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==Books==

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<p style="font-size:13px;">A crucifix once stood here, but the mayor took it. Find a replacement and see how the church should really look.</p>

<p style="font-size:13px;">The rune key is held aloft by the flow of water from the fountain - you may have to wait for the next drought.</p>

<p style="font-size:13px;">To whom it may concern,</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">Signed, the Town Mayor.</p>

During the dark time that was Gallowmere's not too distant past it was King Peregrin who thwarted Zarok the Necromancer and his plan to enslave the land.

'The dead are to be honoured; not kept as the play things of alchemists!' declared King Peregrin as he banished Zarok from the Castle. All of Zarok's living dead were routed out and destroyed. Zarok being an unforgiving soul went into hiding and vowed to wreak his revenge on the King.

Rumors of ill doing and dark deeds abounded through the land of Gallowmere. It was whispered that Zarok had employed the aid of Shadowy Demons to help build a vast castle.

Retaliation was swift and violent. King Peregrin's forces led by the brave Sir Fortesque drove Zarok's army back from Gallows Town. There was much rejoicing, but the war was not yet over.

News that Zarok's army had now taken the flood lands caused much concern. From this vantage point Zarok could march west to take the Enchanted Forest. This sacred place would prove a bitter defeat if it fell into the hands of the evil sorcerer.

It is said that the day would have gone to Zarok but for the skill and valour of one man: Fortesque led the charge deep into the massed ranks of the undead, felling Zarok's bodyguard, the fearful Lord Kardok, and, before finally succumbing to his own mortal wounds, slew the traitorous sorcerer with a mighty sweep of his sword.

The forces of evil were destroyed but at a terrible price: none but a handful of the King's Militia returned from that field. Gallowmere lost a whole generation of young men that day, including Canny Tim, the legendary crossbowman and Fortesque's second in command, who fell in the first volley of arrows. Zarok's body was never found, though if it lies unmourned in an unmarked grave then no one in Gallowmere would shed a tear.

Imprisoned within an impregnable box of the King's design, the Demons were buried deep underground. Their Tomb was sealed with a magical device that has since come to be known as the Shadow Artefact.

<p style="font-size:13px;">The land of Gallowmere is a wondrous land of breath taking sights and adventure.</p>

<p style="font-size:13px;">Pumpkin is Gallowmere's favourite dish, and about now the valley is just bulging under the weight of young podlings awaiting harvest.</p>

<p style="font-size:13px;">If it's mystery you're looking for then the seasoned adventurer should travel to the ruins of King Peregrin's castle</p>

<p style="font-size:13px;">This place was once said to be a place of fantastical arcane alchemy, but an age has passed since it was consumed by the murky swamps. Perhaps great treasure awaits any adventurer that can locate its watery resting place?</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">Chapter 1</p>

Captain of the Militia in the time of King Peregrin, Sir Daniel Fortesque found fame when he killed the renegade wizard Zarok. A career soldier raised in the royal household he was adored by the men under his command and renowned for his loyalty to Gallowmere. It was said that Fortesque was always destined for greatness, with his square jaw, steely gaze and thick shock of hair, as black as ravens' wings, he looked every inch the hero.

Dear Sir or Madam

<p style="text-align: center;">Yours, fearfully - the Town Mayor</p>

Capture that greedy profiteer the Town Mayor.<br />Take him to the Asylum Dungeons.<br />Give the fat boy a good going over!<br />Locate the Shadow Artefact.<br />Bring me back something nice!

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