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a medal knighthood or even a small barony.
Sometimes  characters  just dont turn out to be all that you had hoped for.
Self Reveal To Me.  Reveals an opponent's combat values
character's  preferred arcane lore.  Arcane lore influences the character's
treated,  the  infection  can cause the character's death.  The char acters
are  rumored to receive training on occasion from their Elven counterparts.
Empire, the largest Arkanian state.  He favors courage and truth, and shows
to push my companions to be ready to leave tomorrow
  characters may also light the way with a Fiat Lux spell or
CTRL-P Pause. Toggles between pause and game mode. 
the  group.  Whatever the case, your characters have the opportunity to use
succeed,  opening  the  pathawy.   Doors  which  are  broken down cannot be
If  successful,  the lock is magically altered, and will remain permanently
Attributes Revealed Be     E     WD/IN/CH           7       One Use
Creating Save Game disks (needed for playing without hard disk only):
and  the  ships captain will tell you about his ship and your cost to board


Use Item
Adjust Performance:  An option that would have been ideal during final exam
. Armour Class (AR): A characters armour class shows you how well he

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importantly, the preparation of potions and elixirs.
four  different  methods,  or  routes,  you  may  follow  to get your party
While  in  combat,  Blade  allows you to check out all the important hack &
. Archetypes get 20 skill increase attempts except for the Magician and
near  his horse, and Ian the jester was found outside his room, still sound
I  was  able  to find out quite a lot today.  There is a cutter leaving for

allowed  for  easy passage of goods, and generally offered settlers fertile


shadow turns substan tial and fights at his or her side

Needless  to  say,  they  have  developed great nature and survival skills.
sleep,  they  replenish both astral and life points.  But, then again, they
Path/Road:  Signposts at a villages edge note the way of roads and paths to
Orange..............Opponent fumbled attack or parry
SELF  CONTROL  (CR/ST/ST):   The ability to take damage without letting the

**    =   Level of Illusion x 2
and set; the moon will come to take its place Clicking on the time tracker,
have certain drawbacks:

them, but are not simple visions or created images.  They are, rather, very


travelling  30  miles per day while the large trading ships can cover up to


There are four different rituals, or charges, that wands may hold:

create  your  party  in any one of four different ways and on two different
Al'Anfa,  the  city  state  at  the  southern end of the east coast, is the
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Perhaps your parties Archetype mix could have been a bit better.  If you`re
OOOPPPS! The Fumble
  Spell Descriptions 
. Put your best character forward.  If you're traveling in the
They  specialize  in  producing  something  they  call  "Fire" and "Premian
ILMEN  LEAF:   This  is  a weak halluci nogen imported from the south.  The
deserts He is considered moody and unpredictable.
1.   Read  Gerbod's  Diary  -  there's a host of info about life in Arkania

winter  dressed  in  your Summer gear might cause frostbite, not to mention
  and it is best to use this drive to load and save your games, as well.
Everyone  looks around The Rogue checks out the Magicienne; she looks back.
hands, the options don`t stop there.
turn its sound on and off
travels  as they please.  Selecting this option you will see a list of your

Illusion Spells

above  (or below) the minimum entrance requirement for the Archetype you're

Thorwal,  on  the  23rd  day  of  Travia in this year 15 in the rule of his
PURE  AND  CLEAR,  HERBAL  TEA:   Free  From Poison Thou Shalt Be.  Removes
of Game Options.
. Right Hand: The right hand is the weapon hand. This weapon will be at
different  quests  that  call  their attention.  At other times it may be a

Great Need                 W     WD/IN/CH           8       Combat End

. Magic Skills: Magic skills allows you to review your characters magical
her  icon  will  appear  here  (See  the Arkania's Residents section of the
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cutlasse  etc),  and  also  some blunt weapons such as the mace and morning

ILLUSIONS  BEGONE:   Dispells all illu- sions in a small area.  Can be used


  about the character's condition.
sound  like  the tales I've heard in every other tavern.  This story has me

the  west  is the "Sea of Seven Winds," a treacherous ocean unnavigabile by
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you'll  see his or her current attack value, parry value, armor class, type


a  vast  array  of  herbs  that may prove useful in their adventures.  Some
Should  you accept the captains offer, he`ll note the departure time before

most of the day leaning on the rails.
  Terrain
5  It's  also  a  really  good  idea to focus some attention on potions and
Erinnila  found a marvelous lute and we each chipped in a few silver crowns
may  move  onto  the  next,  and  make  your selections in the same manner.
imported from the Khaorn Desert.  Atmon salve increases all Body skills.
himself to the ground, He is wounded, no doubt, and your healer goes to his
should  the  entire map be larger than your screen.  Just select either the
Sequestered  in box-filled booths, the vendors wait inside to offer you the
Light Red...........Hit was absorbed by armour, no damage
 

Clairvoyance Spells
were  quick to let go with a couple of Lightning bolts, helplessly blinding
Wand Spells
check  the  status  of your pillows, this option will return you to Arkania
you consider important for the character and your adventure in Arkania.  To


. ATT/PARRY Values: To toggle between the characters basic values
doesn't work or a flask with residue of eau de la attempt on it?)
TETANUS:   It  is almost certain that the characters will have to deal with
so hard, that numerous characters come back with their armour and swords in


LIGHTNlNG  FIND  THEE:   Lightning  Blind  Thee.  Blinds an opponent with a
Computer Fight
they're standing ground zero with that blood lust in their eyes).  Securing
Whether  pickpockets or tricksters, Rogues are at home in crowded towns and
survive  and to Rhondra for our victory.  If we can pass this test we might
EXPOSAMI CREATURES RIFE: Show
your  character,  and also allows for their feeding and care.  Nearly every
credit, Rhenaya is already feeling much better.
  Talking with NPCs

Situation      Important disks

Negative Attributes
takes  in all they have yet to explore.  welcome to Thorwal.  As you travel
harsh, blinding magic light making the opponent unable to attack or parry


will  be  shown the list of current saves (if you`ve just begun, you`ll see
  House Spells
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The  Warlock  nods to the Warrior in appreciation of his efforts.  And then

Aeolitus, Come & Veer      E     WD/CH/ST           5      Special
Intuitive Skills
the  streets  of  Thorwal.   we  found  an  abundance  of  outfitters, arms
(signposts) to find these hidden routes.
  I: Hints & Tips
tration. Since characters are entirely consumed with their targets they
features

of  a  check  against  the appropriate at tribute, skill or spell value(s).
from  merely  being  drunk  to  sweating  out a raging bout of Swamp Fever.
Politics and History
. With the exception of Elves, magic users may convert skill increase
Master of Animals          D     CR/CR/CH           8       Combat End
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The  Goddess of Wisdom and Mistress of All Magic.  Her temples often harbor
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Cast Spell he or she can do just that.  To cast a spell at an opponent, the

cities  where they have ample opportunity to prove their particular skills.
Belhanka  and  Sihas,  are  said  to  be  the  most fertile lands in all of
quickly.   Reviewing  this  map  can be very useful in planning your routes

Nature / Survival, Bow, Intuition
just that.
. Poisoning: This option will only appear on the menu if the character


their pious worship (or their generous contributions).  Keep in mind though
  wounds or poison?
   the game with a wand already containing this charge
Their advantage lasted no longer than our first attack as Deho and Erinnila
Fiat Lux                   E     WD/WD/DX           1      Lvl + 3 Hours
over.   Depending on your tact, diplomacy and haggling skill, he or she may
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  AT and PA values.
DONATE

portion  of  the  screen,  and may take this opportunity to smooth talk him

start the game with 30 AP, all other magic Archetypes start with 25 AP.  AP
scrolls from one to another in the order they were split.

unable  to perform any magic for the remainder of the camp.  (For the exact

their liking.
spell which eliminates their ability to attack.

divine magnificence, Emperor Hal I of Gareth ......
magical  focus  and affects his or her spell casting skill for the selected
characters  often to be certain they're not overly exposed to the elements.
  require slight of hand. It also affects a magician's ability to weave
Towns                  3,4
   an appropriate situation, like climbing for example.
Combat, Survival
DANGER  SENSE  (WD/IN/IN)  This  skill  provides a warning to characters of
Tomorrow  we'll  have chance to try out the smiths in town as we still need
determines who has initiative by checking out several factors:

None
the  brave  to embark on missions they can assign, but havent the mettle to
Understanding The Values
power,  much  less  magical abilities, to investigate the crime.  Turns out
you still have another option open to you.  Change Attributes allows you to
(if you're really bad) are delivered as warranted by the performance.
caught.
section of the review screen offers some kind of informtaion.

leaving for a while, select Leave Harbour to return to town,
character by the same name already exists, Blade will let you know
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difference.   Or,  if  you  prefer the more casual approach, Realms will do
dinner, just review your character.  Characters eat "rations," picnic style
M ..... Magician/Magicienne
jungles at its southern tip not a very long distance for a continent it may
Magicians  /  Magiciennes,  Elves, Warlocks / Witches and Druid/ Druidesses
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. You have three attempts available to increase any one skill. Should you 
Your  characters remaining attempts are a chance for you to increase skills
incredibly proficient with many kinds of missile weapons
returning to his ship with your fare.  You may board the ship now or at any
accept it, grip at it or, after three insulting offers throw you out of the
As  you  party  nears such a harbor with plans of seafaring, you'll see its
influence everyday life
performance  in  one  of  the local taverns.  It was quite an experience to
an  area  costs  three movement points and ends the character's actions for
New Statistics
blood  lust,  have left unspeakable devasstation in their wake.  But what's
APPENDIX H: CUSTOMER SERVICE
efforts  to be effective.  Some may be so serious that trying anything less
from  all  corners  of the world, but the most common were the dragon ships
1.  Cheat:  Maybe its a new card trick you learned or one of those I`ll bet


to  turn  tail and run.  The rest of the cowardly filth took flight seconds
SWAFNIR
Duplication Double Me      M     WD/CH/AG           8       Combat End
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"Oh,  oh,"  you  think  "The  chances  of me surviving this fight are nil."
All  Arkanian  characters need certain skills to survive in their sometimes
Like  you,  your  characters  have  certain levels of wisdom, dexterity and


PERCEPTION  (WD/IN/IN) This skill allows you to notice hidden signs, secret
slash  statistics  of  the active character.  When you select Check Values,
count  on  them).   Before  opting  to  Sleep, complete all your other camp
***   =   Until end of combat or until attacked by player
NOSTRIA:   A  small  impoverished  king  dom  to  the  south  of Thorwal,
another  item.   when you`ve finished making your selections on page one of
skinsburn.
fall asleep.  Can be used in combat.
Travelling Tips
that like here on earth, miracles in Arkania are not a common occurance
Select  this  option  to end your travels in Arkania.  This option will not

Magic Armor                E     IN/AG/ST          AR*      5 Minutes
To  the  east  the  Arkanian  continent  is limited by the "Iron Sword," an
action.   However,  it  could  a  monster.  Blade allows everyone a chance,
  0 (stark naked) to 11 (scale mail over chain mail covered with plate
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                                     Skills
appropriate  for  your  Character's Archetype and gender, Just click on the
of your characters require such an elixir, select Treat Illness followed by
shadowy  creature  who  inspires  such fear in Arkania's residents that his

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Iron Rust......................+1
Under normal circumstances and decent travelling conditions, your party can
good  deal  to  begin with.  Keep in mind that metalwork, like any trade is
system  is  not  yet  available  in Arkania, there is a limit to how much a

lowered.  You may, however continue heading in the same direction.
penetrate solid walls.  This reveals a larger area on automapping
16  items.   By  left  clicking on an item to select it, it highlights red.
I  don't  imagine  I'll  find  much  time to write of our experiences as we
It  turns out that there are some problems at this academy, at least that's

  life with the ship's denizens, such skills come in handy.
an action with accuracy and skill.
values.  Obviously, characters who are not magically gifted won`t have this
immediate danger posed, for instance, by an ambush or a trap
the present combat round, no matter how many movenment points ,may be left.
prefer flowery small talk while others would rather get to the point.
Salother Mutother          M     WD/IN/CH           F*      P*
value  ranging  from a -20 to a + 18, (For more information, see the Arcane
Dungeon Automap
of  animals.   Prayers  and  requests  by mere humans have a slim chance of
one dose of thonnys in their packs may meditate as well.

  insulted and quick to draw a weapon to right any perceived wrong.

this  case,  Realms  will  tell  you that you've failed to meet the minimum
Light Blue.....Stairway Up
. One or more characters have died. Try to leave the scene of combat
Reich  and  Imperial  Majesty  in the name of Love and Respect for any good
Paralyze Paralone          M     IN/CH/ST          13       P*
outcome.
  deities will go a long way toward making a favorable impression on the
  maximum load.

. Endurance: Reflects your characters ability to withstand strain and is
cot  in the closet" shacks.  Depending on your party's taste and funds, you

from the register.  You may only erase characters who are not in the party.

DUPLICATION  DOUBLE  ME:  Ac- cursed The Foeman's Eye Shall Be.  The caster
Lightning Find Thee        E     WD/IN/AG           5       3 Rounds
attributes  that  make  them  different  from  each  other.  This diversity

click on the character's portrait to move to the character screen.  You may
ORIENTATlON  (WD/IN/IN):   A  well-honed  sense  of  direction  can be very


BLACK  LOTUS:   The pollen of the black lotus is used in the preparation of
Requirements

the Silven Elf grows concerned.  Someone is missing.

throwing stars, and throwing hatchets such as the francesca

available  to  you, click the right mouse button You`ll see a menu box.  To
Special Training
  (See the Arcane Lore section of this manual for further information)


It never hurts to butter up your favourite deity, and donating a few silver
select  this  option,  Realms  "rolls" values for their positive attributes
At  the  bottom  of  the  skill  screens  between the arrows you`ll notice:


  attempts into spell increase attempts and vice versa
BALL AND CHAIN:  Keeps the spells target from wandering away.
       |                   |                    |
them  very  desirable  (don't  forget  about  their wands).  Another really
BIND (DX/AG/ST):  Knowledge of ropes and knots helps when tying game and in


Characters  can  drop it, give it to another player or use it in some other
  Exit Program
Horriphobmus...................+4
automatically  parry  the  first  attack  against them, but, since they can

Should  you come to this conclusion, select Quit and Reload.  The programme
difference between life and death.
                                                    Magic/Skill Increases
combat, and prepares to continue with their adventure.  Before they move on
of  the  tavern  -  after your rogue assured you he could cheat the best of
Mr.Stoerrebrandt-Grassberg  and  a  dwarven  arms  merchant known as Grollo


example  (Naturally.   this  total may be different for your characters and
. Are all your weapons and armor whole? If not, visit a smith to make
possible to chew the fresh leaves.
benefits;  Healing,  curing  of  sickness and an increase in the characters
gutters of Gareth, on the other hand, will be more interested in collecting

Special Training
caster, protecting him or her and any within that zone from being harmed by
LIE  (CR/IN/CH):   The  ability  to make your opponent believe anything you
Rhenaya had a close call when her cudgel broke on her first parry, but when
chance  until  they  wake.   The  active  character stands in a highlighted
sections.
once it develops
characters  can  only  use spells that require little or no time to prepare
way,  that  is of course, if you strike the right note with them.  Some may
Every spell in Arkania has an origin ....  a group that long ago sought the
a  check,  giving  a  character with high values in the listed attributes a
While  in  Map  mode,  you  may scroll the map picture to the right or left
  The left & right hand
to move without leaving any trace of his or her passing.
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the smith one by one
prepared  meal  are  worth twice the price of the ducats paid.  For others,
starving  wolf  packs  will  conspire  to  deprive  them of their cash, and
end  up  making  "Vaporize Party Immediatly" instead of that helpful elixir
be  asked  to select a character to cast the spell, its group and the spell
From a formula used to confer knighthood in many parts of Arkania
NUMSKULL:  A character suffering from numskull feels weak and listless, and
SPELLS:   Magic  comes  in handy to cure your characters, aid them in their
quickest  route  into Blade, see your reference card.) In this section, you
of  rations  and your skins are dry, try your hand at Replenishing Supplies
Temples  are  found  in  nearly  every  Arkanian  village,  and  offer your
THROWING  WEAPONS:  Throwing weapons include all javelins, throwing knives,
   at a cost reduced by 2 AP (minimum cost for any spell: 1 AP).
Combat Skills
LEVEL:  The experience a character gath ers is expressed in levels

place),  this feature allows you to see Arkanias geography and demographics

other  towns,  and  follow  the  general  layout  of Arkania.  For example,
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MANREK:   An island approximately 40 miles long and 15 miles across, to the
 
base  of  many magic potions It can be found mostly in forest areas and wet
"In  the name of Lord Praios, His Sister Rondra and the other immortal Ten,
Of  course,  if  you feel the merchant's prices are good, or if you wish to
HITPOINTS  / DAMAGE POINTS (HP / DP):  Whenever an attack is successful and
their  way,  however,  they'll  have a chance to do various things and will
party  experiences  one  of  the  hazards  of traveling.  These hazards are
  break a nail.

magic  users  of  a  more traditional mould.  Also a puzzle to outsiders is
So  far  the  journey  to Varnhome has proven to be rather uneventful We've
better position.  Your magicienne on the other hand, prepares to unleash an

Arkania  is  a bit smaller than Europe, measuring about 3000 miles from the
While  slight  of  stature,  Green  Elves possess a great deal of magic and
non-player characters in your party
supplied  adventurer.  If you have them ready in your characters left hand,


mean  life  or death.  A useful tactic can be to tie up an opponent in hand
Leave  Harbour:   If  your  ship hasn't come in, or if it's not going to be
  statistics. and increase with experience. Should the life points reach 

  Gaining levels
be  eaten  raw  Healing  potions  are  a  virtual  requirement for any well

it, and you'd like to begin anew with a fresh slate of attributes

weather  conditions  especially in winter, the characters should avoid long

ary  Golden  Coast beyond.  Only the most adventurous of sailors have dared
Meekness                   W     CR/CH/CH           5       Combat End
"force"  a Camp at any time mid-route, should they need to gather supplies,
Move
strike causing tremendous damage
say, the higher the donation the larger the smile it tends to bring.  While

person  to  perform  it on.  Depending on the skill level of the character,
western part of Thorwal where few locals reside.  The look of the place did
CONVERT (WD/IN/CH):  The ability to convince others that your point of view
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Freeze the Soft            M     CR/WD/ST        1-20      Special
action's  success.  A highly skilled character (+18) will likely perform an
unlucky  one  from Blades register of characters.  Party members may not be
Magic
Map:  While similar to the map you see in cities, dungeon maps use slightly
  character is pack ratting a lot of junk, you can get rid of it using Drop


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Blade  allows  you  to  cast  any spell you choose.  Perhaps your eccentric
River  Valley  ruins  bear  witness to failed human attempts at settlement.
agile  character for such a task.  After the performance, money or boos are
sea  and  the  ghost  ship,  will  still  be there.  Gurbosch was less than
quite  as mixed as the architecture present - here you can find any kind of
equipment
written,  the  people of Arkania are witness to another Orcish raid, one of
can remove any character from the group.
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  change weapon
Break Door Down:  Two of your strongest characters take the front positions

Arcane Lore: Magicians

  intuition affects their ability to perform many skills and also influence
on continuous prayer, judging by the conversations I could overhear.  As if
Characters  earn  their  mettle when you define their atttibutes.  When you
stay.   To  Arkania's  credit, your party does not have to tip the bellman,


star
a  sword  in the backpack won't be nearly as as useful in combat as a sword
Introduction

  with a shove

sensing  my  interest, they were kind enough to invite me over to join into
their conversation.
                                     Everything
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the magic user to attempt a transfer of some of his or her astral points to
. Copper Bits: 10 Copper Bits equal a Silver Crown. Copper Bits are
more, they have reached the gates of the imperial city, Gareth.
wanderers.  Of its regions, there are some travelled only by those who know
different  atttibutes.   Just  be carefull not to alter a negative atribute
water  will  be used immediately or stored for future use, depending on the
empress,  Amene III, who has less than a year's experience in the monarchy.
CR 13, WD, CH, DX, AG, IN, ST 12, SN, AC, CL, AV, NE, CU, VT<4
During  combat,  there's  always  a  chance  of a fumble, resulting in some
Evil Eye                   D     CR/CH/CH           8       ***
TACTICS (CR/WD/CH):  Knowledge of successful combat move ment

here, your characters may perform various activities
6 Poison and a magician's wand is a marriage made in heaven.
. If a character crosses the edge of the combat area, Blade will ask you 
Viewing  your  selections  is  just  as  easy.   Just move through the list
character  may treat others for poison, disease or wounds.  after selecting
that  may  give  your party an advantage on the elements.  To cast a spell,
GOLDEN  GLUE:   This  is an acidic contact poison often found on door knobs
hustle and bustle, and haven't taken in a thing to tell you.
Gerbods Diary
Green Elves
 
. Change Name: Just as it implies you may rename your charcter by
  might be downright dangerous if they could,)
Items In The Backpack


targets magic resistance.  Cannot be cast as self.

The Review Screen
Analyse All Arcane Things  M     WD/WD/IN          10       One Use 
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techniques.  Having a fair share of experience with rogues and pickpockets,
 
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hoping to create.
the  start,  but Erinnila and Rhenaya took some convincing.  The thought of
  and parry value as well. You may further adjust these values, though 

Body Skills

ground  to  recline  on.  A brook trickles past, and the tracks of watering
recognized for their deeds in time, and emperors might grant them a reward,
The  secretive  Druids are distinguished as much by their knowledge of dark
caster to turn killed opponents to undead doing his bidding in combat
All   characters   have   certain  backgrounds,  specialties  and  physical
  For Advanced Mode
reflect  the  satisfaction  of  these  basic needs.  This icon is also used
Silvan Elves
. Sickness: This Option will only appear on the menu if the character is ill
that drift west with the winds toward the "Lovely Field."
disease  which  is  especially  dangerous for elves.  The infection spreads
HJALLAND:   An  island  in  the  Gulf  of Prem.  The only settlement on the
(the  left  hand  column)  and  their  negative  attributes (the right hand
Movement  points are used for both movement, like stepping to the side, and


is marked by the high peaks of the Rain Mountains, whose tips jut above the
revelries habitually staged in one of the temples dedicted to her worship
response from Firun.
but  most  currencies  confirm  to the standard of the Central Empire.  The
attribute requirements as well.  The seven negative attributes, which range


direct  route,  is  worth  the  price  of a day spent waiting in town for a
Oddly  enough,  the  academy doesn't seem to possess nearly enough fighting
couriers and arrogant fops.

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Allows breathing under water.
also accurate with an axe; once sighted, a target is seldom missed.
  Selecting positive attributes
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against Duplication
selection,  you'll  have  certain  choices all of which are detailed on the
Magic 
asked to choose a character to work the magic, the spell group, and finally
To reach the next level of experience, characters need to gain:
  Arcane Lore by 2 points when you first create them and as they gain levels
their  stay  Any  restorative  effects will be reported at the end of their
Special Training
  items. A character gripped by avarice will often forget all else happening

End  Game:   When  your  day in Arkania is at an end, select this option to
CHARACTER GENERATION

hounds or falcons.
Requirements
but  the  casters  on whom it is centred.  in combat this spell reduces the
The  Goddess  of  Life,  Eternal  Creator  and  Lady  of Resurrection.  Her
section,  to  modify his or her current values.  If you find yourself miles

  created characters

looters  and  other creatures of the night (or day, depending on how crispy
column).
CTRL-X. Toggles between 50 and 60 frames/sec
MAGIC  RESlSTANCE  (MR):   Every  liv  ing  being has a certain chance to
the noble's marshal is known to be one of the most gorgeous and pleasurable

and cast in a fight.
  The value of statistics
not  exacting  nor  does  it happen at the speed of light.  You may have to
an abundance of gear, just my trusty sword and a few writing imphements, it

toadstool
Pink................Character has lost consciousness
parry  only  once per round, they become sitting ducks afterwards (so don't
provides for 12 different peoples, or Archetypes, within the program.  When

up a Horned (i e High) Demon.
  it Disappears.

ultimate event and sport.
items  may  be  merged, they will join together, occupying only one spot in
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affected.    Charisma   for  example,  goes  down  when  characters  become
Book  a  Passage:   Is your party interested in a bit of seafaring?  Select
doors, movement on the horizon or sounds behind a locked door.
Dark Grey......Street or Path
   :  O     :  o   :  o   O  :   O  :     .    :   o  :  o  .  o  :  o  O  :
Arcano.........................+2
watch  the  action  develop.  A computer fight can be especially handy once
Abvenenum Bile & Rot       E     WD/WD/DX           5      P*
The Lord of the Dead and one who's not likely to part with any of the souls
change  the  individual  AT (attack) and PA (parry) values to suit your own

time.   Adjust Performance allows you to slow down or speed up according to
Gumbladsson.   They are both the best, and the most expensive, offering the

hills  and  a  smattering  of roads connect the communities to one another.
Realms  will  show  you  alist  of Archetypes your character qualifies for.
other questions, face any party out on Arkanias wilds.

the  fee is collected in full.  If however, the cure is not successful, the
For  some reason I can't get the story of the ghost ship out of my mind.  I
the  reign  of  the  emperor  governing the Central Empire.  Another common
building,  from  a  long house raised on stilts to a round tower built from
unlocked.
Arkania's  meagre  flotilla.   Beyond  this lies a legendary continent, the
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ground when you`re wearing 300 pounds of armour
of  a  a  chance  to  rest  during the voyage.  Other times, when your cash
. A character can only move forward, back, to the left or to the right, with
Mixed  together with recipe in hand, these herbs can form wonderous healing
to another.  Clicking the Next Team icon you instantly join the other party
  A good place to rest
Pure and Clear.................+3
your character will block it, though), and it may cause damage.  Naturally,
points (MP) are determined.  Since movement takes time, and a rapid transit
Magic Armor....................+2

. Left Hand: The left hand is the potion, herb, shield or missile hand. The
skill  with  missile  weapons and have much in common with Human mages, who
you'll  be on your way.  See the Leaving Town:  Ports and Trails section of

Archetypes (detailed in Appendix A)
The  marching  is  proving to be slower than we had anticipated.  Our short
Increasing Spell Values
grow  dull and eventually, they may break.  Armour, too, can be broken from
encounter  in  towns  and  cities.   Attributes  in  parentheses affect the

spells  Magicians  and  Magiciennes  offer a couple unique abilities making
WALK  ON  ICE,  WALK ON SNOW:  Just As I Walk On Ground I Know.  The Caster
Eagle's Eye and Lynx's Ear E     WD/IN/DX           5       Short

grasslands.

as  they  face  numerous  foes,  perform herculian tasks and overcome other

written by the Peraine Devoted
across  Arkania  or  for  the curious adventurer finding out about Arkanias


-----------------

nothing  to  inspire  our  trust,  but he seemed to know his trade.  To his
as suppliers of various spices
incoherent  things  about  trees  and fruit and his aim being off.  Indeed,
Review Option
of  the  creature's  body, select Move.  Unless encumbered, a character may
To  the far west of Orchland is Thorwal, the empire of a race of pugnacious
Melt the Solid             M     CR/WD/ST        1-20      Special
  Magicians may magically charge their wand to contain an
may not sleep so well.  (See Combat for more information in attacks against
MISSILE  WEAPONS:  The most common types of missile weapons are the various
awaiting  you.   If  your  character  profile  is incomplete, or if another
ARAX  :   Concentrated  cave spider poison.  Does only light damage, but re
its  origins,  witnesses  say  it  conjures  a lance of fire that burns tbe

Rest the Body, Rest Mind   E     WD/CH/ST           7       1 sleep
STEALTH  (CR/IN/AG):  The ability to move without a sound.  The probability
Selecting a Name
Selecting  this  option,  you`ll choose a character for the search and send
We  found  out  that  not  only  are their supplies being spirited out from
Efferd`s  by Rondra.  He is the Protector of Dragonships and a moody God of
understanding of the magical elements


  exchange item
Next  select  your  character's  gender  by  choosing the menu option or by
Packing Your Bags
name is never spoken and has all but been forgotten.  Only in passing is he

  where # indicates the disk number). Should this not be the case, 
PARALYZE  PARALONE:  Be Still as Stone.  Petrifies the spell's target for a
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Check Values
Accurate Eye and Hand True E     IN/AG/DX           5       3 Rounds
situations  or  people with their hands and mind.  All Craftsmanship skills
If  you  created  your  characters  in  the  Advanced mode, you may further
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Save Game to do so.
  repeat options
doors, chests etc.  for a certain time.
before going to sleep for the evening.  When you select this option, select
Terrain
Needless  to  say, a solid skill in Herb Lore and Alchemy helps.  When your
following  list, you'll see the list of house spells for the various arcane
what  our innkeeper told us this morning.  According to rumour, the faculty


in  temples, characters may also ask for miracles from the deities.  As you
Sensibal Clear and Well    E     WD/IN/CH           5       One Use

the  Opponent  may just leave your character for dead.  If life points fall

rabies and valued accordingly.  In northern Arkania, the joruga root can he
different parts to the attack and parry values.

Attributes and re-roll.
three  points  each  when  the  character  reaches  a new experience level.
. Put your character with high perception, strength and agility
to  separate  your party into two or more independant groups, each of which
is often a blanket of information awaiting inquisitive visitors.  Selecting
Heal Animal                W     CR/IN/CH           V       P*


ARMOUR  CLASS  (AR):   Armour  is meant to protect its wearer from harm The
As  nightfalls,  so  to  do your characters' eyelids, 'Round about 8:OO p.m
  Object. Items that are dropped are gone for ever. Just in case you made
  around.
 
guide.
impress  him  or  her,  you  may enter "0" percent to purchase the items at
DISPELL
ask around.
will highlight in yellow.
  Creating your Characters
  you feel it's not enough for the trip, buy more from a merchant
from a miracle.  These Temple options are available to you.
  Endurance is based upon a characters life points (LP) and strength (ST)
merge  two items, like two rations for example, click on one item to select

ORCISH  LANDS  /  ORC SKULL STEPPES:  A high plateau covered with plains to

inhabitants)  is  the  largest  settlement  of  the region and the pride of
The  following  list  contains  all  spells  included in this game with the
Elements
effects.
 
  torch or using a scroll by reading it. Select the item gfollowed by Use
closed.   If  your  characters were particularly strong theres probably not

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Intro                  1,2
behind.   Arkanias crash course in " An Up Close Look at Geography" can hit
and,  for magic users magic.  These changes are explained the the following
listened to it again today, drinking somewhat less Fire in the process, and
  easier to influence others. Also, his or her team mates will be more open
around for idle chat.


Use  Talent  offers  your  party  numerous  options.   From treat Wounds to
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in  general,  the  better  the  room  the  better the nights sleep (and its
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crowns  to  his  or  her  cause  is one of the best ways to do it, When you
lores.  Across from each spell, the starting bonus is listed....

          ===================================================

it drains the character physically Doing so, he or she converts life points
Walking through (one of Arkania's many fjords, your Magician suddenly drops
a magical artifact

to tackle the trek back on foot.
talents), select Sleep to head to your rooms for the night.

experience points each time.
ATTRIBUTES:   A  character's  attributes  present  a  profile of his or her

click  to get the Options Menu select Use Talent and choose Pickpocket.  If
change places.
Trading Items

View  Diary:  Your characters keep a log of their travels.  You may view it
which  may  be  fired from up to ten squares away at a creature in a direct
  Increasing Skill Values

  Changing attack & Parry values
right  hand  and any necessary missiles in the left hand, and must have the
Move  Right  or Move Left icon to do so.  You may also click on the left or
. Cast Spell: To have your character whip off a spell, select Cast 
skilled  healers  can offer the proper cure for most any illness Should one
Demonology Spells

of  items  that  your character is carrying.  previous of course brings you
and  eerie  atmosphere.   Nevertheless, woodcutters enter the area time and
EAGLE'S EYE AND LYNX'S EAR:

everywhere,  characters  may  refill  their  skins  at the many streams and
your  character,  just  select  an  item from inventory, and drag it to the
one below:
used  automati- cally if the situation calls for it.  Further, the wand may
  your characters. You will have full access to all the statistics that 

should you wish to consume a herb or potion.
  wait
you  create your characters, you may select their Archetype by placing your
that allows their presence.
HEPTAGON  AND  EYE OF TOAD:  Horned- Head Demons, Cross The Moat.  Conjures
patron  deity  of hunters, testing their strength agianst the most powerful
. Repeat these steps until all of your skill attempts are used.
Skeletarius....................+2
whereabouts  whether  it be a town, Thorwal for example or a place within a

to  84  different  spells in Realms.  These are grouped into various arcane
controlled by the player
. The Save Game disk will always be created in the internal drive DF0: 


by  Orcs  and  Ogres,  surviving  the  imminent  danger of such encounters,
party,  tired from the day's efforts, will likely require more sleep than a
  around him or her just to loot something that has caught his or her eye.
  Visiting the markets & merchants

The  patron  deity  of  Thorwalians (he`s a half god) iknown to be a son of
Combats                5,6,7,8
Choosing A Portrait
. Most dungeons are not lit. Be certain you`re carrying torches
rare and thus extremely expensive
the  range  of  bearable discount.  After you enter the discount 10 for 10%

Nature, Endurance, Perception
Green & Number......Monster was hit for # damage
time before it leaves port.  If you have a few hours on your hands, you can


RAHJA
Instead  there  are  rulers, people who wear crowns and are called princes,
the spell (For further information on magic, see the Arcane Lore section of
INSTALLATION GUIDE AMIGA
keep the following things in mind:
  armour and a bullet proof vest).
really  believe that it may be more than just a tall tale.  It just doesn't
his  lips.  Rhenaya obviously an other magician of some kind, spent much of

accommodation.   After  you've finished other bedtime tasks (using magic or
from  the accumulated bookish knowledge of centuries, but from an intuitive

IFIRN
Entering  an  otherwise  Normal apartment, you spy a set of stairs.  In all


Almost  all  knowledge  can  be covered by a Lore skill, and in many cases,

They  are  also acknowledged masters of the bow, and possess a well rounded
  Choosing your course of action
will remove the money from your packs
PLUMBUMBARUM  BRACHADEAD:   Arms  and Armament Be As Lead.  The arms of the


in the midst of your trickery, however your party could find themselves out
  which is measured in astral points. These points represent the amount

TO GET THERE: SELECT ADVANCED, GENERATION AND NEW ATTRIBUTES AND
affairs  will  once  again be in order.  To begin with an empty slate for a
attack's momentum will be great and will have a better chance of 
Firun...........Hunting and Winter
When  your  party wins an encounter with monsters, all surviving characters
Orange.........Temple
Next you'll assign values for the negative statistics just like you did for
away  from  your  desired  Archetype,  though,  you  may  also  select  New

to  face  with  creatures  whose  idea  of  a  good time is slam dancing to
4 Outfit your characters to the best of your ability.  Don't hold back when
stop.   You  know  you can reach your destination before nightfall.  You're
ERASE CHARACTER

They  give a precise indication of a character's abilities.  All skills are
this  morning's  pain.   A  lot  of  seafaring  folk  gather there, and the
select  Donate, you will be asked to enter your tithe in silver crowns, and
caster's opponent turn heavy as lead making attacks and parries difficult.
restorative effects).  Selecting this option, the innkeeper will show you a
goes  into  the  partys  coffer  with each character having an equal share.
you  that  you  can`t  deals.   Whatever  the  case, Cheat puts one of your
ACCELERATUS  SPEEDY  STEED:   Fly  Away  With Lightning Speed.  Doubles the
. Intuition (IN): It's not necessarily anything you heard or anything you

Open Chest to attempt to get inside to the goods.  Just like Open Door, the
intoxicated.
You  can  use  this  option  to  decrease  two  points  from  your negative
character  New Hero is also helpful if your current character isn't cutting
this  distance  could  be  reduced.   Wilderness  travel  along  hidden and
without a name", and are considered cursed.  Years are generally counted by
character must have:
category.   The different lores as well as their magical spells are covered
ducats  than  respect.   A  magician might have, the wish to serve Arkanian
found  out a little bit more about the ghost ship from some of the sailors,
page 29 of this manual.

  ensure to have the following disks in your drives according to the 
fastest  and  luxurious ships offer your party a more restful (and healing)
. Wisdom (WD): This attribute measures the theoretical or "bookish"
  Items in the Backpack
is  measured in astral points.  The amount of astral points a character has
characters with high intuition skills make the best guards.

recieve experience points for their efforts.  The first time they encounter
leave  your  weapon,  and there is a chance that upon returning you'll find
Cast  Foramen  Spell:   The  rest  of your party moves aside as one of your
TRANSFORMATION 
ARCHETYPE:   As  part  of creating a character, you have to choose an Arche
be  highlighted  in red.  Next, click on the item to merge it with.  If the
Arka  nia.   It  is  also  the  capital  of the Central Empire, the largest

fairly  certain  you  can make it, and so decide on a forced march, keeping
many  towns and cities.  However sometimes dirt tracks or wilderness routes
as Fulminictus or demon attacks)


to zero, the character will die.
   :  :  o  .  :   .  :   :  .   :  .  o    o  .   :  .  :   O :  .  :  :  .
you'll likely find yourself at the end of their blade.
ADD CHARACTER
Southwest of the Etern Mountains, Arkania's tropical area begins.  The land
Ship of Death          3,8
  Forced march
they  travel together bringing unique brews to the taverns where they stop.
   more quickly, and infinetly easier, than with a full team.

positive  attribute,  you  will be required to make a two point change to a

While  the  stout  might  be  flowing  like  Niagara, a word to the wise is
customise  your characters in three areas:  skills, attack and parry values
. Their positive atttibutes will not be above 12, versus 13 for manually 


Hunter & Huntress
  H: Customer Service


war  and  intrigue.   Still the well being of their people and their empire
A  character  can use any item held in his or her left hand.  During combat
  proficiency This option is only available in the Advanced Mode.

regardless of their generation history.
types  of  characters  you hope to create.  Just as on Earth, characters in
2. Active team members icons will appear as usual. Characters
target causing him or her to ignore anything else
  a high amount of willpower. This can be of value in a fight, when trying
When  characters  gain an experience level, Body skills may be increased by
Your  magic using characters learn a variety of different spells, according
Transversalis Telporti     M     WD/ST/ST          15       Immediate
right note and the mood of the audience
            MODE        PARTY       YOU HANDLE      BLADE HANDLES
The  monster's just out of reach, but dangerously close to your Warlock who
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  ROA-Blade shall be placed on
Yes
know  a  tremendous  amount  of spells grouped into various areas of magic.
MOVEMENT 
to shape.
party  ventures  outside  of  town.   Following  each  skill's name are the
We  made  it  back  to  town  and found sleeping in a comfortable bed quite
Active  Character  Options:   As  each  character  takes his or her turn in
Arkanian  characters  have  lots  of skills that are needed in their world.
outskirts  of  the  Middle Reich, dense forests grow and meet with those of
South  of  the  Middle  Reich lies the desert Khorn, home of the Novadis, a

taking  the  battle  worn patrons to relaxing places far removed from their
HIDE (CR/IN/AG):  The ability to find a hiding place quickly and quietly
assign  guards  for three different shifts (although the late shift gets no
I  wasn't  surprised to learn that Thorwal offers a warriors academy in the
  your adventure.  Supplied with the game there is a band of characters 
These  gods  are worshipped in Borland, Middle Reich, Lovely Field and many
this  town  as in any other town, the screen and options below will be your
contact  with  humans.   They  are  not adverse to sitting 'round campfires
Leave:  Select this option to return to the out of doors.

And do not forget that there also is a Clue-Book already available for this

  Packing your bags
Temple  of Peraine.  We decided that we would be more comfortable here even
separate team.  When you opt to separate your group keep in mind:
check.
spell increases, assigning and tracking all of their calculations for you.
are  honed  by  constant  use and practice.  Following the skill`s name are
Plumbumbarium Brachadead   M     CH/AG/ST           5       Combat End
about  them  following  combat,  characters may find themselves in numerous
discussing a days events and are occasionally spotted in Thorwal's taverns.
may  read  about  Blade's  different  levels of play to find the one that's
Skeletarius Air of Doom    M     CR/CR/CH          15       Combat End
Steppin  out  into  the sunshine and fresh air, your party looks around and
arrows to scroll through the available portraits.
With  your  character's  Archetype  in place, you'll see that he or she has
Use Magic:  Just as in the main Cast Spell option, your characters can cast
Accurate Eye...................+2
from  creating that Silvan Elf that you've been trying for, don't worry ...
tuzakian  or the rondracomb.  Normally, only warriors learn to handle these
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likelihood  you know, they lead to an underground cavern of some sort.  You
will  not  be  so  obvious.   It  may  be  necessary  to check the possible
Fulminictus....................+2
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  this world, temples offer respite for travelers, and occasionally, charac
new level, Combat skills can be raised by 1 point
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ARKANIAS RESIDENTS

there  is  any  loot  available,  you will be asked to select the items you
might  expect, however, miracles are a relatively rare occurance and do not

Movement Spells
After  you've chosen your Archetype, a selection of portraits will be shown
Herb  Lore will have a much better chance to find herbs.  Extremely skilled

is reduced
cover about 30 miles per day.  Depending on the season and road conditions,
ends your game, and loads it again from any save game you select.
character  requires  some  amount of Treat Disease still just to figure out
town  or  city.  Blade rewards players who brave it from town to town those
Character Generation
speak the truth
the  hilt  in one hand the blade in the other....  isnt going to do ypou or
right sides of the map itself.
click  on  it,  and the 0 will turn into a 1.  if you want to purchase two,

AXES:   Axes and hatchets are favored weapons of the northern Arkanians and
Additional Character/ Archetype Attributes
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    EP |    LEVEL      EP  |  LEVEL      EP     |  LEVEL
. After the program has successfully finished installation, you can start
The  Goddess  of  Physical  Love,  Wine  and  Inebriation is famous for the
Rest the Body..................+3

FIRES  BANE:  Makes the caster a lot less suseptible to fire, dragon breath

I  could`nt  find  one  dedicated  to  our  Mistress Rondra.  I made due at
  automatic, inextingushable light spell. 
  proper installation of the program
Active  Character  Position:   The active character stands in a highlighted
Map:  While in towns and dungeons, your party's progress is automatically
  ball into empty air, after all, could prove rather hazardous, not to 
that fateful click and watch as the door slides open before you.
Salother.......................+3

alchemist  puts  together  a  brew that melts the very jars in which it was
took  care to buy throwing irons, crowbars and shovels, as well as food and
berserkers.

Sometimes,  a  tempting camping spot may not be enough to get your party to
life  points  may  be restored to the wounded, or the poisoned and diseased

of the same name.  1 span equals 20cm, 1 pace equals 1m, 1 mile equals 1km.

Thievery, Trickery, City Skills
With  your  team  of  heroes eager for adventure, their swords polished and
2.   When  creating  your  party,  as in most fantasy role - playing games,

HEAL ANIMAL:  Works the same as balm, but only on animals
small breeze

Gales  According  to his followers, he travels the oceans in the shape of a

much left to close anyway.

their  AT values.  If, on the other hand, you prefer someone whos better at


WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ARKANIA

faster ship heading to your destination.
 
For Advanced Mode
playing  experience.   Nursing  them from level one tots to mighty warriors
enter  the  Realms  of Arkania Blade of Destiny Main Program.  To return to
The  residents  of  Arkania  possess much information that may be useful to
  move


The  sword  swings, cuts your shirt in half, slices through both braces and
them  and  only  ended up with someones pocket lint.  Not exactly the plans
his  or her positive atributes.  Keep in mind that Archetypes have negative
party at the Temple of Travia in Throwal
the  ill  character.   While  the  healer  reviews  symptoms  and  the work
skill to fall back on in case the characteres weapon breaks
In  addition  to  their backpacks characters may carry seven items on their


Dungeon Options
  Arcane Lore section of this manual
performed  some  kind of magical ritual on his wand the other night, and is
your attempt to create this Archetype, your agility is only 12.  Otherwise,
the  Visit  Tavern icon will be available.  Just select this option to move
attributes  affecting the skill.  On reaching a new level, these skills may
smith you're working with.
Beginning  Blade of Destiny, you may choose between a Novice or an Advanced


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Acceleratus....................+3
awkward weapons.
chance  encounters,  opponents,  or  acquaintances  who  can  be a valuable
attempt a skill increase:
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barons,  counts  and  princes.  Festum, the land's capital and residence of
Ecliptifactus Darkness     M     CR/WD/ST          10       Combat End
Use  Talent:  Depending on the inn or tavern and your characters abilities,
options:
Bright Orange..Journey Point

a magical wand.  Cloaked in darkness the Magician spends hours focusing his
DANCE  (CH/AG/AG):   Like  Acrobatics,  Dancing  offers  many  a crown to a

owm  attribute  values  using new attributes and Select Archetype.  You may
you  do,  select  haggle,  a  character to do it and finally the percentage
  is actually poisoned. After selecting it, you will receive information 

you  travel  through  Thorwal,  or  any  of Arkanias towns you`ll see posts
Balm...........................+3
days now.
Replenish Stocks:  As your party travels through Arkania's outback they may
spending  several days crawling around dark cellars doesn't appear to be to
is  collected  mostly  along the shores of Nine Eyes Lake, though it can on

action  with  ease  His  inept  companion (-20) will likely fail.  However,

expect any further attacks this close to Thorwal.
Sell:   Maybe  you`re  hard  up  for  Ducats.  Perhaps you have one to many
or  his clerics in any temple, but they might come across these servants of
heal  a wounded comrade or dazzle off a magic spell or two to force a Camp,
Light Gray.....Merchant
You`ll  see  a list of characters eager and ready and may select up to six.
tracked.   To  view  your  party's current automap, just select this option
Casting Spells
supposed to be restricted, the guards at the academy's gate are rather lax,


Character Development
how many movement points he or she may have left.
ships  at anchor in the harbor and their destinations; this list changes as
possibly  their  lives.  Occasionally, your characters will be passing time
When  your  characters  attempt  to  perform  certain actions.  The Program
While increasing your skills, keep the following things in mind:
tell  him.   (Ah,  no  That  wasn't  me  who took your money It was, ah, it
Sometimes,  doing  nothing  is better .....  waiting it out to see what the
square.


have  trouble  pickpocketing  an  empty pair of trousers while those on the
sciences,  while  an  ernstwhile  elf  may  leave home early to explore his
destinations   by  actually  investigating  a  settlements  journey  points
provides  a  feeling  and a challenge unlike any other.  In Realms, you may

evaporated Yeah That's been happening to me a lot, too.)

servants  are  forbidden  to  take  any life, and she herself occassionally
character  respite from his or her adventure.  Your characters will develop

KAIRAN:   This fern plant only grows under water.  It is extremely rare and
the  left mouse button.  You`ll, see a description of the area, its peoples


west  of  the  Hjalding  Gulf.   Settlements are the villages of Manrin and
   :  ./\.  . /    .\ .   ./.    \  :   /.    x \_ /.      x   /.  x       ./
leaves a crimson trail across your body.  As your pants fall to the ground,
Credits:   Click the Realms of Arkania Logo to reveal the people behind the
generation.   Additionally,  when  you  review your characters, you'll also
chemistry before heading off to bed.  Once you select a talent, you will be
   This ritual costs 27 astral points.


Sporadically  the tribes will join together, and, as one massive unit, they

  Realms will let you know.
It is into this world that your party arrives.


if the character is trying to flee. If you answer yes, the character is out
MAGIC  ARMOUR:   Creates  a  magic  armour  of variable strength around the
  check values
Back to Game: Select this option to return to Arkania
PERAINE
--------------------------------
  Choosing a Portrait
ACCURATE  EYE  AND HAND THAT'S TRUE - To The Target, Strike it Do.  Forms a
tracks  or  perhaps your party heard a rumour in town about a wild magician
. Were the characters or the monsters surprised! Surprised combatants
CR, WD, CH, DX, AG 12, IN 12, ST, SN, AC, CL 7, AV, NE, CU, VT
care of it though.
two nights in a row.

  features that lesser skilled companions might miss. Characters
still  a  little  bit  tired because of it.  But none of us are complaining
deities  in constant conflict with their op ponent, the God Without A Name.
herbs.   Read carefully what Some of the herbs can do, and whether they can
levels.   The  Advanced  Mode allows you full control over each character's
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city they enter.


. Remove all tools from your Startup Sequence, User Startup and WB 

options.
  for entrance into the Archetype you've selected. Characters created 
Generation  to create your party.  You may also select Main Program to play


       An Alchemy set .       All necessary containers

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use their rations and drain their waterskins dry.  Whenever your characters
and  all  you  need to do is bark at them like you're supposed to be there.
lowered bv magic or disease to their former value
Requirements
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TERROR  POWER,  TERROR MIGHT:  Hit The Foe As None Can.  Pushes the spell's

To  the  North,  it  is no better.  Praios' grim brother, Firun, covers the
casting spells see the Arcane Lore section of the manual).
JORUGA:  This yellow root of about finger length is the only known cure for
a  giant  Ogre  fighting with a club the size of a car is going to do a lot
have  a  few  wounds  that  need  tending.   Selecting  treat  Wounds and a
encounter all kinds of sailing vessels from the custom cruiser yacht to the
WITHOUT  A  TRACE, WITHOUT A TRACK:  Be My Step On Sand.  Allows the caster
they`re all novices here.
("You  idiot,  says  the  character  with  an arrow in his arm "Last time I

largest coin is the gold ducat (D), worth 10 silver crowns (C) - Each crown

SOLIDIRID  RAINBOW'S  HUE:  Carry To My Goal True.  Creates a magic rainbow
Special Training
characters.  See Appendix A for complete information on the Archetypes

reach  its  destination  before nightfall or before everyone is tripping on

Non-player  characaters  may be convinced that joining your party is a good
  points may increase by up to eight points
healer.   We  found Noro Mystico in the "Strangers Quarter," located in the
Erinnila try out her lute in one of the taverns.
  a key factor in the movement points the character has available, and
collectively  grouped  into  the next sections of the manual, "Adventuring"


  Understanding the values
line  with  no  obstructions.  When you, select attack, the character pulls
any time by selecting View Diary.  You'll see a listing of their travels by
  to the Main Screen.
who  take  the  safe  approach  and  save  outside  of Temples will lose 50
least  one  side of the combat area will always be open allow party members

Novice mode will be highlighted the most skilled; in Advanced mode you have
  Additional character/ Archetype Attributes

Haggle:   Think  he`s asking too much to put your armour back together?  If
game options:
Items that cover parts of the body work to improve their armour class (AR).

the character has remaining movement
draw a weapon on her hallowed ground

let them get surrounded)
woods, making travel through their realm foolish at best
to their Archetype.  Spells are grouped by Arcane Lore, the ancient magical
hectic day-to-day life.  Should your character be skilled in such a talent,
few silver crowns from patrons.  When your party enters a tavern or an inn,
take  a course.  These characters may be potential targets for a knife or a
These  checks  simulate rolling a varying number of twenty sided dice.  The
keep.   After  selecting  Instrument and a character to perform, Blade lets
right for you and that suits your taste in fantasy role playing games.
CONTENTS
meditation, a practice normally open only to magicians
 
Arkania  have  professions  and  fields of knowledge they follow, learn and
to  select the character yourself.  With the offer made the vendor mulls it
  rename them with the Rename command from your CLI or workbench
  are usually re-attaching their dropped jaw when the first blade strikes.
. Check the amount of rations and water each character carries
Gather  Herbs  :  Used in every alchemist's potion, herbs are a source of
grounds,  and they are seldom seen in southern areas of Arkania.  They seem
You`ll  see  Realms  initial roll on your screen.  This roll, a 13 lets say

luck  is  with  you,  a  few  of  his or her coins may be yours, If you get
. Combat and Intuitive skills cannot be increased by more than one point
. Magic Resistance (MR): Represents a characters ability to ward off
Green..........Meadow


Thorwal is a strange town.
ters  a  chance to show off some of their more, well, enterprising talents,
"fire," possibly because it burns with a red flame if set alight
of  weapon,  hit points of weapon, life points, and astral points.  You are

  mention a waste of time. 
erased  however until they are Let Go from the party.  keep in mind that an
Arkania's  a world filled with wandering souls, traveling from town to town

support  flourishing  trade.   On  the  other  hand  the aborigines, called
Lower Demon

Rondra..........War, Lightning and Thunder
an extremely potent inhaled poison
 

awesome blast of fire.
Foramen Foraminor          M     WD/WD/DX           V       One Use/P*
. Violent Temper (VT): A character with a violent temper is easily
huge libraries and treasure troves of magic artifacts.


Alchemy.   Your  characters  may  perform  necessary  healing and quizzical
the  next  settlement.   For  the  most part, the vessels travel to sizable
House Spells
Gold."  It  has,  however,  drawn another name, "Plague Spot of the South,"
mind,  his  magic  and  his energy over the wand until it accepts the spell
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its  inhabit  ants  are  the stuff oflegends.  The towering Thorwalians are

spells  of  controL  as  by their love of nature in all its aspects.  Their
than the most skilled healer in Arkania will be a futile waste of effort.
increase, his agility jumps to 13.
character  can do Each characrer may move up to eight squares in the combat
Regardless  of which path you take to get you and your party together, it`s

Terror Broom               W     CR/IN/CH           4       One Use/P*
the  encounter  occurred  it  is laid out in a grid, allowing characters to


  role players love to collect. As your characters progress through the 


Witch`s Spit               W     IN/CH/ST           V       P*

CAROUSE  (WD/IN/ST):   The  ability to hold oneself in check while visiting
move up to eight squares per combat round.  Should you move your character,


you will be warned.
squares  away.   The  character  must have the missile weapon in his or her
PICKPOCKET  (CR/IN/DX):  Using this skill is a risky endeavor with a lot of
you  had  in  mind.   It`s  the  perfect  time to Load Game.  A list of the
Certain  diseases  may  require a specific herbal treatment for any healing
BAMBALADAM:   Your  Friend  I  Am.   The spell's target thinks the caster a
IGNIFAXUS  LANCE  OF  FIRE:  Al though much is unknown about this spell and
GEOGRAPHY (WD/WLD/IN):  The lore of far-off countries,
with  the  Review screen section beginning on page 20.  Here, you can learn
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invite  infection.   We will continue on our way in the morning, and do not
their remarkable endurance, and keen sense of perception.  They're also not
On Ocean's Floor, In Lake  E     CR/WD/ST           V       Special


harbour towns in all Arkania
  this is covered in the following section.
character  mixes  his  brew,  you  will know the outcome Regrettably if the
Beyond  Arkatnia's  northeastern  corner  is Borland, a densely wooded area
ARCANO  PSYCHOSTABILUR:   That  Spell  I  Shall  Resist.   Raises the spell

poison and neutralize its devastating effects.  Just select this option and
Harbour  Master's  Office:   For a small gratuity, the Harbour Master has a
   whenever he or she wants to. The rope will attach itself to any
You've just opened the package, installed Blade and are eager to set off on
caster's speed, improving his or her combat values
pull a torch from your pack and nervously head down the stairs.
known,  your characters head off to la-la land and recieve sleeps potential

itself
to  the  east  of  the Orcish Lands, are famous for increasing strength and
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charge  is  permanant.   It's assumed that an appropriately charged wand is
Save  Game:  While out on an adventure, it is possible to save your game at
Realms  will  roll  again  until  you have placed each roll with a positive
strength among other statistics.  In Arkania, the seven positive attributes
game.
Just  as they freely joined your party, NPCs may leave.  It could be you'll

With the map on your screen, you'll note its many colours:


together  and  off  to  adventure  Depending  on  your  Advanced  or Novice
SKILLS:   Skills  add  detail  to  a character's personality profile.  In
MENCHAL:   This  cactus  from the edge of the Arkanian deserts is a po tent
  The Four Methods to create a Party
  when you first create your character and as he or she gains levels,
ATTRIBUTES REVEALED BE: Thy
from 2 to 8 for new characters are;
They are also very self disciplined.

  Object. If you select an item which cant be used like leather leggings
erased character is gone for good.
for  a  stretch  of its adventure.  When you have such an NPC along, his or

HESINDE
Positive Attributes
Meditate:   Generally  reserved  for  Magicians  of  either  sex meditation

AR    =   AR lowering equal to Astral Points used
return  to  the  real  world.  This option does not save your Game.  Select

alter  both  positive and negative attributes by trading off points between
currently  saved  games  will  be  shown.  Select the proper game, and your
Any  damage  taken by the character is removed from his or her life points.
"Golden  Land".   Whether  the  world ends at the Golden Land is beyond the


powers of the Middle Reich.  Their goal of freedom, some say, is not so far
is  an  indi cation of his or her magical powers.  Magi cians / Magieiennes

several, new attributes.
Toggle Sound:  When you just can't sleep but others can, this allows you to
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ILLUSION
1. Does any character worship this particular deity? Who?
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Lightning......................+2
aura
least -5 and preferably better than that.
guise, for example as a child or an old woman
antidote to various poisons.
. Agility (AG): This measures the ability to move skillfully and to avoid
When  all  is  said  and  done, your party wipes their brows of the heat of


according  to  their  initiative.   Sleeping  characters however, haven't a
valuable,  she  weaves  the spell none the less.  Poof you're cured.  Along
pieces, Select the Another character option to bring your characters before
*     =   Equals damage caused


HEALING
center  of  slavery  commerce and long ago earned the nickname "Town of Red
want.   Just  choose  any item, and its deposited into your party's bunker.
get  the  full  benefits  of  sleep  while  guarding.   Keep  in  mind that
way.   Handling  items,  in all different ways, is covered later on in this

against  their bedrolls, when they are summarily ripped out from under them
grants  the  return of life to the deceased, wrestling a soul from the grip
time  and  date,  a  description of your current location and the following
skies  dead  and  rigid He who travels this land successfully from north to

Demonology Spells

Raising  his hands, your magic user sends a divine blue aura heading toward


Brendhil
small,  fisherman's  dingy.   The  smallest  ships are generally capable of
  month the character is born, the deity determines the character's
Brandy," both pretty potent brews
toward its purchase.  We figured that she would earn it back from her first

them  to  a  smith  to  make  the  repairs  Entering the smith's shop, your
Body  skill, good values for strength and agility are a must.  Depending on

Tsa,  much of Arkania is covered in snow making travel difficult.  The five

Open  Door:   The old oak is worn, heavy with exposure to the dungeons damp
Visit  Tavern:   Should  the inn have a tavern as part of the establishment
area during each round of combat.  Some characters may have less than eight
can  be  increased  at  new  levels AP can be regained through sleep, magic
Game  Options section, like Split and Unite Team, your party will also have
Select Archetype
few.   And  make  sure  the  leader of your party possesses the appropriate
potions or meditation.
useful character is one that can use missile weapons.  Hunters are the most
may  not  be  raised later on.  Likewise, values that are raised may not be


. Additional Disk Drives or a Hard disk
mutual accord.
. Claustrophobia (CL): The fear of being buried alive which can close
_ __ _____\  /_______//\  \_______/  \________\//\_________\//\_________ __ _
grasses,  with small copses of birch trees here and there.  Along the Bodir
though  it's  somewhat  on the expensive side.  But it is clean and we each
delivered as deserved.
long  as  no one notices you are playing with a marked deck or loaded dice.
healer will only charge you a portion of his quoted price

A note about the disk usage:
a southern clinging root and is ex tremely expensive
damage  depends  on  the  weapon  used  and is measured in hit points.  Any
The Novice And Advanced Game
change  from  the  campfire  conversations  of  Orc  raids and catastrophic

Back To Game:  When you`ve finished saving your game, toggling the sound or
Lovely Field
Magic
your  party.   Sometimes  they  can be persuaded to send a few titbits your
Whether  your  party  travels across the Gulf or just up the coast, it will
hand.   Using  an item costs three movement points and ends the character's
marches


  Review Options
Exit:  Select Exit to return to the Main Smith options
to prove it.  Even today, no Arkanian has succeeded in crossing the world
understanding of human and animal nature.
Domination Dispell         D     WD/IN/CH        8-20       Permanent


HUMAN  NATURE  (WD/IN/CH):   Allows  you  to judge the probable reaction of
Feeling quite triumphant with our success in the market, we left to explore
on.   Keep  in  mind, however, that there are no guarantees your party will
next page
Nature, Social, Body, Missile Weapons
(LP) to astral points (AP), Other magic using Archetypes who carry at least
  or a lantern and a tinder box to light them. Magically gifted

****  =   And the appropriate attribute
protection,  like armor, is subtracted from the hit points leaving only the
Load Game:Just like the Temple options you can load a previously saved game
  so that you can jump into action right away. If, you prefer to create 
checks  the  action  against  your character's skill level to determine the

character speaks, and how well he or she speaks it.
  Deciding on an Archetype for your character

points  if  they  are encumbered, however it's a tad hard to zip across the
houses,  it  is  impressive to have a real "Woodsman" as a servant or maid.
WITCH'S  SPIT:   Used  as  a  Balm, but with different results depending on
astral points, but is permanent once charged.  Should your character choose
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APPENDIX B: SKILLS
   o        O      o         o      o     O    o      o     O     o        o
  Object. First, select the object you wish to drop, then select Drop

silver  crowns,  however if the merchant isnt interested, he`ll offer 0 and
Game.   While  both levels allow you to get an adventure full of challenge,

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Among the states and their monarchs, however, Middle Reich and Lovely Field
  Magicienne who receive 15
progress through several rounds of statements before the two of you reach a
  use item
your  party  at  any  time  during their adventure.  Whether it be a gaping
. Height and Weight: Help to define the physical aspects of your
Mythology of the Gods
What to do if running out of memory?
how  to  wield  a  sword;  others,  still  more  fierce,  welcome  only the

Travelling  Options:   Click  the  right mouse button to show you the paths


. The  program takes over all the installation.  This might take a couple
PENETRATING WOOD AND
and  if  an instrument is at hand, such a rhapsody could earn the party its
you  are),  setting  guard duty is an important task.  You will be asked to
available  from  this  signpost's road.  You will see your current location
people,  secreted  and  of their own, are now seeking independence from the
An attack takes place in one of three modes:
this manual).
To  feed  your  characters  or to give them drink, pick up an approptiate
Lore section of the manual.)
hinted, they may well leave with full bellies and packs.
are  easy  to  find.  Axes, like the orc hook or the barbarian war axe do a
2. Has your party paid their due respects to the deity?
personality  with  strengths  and weaknesses.  Attribute values can change.
long time.
Red & Number........Character was hit for # damage


DOMINATION DISPELL:  Removes a "Domination" enchantment
stronger than the loneberry's.  It should be present in every well supplied

BLOOD  AND  FUROR, DEADLY FATE:  In This Combat, Be My Aide.  Conjures up a
Your  party  has just come from a tavern or rather was summarily thrown out

no mercy.
bridge of up to 50 paces in length
beliefs which formed them and guided their schools of thought.
to the party.
combat  skills  and  love  of  fighting.   The  Free  City of Thorwal (6750
The characters hunger or thirst lines, depending on what you fed them, will
Quite a rare skill in Arkania.
air.   Your  party stands before it wondering what it conceals....  or what
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Swanja was certainly enjoying both of them and she drank the vicious liquid
Creating Your Characters
Use  Skill:   Leaning  heavily  against  a  tree, your hunter slowly lowers
fally expect to reach Thorwal in a couple of days.
also  select  Choose  Archetype to have the program place all the attribute

will  meet  more  than  friendly  fellow travellers.  Brigands, robbers and
Astral Theft               D     CR/WD/ST           6       Special
physical  makeup  of  your character.  There are twelve Archetypes for your
Character  Icon :  All characters in your party have their own icons that

square

Gareth,  Arkania's  largest  town  with  approximately 120,000 citizens, is
. Normally boot your machine from the hard disk
and  rapacious  seafarers.   With their light, single masted ships, locally
The  permanent  version  of  LET  GO  CHARACTER erase Character removes the
   points) the wand can be used at any time as an undousable
  and his/her Attack and Parry values select this option. This option
We have moved our belongings to an inn called the "Hetman Oremo" near the
Arkania.   Naturally,  most  of Lovely Field`s residents farm by trade, and

The  movers  and shakers of the main play screen are the Game Option Icons.
SUMMON  CROWS:   Conjures  up  a  flock  of  crows  that attack the casters

Smithing, Axe / Combat
Talk:   Arkanias merchants see hundreds of folk every day.  Passing through
  character's Archetype. Astral points increase with experience and are 
atttibute  you  may not turn in the other direction values that are lowered


COMBAT SPELLS
characters,  also  known  as  heroes,  are part of the adventuring team and
one for the other.


ALCHEMY   (CR/WD/DX):    This   skill  governs  the  recognition  and  most
itself  Taking  a  lot  of  time, the transfer of energy also consumes many
booked a room, your party is whisked away by the bellman and brought to the
land  on which to build their homes.  As sailing vessels evolved from small

  Select Archetype
  After selecting it, you will receive information about the characters
CHEAT  (CR/CH/DX):   A  skill that promises substantial monetary rewards as
idea  in  much the same way.  Get on their good side, and they'll put their
different  colouring,  and  only  show  the level of the dungeon your party

TRANSMUTATION
worn.  Little clangs, jingling and creaking, and the crunch of dried leaves
to as "Hey You," To give characters a name, select the menu option or click
Sharpened Senses Tell Me Clear.  Raises the perception value by 7 points.
Caution:   Its  better  to save your game at a Temple found in nearly every
A  character's  attack and parry values reflect their statistics and combat
for a miracle, two factors come into play:
Next  Page and Previous Page:  If your character is carrying lots of items,
Ice Elves

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  Wand Spells

Thorwalians  are  quick  to  raid  yet  the  red haired giants will attempt

Talk:   Having  seen  the  battle-worn  pass through their doors smiths can
will tell you the current day, month, year and time.
otherwise, click the right mouse button to return to your adventure.
tired hungry or otherwise in need of rest, they do know well the dangers of
possess  25  LP and dwarves 40 LP.  Whenever a char acter is wounded, he or
head  into  town.   However,  keep  your  eye  on  the time (click the Time
perils  common  to  daily life in Arkania.  When your characters accumulate
  character and are based on the Archetype you selected for your

a  strong  blow  Needless  to  say, a breast plate hanging in pieces from a
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around Arkania.
Tracker),  and  return  before  your ship's set to leave Since you're not a
enormously from one day to the next.  At least there is a market here daily
referred to as the God Without A Name
   torch. Blade assumes any Magician with charge #2 uses it
Claudibus......................+1
of Boron.
wooded  beauty.  It is normally a quiet land where conflicts seldom occurs.
click again.  Another click will bring you to three and so on.  Should your
resist  a  spell  directed against it.  With intelligent beings, this magic
Gardianum Paradee          M     IN/CH/ST           V       Combat End
searched  those skilled in herb lore and perception find herbs more quickly
Quit & Reload
Sensibal.......................+2


may not he able to parry a counter attack aimed at them. However, the

Silentium Silentill        E     WD/WD/CH           5      1 Turn


  This statistic shows the amount of money your character currently has
What  happens  if a character has a negative combat skill value?  You won't
door  and run inside.  The last thing you want to do is leave the door open

If  your  character  is  successful,  he or she may recieve the benefits of

Inactive  Characters:  Aside from the character currently taking his or her
the  Cheat skill tend to perform better than those without agile hands.  If

Blue................Character fumbled attack or parry
ANCIENT  TONGUES  (WD/WD/IN):   This  skill  will  allow  your character to
. Spell increase attemnpts depend on Archetype Magicians and Magici-

trip.   Your  party may prefer to forgo passage on a small leaky skiff even
The  character  review  screen  shows you everything you need to know about

held  high,  you're  off  to  Arkania to explore all it has to offer.  Your
it  holds back.  Click the Open Door icon to let yourself in.  Some times a
attributes  that  influence  a  characters  success.   When characters gain
characters  drift  off  for the night.  With a click on the Sleep icon, you
run  by  one  of the LittLe People.  Probably all anyone can learn there is
Ifirn's Ice Mountains to the damp woods of the Moha, and true enough, it is
door may be locked, however.  Should you attempt to open a locked door, you
well.   There were plenty of temples to the different Arkanian deities, but

ABVENENUM  BILE  AND  ROT:   Leave This Food Without A Spot.  Purifies poi-
   protruding rock ledge, hook etc when thrown. The ritual has
adventurers back pack.
  role playing game. While playing in Novice mode, your computer
your  party  moving  longer than it nornmaly would.  Just right click while

Ignifazus......................+2
It`s  time to break out the adventuring gear and head for the signpost.  As
treatment.   Remember,  characters  with the highest skill levels for Treat
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Magic 
try  to  cross  the  Sea  of  Seven  Winds,  and very few of them have ever
Items On The Body - Equipping Characters
Requirements
  load, and tells you how many ounces of armour, weapons and supplies

Gathering The Goodies
Visiting  a  town's  market  is  often  the  highlight  of many adventures.
NPC:  Occasionally a non-player character (NPC) may wish to join your party
120  miles per day.  Often, the speed of a ships travel, not to mention its
calculate  a  characters  attack (AT) and parry (PA) values.  On reaching a

RIDE  (CH/AG/ST):   This  is  the  ability to ride horse back during daring
(also  covered in the Camp options later in this section) Should you choose
cursor  box  over  an  item  to  see  its price and the item's name, On the
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several  possible  statements  that  your  party  may  make.  Often,you may
Nature Skills
Like  most  good adventurers, Arkanian characters don't like to be referred
V     =   Varies
new  party,  select  None,  or select Start to use Blades set of pre-rolled
was  Erinniha,  an  elf  woman  of  such  unreal beauty that I could hardly

heavenly gates by Boron.
  of fine tuning takes time, as does any role playing experience, it allows
Sleep:   When  all  is  said  and done, the pillows hit the ground and your

. Current Value (left): the current level of the
rapidly and with serious consequences, made worse by a debilitating loss of

signposts to the east generally lead to eastern destinations.  When you opt
your  sword or armour is beyond repair or at least beyond the skills of the
receive others.
happen  with predictable ease.  Of course miracles, like wishes, might come
When your character gains a level, they will enjoy, numerous benefits:
TONGUES  (WD/IN/CH):   This  skill  determines how many foreign languages a
character's  parry  is strenthened when he or she opts to guard (after all,
concocted,  he  or  she  will fail the attempt, and all the ingredients and
Acceleratus Speedy Steed   E     WD/AG/ST           7       10 Rounds
 o    .  :     _____  :     _____.  :  . _____/\.   /\__________/\___________


make  camp  for  the  night  automatically at 8:OOp m.  Characters may also
  balanced game make. The limits depend on your character's Archetype

traveling to cross it.  Only a very few men and women would relish the idea
#1 NOVICE Novice     Pregenerated    Fun            Character Generation
merchants  price  down  is available to your party.  When you select Haggle

meals with good helpings from each food group, Nearly every chandler's shop
they can be used in a instant, even in the thick of battle.
the sort.
Confusion                  D     WD/WD/CH           8       Combat End

and  will  receive  the  spell  value  bonus  for  that group only.  In the


click  the right mouse button.  When your party forces a camp or settles in

hacking  of  an  Orc  or Sir Shaun of Crispy's escapades in one of Arkanias

countryside  is  dominated  by  low, bleak hills and a cover of light green
Lore Skills
None
Every  Magician  or  Magicienne  must  decide  which  Arcane Lore he or she
found mostly within Nostria
your  adventure.   With  Blade,  it's  just  a  few  clicks away!  (For the
As the peaceful night passes, your characters suddenly find themselves face
Archetype,  Blade  automatically  gives  the character his or her attribute
  Geography of Arkania
God  of  Merchants  and Thieves and Lord of the Night.  Nothing Arkarnan is
Realms  differentiates  between positive attributes and negative attributes

astral points (AP)
MASTER OF ANIMALS:  Same effect as Bambaladam, but only on animals.
  a magic spell.
HORRIPHOBUS  DEADLY  FEAR:   All  You See And All You Hear.  Causes a blind
shop.   Keep in mind that one ticked off merchant may pass word to another.
. Base Value (right): The statistics normal level.

Visit  Market:   Throughout  Arkanias  many  towns  and  cities you`ll find

characters  may even be able to gather extra herbs as a means to make money
  condition.

Deep Red.......House
 o    / .\  ./      \\__  //    x \__  //   _____/// x  ______// x  _______/


business  healing,  meditation,  setting  guard,  etc.   As your characters

much harder to hit in combat
referred  to  as  "ottas,"  the Thorwalians travel the coasts of Arkania in


a strong and hardy people with the ability to don the heaviest armor and to
the  hunting,  Generally,  characters skilled in nature and perception have

You  will  see  a list of the characters items and the cost to repair each.
tough to pass through solid rock.

a  following  for  one god or another, and will be guided in the god's way.
overgrown  routes  can be tremendously difficult, decreasing your maxinmunm
would  spend this night at the inn to be sure of a good night's rest.  Delo
overcoming  tough  opponents.  Once a character reaches a certain threshold
Contracting  some  illnesses  may simply be a matter of carelessness others
reigns above all, and nearly all are divinely honored by their citizens.
return  an  item  to the shelf.  After you have finished with one item, you
ASTRAL POINTS (AP):  All kinds of magic are powered by astral energy, which
it's a good idea to have an elixir or (other artifact ready and in the left
These  Harbor  towns generally service ships that travel along the coast to
sleeping parties.)
TRANSFORMATION DISPELL:  Re- moves a "Transformation" enchantment
will  force  their  wayv South.  And so it is again ...  as these lines are
wake  up  one  morning  to discover the NPC has left ...  leaving only fond
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  Modifying the values
is  the  correct  one,  especially  in  regard to religious matters.  ("No,
identify ancient scrolls
essentials  they have for sale, an inventory which changes as merchant sell
perfect.   Everything  from  a  characters strength to his or her skills is

watch Gurbosch do his part to haggle the merchant down.  I suspect that the
. Magicians and Magiciennes may forgo some spell increase attempts in
Destructibo Arcanite       M     WD/WD/DX           V       Special
recommended  you  check  out pages 16 and 17 for character attributes along

combat,  and spell ranges vary.  Casting a spell costs five movement points
at  8:OOp.m., the marshmallows come out and campfire chatter begins.  While
Iron Rust and Rotted Wood  M     WD/CH/AG           5       One Use/P*
mainly from the slave trade.  The traditional enemy of Thorwalians

TSA
day`s end spells while in camp.  You will be asked to select a character to
A  group  of adventurers soon arrived and settled themselves down very near

adventurers  in  Arkania.   Untreated  Wounds  often  lead to infection and
various game values.
of  such  a  daring  journey .....  transversing wide areas without hope of
Yellow Arrow...Active Team

  in when traveling through narrow halls and low corridors.
Fiat Lux.......................+2

thrilled  on  hearing  my plans, but allowed himself to be convinced by the
Further  we  recommend  the  following  equipment  which  Will allow easier
a  strange  land.  It is lovely at times, mild and full of good men, but it
. Spells not in a characrer's Archetype can be increased only a single point


of his kingdom and Sir Ian of Metavira, a mere jester in his.  Nonetheless,
love  of life may contribute to their reputation as skilled healers.  Their


to  cast  a wand spell, regardless of success or failure, he or she will be

and the opening mechanisms of treasure chests

In  a  world  filled with creatures of untamed decorum, things such as easy
INTRODUCTION

. Superstition (SN): Characters with high superstition notice certain
  Visiting Temples
against all kinds of poison and disease.  Unfortunately, olgin root is very

Middle Reich's capital, and serves as the nerve centre of the area.  On the
boxes can be used instantly.
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merchants  and  herbalists not to mention a number of healers and smiths as

Direction  Indicator:   The compass tracks your every move and reports your

  here and are attacked, they will have to arm themselves in the first
world  of  information  for the roaming party.  He'll gladly tell you about
true, so be careful what it is you ask for.
your  mouse.   Now  click  again on another character's icon.  The two will
  cast spell
favors,  be  it  demonology,  transformation  or  another.   Based  on this
GREAT  NEED:   Causes  an  overwhelming  unspecified  desire in the spell's

  Selecting a Name
. Musicians and Magiciennes also possess certain "house spells" they can

have  been  bricked  up,  that  somehow  a band of brigands must have found
Dispell Spells
Inns & Taverns
#2 ADVANCE Advanced Pregenerated     Skills         Character creation
dense  jungle.   Aborigines and settlers from northern Arkania populate the
                                     Fun
manual for further information.)
Somnigravis Thousand Sheep E     WD/CH/CH           8       Combat End
each is designed for your gaming preference:
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 : . /   \\_/    | x   /_/    |     /_//   |   /  \______   \ \_______   \
  Politics and History
Talking  to  the  harbour master in Varnhome has revealed that we dont have
caught, though, it could cost you plenty.
  games situation
behind you!  Select Close Door Instead.
  magical intervention.
Khorn,  the land off pagans.  The Lord Praios himself haunts man and animal
  Ouch. Quit it
in the name of Honor, Courage and Divine Might, in the name of Loyalty, the

appears to be down for the count.  To get your Warrior's blade within range
harboring  a  delusion  that they had a chance of defeating us!  We lost no

Use  Magic:   Magicians  just aren`t known for laying back during leisure

Date, month and location.
Black..........Unexplored Areas
something blows, it'll be in his or her face.
opponent tar geted
    /. x  \\     |____/\      |____/\    x  __/    /.    \  .\  /.    \  .\
them  off  for  a  time.  While a character's success depends upon the area
  This value changes only when characters gain a
Choose Archetype
#3 NOVICE Novice     Created         Character      Skills (suggest best

the merchants catalog you may move to page two.
Respondami Veritu          M     WD/IN/CH           5       Special
To  the  northwest,  there  is Orcland, highlands enclosed by many mountain
Illusions Begone           M     WD/IN/CH          **       One Use/P*
magic users begins to weave the incantation that will hopefully get you by.

will be presented with the folIowing options:
to  take  the  opponent  out  of the action with a Lightning or Somnigravis

4. You can unite teams using the Unite Team option only
  manually tend to benefit from the "roll of the dice."
increase  in  agility by increasing your negative attributes by two points.
with  your  current  list  of saves.  Select one and rename it if you wish.

Delo a young mage from Andergast, seemed to have just finished his studies.


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no medical talent but use the healer banner merely to make money
  outcome
much  a success as we thought she would be.  I'm thinking of paying a visit
noticed  some  thieving  on  their  grounds.  It seems that even though the
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depending on the armor worn, the actual amount of damage done may be lower.
RUNIN:   An  island 20 miles long and a good 10 miles across in the Gulf of

After  assigning your character's attribute values, choose Select Archetype
  Trading Items
OLGIN  ROOT:   The  roots  of  the  this moss species build up a resistance
and chug brandy from tankards
without even batting an eyelid.  I have a hazy recollection of her dragging
Leave  The  Smith:   When  you've  finished tending to your swords' wounds,
. The most proper solution would definitely be the purchase of a Memory

information,  and  those  enterprising enough may even be able to swindle a
  items in the left hand are held readied for use at a moment's notice
ask him to double his offer, but then again he may not.
  encounter. Bring them back together and reunite them as one team.
  Casting Spells
currently occupies.  The colours for the map are covered in the map section
straw  so  I  took  shelter  in  the Temple of Travia, obviously a place of
THE NAMELESS GOD

actions for the present combat round, no matter how many movement points he


The  rest  of  Arkania often makejokes about the status of supplies in this
handiwork  and Blade lets you know the outcome.  Naturally, characters with
  In the advanced game
Conjure Spirits            D     CR/CR/CH           V       Special
DUNGEONS
  level. It serves as a reminder of the actual values peak level.

 
on  the  best  way to use a weapon.  The weapons traders who frequent their
REST  THE  BODY, REST THE MIND:  In Healing Sleep New Strength You`ll Find.
AND ADD MEMBER(S) IN TEMPLE
Camoflage                  W     WD/CH/AG           6       Short

to  my corner.  They seemed a remarkable sort of group whose minds were not
. Remove external drives


  Leaving town via a ship
after that
  increase up to 3 points when they're first created and as they gain levels
Combat  Area:   Blades'  combat area is representative of the terrain where
boatswains  and  sailors  tell  many  hair  raising  tales.   I  was  quite
Requirements
make  camp  and  you're  running  low  on  supplies, its a good idea to try
As your party travels through Arkania, you'll come across many dungeons and
. Squares containing walls or certain objects cannot be entered. It's a bit
should  therefore  make  a  habit of cleaning and dressing all wounds after
Eat  and  Drink:  Your characters may order a meal by selecting this option
but there has been no sign of the ship itself.  They claim it usually sails

occasion be found in other Lakes and ponds
points)  are  awarded  for  good  role playing, solving difficult tasks and
be trusted with a truly honourable mission leading us far into the wilds of
the  trail,  your  characters use energy, and naturally, they need food and
courageous  and  crazy.   Whonever  goes there typically finds, nothing but
Requirements
success

weight  However  if  you  try  to  feed  a  character a something thats not
Here you can do almost anything.
. Are your characters well rested? If not catch some shut eye.
Special Training
fascinated by the story of the ghost ship rumoured to be sailing the waters
you  have  strategically  placed  your  characters or if you've pretty much


their  specialities  and  the attribute requirements to the characteristics
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target  into a berserker-like rage allowing him or her to do more damage to

from the Middle Reich.


strength  and  life  energy.   The  only  known  treatment  is the combined
cast  the  spell,  its  group  and  the spell name.  Protective and healing
Arkania  itself  measures  up  to  3,000  miles  from its very north to the
is  to  prevent  it  by  wearing  good  shoes and warm clothes.  In extreme
most  northern  to the most southern coastline, and about 1900 miles across
ready  made  characters.   Whatever your preference, it is here.  There are
everyone else from sheer exhaustion.  Camping will then be necessary.  Your
a  herb merchant about the quality of his whirlweed when a supply cart came

. Careful: A careful attack takes all the character's concentration, but
turn,  all  other characters are inactive and are waiting for their turn to
Banish spirits.................+2
the character.
Pick  The Lock:  Pulling a set of lockpicks from his pocket your Rogue will

Balm of Roond              E     CR/IN/CH        7-up       P*
your  advanturers  will  make camp for the night.  Although they may not be
Yellow..............Attack was parried
Magic
 . //       \  x |    ./\   x |    ./      |______//       x \\//  x      \\
you  know  the  outcome.  As with Acrobatics, cheers and money or cat calls
pleasant  after  our  days  on the road.  Before retiring for the night, we

a concoction.  They also figure in many recipes for healing potions.
building material.
Rahja...........Love, Ecstasy and Wine
your  characters  (just double click on their portrait), you'll notice that
Domination Spells
may  be  male  or  female.  Men and women are equally skilled, talented and
regardless  of  a character's proficiency in a skill, he or she may attempt
Calm the Storm and Still   E     WD/CH/ST           V      Special
Dispell Spells
a parties survival in these violent times.  Due to their training, they are
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character's  portrait until you reach the character you desire.  Once there
really,  Norm, Ifirn said that if you gave me your sword, half your rations
highlighted  with  a pulsing blue circle, and the targeted destination will
all  goes well a few Silver crowns may come your way.  Should you be caught
HISTORY (WD/WD/IN):  Knowledge of oral and written history
their  booths,  the  travellers speak of the tales they have heard while on
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  Mythology of the Gods

earning  money  by  performing  for  an  audience.   Acrobatic reactions to
ATTACK (AT):  Any combat maneuver designed to harm an opponent.  The attack
. From the group you have selected, choose a spell to increase Realms
CHAMELEONY  MIMICRY:   To  My Foe Disguised I'll Be.  This spell allows the

lower  floors are no longer in use and that the entrances to these sections
  Making your move
. You must have at least 9 MB of free space on your hard drive to ensure a
filth.   None  of  us experienced any injuries during the battle, but as we
nights  as  they  have  paid  for, and will wake at dawn on the last day of
LIFE POINTS (LP):  The sum of life points determines vitality.  The average

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Hesinde.........Arts, Science and Magic
Rumor  has  it  that  a  number of orcish tribes are assem bling on the Orc
  guard
about  the  use  of a few soft pillows since who knows when we will next be
to peddle their wares and purchase exotic goods not available on their home

soil.   So to is Arkania filled with hetmen, enterprising warlords who hire
are  tracked numerically and, for newly created characters, range from 8 to

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really  curious,  and  since  I`m  beginning to feel the urge to leave town
. Exit: Selecting this option you leave the characters review and return,
Blood & Furor..................+3
option.  To attempt a spell increase:
Characters  "meet"  the  individual  divine  providences  when visiting the

replenishing  your  stores.   Select Replenish Stocks and a character to do
Attack
CONFUSION:  This spell results in its target being quite confused, reducing
  sure that you always insert the disk requested and press a key 
arm.   A  simple spell would do, she knows, and although her magic power is
from those opposed to slavery.  The most prominent adversary of Al'Anfa and
for  the party, selling his or her reserves to one of Arkania's herbalists.

actual  damage  penetrating  the  armor.   These  points are ultimately sub
points)  and  other  important  facets  that  are  important  to characters

Skull Steppes to march on Thorwal
in the party (you may need to move them there) and prepare to slam into the
you  in  your  adventure.  The program comes with six pre-rolled characters
varies  from  Mode  to  Mode).   To  get  this total, add both Basic Values

Brown...............Characters weapon was broken

never  seen  any one miss monsters with such grace and defiance.  You did a
Missile Weapons, Hunting
current  perty  members.   Just  select  those  players  who  will form the
about  your  characters'  statistics  like  LP (life points) and AP (astral
two  of the opponents.  The rest of us let our swords speak for us!  Swanja
  return for astral points
travelling distance to approximately 15 miles per day.
area around Thorwal, offers a strong but very slow poison.
"moderation,"  Alcohol's  effects can go beyond medicinal, and too much can


of the fight for good. This can split your team.
to travel onfoot you`ll enter the Traveling Options
Leaving Town Via Ship
When  you  meet  an  NPC  who's inclined to join your party, he or she will
lot of damage, but require a lot of skill to handle
parry  values  and magic powers, but Realms automatically handles skill and
A  characters  Combat  skills  determine  how well he or she holds up, both
spell,  or  they  may  be  party members you'll need to protect.  They will
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Banish Spirits             D     CR/CR/CH          13       One Use/P*
been  built  for  her  in  hopes  that it will increase the likelihood of a
When your chatacters gain a level, it's agood idea to save your game at the
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traveling  through.   While  traveling  through  such  extremes  check your
to  re-group.   When  the two teams are at the same location the Unite Team
Dark Green.....Trap Door in Floor
. Should you make a last-minute trip to a healer to treat disease
Sensibal.......................+1
farther  west across the Seven Winds Ocean.  Well, maybe tomorrow we'll see
nearly any spell they please
the character Generation program, you must exit the program and restart.
right!"
BANE  DUST:  A powerful poison that slowly robs magically gifted characters
whirlweed.   This,  too,  is  in  use  all  over Arkania, but its effect is
of the asking price.
The  Main Window:  Through the main window you'll see everything around you


Transformation Spells

  Disk
and the Ignifaxus spell
cliff  that  your  party  failed to discover in all their merry making or a
be  highlighted in red.  If the destination is okay with your party, select

search  of new goods and traders.  Finding small, unfortified harbours, the

the  Sickle  Mountains.   According  to  the dwellers Dwarves inhabit these

Set  Guard Duty:  While your characters sleep, who knows what creatures may

Transformation Dispell     W     CR/WD/CH        5-50       P*
days  between  the 30th of Rahja and the 1st of Praios are called "the days
their shelf price
when  given the chance to do so.  It may not always work to your favor, but
Enhances the regeneration attained during the following sleep period
during the previous combat round
trampled  your  opponnents.  You can take the lead again at any time during
maneuvers without falling flat on one's face

reasonable   time   frame  anyway).   For  parties  travelling  to  obscure
trading should they meet with any resistance from the harbour's citizens
Transformation Spells


  things, black cats and the like, and instantly understand their meaning.
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into the bar
F*    =   MR of target times 3 multiplied by Astral Points used
the  desert  people, Novadi, and the Divine Twins, Rur and Gror, worshipped

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
HJALIDOR  RANGE:The  Hjaldor  range forms the back of the peninsula between
too shabby when it comes to using missile weapons.

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the next page or the previous page in the merchant's catalogue.
Kings  from  fairy tales who do little but stroke their beards and fear for
Before  a  condition can be treated, however it must first be diagnosed.  A
(Superstition, Acrophobia, Claustrophobia, Avarice, Necrophobia, Curiosity,
Gurbosch, Delo and Swanja were very taken with the idea of helping out from
and "Combat."

his art, and Blade will let you know the outcome.
Plan  ahead  so  that  you  have  characters  proficient  in  the key skill
SALOTHER  MUTOTHER:   Be  Another Turns the spell target permanently into a
other by looking at their eyes
hold more than one spell at a time.
cessful Horriphobus spell.
southwest  corner  of  town, but I can't say that I'm too excited that it's
offer their services Just like your own characters, you may review the NPC`
  vertigo. A large acrophobia value can be a severe handicap when forced

CR, WD, CH, DX, AG 13, IN 13, ST, SN, AC, CL, AV<$, NE, CU, VT

carry  two-handed swords.  Members of this Archetype are known to be fairly
is  the  guardian of the gulf named for the town, The 2350 inhahitarnts are
rivers that weave through Arkania.
In  the  appendices,  you'll  find  all the information you need about your
Back  To  Game:  If you werent really tired after all, but merely wanted to

woods  and  long,  treeless plains.  Settlements are rarely found here, but
by the citizens of Maraskan.

Erase  Character:   Select  this option to permanently remove a character
caster
We  spent  most  of yesterday outfitting our group with some basic supplies
the opposition
Each  section of the Main Play Screen offers you a bit of information about
select  Change  Attributes.   Realms  shows  you  a menu listing all of the
Increasing Skill Values 
party's current bearing - North, South, East or West.
into  range  adjacent  to  their  square.   Like a careful mode attack, the
which  like  Arkania's  eastern side, ends abruptly where it meets the Iron

item  (a  waterskin  for example) from the inventory by clicking on it with
statistics  while the Novice Mode provides you with the fastest and easiest
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While most of the body icons are used for armour and clothing, the left and

adven  ture and to vanquish creatures bent on your destruction, Magicians /
on  the  street without hopes of entering the establishment again for quite
Bit.  It was a prosperous evening!  We learned more about the town from the
who  are controlled by the game master (or the computer).  They are used as
  /    /\    \_  |   ///\\    |   //\  x   |     //   x       //        x  /
characters.


expeditions in a night, and each character may hunt only once.  If all goes
  connected with it, especially the undead, mummies, zombies, and

offensively  and  defensively,  against  foes.   These  values  are used to

only be improved by 1 point when characters gain a level
the  most  horrible  in  recorded history.  The dark furred hordes, full of
equivalent to Marks & Spancer, select next page to scroll through the pages

travelling  on  the Journey Map and select "Force March", to push your pary

asleep,  just this morn.  Swanja who happened upon him said he was mumbling
Rondra  would have been more to my liking, not that I could find fault with
While  Blade  initially  determines  your  character's Mode Values, you may
for  actions.   Each  action  you  take, whether it be to move your feet to
have a decent bed to sleep in.  Maybe tomorrow we'll have the chance to let

. Squares containing dead or unconscious characters or opponents can
Occasionally,  your  characters  will  notice  a  particularly  comfortable
attribute  checks  involved The letter in the Lore column gives the spell's
These  are  Arkanian measurements not consistent with imperial measurements
information along to you .....if he takes a liking to you that is.
harbour  master mentioned another ship leaving in three days, but I'm going
counting  method comes from the fall of Bosparan.  At the start of the game
  of minutes, depending on the type of your machine. During this 
menu  shows  you a list of all available Archetypes in the land, and allows
he entered

puts  the  weapon  back  into  the  inventory and equips a different weapon
Game Options:  A click of this icon gets you behind the scenes and lets you

skills and determine how they perform in combat.  In general, there are two

Getting Extra Experience
possible  Try  to  cover as many "body parts" as possible.  (A bullet-proof
LEAVING TOWN: PORTS AND TRAILS

FREEZE THE SOFT, STOP THE FLOW:  Turns any fluids into Solid material


town,  Temple  of  Travia,"  and  reports  it  in the Location & Info line.
your party much good in combat, although it would make a divine shish-kebab
#1 Makes a magic wand unbreakable and prepares it to be
section under Review Options.
  Change Attributes
out his or her weapon and physically attacks the creature.
Hunger & Thirst
  Pizza places do not deliver to the middle of Orc territory.
hand  and  costs  two  movement points as well.  Characters may continue to
the  blow  is  not  parried,  it hits the target for damage.  The amount of
asked  to  choose  a  character to work his or her art and let you know the
legged  friend  finds it hard to keep up and DeLo just doesn't seem to have

value has a range from 0 to 20 points and measures the ability to direct an
  Travelling Time

your  system's  speed.  The default setting is 4.  Use setting 1 for faster
Magic Armour...................+1
  not succeed in increasing a skill within those three attempts, wait until
Disease  and  infection  are no strangers to Arkania.  Anything from a bite

is  particularly  useful if your character seems to he acting strangely, or
Nihilatio Graviti          M     WD/ST/ST          10       1 Turn
foreign  to  her  instead courage and the willingness to sacrifice yourself
. Next, select a spell group
TRANSVERSALIS  TELPORTI:  Get Me Where I Want To Be.  A teleport spell that
combat; use 10 to slow it down.
TO GET THERE: SELECT ADVANCED, MAIN PROGRAM AND START
herbs,  poisons, tinctures and animal preparations, and are sought after by
When  you've  taken  all  the  goodies you want, press the right hand mouse
Haggle(PayForGoods):   With  items  in your cart you approach the merchant.
perform  several  game functions.  Moving to the book screen you`ll see the
essential;  he  might  be  able to tell you of a small skiff leaving in two
types of bows and the crossbow.
Modifying The Values

LOAD GAME
APPENDIX E: DISEASES
combat, Realms offers combat options to select from.
doors  centre.   Depending  on  the solidity of the door (after all no ones
  geous, however, tend to hang in the background, anxious that they'll
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FOLLOW THE NEXT CHAPTER IT EXPLAINS THE ENTIRE PROCESS STEP BY STEP
knowledge  of  the  gods  to produce a divine effect.  In this list, you`ll
Erased characters are gone forever
  (then again, they may not .... deities are funny that way). Throughout
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Deep Red.......Door
Entering The Combat Screen
FIRUN

forced  to  speak  -  so  begins combat.  For the hack- slasher this is the
Her  wounds  were  serious  enough  to make us search out the services of a

memories


. Insert your ROA-Blade of Destiny DISK 1 in the disk drive and start the
  Heading out on foot
how  to  swing an axe!  Gurbosch, of course, is quite taken with visiting a
Rent  a  Room:  Arkania's rooms range from your finest noble suites to "the
but  often  deadly  disease.   Also,  there  is the danger of the infectecd
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) CREATE SIX CHARACTERS USING APPENDIX A AS A REFERENCE, EXIT GENERATION
distant  relative,  a  definition  which  seems  to  apply to anyone of the

Just  step  up  to  the  signpost to discover where the road or path heads.
FEAR  POISON:   A  magical  poison  of  immediate effect identical to a suc
the  afflicted  character,  and  the  healer  will suggest a price.  If you
the two.
  program Hard disk install from the Workbench
better spell check.
attributes  listed with each skill or spell are imporrant to the success of
We  finished  our  first  battle  moments  ago!   A  group  of goblins were
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GARETH:   With  more than 100,000 in habitants, this is the largest city in
move  north,  south,  east  or west.  Characters may not move diagonally At

Purple Arrow...Inactive Team
your characters, click the Camp option.  Out come the sleeping bags as your
 
In the wilderness, however, Rogues are lost, often preferring to stay close
. Necrophobia (NE): A particularly terifying fear of death and anything

mouse  finger  get  a  bit over eager, just click the right mouse button to
For  example,  a  Silvan  Elf requires an agility of 13, but, let's say, in
or  two  shy where it counts.  You don't need to start over.  just roll the
using this option.  Just select one from the menu of six saves.
attack  chances of the caster's opponents - unfortunately, it does the same
. You may choose to increase any positive attribute, followed by a
 /_______\  x /______//  \\_______//\\________x /\_________  /\___________/

your  entire  party become infected by a particularly contagious condition.
area,  but  remain  apart as much possible.  Generally, only trading brings
overtime).   Naturally,  characters assigned to the various shifts will not
may  possess  such  ramifications  that a speedy treatment is critical lest
may have left.
price  the  vendor is willing to pay you.  In most cases you`ll see several

proptietorship  (with no reporting to the taxman), the chance to dicker the
devotes most of it to protection, bettering the chances of successfully
  Saving your character


ships  depart  and new ships come in (see the Harbour master for a complete
Change Attributes
Arkanian  nation  Thor  walians consider all inhabitants of Gareth snobbish
immediately.   A strike against the afflicted suffices to wake him (or her)
remains  bleak  and  hostile  most of the time, not tolerating any innocent
   arrow.
VISIBILI  VANITENE:  Magic Turn Me Unseen.  Turns the entire team invisible

DRIVE (IN/CH/DX):  The skill of handling carts, coaches and sleds.
and monsters a route of escape.
study  his or her skills and swap items if you like.  You may not, however,
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. Novice: The novice level is designed for gamers who want to enjoy the
combat by simply pressing the left mouse button or any key.  As soon as one
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. Use Object: Some items can be used, like using a tinder box to light a

stick.  To have your sword or armour fixed, select Have Something Repaired.

 _ __ ____\\//  _____/  \  _______/\  ________\/  _________\/  ________ __ _
the  best  chance of success, Keep in mind though, that you can captain two
SAVE GAME
13.
  a magic user's ability.
enough  experience  points, they become eligible for new experience levels.
       All necessary herbs    An appropriate recipe
PHEXCAER:   A  town of 1100 at the banks of the Bodir River, situated smack

 
Transmutation Spells
Visiting A Healers Shop
you  qualify  for the Archetype.  It's just too close for a re-roll, so you

& QUICK                                             Skills (suggest best
Location  &  Info:   The  program  allows  your party to know their current

But,  there  is  a  price  .......for  every one point change you make to a
of  success  also  depends on the ground walked on and on the type of armor
learn about spells, their and origins.
. The fumbling combatant's weapon breaks
Arrived here late yesterday evening aboard the Storm Swalhow apparently the
values  for  you.   This  section contains the low down on archetypes, from
unknown forces

the  extra  effort  required  to traverse severn foot high snowbanks.  Make
Burn!                      M     CR/WD/ST        1-20      One Use
  Gerbods Diary
The  innkeeper  will  tell  you  of the daily special along with his price.
  B: Skills
S     =   Special
Deep Green.....Smithy
                                     Fun            action)
 
  Selecting a Gender

"From  the  landman  be  it  farmer  or  knight, in this world, there is no
change.   When  a  character is hurt by a monster, for instance, the actual
   charged with further spells. Any Magician / Magicienne starts
3. Time passes simulaneously for the separate teams.
and  Gurbosch felled their opponents with two blows, and while it took me a
A  rich  and fertile land, Lovely Field is bright with the seasons, blooms,
"Name",  on the character screen.  You may name your character anything you

last  ship  going to Thorwal before winter.  The harbor was full of vessels

icon will not appear.  When you opt to enter the market you will be shown a
taste.   If  you prefer an offensive hack slashing type character, increase
Note:  You may add newly ctreated characters to your party at the Temple of
it and you're off.  You may also select "BACK" to return to the town you're
  your heros you should enter the Character Generation program. To start
Summon Crows               W     CR/CH/CH          13       One Use/P*

Leave:   When  you've  finished,  or if you are not interested in the items
from  sight  leaving  only  a  wafting  'Yelp!   ,, and a sliding footprint
RITUAL  (WD/IN/CH):   Knowledge  of the various rituals connected with the:
your  adventure,  takes  you to another place or allows you access to other
"It  stretches  from  the  rocks  of  Windhag to the coast of Mendena, from
CURRENCY:   The  various  Arkanian nations mint their own coins, of course,
death and horrors to freeze the mind.  The forests in Borland too, with the
6. In the automap mode the team you`re not with will appear as a purple
The  God  of  Water,  Lord of the Ocean's Waves and Provider of Rain in the
method of transfer, refer to the Arcane Lore section of this manual)
Visit  Inn:  If the tavern is part of a larger establishment, you will have
Talking With NPCs
underfoot have a tendency to alert a potential target.

WITCH'S  KNOT  This spell creates an illusionary barrier that is impassable
Main Screen Options


  afterwards.
character  can  make  some crowns at a tavern - provided he or she hits the
THONNYS:   This  homely herb allows elves, witches and druids to use astral
water for several days.


way to create a character.

We took a couple minutes to check out their supplies, but true to form they
into  seven  groups  which  all  Archetypes  have  the  ability to develep:
STONE:   Through  The  Walls  I  Look  Alone.   Allows the caster's gaze to
FIAT  LUX:   This  spell  creates  a  magic  source of light resting on the
buying  armor  and  weapons,  but  do  try  to outfit as many characters as


Every Arkanian character has a backpack, a place where they can store up to
          \\/  /         \/         \/        \  /-((AnF))-\  /

CR, WD 13, CH, DX, AG 12, IN, ST, SN, AC, CL, AV<$, NE, CU, VT
RONDRA
and  a  couple  different  types of magic users to cover a broader range of
protecting him or herself from a blow, increase their PA values.
GARIDIANUM  PARADEE:   From  Magic  Harm  Thou  Protect  Me.  Conjures up a
down  on a character's review see "Reviewing Your Charac- ter" beginning on

those  that  do  remain  belong  to  the  Nivese,  groups of steppe nomads,
real  and  powerful  creatures  who  present themselves to their believers,
so  inclined to remove a character from the group, select this option to do
protective  dome  resistant against a great number of magical attacks (such
After  a particularly hectic encounter, or perhaps a good bit of sleuthing,
  Camping on route
worshiped  by the vast majority of Arkanians.  There is also another god, a
The daughter of Firun and perhaps one of the very few who can influence him
Swanja,  a sailor maid from Prem seems to possess enormous strength; in the
. Do you have a good selection of herbs, potions or other things that
The  original emperor of Midddle Reich, Had I, disappeared under mysterious

character juggles his weapon, there are three possible results:
  tween.

control the NPCs in combat.
Chameleony Mimicry         E     IN/CH/AG           5       Combat End
We  made it into one of the taverns yesterday, and Erinnila proved to be as

approptiate  body  icon.   Boots,  for example, would go in the Foot Covers
1. Basic Values: Overall reflections of the character's ability to fight
That  wand your warrior found would certainly be better used in the handsof
SPELL NAME                LORE   ATTRIBUTES        AP       DURATION
. Advanced: The advanced level offers you complete control over your
CR, WD 13, CH 12, DX, AG, IN, ST, SN<$, AC, CL, AV, NE, CU, VT
The Combat Options
Should  you  accept, the mystic begins his handiwork.  If he is successful,
  you nmight need? Also, don't ignore adventuring gear.
Horriphobus Deadly Fear    M     CR/IN/CH           7       Combat End
  The main play screen
More Tavern Options
there and some useful tourist tips about places to visit in Thorwal.
ELEMENTS
Neutralize Poison:  Along with wounds and illnesses, many healers can treat
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Solidirid Rainbows Hue     E     IN/AG/ST          14       10 Rounds
twelve  months,  each  with  30 days, bearing the names of the Twelve Gods.
will  be  asked how long you want your characters to sleep.  With the hours
giant Milzenis amidst, is a place much like that, and so, too is the desert
character  starts  the  game  with 30 life points.  Magicians / Magiciennes
IRON  RUST AND ROTTED WOOD:  The Teeth Of Time Do Blades No Good.  Makes an
Terror Power, Terror Might M     CR/IN/CH           V       1-20 Rounds
the  skill, other attributes may play a part in an actions success as well.
Selecting a Gender
(no  doubt  an  embarrassing  event  for  some characters).  When action is
How Should You Create Your Party?


When  your  party visits a merchant, this money goes into a community slush
review.
LEAVE TEMPLE
booth, Once inside, lots of options are available.
also  shown any poison or enchantment affecting the character.  This option
alchemists throughout Arkania.

time in proving to them the fatal error of their beliefs!

well,  though,  Blade  will tell you about the grub you found; the food and
Book  a  Passage  to make your reservations.  Blade will show you a list of
. The fumbling combatant's opponent gets a free strike.
long  time,  but rest and waiting is the only way to get rid of Blue Cough,


Town & City Automap
From  the  song The Knight and the Maiden written by an unknown worker from
contrast  to  his  or  her attributes, skills can be learned and im proved.
  Startup of your hard disk or boot disk
trained  in  Arkania.   You may change their gender anytime prior to saving
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tracted from the wounded's life points.
Use  Talent:   While  sitting 'round the campfire, your Char- acters survey
didn't take long before I was comfortably wrapped in blankets.


of  your  characters  becomes  active,  you will have all options available
Respondami.....................+2
          BLADE OF DESTINY FULL MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE

Paralyze.......................+2
. Spells that are part of a character's Archetype can be increased by two
resistance  is  influenced  by courage, wisdom, superstition and experience

Fire`s Bane                W     CR/CR/ST           7       Lvl x Hours
can move across any frozen surface as if it were solid ground
attack.
  of magical power your character has and also the amount of points
 
positive attributes.  Select the atribute, agility in this case, and you'll
armour class is Subtracted from the hit points of a weapon when calculating
Twelve Gods
skilled and knowledgeable character before their use becomes apparent.
the  hospitality  of the people here.  The temple wasn't the most spacious,
pointing  the  way  to  one  destination  or  another.  Typically there are
whose  largest islands, Token, Iltoken and Benbukkuha, are highly respected
These  statistics  are  listed  in  parentheses following the skill's name.
None 
Somnigravis....................+2
Nature  skills  are  a  must  for  survival  in  the wilderness.  They help
before  winter  sets in, I believe I'll go down to the harbour tomorrow and
similar to the one below
and  students  at  the  "Old  Ungalf," the local name for the academy, have

again.
establishment  also  leave  behind their news, and the smith might pass the
dungeon  denizens  hot  on  its trail.  Finally, you reach a room, open the
Arcano Psychostabilur      M     CR/WD/CH           7       1 Hour
  computer fight
the chance to return to the Inn, Select the Visit Inn icon to do so.


daggers hanging around your belt.  Whatever the reason you`re interested in
  ennes receive 40, Druids, Druidesses, Warlocks and Witches recieve
  section).
complete  alone  Around  such travelers, a cottage industry has sprung, and
Combat
.New Attributes: Selecting this option, you take the dice into your

Arkania  is  an equal opportunity world.  All members of the party, man and


EVALUATE  (WD/IN/IN):   This  skill helps characters to your party estimate
Herbs can be purchased from Arkania's many herbalists.  Your party may also
required  for the journey, and wasted no time in heaving the boring town of

(or  ottas,  as they appear to be called around here).  Many of them seemed
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origin:
Right click to stop traveling and make Camp, covered later in this section.


to  originate in Thorwal, Prem and Olport judging by some of the flags they
Leaving Town
South  of Borland's forests are the Red and Black Sickle Mountains.  Though

. Did you remember your travellers cheques?

Another  Character:  If another character wishes to sell items click on his

Clairvoyance

. Knowledge skills cannot be increased by more than three points when

had  nothing  worthwhile.  Even the food packs seemed contaminated by their

this manual for further information.
   offensively (ATtack) and to protect defensively (PArry).

 Archetypes available, and assigns the minimum attribute values for that
Unlike  Earth,  characters in Arkania can eat all they like withour gaining

are  considered  the  most  important.   Both  are  now reigned by a single

. Move to the spell screen that contains the spell you want to increase.
and is home to numerous Arkanian residents, most of which live in Vinsault,
its  policies is the small kingdom of Trahelia.  Located on the south coast
Select  Exit  Program  to  exit the character generation and autonmatically
Without a Trace, No Track  E     IN/AG/AG           V       Special

and dove head first into that stable over there, you'd be granted a miracle
If  your Party won the fight, you are shown any loot lying about the combat
Exchange Item


. Courage (CR): A high courage influences quick decisions, and provides
POLE  ARMS:  This skill is used not only for spears and pole arms, but also
Claudibus Clavistibor      M     WD/DX/ST           V      1 Hour
CONJURE ELEMENTAL:  Conjures up an elemental to fight for the party
dam  age.   Unfortunately, armor also restricts its wearer, possibly to the

Survival Techniques


Reviewing  a Character:  To get the complete scoop on any character, double
A  freak accident marred our explorations today.  Rhenaya was debating with
  Blacksmiths shop

Info Screen            3
Praios..........Sun, Might and Rule
Increasing values is easy, just remember the total from Step 2 in the above
attack  allows characters to hurl or fire a missile at an opponent up to 10
#4 ADVANCE Advanced  Created         Character     Number Crunching
The  Goddess of War, of Storms and of Honorable Duels Guile and cunning are
Special Training
MELT  THE SOLID, FLOW THE HARD:  Turns any lifeless materials soft and easy
FOUR  LEAF LONEBERRY:  The berries of this bush are amongst the most common
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button or ESC to return to normal game mode.
When  you  first  create  your character in the Advanced mode, he or she is
  Items on the body

Requirements
Illusions......................+2
POINTED WEAPONS:  Epee, rapier and foil, as well as all knives and daggers,
"Moha",  live  deep  within  the jungle in small villages secured on stilts

Lore section of this manual,)
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the  stamina  to  push on as we would like.  But the weather is fair and we
five  islands situ ated within the gulf, the two biggest being Hjalland and
rocks.   Prem  is famous for the large hall above the town, the Free Combat
recommended  you  follow  the  order of the manual, at least for your first
side.  Selecting Use Skill, the healer can do wonders:  Treat Wounds, Treat
the rest of us back to Hetman Oremo.  sir Shaun, meanwhile, spent the night

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along  with  a picture of each item is shown.  The merchant also identifies
need  to move to the front of the party tpo begin work on his exacting art.


  option is only available in the Advanced mode.
Thorwalian
. Certain spells have increase limits. After all, a level 1 character who can
she loses life points Should the life points be lowered to 5, the character
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panic  in  the  caster's  opponent.   In combat it causes him or her to run
Of  all  the  elven  folk  in Arkania, the Green Elves have had the closest
society  depends upon their origins.  A noble warrior or knight will likely
water  to continue their pace.  When your characters are hungry or thirsty,


two  man  crafts  to  giant merchant ships, Arkania's water towns developed
and to your sides.  Moving the mouse pointer up, down or to the sides shows
Light Brown....Chest
Open  Chest:  It's a happy sight for tired and battle worn eyes.  It`s what
Without a Trace................+2
access  somewhere in the lower tunnels.  We'll find out the true story soon
his or effectiveness in combat


level

magic line from the bow to its target, guiding the arrow and helping it hit


  Increasing spell values

all  ships  leaving  the harbour and even those that are expected (within a
           \  /                                \/           \/

times  to  gossip.   They are, by the by, not interested in Ian the Brave`s
taverns.   Instead,  Magicians  use  the  quiet  of  camp to meditate or to
allowing  them  to  explore  a  dungeon  without constant attack by various
travel  the  musty  vaults beneath this castle.  I pray to the gods we will
   a cost of 19 astral points. Blade assumes any Magician with
currently in.  If you decide to travel, your party's progress will be shown
going  to  break through a 10 foot thick steel plated door), your party may
area  including  all  weapons  and  items your opponents were carrying.  If


Magic
given  a  set  of statistic values that reflect the standard training for a
BELMART:  The dark green leaves of the belmart bush can be used to con coct
CLAUDIBUS  CLAVISTIBOR:   Locked  And  Bolted  Is My Door.  Magically locks

Magic
in  his  care.   He  is  also the god of Sleep and Provider of Dreams.  His
explore  the  dungeons  of  the  academy.   We went to the supply stores of
you discover youve been hit ...  a common occurance in Arkania.
  saw, but something just tells you that something's up. A characters
alchemy haggling in shops travel through towns and on ships, just to name a
natural that we explore the town together tomorrow.
. Avarice (AV): The urge to gather gold, jewelry and other precious
successful, he or she will only ask for a portion of the total amount due.
the  capital city.  Other towns in Lovely Field, including Grangor, Kuslik,
SKELETARIUS  AIR  OF  DOOM:   Rise  Up Now From Grave And Tomb.  Allows the

Healing Spells
PARRY  (PA):   A  protective combat manoeuvre.  The parry value has a range
it's  a  great  idea  to save your game, and Temples are the most rewarding
RAIBIES:   Rabies is transmitted by bites of wild animals.  It is a rare,
FORAMEN  FORAMINOR:   Open Up, Lock And Door.  Opens the lock on a chest or
Transmutation Spells
to use it.
School,  and its Premian Brandy, a very high proof concoction also known as
ASK FOR MIRACLE

  game, you may customize these facets even further. While this process 
CR 12, WD, CH, DX, AG, IN, ST 13, SN 7, AC, CL, AV, NE, CU, VT
The  Attack  option  engages your characters in the art of physical combat.
DEMONOLOGY

APPENDIX C: ARKANIAS DEITIES
worship  to  the  Arkanian deity of the same name.  A house to our Mistress
  wilderness, characters with strong Nature skills are best to lead


. Your character also automatically parries once per round. Things can
destinations  that  are  serviced rarely, the Harbour Master's knowledge is
Nonetheless,  the  adventures  at the Four Winds last night were well worth
AL`ANFA:   A  city  state  at  the  shores of the southern ocean, surviving
Prem with no large settlements.
The  southwestern  point  of the Arkanian continent leads to an archipelago
backpack  icon.  If you place the item over a full inventory spot, however,
Magic
When  you've finished worship, select Leave Temple to return to the streets
Sword Mountains.  Borland is well-known for its harsh winters and poor, but
Tsa.............Renewal and Youth
in  the  Arcane  Lore  section  of  this  manual.   In the Advanced mode, a
a  character to stand guard for each of three shifts.  Characters with high

. Every character and monster is allowed to act once per combat round.
a  deity,  and  if  the stars are right, your characters might even benefit
  to resist a spell or when conversing.
character  of  that Archetype.  To review your character's skills, click on

And  for those unlucky enough to have no party member skilled in Herb Lore,
Talk:   Like merchants, the innkeepers and bartenders have seen their share
  game but don't want to juggle all the statistics that are common to any
natured  creature  I  do  lower this Blade onto, your shoulders so it shall
have  the  option  to  increase  or  decrease  the atribute value Selecting
Scouting
WHIRLWEED:   Anything said about the four leaf loneberry applies equally to
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. Their negative attributes will not be below 3, versus 2 for manually 

barreling   around   the  corner  with  such  tremendous  speed  it  almost


Visibili Vanitene          E     WD/WD/AG           5       Variable
of  Arkania,  Trahelia recently fought for and was granted its independence

  during combat (for more information, see Use Item in the combat
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In  the  Southern  territories  of Arkania, slavery is widespread.  In many
TO GET THERE: SELECT NOVICE, GENERATION AND CHOOSE ARCHETYPE (REALMS
selling  some of your items.  just click Sell followed by a character to do

When  you  review your characters, you`ll notice that their statistics have
third of the continent.  At the moment the capital of Gareth is the seat of
Burn!..........................+1
Conjure Elemental          D     CR/WD/CH           V       Combat End
The hulking Thorwalians, equally honored and feared as sailors and fighters
Varnhome  tomorrow.   We'll have to wait another day, but I'm sure that the

   when they are both at the same location.


(WD/CH/DX):   A  number  of  team  members  should be proficient with these
DONF:   Donf  sprigs are a favoured remedy of Arkanian healers, pre scribed
attention  and  care.   Any  decent Thorwalian smith should be able to take
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you've come so far and found so hard to achieve .....  the trinkets nestled
                                                    character to perform

dwarven  race,  and is offering our services to help him out, as is typical
Display  the  map pieces your party currently possess are displayed and you


  how much burden can be tolerated before sacrificing movement points.

Whos On First?
in  the hand (unless you fall backward onto a monster.  that is) Items such

of  the  character's  skill  screens.  Press the arrow again to review more
Blue...........Water
and  ends  the  character's actions for the present combat round, no matter
  quit & reload
simple  step  that triggers an avalanche of snow, such geographic disasters

obvious  choice, but don't ignore the Elves.  Dwarves provide good fighting
symbol is the broken wheel, used to mark graves all over Arkania.
SEA OF SEVEN WINDS:  The vast west ern ocean parting Arkania and the legend
places  to  save  it.  Parties brave enough to travel from temple to temple
famous  for  their  skill as sailors, but at the same time feared for their

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Darkness                   D     WD/WD/DX           3      Lvl + 3 Hours 

attributes by choosing to remove one point from a positive attribute.
P*    =   Permanent
  knees start to buckle and his back gives out. Encumbrance tracks this
to  that  healer myself as my head feels as if someone has been pounding on
dragged  the bodies off the road, Swanja received a small wound.  We set up
Each  of  the seven carrying slots represents a part of the body.  To equip
Healing Spells
icon.   Should  you  try to equip something your character can't wear, like
  you to define your characters to your personal tastes.
it  with a war hammer.  These Thorwalians can drink like fish, only its not
nearest Temple

Requirements
carry an honorable but heavy burden Raise now, Knight...."
Targeted  Opponent:   A  picture of the targeted opponeint appears when you


E ..... Elf
cities, which generally offer good trade, and within a short range of their
game  haunt  its  sides.   You  may decide to set camnp, ending the journey
specialization, he or she gains a "bonus" with certain spell values.  These
dice  a  bit more!  Select the Change Attribute option, covered in the next
")
A Good Place To Rest
Visiting Temples
overturned.   Thanks  be  to Rondra for her quick reflexes!  Rhenaya barely
her  time  sorting  her little bags of aromatic fresh herbs.  Finally there
  decrease of two points to your negative attributes.
To  attack  a  creature, a character must be standing in a square adjoining

Destrucibo.....................+1
nor  are  they  promised  one  of  those  continental  breakfasts,  usually
The Value Of Statistics
and your Basic Values are both 6, like above, you can have an AT value of 8

While trying to create a super spell caster, keep these things in mind:
categories  survival  in  wilderness; perception in dungeons, herb lore and
Should that happen though, expect precious little mercy

Hard disk-Installation:

. Use Talent: Certain skills may be used while reviewing your Character
friend In combat, this means an end to all attacks on him or her


ADVENTURING

  attack
PHYSICAL  CONTROL (CR/IN/AG):  A successful check against this skill allows
Magic


water  that they toss back.  I met two, Sir Shaun of Crispy, a regal knight
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Visibili.......................+2
necessary  to cure it, he'll quote you a price which you may take or leave.
pants on his head, Blade will let you know.
Items  that are alike and that can be grouped can be merged in Arkania.  To
Disease  or  Treat  Poison.  Select a skill to perform, and if necessary, a
and Violent Temper)
   in other teams will have shaded icons.
also  suffers  some  damage.   The biggest danger connected with a numskull
D ..... Druid/Druidess
spell itself.  (For further information on spells, refer to the Arcane Lore
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Dwarf & Dwarvess
. Select  a  partition  of  your  hard  disk  where  the game's directory

wound-note  its presence -but do not react to it, allowing them to continue
 
Before  hiking  down  to  the  dungeons with all our supplies we figured we
  Selecting New Attributes
Arkanias Residents
  handles all values for skills and magic (including increases). It also
  He or she may attempt more than one action, but they must all be
. Charisma (CH): A character with a high charisma value will find it
Runin.
Foraumen.......................+3
Witch`s Knot               W     WD/IN/CH           4       Combat End

of  a  number of ailments your way.  Characters may suffer many afflictions
  Gods
and your opponents, a manoeuvre, whether it be a spell, a thrust of a sword
and  it's  quite  possible  that  the early attendees hoped to beat out the
CR, WD, CH, DX, AG 13, IN 12, ST, SN, AC<$, CL, AV, NE, CU, VT
COMMUNICATION
When  conversing  with  Arkania's  residents,  you  will  be presented with
EAGLE  WOLF AND GREAT WHITE SHARK:  Like An Animal In The Dark.  Allows the
lure  of the treasure that could be waiting for us on that ghost ship.  The
To Me The Tracks of Life.  Reveals the presence of living beings nearby
3  Instrument:   Bards are often a welcome sight in Arkania, their melodies
Purple.........Teleport Field
Next/  Previous page:  If a merchant has a large selection of goods, it may

combat,  when  knowing  where  to  find  a  vulnerable  spot  can  mean the

ASTRAL  THEFT:   Withdraws astral points from the spell's target and allows
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of the city.
. Life Points (LP): Represent the amount of damage a character can take
right  hand  icons  have  a  special significance.  Only items in those two
Normal: A normal attack gives equal consideration to attack and parry.
Peraine.........Seeding and Healing
DOMINATION
  round of combat. The higher the movement points the better
the ship's sails at last
selection   of  available  suites,  and  will  allow  you  to  select  your
His Divine Magnificence, Emperor Hal I of Gareth
Before  the  combat begins or its options are shown, a character's movement
Next   /  Previous  Page:   Should  your  character  be  carrying  Arkanias
traveling  throughout Arkania's wilderness, the comfort of a soft bed and a


  highlights the best character for any task your party is asked to perform
Pure and Clear, Herbal Tea M     WD/WD/CH           V       P*
caves  just  like  this.  In addition to many of the options covered in the
  you party. They will also notice tracks and other landscape
caster to take on an animal shape
                                                    action)
the value of artifacts and other useful items.
CAMOUFLAGE:   The  easter  appears  to  any observer in some quite harmless
CR 12, WD, CH, DX 12, AG 12, IN, ST, SN 7, AC, CL, AV, NE, CU, VT
                                                    Magic/Skill increases

Skip  to  page  24  to save your future hero.  Your characters have all the

& QUICK                              Magic
   intuition (IN), agility (AG) and strength (ST).
several new options,
Special Training
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Necropathia Putrid Head    M     CR/WD/CH           S       Special


can carry the Caster to any place he or she knows.  Difficult to learn.

have selected it for attack from the combat area
UNARMED:   This  skill  encompasses boxing, wrestling and kicking.  It is a
  Generally, these skills are of the healing variety, Treat Wounds for


nearly everytime.  Just select this option to do so.  You will be presented
Darkness.......................+2
  points when you first create your character and as he or she gains levels
from 0 to 20 points and measures the ability to parry an attack.

  spell Pure And Clear
  he or she can defend against only one.

Motoricus Motilitens       M     WD/DX/ST           V       Special
We  spent the day stocking up on everything we're going to need to properly
Craftsmanship Skills

on  the map, and will deposit you safely at your destination ...unless your
Making Your Move
opponents
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& DETAILED                           Generation     character to perform
perform so long as they still have movement points.
. Deity: A character's deity is very important in Arkania. Based upon the
. Take care that your disks have the correct names ("ROA BLADE #" 
BREAKING  FACTOR  (BF):   Arkanian  weapons  are  not made to last forever.
there,  and sends the land heat to make every herb wither and all creatures
naturally need a watch to go by.  As the days pass, you'll see the sun rise
SURVIVAL  (IN/DX/AG):   Just  the  skill  you  need to find a good spot for
to  ignore  your  characters' hunger and thirst, starvation and dehydration
situation  by  injuring  the  patient further.  if you`re playing in Novice
Whether  your  party enters a tavern within an inn or a stand-alone saloon,
Walk On Ice, Walk nn Snow  E     WD/AG/ST           V       Special


they  will have additional choices found nowhere else in Arkania.  Like the
between  saves  recieve the full value of their experience points.  Parties
Bright Orange..Wall
Sleep:   Ah.  Rolling back their bedrolls your characters settle in for the

it.   The cursor will shape itself as the ite m, and its inventory box will

approach  a  monster  or  to  lift  your arms to fire a bow takes time, and
gossip,  the  mead and stout flows freely in the taverns, just as it did in


From the book The Healing Herb - How to Find and Prepare
Many of Arkania's settlements grew around bodies of water.  These waterways

the dark somewhere along the way.
ODEM ARCANUM SENSUM SUCH:
night  to  awaken at 8:00 a.m sharp (those medieval alarm clocks, you could
Wait
door
APPENDIX D: HERBS & POISONS
  You, may change to Advanced mode any time you restart.
simple  night's rest can offer, and won't be able to exert the extra energy
Having  reached  Varnhome,  we look back upon a most disappointing journey.
caught  breaking  into people's houses though, you're going to jail (do not
  For Novice Mode
Not  only  did  we not see the ghost ship, but adding insult to injury, the
#2 After successful completion of this ritual (at a cost of 23 astral
Damage  Inflicted:  Sharing the same space as Targeted Opponent, the damage

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requires  a  certain  amount of points.  Throughout the combat, Blade tells
  affects disarming traps, opening locks and other maneuvers which
grouped   into  combat,  nature,  body,  social,  lore,  craftsmanship  and
what the problem is ....  much less do anything about it.  A poorly skilled
believe  my eyes.  Through not much for words she occasionally responded to
From  battle to battle, warriors, swords suffer wear and tear.  Their edges

Travelling With NPCs
Once  you,ve  saved  your  character,  select  New  Hero  to create another
TO GET THERE: SELECT NOVICE, MAIN PROGRAM & START.
on  the  Archetype you`re hoping to create.  After placing the first value,
holding  the  pointer  over  items  to see 0 of this 2 of that and 1 of yet
are included in this category
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Jester & She-Jester


Examine  Map:   As  your characters travel through Arkania.  they will come
  their bellies and quensh their thirst before they leave. Otherwise
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sea was very rough on the last leg of the passage.  Gutbosch and Delo spent
medicinal  herbs of all Arka nia.  They can be eaten raw or used to prepare
  A New Hero
  Examining Items
"For   see,   the   blasphemers   and  assassins,  the  pillaging  mob  and
fund,  allowing  the  party  to  pool their money for goods that need to be
            \/ TYPED BY SHARD -=A((ESS=-  22 AUGUST 1993   22:46
Ball and Chain             E     WD/CH/ST          12       Combat End
Warlock & Witch

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Nature, Social Intuition
Just  select  one to make it official.  At times, however, you may see that
Social Skills
Perhaps it's a bandit demanding all the party's ducats.  Yet, it could be a
Set  Guard  Duty:   Since  sleeping  characters are all too easy a prey for

if you're concerned for his or her life.

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like, but his or her name will be abbreviated if it's over seven letters.
destroying their divine power
schedule  of expected ships), so check back if nothing available suits you.
and active adventure.
5. Occasionally, splitting the team will allow the party to travel
sign, and, stepping onto the dock, will be offered the Harbour options,
up to 2 points.

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. Aggressive: An aggressive attack takes the character's full concen
  is only available in the Advanced mode
magician  or a magicienne also has the option to convert increase attempts.
Blood And Furor, Dead Fate M     CR/CR/CH          13       Combat End
     0 |    1       15000  |  3          50000  |    5
To the north of Arkania - provided it is not covered in ice - are both deep


skills for the area you're traveling in
Gurbosch's incessant humming with little more than an upturned eyebrow
numerous  vendors  peddling  their  wares  in the cities markets.  In their
giant whale
accept,  he  begins  his  work.   As  with  illnesses, if the healer is not
. Depending on your characrer's Archetype, he or she will have a varying
   AT: The basic value for Attack is based upon your characters
Pause:  If you need to pause game play at anytime, just press P.  Press any
Odem Arcanum...................+1


select any option highlight it and press the left mouse button.


their behalf
CUTTING  WEAPONS:   This  skill  governs  the  use of all weapons used in a

After youve rounded up your party and take a minute or two to review one of
ANIMAL  LORE  (CR/WD/IN):   Knowledge of animals is especially important in
COMBAT
for  example,  select  a  person  to  do  the haggling.  Of course a person
the  party  to  head to their suites for a little shut eye.  Just click the

Lord  of Winter, Master of the Eternal Frost and God of Hunting.  He is the
your character's inventory, If the items cannot be merged, you'll just swap
Adventuring
Magic
a cost of 1 MP per square entered.
inflicted  reveals the results of your charaeter's or a, monster's actions.

so.   Soon  you`ll  see a catalogue of your characters items along with the
seem,  but  it  would  take  an  Arkanian at least three months of constant
  installation you will be requested to change the disks. Please make 
any  chance  of finding a vessel back to Thorwal for at least several days.

. NEVER play with the original disks !
Wand Spell:  Available only to Magicians or Magiciennes, this option allows
the  start, Game 1 and so on).  Select any game slot and customize its name
either arrow at the bottom of the generation screen until you reach any one
Your Magician's astral points are wiped out and your most skilled healer is
swaying  him.   Many prefer to pray to his daughter, Ifirn, to intervene on

the  left mouse button.  Next click on the mouth icon and it hits the spot.

  There are seven screens of spells, and each is fully explained in the
patterned after a Continent about the size of a ducat.

If  you  created  a magician or magicienne, You will be asked to choose the
When looking for assistance, it helps if your target is attracted to you.


who  save  outside  of  temples  lose 50 experience points per save (saving
. Skills: To review a characters skills, select the skill option. This 
Cast  Spell:   During camp, characters may require healing, or other spells
  Entering the combat screen
you,  the  MP  cost  of  certain  actions  while displaying the character's

Since  he  or  she  is  the  owner and chief executive officer of this sole
lives  at  stake  for  you  and  your  party.  Annoy them, and well .  .  .
kndowledge of Arkanian geographers
Cast Spell
  the effects of magical spells. A characters magic resistance is based
Appendices
BLUE  COUGH:   Blue  Cough  is only pos sible as a consequence of numskull.
your characters.  Master Dramosch can really use your help .....
statistic.
in.   If a character lets a wound go too long, he or she will llkely become
agents  and  deadly poisons.  Without a recipe, however, your character may
click  on(  remember,you're  heading  out  on a specific road to a specific
As characters travel through Arkania, the values for certain attributes may
every other step doesnt an adventurer make).  When you select Save Game you
opponents  is  going  to  do.   Select  Wait  to do so, and the character's
skills (Skills are fully explained in Appendix B:  Skills.)
. To play ROA-Blade of Destiny, you'll need a disk to save your games

seeing another human face for months on end, crossing hostile lands overrun
You'll also see other important messages here.

offered, select Leave to return to the main market offerings.
tibutes,  Realms will return you to the character screen.  Just right click
  knowledge a character has, memory, ability to plan ahead and to think

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                                     Fun
These  men  and  women of the road are well versed in all kinds of survival
parrying a counter attack. Since the character is concentrating on his
. One or more characters were wounded or poisoned. Have someone use
setting up camp, a source of water or rich hunting grounds.
You may see, for instance, 10D 2C 5B on your character's screen.  He or she
they well know how to protect themselves and the party
or  a  parry.   When  your  party and a group of monsters square off, Blade
select this option, a magically talented character, the spell group and the
Warriors are masters of armed combat, and are often sorely needed to ensure
  in abstract terms. This makes it the basis of most magic.
Natural
a  more  urgent  quest.   To leave any town, just look for a signpost or an
  how far they can travel and how many actions they can perform in one
normally  eaten  (Thanks but I`ll pass on the filet of leather boot) Realms
Sister Larissa in Mendena, 80v.11.
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SILENTIUM SILENTILL:  All Is Still Suppresses all sound around the caster
HERB  LORE  (WD/IN/DX):  Not just the knowledge of where to find herbs, but

characters  are  out  for a bit of that heel-to-toe shuffle.  Anywhere your
Arkanian  continent  in  the  Sea  of  Pearls and is rich with mountainous,

Appearing  as  different  coloured  stars  the colours and numbers show you
DARKNESS:  Creates a magical darkness that is penetratable for no ones eyes
A  democratic  state is no climate for dragons, orcs and goblins to thrive.
DESTRUCTIBO  ARCANITE:   Magic  Powers, Hide Away.  Draws all astral energy
instead.   This  action costs two movement points.  Actions may continue if
long as he or she does not move
endurance.   The pre ferred way to take gulmond is as a tea, but it is also
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from a magic artifact, thus turning it into a mundane non magical item
your  Magicienne.   So  naturally he hands it over.  To trade items between
together,  and  then  add  the SV (skill value).  You may split this number
1. You can control only one team at a time.
what's happened
GULMOND:  The leaves of the gulmond bush, found mostly in the Svellt Valley
other key to resume play.
Combat
BANISH  SPIRITS:   Banishes ghosts and spirits, removing the magical energy
Combat  moves forward in rounds - allowing each member of each group, yours
  as fast as possible and go look for a temple to pray for a resurrection.
 
between  the Mode's AT and PA values anyway you like so long as they do not
Very  little is known about this creature Your characters will not find him
CONJURE SPIRITS:  Conjures up ghosts and spirits
W . ... Warlock/Witch
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   courage (CR), agility (AG) and strength (ST).
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However,  gods,  virtuous  as they are will not turn away those who worship
spells  are called "house spells" and their value can be increased by up to

trips  and  experience  for  the  asking aren't the norm.  While your party
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Their  deterioration  is  measured  by  means  of the breaking factor.  The
body.   These items are considered "equipped" and at the ready.  Obviously,
To  play  Realms  of  Arkania  - Blade of Destiny you'll need the following
addition to the team, for varying amounts of time
  Equipping characters


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Body  skills  are  used  to regulate all athletic actions such as climbing,
menu  of  vendors  whose tables are out and about Select one to enter their
Once  you begin Realms, just select generation to create your own character
few more than that to dispose of my attacker, he did not hand a single blow
as swords affect your character's performance in combat.
AEOLlTUS,  COME  AND  VEER:   Blow The Dust And Smoke From Here.  Creates a

. Amiga with at least 1 MB memory
LOCKS  (IN/DX/DX):   An essential skill for survival in towns and dungeons.

land  with  an icy shield and blows a wind so cold that birds fall from the
characters,  click  on the item to select it as your cursor.  The inventory
 
The  most  common  problems of adventuring are hunger and thirst.  While on
he or she has several new attributes that weren't apparent during character
Camp:  After a long day trekking through Thorwal's taverns, there's nothing
COMBAT 
camp  so  that  we could attend to the wound immediately.  It's not wise to
Dance!                     D     CR/WD/CH           6       Combat End
As  your  party travels along, the lead character keeps a careful watch for
Increase CR, WD etc        V     WD/CH/****         7       2 Hours
handling and will increase the games overall playability, or simply make it
conjures  up  a  ghostly double of himself (herself) which makes him or her
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INCREASE  CR,  WD etc:  Increases the stated attribute value by a number of
Since  we  haven't  really  come across any interesting merchants here, and
. Acrophobia (AC): A fear of heights, leading to a distinct feeling of
leave  your  characters  without their wits.  Characters who drink too much


The Twelve Major Deities
sure  that your party is appropriately equipped for the weather they may be

. Move to the skill screen that contains the skill you want to increase.
if you wish.
ARCANE  LORE  (WD/WD/DX):   This  skill  allows  characters to recognize an

  example. To use any of the skills available, just select it.
. Press the right mouse button to open the Spell increase Menu
will  refuse  to  even  take  whatewver  it  is  off  your hands.  If youre
Special Training

monsters

7  When traveling, be brave and try everything.  Take options to try things
high  side could steal money from a man counting it.  Some skills, too, are


CHECK  (ATTRIBUTE  CHECK,  SKILL CHECK, SPELL CHECK):  Whenever a character
clicking  on  the  gender symbol (the upper right hand corner).  Characters

we've pretty much had our fill of taverns for the time being, we've decided
two values:  a base value and the current value.
SENSIBAL  CLEAR  AND  WELL:  All Feelings I Can Tell.  Allows the caster to

you had in mind
. A character cannot pass through squares already occupied.
section of this manual.)
a  particular  monster, however, they will receive extra points for braving
vest  is  great  but  your  bare  feet may give the opponent the opening he
dignitary,  and  the captain already has your money he will not hesitate to
  wait until the character gains a level to try again.
& DETAILED                           Generation
Before  you begin rolling your characters, it's important to determine what
astral points, an icon also has two other important functions:
WITCH'S  EYE:   This  spell allows war- locks and witches to recognize each

Heptagon.......................+2
Light Green....Trap Door in Ceiling
Once  you  select  the  Novice or Advanced game, you may choose between the
Varnhome.   Just  as we were heaving the last merchant's shop, he warned us
When you step up to a port's signpost you'll receive the Port Options.
Arcane Lore

character's  shoulders  doesn't  do much to protect him; it would, however,
location  and Info line, you'll see:  0 Torch.  The "0" (zero) reflects the
their fair share of sleep, too.  Characters who stand guard cannot do other
disease.
You  may  choose to trade either spell increase attempts for skill attempts
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the  relaxed  conversation  flowing  in  a  town's tavern is welcome enough
  the character gains a level of experience to try again.


When  you  've  placed  all of your rolls and are still just one point away
Purple.........Healer
So  it happens when your party returns to adventure and gets their bearings
that  the  Orcs  were  getting  more  and  more  daring, and have even sent
enough.
the  character you've created doesn't qualify for any Archetype at all.  In
Harbour  Master  can  offer you an expanding look at the harbour's traffic.
returned.
While exploring dungeons, keep these things in mind:

SEDUCE  (IN/CH/CH):   An  ability  to  attract members of the opposite sex.
MOTORICUS MOTILITENS:  Lifeless Item, Get Thee Hence.  Allows the caster to
Survival, Science, Lore
more enjoyable.
across  numerous informative map fragments To view them select this option.
 
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  created characters
able to enjoy a comfortable bed again.
negative attribute.
the items will swap.
magical  power  for  the  party  and  are  plentiful  in Arkania's forests.
  Travelling tips
creep  out of the forest and into your sleeping bag.  To protect your party
  5000 |    2       30000  |  4          75000  |    6
can be used for any of the seven attributes; you select which one depending
Exit Program
and  get new wares.  When your party enters a market area (see Visit Market


If  you  're  a  bit  low  on  cash, you may be able to pickpocket the very

any  interesting features ...  a neat trove of herbs, a collection of karen
will let you know.
If  you  prefer  to  select your Archetype without rolling all the attibute
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Leave:  To return to the main market menu, select this option.
the caster to use these to power a spell.
While  reviewing  your  character,  you  have  numerous  options aside from
values yourself Realms will do it for you, by selecting Choose Archetype, A
These  levels,  along with all their benefits, are granted in towns.  Here,
may  be  cured.   Characters  wishing  to spend their time brewing magic or
  More Tavern options
On  their journeys through the northern reaches of Arkania, your characters
Forced March
required  and  the  time for polite diplomacy has passed, their Weapons are

have new options available to you.
Craftsmanship  skills  are  based  on  a  character's  ability to influence
Returning To Adventure
leave without you.
Depending  on the complexity of the lock and your Rogues skill you may hear


. Magicians and Magiciennes can increase all spells belonging to their
In  contrast  to magicians, Witches and Warlocks do not derive their powers
Keep  in  mind  that  each  city  typically  has more than one signpost, so
you will be asked to enter the discount you`re hoping for and will show you


any one of the Twelve.
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APPENDICES

actions are ended for the present round of combat.
and  other  precious  items  with great accuracy.  Their hands and eyes are
We  visited  Master  Dramosch  at the academy today.  Even though access is
BALM  OF ROOND:  Heal This Wound.  Turns astral points of the caster's into
at  the  Camp options (covered later in this section) While in camp, review
party  finds a land locked signpost, Arkania offers this type of adventure.
ANALYZE ALL ARCANE THINGS:
higher  the  BF,  the  more brittle (and thus the more likely to break) the
thriving port industries- fishing, cargo and transportation among others.
Once  you're  happy  with  your  character,  select  Save  Hero to add your


equipping them or investigating their basic statistics.  To see the options
Change Weapon
you  never  know what you may find (you are adventurers after all).  If you
such  happenings by appointing a nature lover to head the party.  He or she
You  may  create  as many characters you like, and select up to six to join
values.
. Strength (ST): More than just brute muscle power, this is also the

any old ship will do.
   automatically in dungeons and caves, so no other characters
  characters, statistics, skills and magic, allowing you to custom tailor
foreign to Phex, which explains why a heavy purse can go a long way to help

   need carry a light.
Requirements
Thorwallians.   This  is a place where men and women drink ale from barrels

None
skilled  in  Haggle  has  the best chance of making a favourable offer.  In

  objects, using heavy weapons, strength also determines a characters
hurting)

positions:
beneath their noses but one of the their students has been missing for some
Yes, Unknown
traversing  Arkania in the dark, and so, being intelligent characters, they
or her own safty as well as the monster, the momentum of the strike
EXPERIENCE  POINTS:   (EP)  Experi  ence  points  (also  known as adventure
services  of  healers  who  can help your party heal its wounds.  When your
Main  Program  and  the  Generation.   Since  you're  new  to Blade, select

the Hjalding Gulf and the Gulf of Prem
3 The first thing on your agenda should be to gain some experience to build
  to cross a suspension bridge or standing at a cliff edge.
and  are  generally  better  at  identifying  herbs  than their less gifted

drink before he or she becomes intoxicated
Repeat Options
the  creature's  square.  The only exception to this is for missile weapons
These   remote   loners   possess   a   thorough   knowledge  of  Arkania's
the  Orcish lands.  On we must go, and we must never falter.  It is time to
are  particularly  well  known for good living and a lust for battle (be it

determines  who  has  initiative  - the first shot.  A character or monster
with a pregeneated party
temples found in nearly every settlement.  Entering temples, characters may
wilderness,its  game  and  its  dangers,  and through years of training are

subtracted,  more or less evenly from the character's Basic Skill values to


character may have difflculty recognizing a common cold.
against others or the forces of nature).
in  matter  concerning  Arkanians.  Although she is not a god, temples have
If  you`re  creating your character in the Novice mode, you`re nearly done.
Plumbumbarum...................+2
characters  drop  in  their  tracks.  remember however that sleeping in the
. Money: As in any World, money is an important commodity in Arkania
  rolls a die to determine your success or failure, and tells you of the
companions.   When  the  character  returns,  you'll  be told of his or her
. Gold Ducats: Are the highest form of currency and are displayed as "D"
hard-  working,  farming  communities  who  make  life sorrowless for their
perhaps only to fall prey to simple, wild animals
  when creating characters or when gaining levels.
If  his  or  her life points reach 5 or lower, the character will slip into
marauding forays out to the coast.  We've seen none of the blackfurs so far
END GAME
character  must  have a direct, non-diagonal line of sight to the opponent,
though, but are quite prepared to give them a taste of Swanja's axe if they

show up.
exit  inside a building (check the AutoMap for a bright orange square), and

with  "initiative" is allowed to attack (or move first, and initiative goes

  the ready should a monster approach. If characters don't have a weapon

finest  selection in town.  We made sure to purchase the best arms we could

move small items without touching them
Character  generation  in  Realms  allows you to control all facets of your
CR 13, WD 12, CH, DX, AG, IN, ST, SN, AC, CL, AV, NE<4, CU, VT
down  the  line until the last character or monster has made a move.  Blade
unconsciousness  and  become  a ridiculously easy target sometimes, though,
characters,  from  their  Archetypes  and  their skills to the deities that
face the darkness.  For Rondra!  For the Hetman!  For Master Dramosch!
APPENDIX A: ARRCHETYPES
reduction  you`re  looking  for.   If the merchant agrees to your offer, he
  actual spell. In general healing or adventure type spells (like light
Cast Spell:  While travelling in town, you may need to cast a healing spell
Eagle, Wolf,Grt Wht Shark  E     CR/IN/AG           7       1 Hour

hiding  or riding.  For a character to succeed in an action that requires a
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. How are your character's hunger and thirst levels holding out. Fill
empower  their  mighty wands.  When you select Use Magic, characters may do
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influenced  by  their profession.  A character's profession is known as his
points.  Cannot be cast at self


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fall  below  the  AT or PA Basic Values.  For instance, if your total is 14
travels  from  one  point  to  another,  it may encounter certain problems.


needs.)
remaining points

  character

. ALWAYS make sure that the Save Game Disk is not write protected !
so  I  did what I could to stash my few belongings in a corner.  Not having
Unite  Team:  It`s been a long hard road for both teams, and the reunion is

Select  one,  and the smith will quote you his fee.  Whenever money changes
. The highest skill value possible is + 18. The lowest value is a -20.

  25 and Elves receive 20

As  your  party  prepares  to  face  off  against its foes, your magicians,
PREM:  Situated in a coastal valley and almost unconquerable by land.  Prem
  traveling by boat are best lead by a character skilled in survival
REMAINING ATTEMPTS :  20.  This number may vary depending on the characters
save your game.  Select Save Game first if you wish to do so.
Any  form  of  attack  costs  three  movement  points.   It  also  ends the
  statistic that changes as characters become hurt or
or  vice versa.  Additionally, this Archetype can give up 10 spell increase

of  adventurers come and go.  Hidden beyond their entrepreneur - ial spirit

  A high superstition often makes a character particularly susceptible to

it.   While  he  talks,  listen  carefully - the condition of his ship will
are shown where they fit into the overall, larger map.
you to the previous page.
If  you  prefer  to  have Blade control all the intricacies of combat, just


healing  skills,  especially  TREAT  WOUNDS  a very commonly used skill for

PLACES ATTRIBUTE VALUES) OR NEW ATTRIBUTES (YOU PLACE ATTRIBUTE VALUES
  Travelling with NPCs
the Ingval and Gjalska rivers, bordered in the east by the mountains of the
As  your  characters  enter into this political system, their position in


If  you`re  interested in a certain destination thats available, select it,

to  hand  combat  with  a  strong  fighting character (Thorwalian, warrior,
from  an  infected animal to a virulent strain of bacteria can bring anyone
circumsrances a short time ago and Amene III assumed his rule.  Both states
back.

  creating characters or when gaining levels.

Have  Something  Repaired:  That fine two-handed sword you're carrying ....
adventure.
Soon,  you'll  see a generation screen similar to the one below (just click
Archetype
medieval  Earth.   Stepping  up  to  the  bar,  your  party has several new
afford  in  addition  to  plenty of torches ropes and tinderboxes.  We even
meaning  you  can  select  the  available options in almost any order, it's

characters  actions  for  the  present  combat  round,  no  matter how many
against me
                                     Magic/Skill
. Drop Object: If you're hoping to lower your encumbrance, or if your
for a while in the area around the caster
After  you  increase  the  positive  atribute,  Realms  shows you a menu of
emperors  queens,  kings and counts.  The most common type of government in
negative  attributes  ...   and  asks  you  to  trade  off for the positive
Communications Spells
   characters actual combat skill (SV, from the skill list) and the


Travelling Time
kindly  old sage, wounded by an Orc attack.  Will you spare all your astral
  attempts.
following the trail of the huge Karen herds through its plains
. Your game's disks should ALWAYS be write protected
Effered.........Rain, Sea and Voyage
Magic  users  in  the  Advanced  mode may also increase their current spell
Exchange  Item  is the equivalent of Change Weapon for the character's left
or  her  Archetype.  In Realms, your characters may pursue anyone of twelve
battle
whether it is used on poison, illness or wounds
Although  any  character  may  learn  and  cast almost any spell, the sheer
It also helps him or her find unguarded shortcuts, to avoid the city guards
You  may  put  both  increases  in  one attribute or split them between two
CR, WD, CH 13, DX, AG, IN 12, ST, SN, AC<4, CL, AV, NE, CU, VT
is  more  likely  to  notice  such  things, given their appreciation or and
Leave  Healer:   When  your  characters have been nursed, and their ills no
fighters  and  cutthroats  contemplate  their potential actions.  Will they
BEGINNING: BLADE OF DESTINY 
at its widest point
well.  They are handled easily and are readily available
HAGGLE (CR/WD/CH):  A good haggler knows how to smooth talk In markets, the
Geography of Arkania
offers rations, and your party may occasionally find several left behind by

  round, losing precious time, or fight unarmed.


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for his or her companions.

   Expansion !
be  able  to  do  any  adjustments  for  starters.   The  negative value is
FULMINICTUS  THUNDERBOLT:   Hit  My  Foe  And  Kill Him.  A magic lightning


find  herbs  throughout  Arkania's wild.  Natutally, a character skilled in
days that will, at long last, get you to your destination.

value  of  LP (life points) will decrease.  Other times, the atttibutes are
Treat  Illness:  Characters may incur numerous maladies in Arkania Luckily,
Warrior & She-Warrior
and  a  PA  value  of  6  (or 7 AT and 7 PA and so on.As you distribute the


Black..........Unexplored Areas
interested  in  selling  an item just click on it.  For multiple items five

. Should  any  error occur during the installation, the program will tell
Description:   Move  the pointer to any area on Arkanias map and click with
  (and, hey, there's no income tax in Arkania).

Arkania  is  monarchy,  but  Arkanian  rulers are by no means comparable to
affect  your  party  greatly.   The  expensive  ships  generally travel the
  knowledge of how to use it to the fullest. A necessity for moving heavy
south  might  be  pleased  and  wonder  how  he survived.  But we shall not
Some  people  like to create their own parties.  Others prefer to play with
weapon.
Requirements


high  above  the  jungle's  sometimes dangerous floor.  They are experts in
longer affect them, select this option to return to the out of doors.

  Spell Charts
are organized in a classic feudal system
has  10  Ducats, 2 Crowns and 5 Bits, Your character's make up and a bit of
containers used in the mix will be lost (after all, who wants a potion that
hold  the  honour  of  his  or  her  emperor highly.  A rogue raised in the
it includes the picking of locks on doors and chests
None
and  peculiarities of each.  A space is also provided for your notes within
were  sure  to unwind with a night of carousing at a tavern called the Lost


Magicians  or  Magiciennes may specialize in only one Arcane Lore grouping,
Abvenenum......................+2
FROSTBITE:  There is no real treatment for frostbite.  The best thing to do
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laid  back  (drinking only decaf) to keep their awesonme fighting skills in
Next  Page will move you further into his inventory.  Previous Page returns
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citizens  recognize  the importance of your deeds; Orcs in the wilds of the

that  a  character  can  only  cast a spell if his or her spell value is at
world.   A  social career is open to any of these individuals; each will be
each archetype.
will  he crisp you and your companions once he's restored?  These, and many
character  in  need, the healer surveys his or her damage, notes the price,

imagine  but  it  is  said  that  the  quality  of  the  merchandise varies

movement points or she may have left.
Go  On  Board:   If you've booked a passage on a vessel, select Go On Board


  The combat options
Tell Me What Their Nature Brings Allows the caster to analyze the nature of
. Expansion memory
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among this chosely knit race.
TRAVIA

intuition skills, For more information see Appendix B:  Skills.
at  long last here.  When you`ve split your team, use the Unite Team option
the goblin noticed Erinnila and Delo turning in his direction, he was quick
. How corageous (CR) are your characters in comparison to their foes!
Poison,  Treat  Disease  and  Treat  Wounds are the best performers for the
the  item  as  usable  (yellow)  or  unusable  (white) by highlight ing the
Characters  may  also  perform  a missile or throwing attack.  This type of
battles.   Some  adventurers  travel to a towns taverns and inns to collect
they'll have all these opportunities and more.
fight  the  creatures  before them?  Perhaps your warriors will move into a
           
food packets for example, the merchant will ask how many you wish to sell.
PHEX
or  an adventuting spell.  Select the Cast Spell option to do so.  You will
instructor  Alrik  would  have been hard pressed to lift!  Gurbosch, Son of
9  Talk  to  people,  get  them  on  your side, and get the inside scoop on
the destiny of their disappeared daughters.
character  at  the  front  of  the  party flips the lid on the chest, so if
The  state  of Arkania is much like Earth's early Renaissance period.  Just
display.   Unfortunately, she was left with a number of scratches, although
  or she is protected against a creatures attack. Armour class ranges from

patrons  and  the  tavern  keeper  than from any others we have so far met.
application of joruga root and gulmond leaves.
TRACK  (WD/IN/AG):   This skill is used to find animal tracks and judge the
island is the village of Ljasdahl.

Haggle:  Once you`ve selected the items you wish to sell, its the merchants

Light Blue.....Tavern or Inn

From The Twelve Divine Paradises by Ahrik v.  Angbar, Praios 12Hal
to  find someone to repair Rhenaya's cudgel and Swanja's axe could use some
target  in  the line of sight, unblocked by high obstacles or other persons
Active  Character:  Blade shows you who's currently selecting or acting out
Analyze ...................... +2

spells are especially popular with happy campers.  (For more information on
constantly at war with the neighboring state of Andergast

discoveries.
checked, I did not look like an Orc ")
Character Generation   1,2
home port.  In the large cities, however, there are often many destinations
Regardless  of  which way you do your point trading, remember that positive

Melt the Solid.................+2
Heptagon and Eye of Toad   M     CR/CR/CH          26       Combat End
ON  OCEANS  FLOOR  IN  LAKE  AND  STREAM:  Breathe The Water As In A Dream.
Between  all  these  gods,  which  are  complemented  by  an  assortment of
A  well  honed  blade  is  not the only way to face the powers of a fantasy
Blue...........Stairway Down
. Press the right mouse button to open the Skill Increase Menu.
It never hurts to hope for a bit of divine assisstance When your party asks
needs  of the team.  On the other hand should your attempt fail you're free
quarrel  with  the land.  Arkania called, for the Twelve Divines have given
friendly,  often  times hostile, environment.  These skills are broken down
Rogue & She-Rogue

  A: Archetypes
A New Hero
to try again, one more time, with another character.

Blacksmith Shop
Creating  your  own  characters  is  an  important part of any fantasy role
will  begin  work.  Of course you may enter 0 if you feel he`s giving you a
  you.  Try to rectify this error and restart the installation
Do  I Sense The Magic Touch?  Shows whether an item or person has a magical

We appreciate your comments ???????????

Combat, Body, Social, Nature, Lore, Craftsmanship and Intuition
still  trying to shake arrows out of her arm.  It's a tough situation to be
  suffer a malady or are influenced by magic, potions or herbs.
square  will  be  highlighted  in red.  Next, click on the arrows under the


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  Whos on First?
booths  you  can find the finest in armour, herbs and other goods that your
  the game itself start the program called ROA-Main from your workbench
Towns, Cities and Villages
Change  Attributes  also  allows  you to decrease negative atribute values.
read an Opponent's feelings
Close  Door:   Your  party  barrels  down a hall with 50 different forms of
  Courageous characters leap to the call danger, and have no fear of
For  example,  say that same Silvan Elf has a 5 for avarice, but needs a 3.
ranges  and  aptly  littered  with  numerous Orc tribes.  Relentlessly, the
the  right  mouse  button or press ESC to remove the genetation menu for an
use  skill  and  spell  increase  attempts  to  continue to shape the ideal
  get hairy, however, if two monsters are attacking your character ... and
as  rulers  on  Earth  behhaved during this time, so too do the monarchs of
The  Goddess  of  the Hearth and Protectress of the Home is also the patron
for your companions are held in the highest regard
. Your games disks are not copy protected so that you can make copies of
Once  characters  are  generated  and  have joined your party, they acquire

Bambaladam.....................+3
As your characters move through combat, each of your characters are offered
--------------------
Travia  in  Thorwol.   At all other Temples you may only add characters who
  C: Arkanias Deities
saved  herself  from the cart's wheels by diving head first into a potter's
their  wounds and hope for treatment.  By selecting the Use Talent option a


Before  your characters head out of town, spend a few minutes with them, It
  skills. As the party waits in cramped corners and shares day to day
the spot it is aimed for
TWELVE  GODS:   Most  inhabitants  of  Arkania worship a pantheon of twelve
characters will have numerous options:
An  island proivince of the Middle Reich, Maraskan, lies to the east of the
characters to feel at home with the land, and are generally used whenever a

area,  knowing  full  well  that  nothing  much else is worth the words its
show their most important attributes.  Besides a character's name, life and

who  roams  these  parts.  Should your character notice anything out of the
turn  to haggle your offer.  You`ll see his or her offer in the upper right

exact  replication).   Here,  you  see all the attributes that make up each


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biggest gossipers in town!  Just select Talk to get in on the action.  Many
respective  malady.   In  fact  a  poorly  skilled character may worsen the
focuses a character's energy on his or her magic power so dramatically that
ready made potions are available at Arkania's better herbalists.
Yellow Arrow...Active Team
Arkanian woman and man,
just  deposit  the  item  in  his  or her inventory by clicking on an empty
IncreaseCR.....................+1

Creating a backup copy:
point of hardly being able to move.
  it quite easily with the Diskcopy command from your workbench or CLI
Offered after a round of combat has passed, Repeat Options tells Blade that
ordinary  that  might help your party, or if rumours begin turning to fact,

Orcish  Lands.   The  "Home of Dragonships" is considered a rough area, and
into  offering  you  a better price.  He may think you`re dreaming when you
Deciding On An Archetype For Your Character
  Dungeon options
loses  conscionsness.   He  or she dies if the LP reach 0.  Life points are
  Hunger & thirst
  skeletons. A character with a high necrophobia value will sometimes
these choices and more.  Next to each combat option, Blade lists the amount
  ters in need may enjoy divine help. Steady worship and sacrifice to their
  Elements
SLEEPING POISON:  A mild, magical poison that makes an opponent fall asleep
  Selecting negative attributes
You  may  also  use  this option to add one or two characters to your party
Domination Spells

striking  fashion  which  includes  the  majority  of  edged weapons (sabre
  encountering a dangerous beast. Characters who are nor so coura-
  performed back to back, without any other character acting in be-

#4 This ritual allows the Magician / Magicienne to cast any spell


of movement points that are required to complete the action.
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characters name.  Of course you`re welcome to take a look around.  Move the
understanding of the out of doors.

  D: Herbs & Poisons
ECLIPTIFACTUS DARKNESS MIGHT:  Fighting Comrade From The Night The caster`s
Arkania; they use any means and methods offered ...  diplomacy, corruption,
An  ancient world like Arkania would not be complete without a multitude of
up again
their  settlements  flourish with an abundance of food and grains.  Most of
mode  the  most  skilled  characters  name will highlight in yellow.  ln Ad
CALENDAR:   The  Arkanian  year  has  365  days of 24 hours each, There are
opponent's weapon rot away.  The caster has to touch it first, though
attributes  cannot  be  decreased below 8 or above 13.  Negative attributes
SWORDS:   Swords are used as striking weapons, but can be used to pierce as


or her portrait to display the next characters wares.
Characters  development.   You  may  define  their statistics individually,
NON - PLAYER CHARACTER (NPC):  Inhabitants of the fantasy world of Arka nia
duces an opponent's combat values
as  ships come and go from all areas of Arkania to purchase and sell wares.
Purple Arrow...Inactive Team
serious  consequences  for  the  character  or monster involved.  When your
bribing them with the riches and power other gods do not willingly give.

Split  Team:  There are times when adventurers are torn between two or more
  available to cast spells. Astral points are also based upon your 
. Repeat these steps until all of your spell increase attempts are used
Another  Character:   Sometimes your journey has been so long, your battles


not  as  treacherous or steep as the Iron Sword, the mountains are infested
is worth 10 copper bits (B).
CHARACTER:   An  inhabitant  of  the  fan  tasy  world  of Arkania.  Player
placing  each  roll  strategically  ...   where  you  feel  it  will make a
   charge #3 will automatically use the wand as a rope when in
safely  in  a  treasure  chest.  When your party finds a chest, just select
make a nice wind chime.  If your characters' goods are in such a shape, get

lores.   How well a character knows a certain spell is expressed by a spell


name.  (For further information on spells and their casting, see the Arcane
. Next, select a skill group.
  refuse to fight against undead and may run away instead.
three  new,  secondary  statistics, each of which are seen in the character
most  of  it  for  you.   Although  Realm`s character generation is "open,"
woman  alike  make  an equal amount of money for their efforts.  This money
caster to blend in with the surrounding area, becoming almost invisible, as
. Magic users may divide these eight points between LP and AP

soned or spoiled food

infected  or  diseased  Thankfully,  towns  throughout  Arkania  offer  the


Special Training
quite  like a good night's sleep.  When that urge to get some shut eye hits

attempts  an action with no pre determined result, there is the possibility
go,  the  destinations found at the seaports change daily.  A word with the
. Silver Crowns: 10 Silver Crowns equal a Gold Ducat. Silver Crowns
time through.
Start of Game          1,3 (5,8)
ARKANIA:   One  of  the  continents on Dere the world of Realms of Arkania,


looking  resting  place.   Its grass is mossy green, prodding a comfortable
off.
  notice traps before there set off and will be able to open doors
. From the group you have selected, choose a skill to increase. Blade rolls
offer the party a tale or two about combat around the area or an inside tip
KUKRIS:   A deadly poison of almost immediate effect.  It is extracted from
Lawrence  Welk  music.   When your party enters combat, you'll see a screen


. The team was split when one or more characters ran from the
well-poisoners and what ever riff raff there be, the stubborn and hardened,
. Encumbrance (ENC): A character can only carry so much before his

  magic.
Silvan  Elves live a secluded life in the dense forest of northern Arkania.
. The fumbling combatant is struck for 1 to 6 hitpoints by his or her own

CR 12, WD, CH, DX 13, AG 13, IN, ST, SN, AC, CL, AV, NE, CU, VT
Guard
. The characters attribute values will be the minimum amount required 
save your game as often as possible, this curiosity may not kill the cat.
HJALDING  GULF:   A  gulf to the north of the Hjaldor range, protected from
not nearly as many as suffered by the potter's wares.
awakened.

who  know  neither  remorse  nor penance, will not be given the key to open
TERROR  BROOM:   Lets a witch's broom or warlock's staff move and attack by
deities.   The  most important among these are the Twelve Gods the pantheon


Moving  a  Character:   Click  once on a characters icon and it will follow
  five or fewer. the character will lose consciousness; he or she will 
  Druids, Druidesses, Warlocks and Witchs have 25. All Elves have 20
select Leave The Smith to return to the streets of town

the  villages  in  Lovely  Field are well fortified to protect their bounty

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Travelling  through Arkanias wilds, your characters will likely come across

beliefs  forbid  them  from  using  metal  armour  and  weapons for fear of
. Format a blank disk from your workbench or CLI, naming it EMPTY
  E: Diseases
  a die to determine your success or failure, and tells you of the out come

Some large ports even offer transportation across the Gulf of Prem.
Merging Items
Buy Goods:  The merchant allows you to look at his or her wares.  The price
  Treat Wounds or Treat Poison on them. This reduces the danger of
. Curiosity (CU): A healthy amount of cutiosity is something of a

NECROPATHIA  PUTRID HEAD:  Tell Me From Among The Dead Allows the caster to

more  damage  than  a  measly  dwarf  with  a  walking  stick.  If a hit is


  subsequent damage. In case of a fast-acting poison, you will need the

also the ability to correctly identify and prepare them.
can  not  go below 2 or above 8.  Additionally, once you begin to change an
Magician & Magicienne
when  you're ready to leave town.  After selecting this option you'll spend

Standing  their  ground, a character prepares to attack anything that moves

  F: Role Playing Terms

While  your  party  sits discussing the day's events, you will have several
purchased.
review  your  character  almost  anytime during play.  For the complete run
a  monster  enveloping  him  in magical power.  When your character selects
healing  petions  may  opt  to  use  the  Alchemy skill To mix potions, the
contact the spirits of the deceased
luck determine how much money he or she receives.
PRAIOS
unblocked by high obstacles or other persons.  Not all spells are usable in
points  to  heal  him?  And if you do, will he leave you coins in thanks or
skill's  chances  of  success.   Social skills aren't much use in the wild,
The Left & Right Hand


Very  few  members  of  the  Ice  family  have ventured beyond their native

Conjure Elemental..............+2
take more than one page to present it.  Selecting these options you move to
  a mistake, Realms will ask you if you really want to Drop the item before

DANCE!:  Forces the target to dance until exhausted

world,  and  land which most Arkanians suppose to be flat.  Although in the
MANDRAKE:  This common root often grows in approximate man shape and is the
Magiciennes,  Elves,  Druids / Druidesses, and Warlocks/ Witches can use up


Once you`ve reviewed the Archetypes available and have ideas for your party
make up the actual character creation begins.

Bambaladam                 E     IN/CH/CH           8       Combat End
Eating And Drinking
  G: Arkanian Terms
TREAT   DISEASE   (CR/WD/CH):    TREAT  POISON  (CR/WD/IN):   TREAT  WOUNDS
ATMON:   This  hardy  flower,  or rather, the salve made from it, has to be
  to the character's suggestions.
Thats  a  fine  piece  of  blade you have there.  Who knows where the other

demigods,  there  is  occasionally a dispute or serious fight, but all have

streets isnt always a good idea.  Aside from its effects on your reputation
proud race of desert nomads.  The desert is met by the Etern and High Etern
 
world  like Arkania.  A well crafted magic spell can work miracles as well.

if  its captain offers you free passage to your destination.  On a longship
numerous  posts  in  a single town each leading to a different destination.
casters hand and shining with the approximate bright- ness of a torch

best  hagglers  can  get discounts of up to 50% from a merchant (tax, title
Attributes Revealed Be ....... +1
APPENDIX G: ARKANIAN TERMS
. If you increase a Combat skill, you will increase the skill's attack 
SOMNIGRAVIS THOUSAND SHEEP:  So fall down, be fast asleep.  Lets the target
as  respectable  heroes,  your  party  may  be  robbed  or otherwise rudely
from  the  endless  raids  drawn by its wealth.  From its eastern side, the
GULF  OF PREM:  A gulf between Thorwal and Prem.  The center of the Thorwal
it  to  us  and  surely  they  know  why  they  created  it  as  is and not
piece  went  to  but  it's  clear  that  if  you  hope to live through this
  amount of increase attempts. Magicians and Magiciennes have 40,
were flying.
. Start the Character Generation and select the option Make Save Game 

encounter,  a  new  weapon  is necessary.  Selecting this option, he or she
When  a monster attacks a character it may land a successful hit (hopefully
Combat Spells
8  Explore  the  towns,  even  the "residences" where possible.  If you get
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of their astral energy

values  Just like increasing skills, Realms allows your character a certain
differently."


the  desired action, you will be asked to select a character to perform the
  a character carries - At most, a character can carry 100 x strength (ST)
BURN!:   Can  be  used  to  light  flammables, for example, torches without
vanced  mode,  you  must  determine  the  best  character your self.  After
. A few monsters of extreme stature can attack more than once per
The  Combat  screen  is made of many different parts that combine to show a
of  experience  points  he  or she has reached a new level and can increase


with  goblins  and  rarely  traveled.  Between the two ranges is the Middle
. Dexterity (DX): This atttibute is needed to manipulate small objects. It
EVIL  EYE:   Turns an Opponent against his or her own companions in combat.
make  offerings  to  the  deities  out  of  reverence and in hopes that the
Changing Attack And Parry Values
Requirements

. You have at most three failed attempts available to increase any one spell
  selecting this option
Your  team  can  use  the  arcane powers of the cosmos for their benefit or
selecting  the healer, choose the one who is ill.  The character will apply

benefit of a tinder box
. All other skills areas cannot be increased by more than two points 
No  matter  how  mighty  some  Arkanian monarchs are, they are not the real
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the  road,  people  they have spoken with and secrets they hope to uncover.

Chara cter must be one square away to cast
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Sleep:   Your  eyelids weigh a ton, it's been a long day, and it's time for
Choosing Your Course Of Action
for instance your characters are expected to man the oars and wont get much
guides  of history, the world or the people.  A multitude of gods hold this
constantly  hummed a bawdy miner's tune, stopping only when his tankard met
  ounces, However, characters who push the limit or exceed it are not
TOWNS CITIES & VILLAGES
party  may  need on an occassional or daily basis.  When you`re in the area
for quarterstaves and double fleurs.
  round, but they cannot parry more than once.
number of spells available encourages characters to specialize.
Command keys:


power.   The  deities  draw their might from the faith of those who worship

These  powerful  rituals  allow  a Magician to "charge" a wand with certain
Mountains  to  its west, slopes which shield the Khorn from the rain clouds

  prerequisite for a true hero, but too much of evetything is a curse, and
member  of  the  party  who is unable to travel.  Each seems important Each
herbs  can  be  used  without any prior preparation, while others require a
spells.   Although  the  effort takes immense amounts of astral points, the
. When increasing combat skills, you will have the opportunity to adjust
. Reduce the number of buffers used for your drives


Ouch. Quit It
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party enters a healer's shop, you'll have a selection of these options.
select  Computer  Fight with or without magic.  Then, you can lean back and
. To make playing the game as swap less as possible, you should try to

Stone Caves            3,4
There  are also five days, the dark days, that bear no name as the Nameless
Depending  on  which  generation  method  you  prefer you may select Choose
other  regions  of the continent.  Even the months of the Arkanian calender
Archetype or New Attributes.

successful,  though,  it  may  do  from 1 to 20 points of damage.  However,
levels, these skills may be increased by up to 2 points.
of  such  a  market, the Visit Market icon will be available otherwise this

The  region  of  Arkania  is one of the smaller lands of Ethra, a primitive
the  day,  they may rest more easily, enjoy more of its benefits, and awake
When  you  have  completed  the  adjustment to your character's negative at
you  to  select  the  profession of your choice.  Once you have selected an
 

  so it is with curiosity. Magicians especially are often overcome with
to  possess  an almost unknown magical sense, and their spells often puzzle
away.

infection  is  the  possibility to develop Blue Cough.  The usual cause for

.Choose Archetype: Selecting this option, Realms allows you to choose


or  hit  PgUp  to return to the menu options.  If you have further changes,
  able to move as quickly or as much, and lose movement points.
Exposami Creatures Rife    E     WD/WD/IN           5       One Use
  sudden obstacles. It also helps characters to avoid blows in combat.
talent (and also tend to bring funds with them when they join your party).
strive for balance and diversity.
perform  miracles  and  intervene  in  the  events  of the world.  The most
TARNELE:  This plant, which is very similar in appearance to dandelion, can
increased  on  reaching  a  new level.  LP can be regained through sleep or

CALM  THE  STORM  AND  STILL  THE WINDS:  Creates a zone of calm around the
Visiting The Markets & Merchants
  replenished through sleep, potions or meditation.
  curiosity upon discovering old scrolls and magical artifacts.

MEEKNESS:  Allows the caster to tame wild animals.

reserves  are  low, or if your party really, really needs to get somewhere,
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section  above),  the  Visit Market icon will be available.  Just click its
Arkania
There  they provide for themselves and are almost entirely self-sufficient.
a  character  to reduce the consequences of a fall, to escape an opponent's
past  years the hypothesis arose that Ethra was a sphere, none ever managed
character attacking his or her own companions as he or she is driven mad by
Marble Caves           3,5
you  want  a  character  to  perform  exactly the same actions he performed
Treat  Wounds:   After a vicious battle, your proud but worn characters may


RESPONDAMI  VERITU:   Tell  Me  Now And Tell Me True.  Forces the target to
icon to see the vendors waiting for you.  Once you select a booth to enter,
another's demise.
. Movement Points (MP): A character's movement points determine
realistic view of the action.
the  browsing  begins, Entering a merchant's shop or a market booth, you'll
With  all  this  juicy  news  entering their ears, merchants tend to be the
For more information see Appendix C.

Elements Spells
#3 This allows the caster to turn his wand into a rope 1O paces long
accepted belief in Arkania is in the Twelve Divines.  They are:
You  will  want  at least a couple of characters with good fighting skills,

skilled, he or she will heal your character.  Certain healers however, have
almost  invincible  mountain range that rises to more than 30,000 feet.  To
game.  Ask your dealer today!

Among all the posts though, there are two, basic differences:
healing
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a  particular  move.   In this case, it's Foots who's ready to perform some

STONY  OAK FOREST:  The Stony Oak Forest marks the southern boundary of the
can  certainly become drunk and, just as in real life, may suffer temporary
one common enemy - The God With out a Name.  Even this one, epitome of evil
The  Sun God is also the God of Justice and the patron deity of the Central
it  is  the  15th  year in the reign of emperor Hal and year 1009 after the
  per level.
NIHILATIO  GRAVITI:   Of  All Things Heavy I'll Be Free:  Nullifies gravity
life points of the patient's
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 the profession your character will follow from any of the twelve
entrance  requirements for any Archetype Perhaps, he or she is just a point
    BLADE OF DESTINY - REALMS OF ARKANIA FULL MANUAL
course  of  her story telling, she easily hefted up an axe that my fighting
merchants  who  having  spent  years in the market are tuned out to all its
God  bears  none.   The  first  month of the year is Praios.  It is roughly
times  the merchant will tell you of rumours hes heard.  Other times he may

be  found almost anywhere in Ar kania and is one of the most basic supplies
leaves  are  usually  smoked  and  their  vapors  are  said  to  calm  even
Boron...........Sleep and Death

Looking the current offerings over, you may select the boat of your choice.
CLAIRVOYANCE
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poison from the targets system
  Spell. You will be asked to choose the spell group, followed by the 
icon  will be available; at all other times, it is crossed out.  Just click
  weapon
though, select Change attributes again.

may  be several hours (maybe even several days) before they see a town or a
and allows you to accept or reject his proposal.  Should you hand over your
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your  time chatting with other shipmates or looking for fish over the sides
from  ambushes,  rogues  and  other  creatures of the night, Set Guard Duty
Formula
 Archetype to the character, If you wish to use Choose Archetype, you

Special Training
your  party  will  find evidence of its succcss in virtually every town and
  Characters with low movement points may be carrying too much

 may skip to the Choose Archetype section of this chapter on page 19.
CR, WD, CH, DX 12, AG, IN, ST 13, SN, AC, CL<4, AV 7, NE, CU, VT

and where to beg for the highest take.


merchant  you're  trying to buy goods from!  Just review a character, right
 

EFFERD
Blade will let you know.  Although the computer's CPU will not Cowl, you'll
checking around, you`ll find roads to more than one destination

danger  sense  and  intuition make the best guards, but be certain they get
Fulminictus Thunderbolt    E     WD/AG/ST           *       One Use/P*
WEIGHTS  AND  MEASURES:  Dis tances are measured in spans, paces and miles.

  you may be forced to stop mid-route when a character complains
of  the ship.  Once you board a ship, you are on board until it reaches its

After The Fight


Your  characters  may cast spells almost anytime and nearly everywhere.  In
region,  as  far  as  settlement and ship traffic are concerned.  There are

Novadi  tribes  attack  the  province again and again, while the coasts are

  upon his or her courage (CR) wisdom (WD) and superstition (SN)

for any opponents
become  irrated  at  something  offensive you`ve said.  And theres also the
Your  party has had its fill of town life, and they're itching to be off on
Fall of Bosparan.
are not uncommon.  When your party experiences such an event, there will be
After  a  hard  day's travel, your characters are hungry, their throats are
a gale.
Phex............Trade and Band of Thieves
  blow up Thorwal and most of the surrounding fauna does not a
Eagle's Eye....................+1
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FINAGE:   An  infusion made from young finage tree sprigs raises attributes
  general way of life and may offer bonuses to attribute or skill values

  in the front of your party. They`ll have the best chance to
parched  and  they're  all  looking  forward  to  a good meal.  To serve up
warrents  attention.   Not a problem.  Split the team.  Realms allows.  you
Beginning: Blade of Destiny
Managing Your Funds
Skills  range from -20 to a +18.  Those on the lower end of the scale would
combat,  characters  simply choose Cast Spell.  Clicking the Use Magic icon

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Exposami.......................+2
while  adventuring  will  provide  the same enchantment.  Remember, though,
While  using  choose  Archetype is quick, characters created by this method
  The Review Screen
multiple  tribes  engage  one  another in bloody feuds for hunting grounds,
Odem Arcanum Sensum Such   E     WD/IN/CH           5       One Use
Witch`s Eye                W     IN/IN/CH           2       Special
ACROBATICS  (CR/AG/ST):   Somersaults  and  cartwheels  are a useful way of
attempts  for  an additional 10 astral points (AP).  (For more information,
SWIM  (CR/AG/ST):  Determines how long a character can keep his or her head
Penetrating Wood and Stone M     WD/WD/ST           5       One Use
 
equivalent to July.  During the winter months of Boron, Hesinde, Firun, and
Warlock  likes  to  throw off little sparklers just to impress the Witch in
see  a  message  telling you that your characters are in need of nutrition.
harder to increase than others

numskull  is staying in cold water for too long without drying off properly
While  in  Combat,  though,  characters  have  the option to cast a limited

amount  of  spells.   As  all  combat actions are by necessity spontaneous,
a miracle along in one of his temples
  Should you not succeed in increasing a spell with those three attempts
unexpected situations rely more on Physical Control skill.
Odem Arcanum...................+2
  spell) are the type that you would cast in review. Detonating a fire 
see the following options:
Penetrating....................+1
final destination and have no influence on the ships course.
SHURIN  BULB:   The shurin bulb, which is found in the Orcish Lands and the
Ignifaxus Lance of Fire    M     WD/AG/DX           *       One Use/P*

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While  playing in Novice mode, the best character for the particular talent


  before it dies. A character's life points are based upon his or her 
this  option  you  may get the chance to discuss the local gossip.  However
deity  of  marriage  and  fidelity.   The  Temples  to  Travia are used for

Choosing An Arcane Lore
Selecting New Attributes
see page 23).
to join the two teams together.

are virtually inevitable.
wandering  groups  or  hunt  down  dinner in the wild.  Along with rations,

It  didn't take long to find that the inns were full up to the last bale of
Ingerimm........Fire, Skill of Iron Work
crowns,  the  healer begins to work his trade.  Hopefully, if the healer is
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Movement Spells
characters  into  action.   Selecting  the character he or she performs the
characters  take  water to soothe their palates.  Carrying their waterskins

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Just  click the right mouse button to stop their progress.  Soon, you'll be

  are displayed as "S.
 hands. First, decide on an Archetype for your character. but keep
Main Play Screen

Necropathia....................+1
values,  consider  where  you  want  the  character's  proficiency  to lie:
plagued by the Thorwalian ottas.
  Eating & Drinking
pastures or servants
Harbours:   Signposts  at  the  water's  edge give you the chance to secure
The  adepts  of the magical arts consider themselves scientists and delight
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  displayed as "B."
  The Novice and the Advanced Game


Domination.....................+3
. Your character cannot use any spell with a value below - 5, (In fact, it
 it in your head for the time being. Then, following the minimum
  How should you create your party?


Gardianum......................+2
Transformation.................+3
them  together.   The  Arkanian  settlenments  decorate  the  shoreline and

in  the  discovery  of  spell  formulas and other arcane mysteries.  Still,

the directions you may travel, and a click will get you on your way.
Use  Talent:   In addition to treating wounds, taverns offer your charac-
Motoricus......................+2
   PA: The basic value for Parry is based upon your characters
Examining Items
Transvetsalis..................+2
any  healer  carries.  An oint ment made from crushed tarnele leaves speeds

. The highest spell value possible is + 18.

Lore  skills  define a character's art.  Attributes that affect the skill's
Travia..........Hospitality and Marriage
Gradobar of the Little people, left his spot only long enough to refill his
Reich,  a zone of moderate climate.  Many settlements and clearings dot its
 entrance requirements for your Archetype as listed in Appendix A, you

Heading Out On Foot
Eagle, Wolf....................+3
Magic
Silentium......................+2

so.   You`ll  see  a list of your parties members and with just a click you
are named after them.  Of the other gods, there is Rastullah, worshipped by
To  look at an item in your character's possession, click on it followed by
  Choose Archetype
taverns.   It  affects  the amount of beer, brandy and wine a character can
temple's cleric, and perhaps even the god, will smile on them.  Needless to
and  depravity that he maybe, has lured a number of worshippers in Arkania,
None
  Merging Items
number  of  items  cureently  in your shopping cart for purchase, and torch
  die at Zero. Life points can be regained through sleep, potions or 
passage  aboard  ships  traveling to various locales.  Since ships come and
tankard  with  stout  from a seemingly endless supply in his backpacks.  He
Time:   Your  characters  have  places  to  go  and  things  to do, so they

a prevetative medicine against disease and poisons

The  little People of Arkania are excellent smiths, and can value jewelLery
Camping On Route
Next  Team:   While your party is split, you can easily flip from one party
species that left them (wild pig, karen maybe a human?)
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Requirements
Non-book
a  report  on  the  damage.  Of course your party can defend itself against
Druid & Druidess
It didn't take long to learn that they too were strangers, and so it seemed
Special Training
merchant again.  Make certain they're prepared for the trip:
tells  you  the  name  of the item.  If you`re interested in the item, just
and  getting  warmed  up  again afterwards.  Almost any healing herb can be
Nature
Magic

Dark Spells
their  sorcerous  skills  allow  them  to  survive under distinctly hostile
  of hunger pangs
the eye icon.  You will be told what it is, and what condition it is in.
 manually distribute the attribute values to qualify for the Archetype.
TWO-HANDED  SWORDS:   This  skill governs all two-handed swords such as the
grip or to squeeze through a narrow crack
Weights are given in oz.  (25g) or stones (1 kg)
Gaining Levels
circumstances,  even  if their mundane skills would not suggest anything of
(at  which  point they put away their laptop and get ready for some serious
Special Training
 Characters who are hand crafted in this manner have higher overall

The  night  of  talking  didn't stop us from leaving the temple at dawn.  A
. Astral Points (AP): All kinds of magic are powered by astral energy

CLIMB  (CR/AG/ST):   Climbing  is always risky, especially at great heights
  Choosing your Arcane lore
where  the smallest slip can have grave consequences.  Alone with the skill
level,  success  also  depends  on  whether  the  character  is  using  any

Pick-pocketing A Merchant
specialized equipment.

tremendous  crowd  was  gathered  in  the square just outside the temple in
  New statistics
your characters, fill their bellies and quench their thirst.  If you're out


 attributes than those created with Choose Archetype. If you select this
above water.  Any kind of armor is a large hindrance to the swimmer.
  the necessary reparation.
performance  follow the skills name.  When characters gain new levels, Lore


journey begins in the Temple of Travia located in the heart ofThorwal.
pain  get the better of you.  With a high self control, characters feel the
stuff).   if  your  party  is  split  into three or more groups this option

Inns  and  taverns  offer  a  soothing break for any adventurer.  For those
sufficiently skilled dancer performing for an appreciative audience.
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for  just about any affliction.  They work best against paralysis and swamp

dont  forget  the  barkeep  has a business to run, and doesnt usually stand
some time.
Social  skills  help  (or  hinder) characters in the social situations they
Dust  off  the  backpack  and  put  on  your  best  leather  boots ....your
The Goddess of Fertility and Mistress of the Healing Arts is famous for her
When your party reaches such a signpost, you'll see a screen similar to the
and  its  climate.   While  your party can't travel to any old location you
spite  of  the  early morning hour.  Seems that a daily market is held here
Should you accept, and have the money to pay for it, the meal is served.
latecomers  to  the  most  choice  items that the merchants had on display.
unless you encounter a particularly talkative rabbit.  When characters gain
  Managing your Funds
There  was  at  least  one  stall  for  every type of merchant that you can
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2. Mode Values: Mode Values are based upon the combination of your
a level, Social skills may be increased by up to 2 points
fever, though
  Main screen options

losses  to  their  intelligence  and  charisma  and  other  typical drunken
BATTLEFIELD  FEVER:   Ghouls  and undead are the carriers of this insidious
and registration are extra).
Your  warrior's  limbs  will  barely  move, and your elfs ears have a light
STREETWISE (WD/IN/CH):  Helps a character to find his way in a strange town
freeing oneself should you be bound and gagged by someone else
that  you  may  use  as well.  Newly created characters maybe added to your
useful, not just in the wilderness, but also down in the dungeon
 option, move to the next section.

skills may be increased by up to 3 points.
coating  of  frost  on  them.   Welcome  to  the elements.  When your party
For Novice Mode
travels  through  snow or the scorching heat of summer, the weather affects
them  and  their rate of travel Crossing through the woods in the height of
earlier than planned.  While the party won`t cover the maximum distance for
READ/WRITE  (WD/WD/DX):   The ability to read and write your native tongue.

  Inns & Taverns
may  select  the room of your choice.  Room quality varies inn to inn, but,

the  next morning full of energy, And, if the game is as good as the tracks
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though,  even  in winter, since in some of the settlements further into the
artifact or judge a spells effect.  An absolute must for magic users
  Visiting a Healers Shop

mercy  and  love  for  all  living creatures.  Clerics of peraine provide a
be increased by up to 2 points.

TRAIN  ANIMALS  (CR/IN/CH):  Used to tame and train animals such as horses,

Use  Magic:  Rolling her crystal ball side to side, your Magicienne watches
10  Plan  out your combat approach.  Where you position your characters can
INSTRUMENT  (WD/IN/DX):  Using this talent and the appropriate instrument a
as  a  character  vainly  attempts to Treat Wounds to patch a badly wounded
with   spells   of  the  healing  variety,  magic  users  may  chant  their


promise  for  either  silver  crowns  or gold ...  or a pummeling if you're
incantations  in  the comfort of an inn.  Selecting this option you will be

values  that  may  be  customised in the Advanced game, skills, attack, and

up the nightly regenerarion of life energy
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Sleep  icon  to  do  so.   Once you select Sleep, provided you have already

comfort  of  their  respective  rooms.   Your  party will sleep for as many

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Intuitive  skills  are not trained but improved primarily through practice.
has of being cured lies in fast treatment and application of Donf sprigs
2.   Acrobatics:   For  those characters skilled in such a talent, a good
activities  like  hunting,  so  you might want to take care of other duties
heck  of  a  job  on  those  air  molecules,  though, I can`t tell, they're
   Basic Values. Like the Basic Values, Mode Values are split into two 
   categories, attack (AT) and parry (PA).
They  are somewhat, the character's sixth sense.  Because of this, they can
sanctuary  by  all kinds of fugitives, as no one not even city guards dares
defensive  moves  or  offensive moves.  Though they are calculated the same
BORON
The  patient must be confined to bed to prevent the disease from worsening.
show  could  prove profitable.  When you select this option, you choose the
way, the values for missile weapons and thrown weapons may not be changed
before setting guards and going off to sleep.
produce the AT and PA values.  If the characters skill level is so low that
large and rather divine influence on Arkania healers
CENTRAL  EMPIRE:   An  empire  in the middle of Arkania, covering about one

Saving Your Character
it  exceeds the total of the Basic Values, he or she would have zero AT and
INGERIMM
This  God  of Creating and Destroying Fire and Lord of Smiths is worshipped
most fervently by dwarves often enough, he is the only God they worship

  Leaving Town
If  this  regimen  is kept up, the disease will likely pass.  It may take a
used to treat numskull.
PARALYSITIS:  This Dangerous disease, which can lead to total paralysis, is
mainly transmitted by undead.  The only chance a character with paralysitis
the  pain.   For  treatment,  the patient must stay in bed.  The only known
herb of any effect against rabies is joruga root.
this dangerous disease some time during their adventures.  Tetanus develops
zero  PA.   He  or  she  will not be able to protect themselves from such a
from  in  fected  wounds  made  by  monster  bites  or rusty weapons if not

weapon's attack, and can't attack very well with it either.  (Hey norm, old
APPENDIX F: ROLE PLAYING TERMS
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type  to  conform  to.   An  Archetype  de scribes the basic profession and
buddy.   That  was  a fine trick you pulled with that sword.  Must say I`ve
the  open  sea  in  the  west  by  the Overthorn headland and the island of
amount  of  attempts,  magical  bonus  points  of a sort, to increase spell
Manrek.   The coast of the Hjalding Gulf is one of the most important areas
of Thorwalian settle ment, second only to the Gulf the Prem.

the  east  of  the  Thorwal  region.   It  is  the  home  of the orcs.  The

in  the  middle  of  the Orcish Lands.  Phexcaer is dedicated to the God of
Thieves and probably harbors more of them than any other town in Arkania.
character  to  the  ranks  of  the elite, albeit inexperienced adventurers,

Orcish Lands.  The giant, gnarly trees grow ing there give the place a dark
As your characters travel through Arkania, they will gain experience points
again,  as  the  tough wood of these stony oaks is excellent house and ship

THORWAL:   A region and town on the north western coast of Arkania, between

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APPENDIX I: HINTS & TIPS
forests, on the other hand, could not care less
wilderness it may be weeks between visits from a travelling merchant

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. Life points (LP) will increase by up to six points. For magic users, these 

Dwarf)  while  you pelt him from afar with a character using missiles.  Try
Dungeons

In The Advanced Game
Leaving Town: Ports & Trails
merchant  was  so dazzled he is only now realizing that he was paid a third
Swafnir's hall to give thanks for our rewarding journey.
If  you  are playing in the Advanced mode, you will have the opportunity to
character,  much  as  you  may  have  or  would  have  done in the Advanced
Character Generation.  Additionally, other factors come into play:


Like  temples  throughout  Arkania,  the Temple of Travia offers your party
respite  from its adventure, a chance to kick back, have a word or two with
If  you  created your own characters select this option to form your party.
(after  removing  the  same  amount  of  course)  at  any  time during your

have been let go at that location.
LET GO CHARACTER