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The Land Of The Realm --------------------- o PLAYER'S GUIDE o - Introduction - Many eons ago, in the land of the emerald rains, the people of the lands of the Krystal Palace lived in splendor, blessed with the graces of the Master of the Realm. For they were the earthly guardians of the Staff of MOTR, a mystical rod, topped with a platinum orb, and studded with the jewels of a thousand goddesses. The land was truly blessed in splendor and riches. There was however, a band of mischevious gnomes, on a trek through the countryside, when they came upon the land of the Palace. Cursing the dwellers of the land for the good fortune they enjoyed, the gnomes set about the task of casting evil spells and subjecting the people of the Palace to wicked pranks and tricks. The people of the land soon became discouraged and began believing that the Master of the Realm had turned his back on them. And there was residing in the dark forests, an evil one, named Jhared-Simn, who longed to reside in this rich land. But the people, fearing retribution from MOTR spurrned him, never before allowing him to enter their paradise. But in this wake of misfortune, the people of the land turned to the evil one, in bargain, with agreement to allow him entrance to the Palace were he to rid the land of the trouble- some gnomes. At this he agreed, knowing full well that his power over the forces of good would stand better within the walls of the palace. And so, upon completion of his task, the evil Jhared-Simn took residence in the Palace. But the foolish people of the land, while over indulged in song and revelry, were oblivious to the fact that the Staff of MOTR, and Jhared-Simn, dissapeared. At this, The Master of the Realm cast the land into darkness and despair. And the curse remains... ...even to this day. The Game Objective ------------------ The Staff of MOTR was stolen by Jhared-Simn. With it in hand, he had the power to construct an insane complex of labyrinths and passages in a dungeon beneath the Krystal Palace. The powerful staff has been hidden somewhere on the 10th level of the maze. It is your task to brave the perils of the cursed dungeons and retrieve the Staff to restore the blessings of MOTR to the land. But that is no easy task ! You must not only contend with the perils of the dungeons, but it's viscious inhabitants as well. There are traps, pits, and perils at every turn. * The following is a description of the Land and its features. This * will acquaint the new warrior with the options available. By: Len Wooden (Nutso) MAIN MENU [T]raveller's Tavern This is where a starting or tired adventurer can go to grab himself a bite of nourishing food, some ale, catch up on the news or just pass the day away playing the one armed bandits. [I]nn of Yosemesch The Inn is well known for its services that it provides the weary adventurer. Yosemesch services include: a trading post, healers, training grounds, a bank, and other miscellaneous services. [A]rena of Darkness The Arena is as good as place as any to challenge the mightiest warrior in hopes of obtaining the things that he/she has acquired along the way. The City Council, however, frowns upon those that choose to set up camp in the Arena. [W]izard's Labryinth The last known whereabouts of Jhared-Simn. It is believed that Jhared disappeared into the Labryinth along with the Staff of MOTR in the hopes that his elaborately placed traps and monsters would prevent anyone from following him. [Y]our Current Status This option displays such things as your current level, amount of gold being carried, weapon and armor possessed, combat statistics, and experience points. Everything that you always wanted to know about your character and just didn't know how to ask. [O]ther Adventurers If it must be known, this is where to find it. An adventurer can find out almost anything he'd like to know about another adventurer, given that the price is right. Even the color of his socks. [N] Your Inventory Similar to [Y]our Current Status, the [N] Inventory option allows you to take stock of your spell and magical charm inventory. You can take inventory at any time. [R]eroll Your Character Unhappy with your progress? You'd like to start over? Be our guest. A simple, painless, but yet efficient method of starting anew. [H]istory of The Realm A brief narrative about the Land and its past. [Q]uit This Adventure End the session and return to the Board. ******************************************************************* TRAVELLER'S TAVERN [E] Eat a Meal Having a healthy meal before setting out on an adventure can go a long way in protecting one's life. Strength and Stamina are required for success. However, food requires gold. Also, keep an eye on the Cook, he sneaks in Horse meat every once in awhile and many a patron has found himself sick. [H] Have a Drink There have been a lot of arguments over the benefits of a good drink. Some say that damage can't be done to one that doesn't feel the pain, others say, that becoming drunk finds one in the ditch in the morning. [P] Play the Nutshell Game Feeling Lucky eh? Well watch this guy, I've often wondered if he puts a pea under a shell at all? [S] Start a Fight Be careful of whom you pick a fight with. Tis' better to run away to fight another day than to get your brains beat out, but beware, running away without a hand on your purse can prove to be costly. [R] Read the Palace News This is where you catch up on the latest headlines. If something befalls a player whilst in the dungeons, this is where you'll find it. [Y] Ye Olde Slot Machine Matching three numbers isnt as easy as it sounds. But if you're feeling lucky, give it a shot. [T] Trade with another adventurer Feel free to ally with a fellow adventurer and lend a helping hand, after all, you never know when you might need some help yourself. All that is required is that you know the player's user number and that the player isn't currently in the Labryinth. [J] Join in a Conversation Having a hard time keeping the Bard down in you? Here's your chance to spin a tall tale, or to just warn a player or two of certain doom. Making a couple friends wouldn't hurt your chances of success either. [X] Exit the Tavern Leave the Tavern and return to the Palace Courtyard. [L] Listen to the Olde Warrior For the patient and curious adventurer. Have something on your mind? Ask the seasoned veteran and perhaps he may be able to shed some light on the subject... Who knows? With a little patience, one can learn all sorts of things. [?] Help Provides this list of options. ******************************************************************* INN OF YOSEMESCH [B]oltac's Trading Post Here's where an adventurer can, with enough gold, supply himself with a proper weapon and proper armor. If an adventurer wants to upgrade his equipment, Boltac will be more than glad to buy back the unwanted items.... at a discount of course. [C]hamber of Destiny Down on your luck? Little to no gold? Not enough Stamina to venture into the depths? This room was made for you! Three doors. Behind one lies strength, behind another lies fortune, and behind the other, lies ....... the Grim Reaper himself. Choose carefully, one false step, and you're dancing with a scythe. [D]ungeon Status Keeping up with the activities of the Labryinth can make or break a seasoned warrior. The stats tell an adventurer what levels are safe to traverse and what levels aren't, as well as a number of other useful tidbits that can prolong or enhance an adventurer's life. [H]ealing and Repair The healers of The Realm are quite good. They can handle just about anything, including damaged armor, broken hourglasses, and tired bodies. Beware though, for an experienced adventurer can expect to pay much more for the services rendered. [L]and Master Stats The curious traveller may find it interesting to know just what is going on in the Land. This option displays such information as to how many other adventurers are playing, how many deaths have occurred, how many people are currently in the labryinth, and other useful facts of life. [M]ost Wanted List From time to time, characters attempting to retrieve the Staff go beyond themselves and actually do more harm to the Land than good. These characters are put on MOTR's Most Wanted List and a bounty is offered to those characters who are of purest blood that will seek out and defeat the wanted criminals. [P]layer Rankings Here is where you may view your status as seen by MOTR in your attempts to recapture the Staff. Each day, MOTR reviews the activities of the Land and ranks its participants according to their fullfillment towards the goal. [R]ename Thyself For those of you who have committed crimes against the Land and are trying to escape the bounty hunters, this option is for you! Who knows, you might get lucky and throw the hunters off the scent. [S]crolls of The Immortals A list of the best possible players to ask for advice. These adventurers know by experience what it takes to conquer ol Jhared. [T]raining Grounds The Realm has an extensive array of trainers. As you gain experience the trainers are able to fine tune that experience into a fine fighting machine. With experience, comes more stamina and survivability. [V]isit the Fortune Teller The seer in the tent can, at times, give a keen warrior insight into the future. Her 'seeings' vary in detail from the simplicity of sagely advice to the exact location of a perilous trap. [W]izard's Chamber One can find an entire arsenal of learnable spells here at the Wizard's Chamber. However, the spells don't come cheap. The Wizard, like Boltac, knows that the more experienced an adventurer is ... the more profit that can be gained. [$] Palace Treasury The Palace Treasury is a good place to store that 'extra' bit of gold that you might otherwise be lugging around in the Labryinth. As of date, noone has ever gained illegal entry into the Vaults, so consider your gold safe .... for the time being. ****************************************************************************** The Cursed Labyrinth of Jhared-Simn ----------------------------------- This is the ultimate objective of the adventurer. The dungeons of Jhared-Simn must be conquered and the staff of MOTR retrieved. When entering the dungeons from the Palace, you will find yourself at the base of the stairs leading back to the Palace. When beginning your trek, it is wise to map your progress. This makes it much easier to find your way through the mazes. There are 10 levels to the dungeons, with each level consisting of 100 or so rooms (Graph paper is EXCELLENT for mapping your progress.) You will encounter monsters, traps, creatures, and the like throughout the mazes. Use your wit and strategy. The staff is hidden somewhere on the 10th level. ---------------------------< General Notes & Tips >------------------------ There are 10 player levels, from the Wanderer, to the Wizard Slayer. The higher a player's level is the stronger that player will be. The best way to build up a player is to dash into the maze, fight a few battles and dash out. Use the tavern and inn frequently as they can be excellent aids in healing, and knowing what is going on in the game. If you fall into a trap, remember the way you came in, because that is usually the way out. Choosing to walk in the wrong direction may set the trap off a second time. Make sure you keep abreast of other player's progress on the Adventurer's Log. You may have the opportunity to get riches, gain strength, or avoid traps. You have three visits per day into the Land, each visit lasting 20, minutes. Use your time wisely, and make your visits count. If you run from a fight, your map may or may not be any good to you until you can find your way out of the maze again. Running sends the adventurer in an unknown direction. The best tip is to run only as a last resort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are many hidden features, and things rarely stay the same in the Realm, so be wise, and play with caution. If you want or need information, or hints, or just get stuck, ask your fellow players. They may be able to help you out. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Silver Shadow D E A T H T O J H A R E D - S I M N !!!!!!!!!!!!