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In 1286, an army of the undead began marching towards [[The Haunted Ruins|Castle Peregrin]]. Unbeknownst to the king, it was led by his very own court magician Zarok. The king was in desperate need of a hero who could tackle the threat, and he knew exactly who he wanted. | In 1286, an army of the undead began marching towards [[The Haunted Ruins|Castle Peregrin]]. Unbeknownst to the king, it was led by his very own court magician Zarok. The king was in desperate need of a hero who could tackle the threat, and he knew exactly who he wanted. | ||
Fortesque was chosen to lead the charge into battle. Unfortunately, he died instantly when he was shot through his left eye by the very first arrow fired. Despite this, the Gallowmere army went on to win the battle without him.{{Bookref|MED-Manual|9}} | Fortesque was chosen to lead the charge into battle. Unfortunately, he died instantly when he was shot through his left eye by the very first arrow fired. Despite this, the Gallowmere army went on to win the battle without him.{{Bookref|MED-Manual}}{{Bookref|MED-Manual|9}} | ||
In order to save face, King Peregrin declared Zarok the Sorcerer dead and organised a hero's burial for Fortesque, including the construction of a custom [[Dan's Crypt|crypt]]. From then on, Fortesque was revered as the Hero of Gallowmere.{{Bookref|MED-Manual|9}} | In order to save face, King Peregrin declared Zarok the Sorcerer dead and organised a hero's burial for Fortesque, including the construction of a custom [[Dan's Crypt|crypt]]. From then on, Fortesque was revered as the Hero of Gallowmere.{{Bookref|MED-Manual|9}} | ||
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Future members of the [[Fortesque family]] would follow in Sir Dan's footsteps, fighting on behalf of Britain on battlefields the world over.{{Gameref|Ghosthunter}} | Future members of the [[Fortesque family]] would follow in Sir Dan's footsteps, fighting on behalf of Britain on battlefields the world over.{{Gameref|Ghosthunter}} | ||
Dan's brave deeds were not forgotten by the world at large either, although the events surrounding his return and victory over Lord Palethorn in 1886 were initially dismissed as not having really happened. [[Professor Marcus Effington Christy]], a 20th century academic, described the claims made by contemporary witnesses as mass hallucination induced by the high prevalence of disease in London at the time.{{Bookref|MED2-Manual|4}} | Dan's brave deeds were not forgotten by the world at large either, although the events surrounding his return and victory over Lord Palethorn in 1886 were initially dismissed as not having really happened. [[Professor Marcus Effington Christy]], a 20th century academic, described the claims made by contemporary witnesses as mass hallucination induced by the high prevalence of disease in London at the time.{{Bookref|MED2-Manual}}{{Bookref|MED2-Manual|4}} | ||
Academic interest in the Hero of Gallowmere continued into the 21st century. Most notably, [[Professor Darrow]] of Cambridge Archaeology dedicated her life to studying him, including his resurrections.{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|5}} Of particular interest to scholars was the location of his final resting place, the location of which remained unknown.{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|5}} | Academic interest in the Hero of Gallowmere continued into the 21st century. Most notably, [[Professor Darrow]] of Cambridge Archaeology dedicated her life to studying him, including his resurrections.{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|5}} Of particular interest to scholars was the location of his final resting place, the location of which remained unknown.{{Bookref|Comic-Prequel|5}} | ||