf is quite surprised. ¬You lift aloft, floating above the ground beneath you. With butterflies in your stomach, you gently set down right on the front door step of the shack. The dwarf is quite surprised to see you. ;The invisible barrier is gone. What would you like to try? ˇA rickety old furfoot walks up to you. "Sooo..you've solved my riddle. Here is your reward." He hands you a magical staff. The old shack and the rickety old furfoot then disappear. ∞Your wizard's eye sees an invisible barrier just a few paces ahead of you. It is located in front of the bridge and extends over it 10 yards. You would have run smack into it. ›Your searching reveals an invisible barrier just a few yards in front of you. It is located just this side of the bridge, and extends over the bridge 10 yards past it. Lucky you saw it or you would have smacked into it. ˇYou sit and wait patiently while other cases are being heard. One man pleads guilty to theft of a mule and is sentenced to 20 days in jail. A woman pleads not guilty to bribery and gets a court date. Finally, after a lengthy delay, your..... ˇ....names are called. Justice Swyfft reads aloud. "Docket number 113244A-17B. Charge: Disorderly conduct. How do you plead?" ˇYou enter your guilty plea and face the fine. Justice Swyfft speaks, "The fine is 500 gold. Who will pay? `The gate is currently unguarded, but your presence soon raises attention and two guards show up. ÆThe larger guard speaks, "Ahh, you have an appointment. Please, come with us. King Allstin awaits. Enjoy your visit within Castle Glisoor." They escort you to the castle. ÔThe sickly green turns darker and darker until a viridescent black is all you can see. Streaks of lightning crackle through the blackness. Suddenly the sky opens up and fiery balls of molten earth plumett towards you at tremendous speed. ˜Small fires erupt wherever a ball of fire strikes. Then, as quickly as the fiery rain began, it stops. All is quiet except for an occasional crackle of lightning above. All is too quiet. No sound. None. The daily sounds of chirping birds.... ¶...and barking dogs are gone. The sky remains an eerie green-black. The clouds boil and churn above you, turning over and into themselves like dough being kneaded. ßA rickety old wagon rides up to you. A jolly, stout dwarf jumps down and says, "Have I got some deals fer ya!" He opens his wagon and shows you what he has to offer. OA sign hangs in front of the building, "The Herring Bone Inn." Will you enter? ¶The lake is very shallow here. It is about 20' deep. The sandy bottom is reached easily while you hold your breath. You begin searching the bottom of the lake. Who will attempt this? ÿSuddenly a sharp pain shoots up your arm. Someone has set a trap in this lake to catch something very big. It has ended up catching you. A bear-trap like vice has clamped down on your arm doing considerable damage. ˇNext time you will think twice about jumping into a lake. Your party manages to pull your limp body from the water. ºThe waters part and you can walk down onto the bottom freely. To the left and right, confused fish swim up to and away from the edge of the water curtain that has cut their world in half. ˇWhile walking on the sandy floor, you notice the teeth of a bear-like trap protruding through the sand. You can easily avoid stepping on it and do. You wonder what type of creature was meant to be caught in a lake by a trap like that? ËA hideous creature juts its head through the wall of water to your right. It sees you, leaps out of the water and, baring its teeth, attacks. XYou send the beast to a watery grave. You can continue your search of the lake floor. »Your searching uncovers a cleverly hidden secret door disguised as a mossy patch of rock. You remove the stones and discover a small sealed door with a ring in the center. Would you like to open it? ÃWith a great sigh, a balloon of stale, very damp air rushes past you blowing your hair away from your faces. A deep staircase descends almost straight down into the darkness. Would you like to descend? QYou detect a very strong magic aura around the door. What would you like to try? ˇYour spell fizzles. The magically sealed door stays closed. ∑The area around the door pulses and glows a bright whitish-yellow. The pulsing slows as does the glowing until the area around the door is still. The magic aura around is dispelled. KThe magic aura jolts you with electricity. It does not enjoy being kicked. ÊThe beautiful Lake Miwson. You think you catch sight of some sort of fish disturb the surface of the water and then vanish. ÈThe locked door is at your feet. What would you like to try? ˇWhen you touch the magic door, it discharges electricity of great intensity which engulfs your entire party. ˛You close the heavy door behind you. The stairs wind deep into the earth. You find yourself ankle deep in water and sludge from the high level of seepage here. The stairs end in a hallway running away from you to the north. ˇThe door is magically locked and sealed. Nothing but you can get in or out.... hopefully. –You drive the spikes like wedges around the door. Nice job. Maybe you should consider driving tent stakes for the circus! With the spikes in place, nothing except you will be able to get in or out of here. áYou discover the reason the seal was on the door. A roaring thunder fills your ears as Lake Miwson empties into the long lost dungeon. ‚The roaring cascade of water barrels down the hallway headlong into you. You are not sure whether it was the bashing against the stone walls and floor or simply drowning which ended your days. You are sure that you are dead. zAlthough you are able to breath due to your water breathing, you are bounced around like a bobber in a hurricane. Ouch! bThe roaring water shoots you out a flood relief opening and you are happy (and lucky) to be alive. ?The closed door is in front of you. What would you like to do? WYou hear through the door a lot of thrashing and gurgling. Sounds like parting water.
vAfter a long climb you reach the top of the stairs. The dungeon door is above your head. Would you like to open it? 8The waters churn and boil behind their magical curtain.
ˇ...sees you and manages a weak smile. She whispers as she slips into death, "I think I saw mom and dad got away.... didn't I?" She dies with hope on her lips. ˇThe sweet, humble family of four is back at playing cards. They wave to you as you pass, the twins smiling at you gleefully. ˛The Staff of Seeking starts to hum and tremble violently. Luckily, no-one has seen this but you. It points to the southern section of wall in the southwest corner of the room. ˇThe staff is going crazy. The wall to your south is obviously false. But, the King is still in the room and will notice if you take action now. Do you want to risk it and enter anyway while the King is watching? ˇThe King notices you eyeing the south wall and intercedes. "Oh, that wall has been weak for years. It shows its wear. Nothing more. I should really have it repaired." His men escort you back to the center of the room. ˇThe staff is going crazy. The wall to your south is obviously false. With no-one here to catch you, you can enter it safely. Do you? ˇYou safely slip through the false wall to see just what lies beyond it. ˇThe false wall. Would you like to slip through it? ˇThe short hallway ends in a stairs going down. Take them? ˝Stairs leads up. Take them? ˇ A vision of Thyrr enters your head, "Friends....what you see ahead is gruesome. Be prepared." Ahead you can see some lights and hear hushed voices. You think you should be ready for anything, as you do not recognize the dialect. ˇThe voices you heard were Griloch Fighters! They leap out of the darkness and attack. What are they doing under this "good" king's castle?!?!? ˚A horrifying sight. A man dressed in full leather plate bearing a shield with an oak on the front is encased in some sort of magical globe. You can see the terror on his face as hundreds of small worms chew on his flesh. This continues... Ò...for a few minutes and then stops. His wounds heal; then it begins again, his face tightening in anguish as the pain is repeated over and over, for all eternity. A small plaque is on the wall next to him. It reads......"Retyu." ˇWhatever you can think of fails as this magic is far too powerful to overcome. It seems as though he will be trapped here forever. ˇA gruesome sight. A small gnome dressed in leather is encased here in a magical globe. Through the magic you can see this man's torture. A tremendous hammer is poised above his bound hands. It thunders down on them, sending bits... ˇ...of flesh and bone splattering against the inside of the globe. He passes out from the pain. Then the hammer lifts, he regains conciousness and it happens again and again. The torture is for eternity. A plaque reads......"Denvar." ˝A disgusting spectacle greets your eyes. A cleric is here encased in a magical globe. He is made to kneel, his head held up and eyes peeled open so he must stare at the altar in front of him. A baby girl of no more than 6 months lies tied to it.... ˇ...Above her the drooling maws of two demons. Their teeth cut through the soft belly of the child, quickly disemboweling her as her screams fill the clerics ears, and blood covers his open eyes. The babies wounds heal and the sequence begins... ‚..again. The cleric can do nothing but watch, hopelessly, for all eternity.. A plaque next to this globe reads...."Zulea." ˇA staircase leads down. Do you take it? ˇThe stairs descend a full 100' into the earth. A damp, stone passageway about 10' wide and well travelled heads off to the south. ˇBehind the closed door some stairs lead up. Take them? ˇThe castle guards greet you at the gate and ask if you wish to enter. Do you? Ó...and hoped he would see you there, if and when, you ever passed through. Time and circumstance have brought you to Turnstil. Now, armed with your map of the area you head off in search of much needed rest and relaxation as well as... ˇThe ground begins to sharply rise here toward the south at an incline of about twenty degrees. You huff and puff your way on. ˇBehind the door is a trap door above you. Open it? ˇYour head swims as a strange teleportation spell envelopes you. You emerge on a strange island. ˇA well hidden trap door is at your feet. Open it? ˇThis island is crawling with Griloch forces! They attack at once. ˝This island is crawling with Griloch forces! A band of magic users spot you and attack. ˇMagic users....eliminated! ˇThe ominous Lonum Keep. It is a stronghold for Griloch's forces. They pour out of the keep and attack en masse. This represents the remaining forces of Lonum Keep. ˇHaving eliminated the forces of Lonum Keep, you ransack the place and find quite a stash of treasure. ˇAlso among the items in the castle you discover the Icon of Ahchran. ˇCongratulations. You have destroyed Lonum Keep. ˇA robed man appears with your payment. He hands you a sack containing your gold. ˇThe King is on his throne. "Welcome, good people. You will find my kingdom to be happy and full of vigor. I do not believe Griloch is much of a threat as he does not bother us at all! We live in a peaceful land where all of us get along... ˇ...in simple harmony. Please, enjoy your stay in our land. I must go now, as business calls me. Good day to you." He departs through a door behind him, his men following along. You are left alone in his throne room. ˇMan....how long can this passage be? ˇPretty long I'd say. The grade of the passage starts climbing. ˇAfter a long, long, long, long walk through the passage an unlocked door appears in front of you. Behind it lies a trap door in the ceiling. Open it? ˇYou emerge on a strange island. ˇLuckily, when you emerge from the secret hallway, the room is empty! ˇWould you like to leave? ÒThe King is here, flanked by many Griloch followers. They see you with the Icon and attack. You have seen too much to leave alive! ˚You have destroyed the large group of Griloch, as well as the Cheltin King. A platoon of Cheltin guards flow into the chamber with weapons drawn. They see the carnage of Griloch and the dead King. You explain what has happened. They... ˚...will not listen. One guard calls out, "Look....the King has wiped out an entire army of Griloch! He gave his life to save us! Hail to the King!" Soon everyone is buying into the story as you try your best to relate to them the truth. No-one... ˇ...will listen. They all believe the King foiled the plans of Griloch and saved the land from his horror. The King is carried off and given a hero's funeral. Sometimes saving people from evil just doesn't get you what you deserve. You... ˘...can't convince anyone of what really happened, so you let it go; even though you choke on the thought of the Cheltin King as any kind of hero. Such can be the life of adventurers. You push on, having more to do. ˇA glowing brazier is aflame with an eerie light. Step into it? ˛Ships aplenty are aground on the island. Men from all walks of the land run up to greet you. An apparition of Thyrr appears, "Friends. You deserve all of the honor and thanks of all this land. You have vanquished the most evil being ever... ˇ...known to walk among us. You have my sincerest thanks." Behind him many freed people are gathered together. They are busy hugging and cheering with the rest of the happy mob. The King of the Elven secret village manages to leave the... ˛...party and walk to you. He speaks, "You have saved the land from an eternity of damnation. For that you have our thanks. You will go down into history as the mightiest, bravest party of adventurers to ever have lived. I am proud to have... ˛...known you." The mob lifts you onto their shoulders and carries you back to the mainland. ˘A party of thousands flood you as you come ashore. A tremendous celebration has begun and you are caught up in the middle of it. A vision of Thyrr again enters your head. "You are now ready to receive salvation. I will take... ˇ...you there. Enter the temple and receive salvation." You leave the party and fade into unconsciousness as Thyrr teleports you to the place of salvation. ..trinkets of my appreciation. l"Now, for the trinkets of appreciation. For you have saved this land from Griloch. These are your prizes." ˇ"Thank you for saving this land from Griloch. We are all forever in your debt." The water fades......... This is the end of the scenario! I hope you enjoyed playing Griloch's Revenge. You can wander around some more if you like, but that's about it.œSome things might seem odd as I expected you to quit when you are done, but go ahead and try stuff out. After all, it's an adventure!!! Again, thanks for playing. I appreciate your support. - Sean Sayrs }A glowing brazier is against the wall to the north. A visage of Thyrr appears, "Enter the brazier to get out of this place." sA group of undead are here preying on some poor fool who accidently wandered in. They turn their attention to you. NThe poor soul they were chewing on was wearing a pretty ring. It's now yours. mThe corridor ends in a dead end room. As you approach the southern wall, a disturbing sound fills your ears. \Turning around, you notice an iron grate has closed you in. A second sound fills your ears. bBefore the grate shut, a group of nasty, hungry critters deemed it time for a snack. They attack. The grate is locked up tight. ˇYou discover a nasty looking needle in the trap which would have instantly done serious damage to the lock picker! POuch...a huge needle buries itself into your flesh and does considerable damage. %The lock pops open and you can leave. 7Your efforts prove fruitless. The door remains locked. 'Some strange aura fizzles your attempt. 4You guessed right. The statue animates and attacks. The mind assasin summons help. An empty chest. Some potions lie on the table. DThe grate lies open at your feet. Do you care to jump in the water? ¥You jump in and get washed out into the Bryne River. The fall is 30' from the cliff to the river below. You once again breathe the fresh air and shake the water out of your gear. A door is in the rock. Open it? ˇYou exit the hallway via a one way door. ˇSomeone has stashed a long lost treasure here. ˇ...you see me now. I am powerless to do more than leave a warning - and a weapon." The apparition trembles as a mighty sword lands at your feet. Thyrr speaks again, "There is more to tell, but I can no longer hold this form." His image... ˇ...begins to fade. "Seek ye the Spear of light....only it has the power to bre...." The apparition of Thyrr is gone. You pick up the powerful weapon laying at your feet. ˇThe Cheltin guards allow you to pass. ˆThe Spear of Light glows bright blue. A crackling bolt of electricity races from it and shatters the globe, releasing Retyu from his eternal agony. He is shaken and weak, "Friends. Thank you. I am too weak to say more." As Retyu gathers... Ú...himself to join you, Griloch's voice fills your ears, "No. I will not allow this infidel to be free!" A contingent of Griloch's forces appears and attacks, trying to finish off Retyu once and for all. If Retyu survives, he can join you. ˜The Spear of Light glows bright blue. A crackling bolt of electricity races from it and shatters the globe, releasing Denvar from his eternal agony. He is shaken and weak, "Friends. Thank you. I am too weak to say more." As Denvar gathers... Ù...himself to join you, Griloch's voice fills your ears, "No. I will not allow this infidel to be free!" A contingent of Griloch's forces appears and attacks, trying to finish off Denvar once and for all. If Denvar survives, he can join you. ıThe Spear of Light glows bright blue. A crackling bolt of electricity races from it and shatters the globe, releasing Zulea from his eternal agony. He is shaken and weak, "Friends. Thank you. I am too weak to say more." As Zulea gathers... Ú...himself to join you, Griloch's voice fills your ears, "No. I will not allow this infidel to be free!" A contingent of Griloch's forces appears and attacks, trying to finish off Zulea once and for all. If Zulea survives, he can join you. ˆBut I see someone must have found the spear of light. This changes everything. Crillot, you and your friends face a perilous fight indeed. Here, take this. It will aid you in your quest." Feruzen hands you a small pack. You gladly accept... ...it and get on your way. ÔAn ancient dwarf eyes you susiciously and walks to you. Picking some green wood like material from your shoulder he sneers, "So, I see you have discovered the secret elven wood. No where else do trees grow like this. My advice to you... "...is to stay clear of that place. ˇThe town shop. A young dwarven woman, the shopkeeper, speaks, "Greetings. Please shop at your leisure." She then notices Crillot. "Sorry...closed for the day." jThe town shop. A young dwarven woman, the shopkeeper, speaks, "Greetings. Please shop at your leisure." ¯...never produce that type of evidence. But in the slim chance you do and we can get on with our lives....I agree." They shake hands on the deal. Crillot turns to you, "The dwarves have always harvested the woods just south of our village. We.. À...are not the ones harrasing them. If we went there and found out who was harrasing them maybe we can end this feud. The woods is just south of the village. It's up to you though, it's your quest." ÓThe old dwarf meets you at the door. You explain to him what you have learned. You show him the head of the orc king and the masks they were wearing in order to impersonate the elves. The dwarf ponders this for a moment and speaks, ... ˇYou safely slip through the false wall to see just what lies beyond it. ˜..."I believe what you are telling me. My people will not be as accepting. It will take time. I will dispatch my best troops to take care of these orcs so that we may begin to rebuild the elvin/dwarven relationship which has deteriorated so.... Û...much over the decades. As a token of my goodwill I am sending with you one of our most trusted leaders." From out of the doorway steps an immense man, especially for a dwarf. "This is Hroth. He will help you in your quest, as even we... ÿ...dwarves are not immune to the wrath of Griloch. Fight well, Hroth. And to all of you.. my deepest thanks and apologies for not believing you earlier." Hroth gathers his things and takes his place in the partry. ÔYou come upon a group of dwarves harvesting trees. As you watch them a group of elves jumps from the trees and attacks. It is a quick strike. No one is killed, as the attack is meant to harass not kill. You see the assailants run to... )...the west. Do you wish to follow them? ‘The assailants notice you are following you and turn their attack on you. They are no longer elves but orcs. They have shed their costumes in order to fight you better. This time they mean to kill, not harass. ®Having dispatched the orcs you gather up the masks and costumes they were using to impersonate the elves all this time. Maybe now the orcs and elves can end this feud. ‡...you see me now. I am powerless to do more than leave a warning." The apparition trembles as it begins to fade. Thyrr speaks again, "There is more to tell, but I can no longer hold this form." His image... ˇ
