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Lair Of The Troglodytes
(2003)
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YOU are Skuznut, the fourth greatest hero of the Clan of Akhuz, although somewhat given over to drunkenness following the deaths of your comrades, and your mission is simply to survive a day in the life of a failed, has been Trog warrior. |
80 references, fairly hard
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Impudent Peasant!
(2005)
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Then, Lael Whitebeard was found wandering towards Bitterford by a Guard rider out scouting. Most of his skin had been flayed and removed, apparently by a particularly blunt sword. He said just one thing before expiring, whispering slowly whilst clutching the Guard rider with his now-skinless fingers: "Gore! Gore will come!"
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50 references, fairly easy
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The Black Lobster
(2005)
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YOU are Halron Allierté, nephew of 'Laughing' Guidon Allierté, and overseer of The Black Lobster. The perks of the job are not too bad, and as long as you are not too greedy or noticeable in skimming the profits to fund your continual drunkenness, then you are also safe from the legendary ire of your uncle Guidon.
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50 references, fairly easy
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Isle Of The Cyclops
(2006)
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"Row, wretch!" howled an obese Man-Orc taskmaster, lashing your back with a blow from his spiked whip. Days passed and the welts on your back grew longer, as your slave-ship, the Blood Auk, headed southwards. Captained by a furious red-faced man called Kullion the Crab, the ship was sailing for the Blood Islands, for it was part of the fleet of the Chaos Pirates, who flock to those shores like seabirds to the carcass of a whale. |
50 references, fairly easy
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Tales From The Bird Islands - Isle Of The Cyclops
(2014)
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"Row, wretch!" howled an obese Man-Orc taskmaster, lashing your back with a blow from his spiked whip. Days passed and the welts on your back grew longer, as your slave-ship, the Blood Auk, headed southwards. Captained by a furious red-faced man called Kullion the Crab, the ship was sailing for the Blood Islands, for it was part of the fleet of the Chaos Pirates, who flock to those shores like seabirds to the carcass of a whale. |
50 references
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Tales From The Bird Islands - In The Shade Of The Pango Tree
(2015)
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All of your fellow mercenaries have disappeared! In their place are a series of messy bloodstains, culminating in a crimson trail of gore that leads up the grassy knoll towards the lone tree at its summit. Drawing your sword, you begin the ascent, determined to find out what terrible doom has befallen your comrades in the shade of the Pango tree... |
25 references
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Tales From The Bird Islands - Debacle At Dead Man's Inn
(2015)
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You descend into the village to find a celebration in full swing. Farmers and their families are dressed up to resemble ghosts and skeletons. Kegs of ale and barrels of wine have been opened, and food is piled high on wooden platters. Music is provided by a wandering troupe of players, whose numbers swell as they amble about the community. It must be the Night of Ancestors festival! |
25 references
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Tales From The Bird Islands - Into The Valley Of Halos
(2015)
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Infected! You have been tainted with a dreadful bane while spending the Night of Ancestors festival in the remote hamlet of Darrang. The villagers point you towards the Healer of Halos, a remarkable herbalist who lives in a cave further up the valley.
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25 references
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Shrine Of The Salamander
(2015)
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You are an adventuring forge-priest of Verlang, and have undertaken many perilous quests across Kakhabad at the behest of your god. You have stared down the Apes of Mauristatia. You have braved the Beastmen of Tinpang Valley. You have even infiltrated the Necromancers' Guild of Throben. But how will you fare in this, your most dangerous adventure? Will you survive the Shrine of the Salamander? |
200 references, medium difficulty
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Tales From The Bird Islands - The Maze Of Mheng
(2016)
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"Greetings adventurer!" says the mage. "I am Mheng, master of these mountains." He titters to himself, and you begin to have misgivings about embarking upon this magic carpet ride... |
26 references
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Tales From The Bird Islands - The Manse Of Mheng
(2016)
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Mheng had built a labyrinth into which he enjoyed throwing unfortunates and watching them struggle against the traps and monsters that dwelt therein. But you beat the odds and survived. You slew the gigantic reptilian Pit Fiend and clambered up its body to escape the labyrinth. You chased Mheng back to his lair, but he fled and locked the doors behind him...
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27 references
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