You are at the base of a cliff, standing in front of the tall black spire.      Above you can see where the spire connects to the cliff face. There are thick   thorns on the east and south and a door to the north into the spire.                            You are at the bottom of the dark spire, looking up a very long spiral stairs.  An aura of doom seems to linger in the air. There are faint creaking sounds fromthe spire above. You look around and notice that the door is gone!!                             You are on the spiral stairway leading  up into the spire. The stairs creak as  you ascend. All of the spire seems to be made of a hard black metal.                                                                                                            You are standing on the spiral stairs   ascending into the tall black spire.    The walls are smooth black metal. The stairs creak and sway as you climb them.                                                                                                  You are at a landing in the tall black  spire. A door goes into the side of     the cliff to the east. The stairs also go   even higher above you and look very very dangerous.                                                                                 You are in a dark corridor leading north into the darkness. To the south there  is a bend in the corridor. The walls are so smooth that they must be made of    steel.                                                                                          You are at a dark bend in the corridor. To the east there is a very dark chamberthat seems to be lit entirely in a red  glow. There seems to be organ music fromthat direction, but it is very low.                                                             You are in a chamber that is fairly dark and has a glowing reddish light coming from an unknown source. There is a large organ here, playing by itself. The     walls are gray stone and the exit is west.                                                      You are in a dark north/south corridor. There is no light that you can see, but you can somehow make out that there are no doors.                                                                                                                               You are in a dark north/south corridor. There are doors to the east and west. A faint glow is coming from the east door.                                                                                                                                        You are in a dimly lit room with strange markings on the wall. In the center of the room is a large couldron over a fire with a bubbling green liquid in it. Theonly exit is west.                                                                              You are in a dark room used for storage. There are shelves and cabinets all overthe room containing sorceror's supplies. It smells like death in here. The only  exit is east.                                                                                  You are in a secret study. There are big books sitting in bookshelves on the    west and north walls. Most are very fragile. All of them are very dusty. The    room is very dim and dusty as though it has been forgotten.                                     You are in a small library. There are   lots of books lining the shelves on the east and south walls. Most of the books have titles you can't pronounce or read.They seem to be held in place with a red magic glow. The only door is west.                     You are in a dimly lit north/south corridor. There is a door to the east.                                                                                                                                                                                       You are at a bend in the corridor. To   the east is a set of stairs going down  to another level. To the south is the   corridor you came from.                                                                                                                 You are at the bottom of the stairs. The corridors go north, east, and south    from here. You may also go back up the stairs to the west.                                                                                                                      You are in a marble corridor running    north and south. There is a temple or   some such room to the north. There are  smaller rooms to the east and west.                                                                                                     You are in a small room made from smooth stone. It seems to serve as a servant'squarters. There is a table in the middle of the room, a bed against the wall and a desk in the corner.                                                                          You are in a small room that looks like it is a private dining room. A very nice looking table sits in the center of the room. A beautiful chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The exit is west.                                                                 You are in a large marble room that is somewhat like a temple, but has some     strange symbols and designs on the walls and floor. The only exit is south.                                                                                                     You are in an east/west corridor. The   walls are a powder gray here and are    still very smooth. It is dimly lit and  fairly spooky down here.                                                                                                                You are at an intersection. The east-   west hallway meets a south bound hall   here. The south hallway is even darker  than the one you're in.                                                                                                                 You are at another intersection. Halls  go east, west and south from here. To   the north is a very large chamber.                                                                                                                                              You are in a large chamber that has been modified from a natural cave. The wallsand floor have been smoothed out.  There are chains hanging from the walls where it looks like prisoners have been kept.                                                        You are at a bend in the hallway. There is a torch bolted to the wall, but it isnot lit. The halls lead south and west.                                                                                                                                         You are in a north south hallway. The   west wall is covered with a gray wall   covering that is very hideous. There is a chamber to the east. As you stand hereyou realize the west wall is really just cobwebs and there is a door west.                      You are in a hallway with an ugly gray  wall covering.  The hall bends from the north to the west here. Faint noises are echoing around in here, but you cannot tell where they are coming from.                                                                You are in an intersection in the grey  hallway. There are halls leading north, east and west. Faint unidentified noises are echoing around from somewhere.                                                                                                     You are in a large chamber. The walls   and floor seem to be made of steel in   here. A thin film of rust covers them.  There are strange furnishings in this   room that you do not understand.  The   only exit is east.                                      You are at a four-way intersection. The gray hallway leads north, east and west.to the south is a stone corridor that's been walled up.                                                                                                                         You are in a north/south hallway. There is a door to the west, leading into a   large chamber. Faint noises echo around here and you cannot tell what is making them, but it is rather spooky.                                                                  You are in a north/south hallway. There is a chamber to the west. There is a    strange flickering of the natural light here, which gives the place a rather    fearsome aura.                                                                                  You are in a very large room made of    stone. The room is almost bare, with    only a few scraps of furniture. There   are doors to the east and south leading out into the hallways.                                                                          You are in an east/west hallway. There  is a door leading into a stone chamber  to the north. The combination of gray   walls, strange unexplained sounds and   flickering light makes it rather scary.                                                         You are at a north, south, east inter-  section in the hallway. There are some  strange noises here that you cannot see any source for. They are faint scraping and rumbling noises.                                                                            You are in a north/south hallway. The   walls are covered with an ugly gray wallpaper. It is tattered and torn and does not reflect light very well, making it  rather dark in here.                                                                            You are in a stone hallway. There are   doors leading into large chambers to    the east and west.                                                                                                                                                              You are in a large stone chamber. A big table sits in the center of the room. A heavy bookcase in the corner is all but cleaned out and the only chair in here  is broken. The only exit is west.                                                               You are in a rather large stone room. A neatly kept bookcase in a corner of the room has several nice looking volumes.  A table and chair sit in the middle of  the room. The exit is east.                                                                     You are in a stone hallway. There are   doors leading into small rooms to the   east and west. A large archway to the   south has some writing on it and there  is a large chamber to the south.                                                                You are in a small room that serves as a study. There are books in an old locked cabinet, a small table and chair and a  lantern sitting on the table. The only  exit is east.                                                                                  You are in a small room that has a vent in the roof. It is a privy (an outhouse except it is inside, not out.)                                                                                                                                                  You have entered a room that looks like it is used for conjuring. Strange marks on the walls, floor and ceiling with a  heavy block and tackle in the center of the room make you realize they must do  weird things here. Exit is north.                       You are in a magnificent room that has  a definite use as a mage's chamber. It  must belong to the person who built the entire place. (Or at least his descend- ents.)                                                                                          You are in a small rundown bedroom.     There is an old cot slid against one    wall and a bunch of worthless clothes   scattered on the floor. The only exit   is west.                                                                                        You are still ascending the spiral staircase in the spire. Looking down makes   you dizzy. There are more stairs above.                                                                                                                                         You are on the tall spiral stairs. The  staircase is truly amazing, but is also rather scary. Above the stairs continue.                                                                                                                                        You are on the top of the stairs of the spire. There is a landing here to the   east.                                                                                                                                                                           You are on a landing at the top of the  spire. There is a walkway to the east   to breach the distance between the side of the cliff and the spire. There is a  stairway to the west.                                                                           You are on the walkway between the spire and the cliff entrance. It is a covered walkway, so you do not have to worry    about falling off. To the east is the   entrance into the mountain.                                                                    You are in a central hallway. There are doors leading into chambers to the northsouth and east. The walkway to the spire is west.                                                                                                                               You are in a small room used for storage of old magical supplies. There is a lot of stuff still stored here, but it looks rather useless to you.                                                                                                                You have entered a strange chamber made of heavy natural marble. The room walls are made of dozens of marble slabs fit  together with pains-taking accuracy.                                                                                                    This room serves as a small workroom. It has a bunch of miscellaneous tools and other supplies and equipment in it. Over in the corner is a sturdy work bench.                                                                                                  You are in a secret room that was hidden behind the bookcase. It is dry and     dusty here. Cobwebs hang from the corners, and it is very musty smelling here.                                                                                                  You are in a small secret room. Another book shelf is against the west wall. It is very dusty in here.                                                                                                                                                          You are in a mystic room with strange   glowing colors blinking and flashing    from the walls. The exit is north - no  east, wait -- south -- now west! It is  moving rapidly around the room in random patterns!!                                             You are in a dark chamber or closet. You cannot see your hand in front of your  face! There does not appear to be any   exit, but you can't tell for sure.                                                                                                      You are in a massive stone chamber. The exits are north, east and west. The doorways seem to be magical one-way doors.  As if you are in another dimension look-ing out into the rest of the world.                                                             You are in a secret hallway. The hall   turns from the south to the east here.                                                                                                                                                                                  You are in a secret hallway. The hall   takes a turn here from the west to the  north. The walls are a strange gray     powdery substance.                                                                                                                      You are at a 't' intersection. The hall leads north and east. You may also go   back south.                                                                                                                                                                     You are in an east/west hallway. There  is a door into a chamber to the south   and another (larger) chamber east.                                                                                                                                              You are in a small bedroom. The bed is a mess, the room is very filthy and the   walls are a very drab dirty grey. The   only exit is north.                                                                                                                    You are in a large living area. A fire- place is on the north wall. A large bullmoose head is hung over the mantle. The  room is dirty and stale. The only exit is west.                                                                                        You are in a secret hall. There is a    tiny room to the south.                                                                                                                                                                                                 You are in a tiny secret room. It is a  bit dusty in here. Rows of human skulls line the shelves on the south wall. The light is very dim. The exit is north.                                                                                                   You are in a north/south hall. There is a huge chamber to the north.                                                                                                                                                                                            You are in a massive north chamber. The ceiling is decorated in large paintings and there are marble columns holding up large beams of finest black oak. There  is a door east and a door south.                                                                You are in an east/west passage. There  is an intersection to the east and a    very large chamber west.                                                                                                                                                        You are in a 't' intersection. The east-west passage intersects a north hall    here. The walls are a hard mineral.                                                                                                                                             You are in a north/south hall. There is a small chamber north. The doorway is anolder style archway shaped. There is dim light coming from the room.                                                                                                            You are in a small sleeping room. There is an old table against the west wall.  The room is very dirty and dust fills   the air.                                                                                                                                You are in front of a doorway into a    blue colored room. You may go east into the room or back west.                                                                                                                                                          You are in a blue colored room. The room walls were painted to look like the seaand sky. The lower portion is painted to look like pathways leading down to a    beach. You can almost smell the sea air.the exit is west.                                      You have exited the caves and are standing in a small outdoor graveyard. The    graveyard is surrounded by high cliffs  on all sides with a door cut into the   side to the east.                                                                               You have entered a secret hallway, going east. The hallway has eerie noises thatdon't appear to be originating from any one particular spot. There is a large   chamber to the east glowing with a light green color.                                           You are in a large chamber with green   florescent walls and ceiling. Strange   images are formed in the walls and an   eerie music fades in from the east.                                                                                                     You are in a great hallway. The ceiling is thirty feet above and shaped like a  cathedral ceiling. The walls are ribbed for acoustic value, apparently. To the  east is a grand chamber of immense size.                                                        You are in an immense grand chamber. A  light radiates all around the room, but you can't discern where it's coming     from. A four poster bed is against the  south wall, but that is so far away you can't see much.                                         You are next to the massive four-poster bed of Xandar himself. Xandar lies here in a death-like trance. You can't tell  if he's dead or in a coma of natural or supernatural origin.                                                                            You have stepped through the painted    wall and actually stepped onto the sandybeach!! It is very warm and beautiful   here. You turn around to see only a rockcliff wall. You may go north or south.                                                          You are on a sandy beach, with a warm   sun beating down on you and making it   very hot in your garb. You may go north or south.                                                                                                                               You are on a beach. It is hot out here  with only a slight breeze. You see the  road to the main hall to the south.                                                                                                                                             loor."
"A wall built of heavy stone and mortar  seals the passage to the south."
"There is a heavy oak door here, blocking the entrance to the room to the east. Itis too thick and heavy to break down."
"Hidden in the dust, you have found an   old iron k     IF XM$ <> "X" THEN IF LEFT$(NAM$(X1), LEN(NAM$)) = NAM$ THEN R = X1: REC = X1 + 1: X1 = NC: FOUND = -1
      IF XM$ = "X" THEN IF NAM$(X1) = NAM$ THEN R = X1: REC = X1 + 1: X1 = NC: FOUND = -1
      NEXT: RETURN
' ---------------------------------------------------------------------
CHAR.NOT.FOUND:
      CLS : LOCATE 10, 10: COLOR 0, 7: PRINT " CHARACTER NOT FOUND. ": COLOR 7, 0: FOR TIME = 1 TO 2000: NEXT TIME: CLOSE : RETURN
' ---------------------------------------------------------------------
WRITE.MEAT:
      WRITE #2, NAM$
      WRITE #2, HD
      WRITE #2, AG
      WRITE #2, CH
      FOR X = 1 TO 4
      WRITE #2, SA%(X)
      NEXT
      FOR X = 1 TO 5
      WRITE #2, WA%(X)
      NEXT
      WRITE #2, SEX$
      WRITE #2, GOLD#
      WRITE #2, BANK#
      WRITE #2, AE
      WRITE #2, AC
      FOR X = 1 TO 4
      WRITE #2, WN$(X): WRITE #2, WT%(X)
      WRITE #2, WC%(X): WRITE #2, WD%(X): WRITE #2, WS%(X)
      NEXT
      RETURN
' ---------------------------------------------------------------------
OPEN.CHARACTERS:  ' ===== OPEN CHARACTERS FILE ======
      OPEN "R", #1, "CHARACT", 256
      FIELD #1, 20 AS FLNAM$
      FIELD #1, 20 AS X$, 2 AS FHD$
      FIELD #1, 22 AS X$, 2 AS FAG$
      FIELD #1, 24 AS X$, 2 AS FCH$
      FOR X = 1 TO 4
      FIELD #1, 26 + (X - 1) * 2 AS X$, 2 AS FSA$(X)
      NEXT
      FOR X = 1 TO 5
      FIELD #1, 34 + (X - 1) * 2 AS X$, 2 AS FWA$(X)
      NEXT
      FIELD #1, 44 AS X$, 1 AS FSEX$
      FIELD #1, 45 AS X$, 8 AS FGOLD$
      FIELD #1, 53 AS X$, 8 AS FBANK$
      FIELD #1, 61 AS X$, 2 AS FAE$
      FIELD #1, 63 AS X$, 2 AS FAC$
      FOR X = 1 TO 4
      FIELD #1, 65 AS X$, (X - 1) * 28 AS X$, 20 AS FWN$(X), 2 AS FWT$(X), 2 AS FWC$(X), 2 AS FWD$(X), 2 AS FWS$(X)
      NEXT
      FIELD #1, 2 AS CHNC$
      RETURN
' ---------------------------------------------------------------------
READ.NBR.CHARS:  ' /// read record 1
      GET #1, 1
      NC = CVI(CHNC$)
      RETURN
' ---------------------------------------------------------------------
READ.CHARACTER:  ' /// READ CHARACTER
      GET #1, REC
      NAM$ = FLNAM$
      HD = CVI(FHD$)
      AG = CVI(FAG$)
      CH = CVI(FCH$)
      FOR X = 1 TO 4: SA%(X) = CVI(FSA$(X)): NEXT
      FOR X = 1 TO 5: WA%(X) = CVI(FWA$(X)): NEXT
      SEX$ = FSEX$
      GOLD# = CVD(FGOLD$)
      BANK# = CVD(FBANK$)
      AE = CVI(FAE$)
      AC = CVI(FAC$)
      FOR X = 1 TO 4
        WN$(X) = FWN$(X)
        WT%(X) = CVI(FWT$(X))
        WC%(X) = CVI(FWC$(X))
        WD%(X) = CVI(FWD$(X))
        WS%(X) = CVI(FWS$(X))
      NEXT
      A$ = NAM$: GOSUB TRUNC: NAM$ = A$: FOR W = 1 TO 4: A$ = WN$(W): GOSUB TRUNC: WN$(W) = A$: NEXT
      RETURN
' ---------------------------------------------------------------------
WRITE.CHARACTER:  ' /// WRITE RECORD #REC
      LSET FLNAM$ = NAM$
      RSET FHD$ = MKI$(HD)
      RSET FAG$ = MKI$(AG)
      RSET FCH$ = MKI$(CH)
      FOR X = 1 TO 4: RSET FSA$(X) = MKI$(SA%(X)): NEXT
      FOR X = 1 TO 5: RSET FWA$(X) = MKI$(WA%(X)): NEXT
      LSET FSEX$ = SEX$
      RSET FGOLD$ = MKD$(GOLD#)
      RSET FBANK$ = MKD$(BANK#)
      LSET FLNG$ = LNG$
      RSET FAE$ = MKI$(AE)
      RSET FAC$ = MKI$(AC)
      FOR X = 1 TO 4
        LSET FWN$(X) = WN$(X)
        RSET FWT$(X) = MKI$(WT%(X))
        RSET FWC$(X) = MKI$(WC%(X))
        RSET FWD$(X) = MKI$(WD%(X))
        RSET FWS$(X) = MKI$(WS%(X))
      NEXT: PUT #1, REC: RETURN
' ---------------------------------------------------------------------
WRITE.NBR.CHARThere is a shimmering field of mystic   energy surrounding the spire, blocking  passage to the north into the spire.                                                                                                                                            There is a heavy iron gate blocking the passage to the north. It runs from roof to floor.                                                                                                                                                                       A wall built of heavy stone and mortar  seals the passage to the south.                                                                                                                                                                                         There is a heavy oak door here, blocking the entrance to the room to the east.  It is too thick and heavy to break down.                                                                                                                                        Hidden in the dust, you have found an   old iron key.                                                                                                                                                                                                           You see an old red book, opened on the  table.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  There are some old yellowed papers lying here.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  You see some old yellowed notes. They   are hand scrawled and quite jumbled.                                                                                                                                                                                    You see a cute cuddly little teddy bear. It had been stuffed up the vent by some rotten character or somebody trying to  hide it.                                                                                                                               The cauldron is giving off a foul stench and almost making you sick.                                                                                                                                                                                            You see the magic amulet that must have belonged to a mighty wizard at one time.                                                                                                                                                                                You see a wig of human hair. It is well made and must belong to some wealthy butbald man.                                                                                                                                                                       You see a well made mace that seems to  vibrate with power. It must be some kindof enchanted mace.                                                                                                                                                              You see a shimmering golden spear that  seems to radiate a mystic force. It is  obviously a magic spear!                                                                                                                                                        You see a shimmering pulsating ring. It is a very powerful looking ring and may be dangerous if handled incorrectly.                                                                                                                                            You found a golden locket sitting behind a pile of debris in the corner. There  is some engraving on it.                                                                                                                                                        You see a jar of something labeled only 'bat wings'. They are very gross lookingand make you remember why you are not a wizard.                                                                                                                                 You see a small tin with several dried  things in it. A label on the side says  'lizard tongues'.                                                                                                                                                               You've found a small glass vial filled  with tiny white triangular shaped thingsinside. A label on the side says:               'chicken teeth'                                                                                                                 Another jar, a much smaller one filled  with what looks like extremely small    raisins. The label on the side says                 'toad warts'.                                                                                                               As you examined the brew in the cauldron you noticed it was eyeing you, too!    Then you realized it was just an eye floating on the top. It is a rare eye of   knute!                                                                                          You found a secret button hidden on the side of the wall in a recess on one of  the stones.                                                                                                                                                                     You see an old mace. They don't make 'em like this anymore!                                                                                                                                                                                                     You found a keg of 'Doctor-in-a-Drum'   the famous industrial strength healing  potion! It is slightly banged up from a probable fall down the stairs.                                                                                                          You see a large green volume written by a name that sounds familiar: 'Xandar'.  It was written over 100 years ago!                                                                                                                                              You see a set of magic books written in the ancient tongue of Artimea. You can'tunderstand a word in them.                                                                                                                                                      There is a large pile of rubble blocking the hallway to the west. There must    have been a massive cave-in here. Probably of mystical origin.                                                                                                                  There is a large pile of rubble blocking the hallway to the south. there must    have been a massive cave-in here. Probably of mystical origin.                                                                                                                 There is a large pile of rubble blocking the hallway to the east. There must    have been a massive cave-in here. Probably of mystical origin.                                                                                                                  You see a suit of fine plate armour.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The ancient 'Pact of Tuduska' is here!! It is the bible of wizards! The book is a great shimmering volume of incredible value and age.                                                                                                                          You see writing on the archway.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 You see a wand with a sharp reddish     crystal at one end. It is radiating a   faint yellow glow.                                                                                                                                                              You see a cane the seems to help its    wielder strike his enemies.                                                                                                                                                                                             You see a set of old magic books. It    seems to be a three volume set.                                                                                                                                                                                         You see a standard lantern.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The cabinet is of walnut and looks very expensive.                                                                                                                                                                                                              You see a small brass key.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      You see a bottle of a thick, deep-red   liquid. The label says 'dragon blood'.                                                                                                                                                                                  You see a glowing mystic wand. It is    just lying here. It must have been      dropped by someone from above during    battle and they were never able to      retrieve it.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    One book is lying here, out of the cases that looks particularly interesting.   It's title is 'Poems of Power'.                                                                                                                                                 You see a high quality halberd. (A cross between an axe and a spear.)                                                                                                                                                                                           You see some old worthless clothes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             You see a sparkling diamond tierra.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             You see artifact 46.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            You see artifact 47.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            You see artifact 48.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            You see the dead body of Demoniak.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              You see the dead body of Sleazak.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You see the dead body of Lycerius.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              You see the dead body of Handerak.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              You see the dead body of Hazel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 You see the dead body of Thelma.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                You see the dead body of Helga.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 You see the dead body of Brandon.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You see the dead body of Zodd.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  You see the dead body of tremane.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You see the dead body of simon the      simple.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 You see the dead body of urbar the      timid.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  You see a pile of broken old bones; the remains of the skeleton.                                                                                                                                                                                                You see the dead body of lazard.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                You see the dead body of tamaran.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You see the dead body of mondick.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You see the dead body of hubbray.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You see the dead body of the black cat.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         You see the dead body of vorjak.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                You see the dead body of hurzax.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                You see the dead body of Gurroq the Lame.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       You see the dead body of Ashley Tain.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           You see the dead body of Willie Chips.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          You see the dead body of Tyzameria.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             You see the dead body of old wiz.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You see the dead body of Ramasha.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The guardiax lies dead on the floor. You feel strange, being responsible for the death of this guardian for peace.                                                                                                                                              You see the dead body of Ramasha.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The red book describes a spell called   'Antimag' in which a magician's power   can be halved by having three of his    possessions and speaking the magic word.(with the magician in the room.)                                                                The old papers describe a spell for     returning home via teleportation. It    says you must have a magic amulet and   speak the magic word.                                                                                                                   The notes are hand scrawled and rather  difficult to read, but seem to indicate you can reduce all magical powers within a given range with the Destrax spell.  It does not work 100%, however.                                                                 A mystical sparkling band of energy     circles your hand, then lashes out in   a concentrated beam of sparkles!!                                                                                                                                               There is a great rush of hot wind and a loud explosion all around you as you're whisked away in a beam of bright light  and deposited elsehwere!                                                                                                                A small flicker of blue light appears in the center of the room and grows brightuntil it hurts to look at it. It then   rapidly travels about the room touching everyone, seemingly extracting mystic   energy. It then flies out of the room.                  When trying to depart a room...           And doors do not cooperate                remember what thy want to do ...          And simply say escape!                                                                                                              when battle is a royal pain ...          And armour you're without ...             Remember thou this refrain...             And armour-on you shout.                                                                                                           mass chaos be abound ...                  When say this thou shall see ...          And wander they all around ...        ... Confused as they can be.                                                                                                        A beam of bright light flashes out!                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The locket says 'To Sleazak - the most  evil, vile, foul-mouthed, ill-tempered, rottenest, meanest, sleaziest wizard it has ever been my ill-fortune to know -        Love Ramasha'.                                                                            The Pact of Tuduska - part one - states that the balance of power must be main- tained or magic will destroy the world. Balance in power cannot be maintained bykilling those in power.                                                                         It must be maintained by right and just means. An ancient spell known as 'XanaraSheen' may be used to balance the magic power in a province, but this spell mustbe cast by a master wizard.                                                                     The only master wizards ever known to   this area have been Molinar, Trezore andXandar. Molinar is dead, Trezore's whereabouts are unknown and Xandar is ???????                                                                                                You think a magic word may awake Xandar ---if he isn't dead. But what can it be --- maybe if you keep thinking something will pop into your head.                                                                                                               Magic seems to work like many other     forms of energy... Larger quantities cancancel out smaller quantities.                                                                                                                                                  As you try to think, a strange word pops into your head:                                                                                                                                                                                                        There is much more at stake here than   just finding out what happened to the   man in town. There is a massive struggle for power going on and it must be the   forces of good that prevail.                                                                   If the evil forces win the struggle for power here, who knows what could happen to the rest of the kingdom. The master  of this spire holds great responsibilityfor much of the magic in the land.                                                              But do you dare try to effect the       balance of power yourself? Isn't that   best left up to the experts?                                                                                                                                                    The wizard Xandar was a great and wise  man. If only he could help. He kept the evil influences of magic in check for   hundreds of years.                                                                                                                      You think it isn't wise to kill the     wizards in this place, even if you are  able to. What would that do to the all  important balance of power? How would   you MONITOR it?                                                                                 You think when you get out of here, you are going to find the biggest keg of alein the land and crawl into it.                                                                                                                                                  You think you've been thinking too much-your head is starting to hurt.                                                                                                                                                                                          The writing is a warning to keep out.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           As you speak the mysterious word, the   great Xandar's form rises from the bed  and floats several feet above it. His   eyes are still closed as he chants some ancient words that you do not know. The floor shakes as if from a quake.                        And the walls rumble and begin to crack. The rumbling slowly subsides and you    feel fulfilled, as though your mission  has been completed. The word 'home' popsinto your head and you feel exhausted.                                                         The great Xandar opens his eyes & says  he cannot complete the balance of power until the power of the resisting evil inthe complex is reduced. He sends you on your way as he closes his eyes again.                                                                          page one                                                         Power Alpha - makes minor negative adjustments to the types of spells cast by   all.                                                                                            Power Omega - makes positive adjustments in the types of spells cast by all.                                                                                                                                                                                    Power up - makes difficulty level of    casting spells greater and thus harder  to cast spells. Does not affect overall power of each spell.                                                                                                                    Power down - makes the atmosphere more  susceptible to easier casting of spells without affecting power levels.                                                                                                                                                 To heal others, use the heal spell with the name of the person to be healed.                                                                                                                                                                                    Some imaginary obstacles may be removed by using the spell 'elbbur la evomer'.                                                                                                                                                                                  As you say the words, the room starts to vibrate, and to shake violently. Cracksappear in the walls and ceiling an dust,dirt and pieces of the ceiling come downon your head. You are buried beneath 900 tons of earth and rock. You die.                       Some imaginary obstacles may be removed by using the spell 'elbbur la evomer'.                                                                                                                                                                                  You see a wicked looking creature with  black skin and blazing red eyes.   His  body skin is smooth,   but his head is  gnarled and scaly.  He breathes with a  rasp and says he is Demoniak, guardian  of the spire.                                           You see a powerful wizard in flowing    black robes that seem to reflect the    night skies. He's bald as a pumpkin.    When he sees you, he turns and says 'howdare you defile my inner sanctum and    disturb mighty sleazak!?'.                              YOu see an old man with a long white    beard and white robes. As you enter the room, he sits up on his cot and puts on his spectacles. He says he known as     'lycerius'.                                                                                     You see a young handsome man in a violet tunic. Judging by his appearance, he is a sorceror or at least a fairly exper-  ienced apprentice.                                                                                                                     You see an old crone in black and grey  dress with a greenish tint to her skin. She is stirring the potion in the large cauldron. She cackles that she is hazel,leader of the eamon witch society.                                                              You see a second old hag with the same  greenish tint to her skin, but having a larger nose. She cackles even louder andsays her name is thelma.                                                                                                                A third crone does not pay too much     attention to you as she sips some of    the potion from the cauldron on a large wooden spoon.                                                                                                                           A young man of about eighteen steps out of the shadows and asks who you are. He introduces himself as brandon and says  he is a wizard, or at least he will be.                                                                                                 You see a very powerful looking wizard, practicing his black art by dissolving  rocks with rays flashing from his eyes.                                                                                                                                         You see an adventurer here who looks    familiar to you, but you do not exactly remember where you saw him. He says his name is tremane and that he remembers   you in somewhat the same light.                                                                 You see a man sitting at the table,     trying to understand a spell that he is reading from a book at the table. He    looks too simple minded to be a wizard.                                                                                                 You see a man in rather simple clothing with a strange expression on his face.  He smiles slightly when you look at him and says his name is urbar. He looks as though he would blush at the slightest  provocation.                                            You see a skeleton draped over a tomb-  stone. Suddenly it straightens up and   starts moving around!                                                                                                                                                           A young man in loose robes approaches   you from the shadows. He is probably a  wizard's apprentice or student here. A  small embroidery on his robe says lazard                                                                                                A middle-aged man with greyish hair at  the temples greets you as you enter. He says his name is tamaran and that he's  looking for someone - a friend who may  have come here long ago.                                                                        You see a tall man with reddish-blond   hair and light colored robes. He says   his name is mondick.                                                                                                                                                            A small man with one eye and frazzled   hair steps from behind the door. He has a mace in his hand and says you should  not have come in here.                                                                                                                  You see a very large black cat. It is so large it could be used as a guard cat!  it is hissing and snarling at you.                                                                                                                                             You see a wizard in a grey frock with   gleaming eyes and a grey beard. He is   a rather pleasant-looking wizard, but   you know he could be bad news if he     decides he doesn't like you.                                                                    You see a wizard with a sour scowl on   his face and a great black beard. He is dressed in greenish metal tunic with a  loose robe over it. He does not look toofriendly.                                                                                       You see a man of about seventy with grey hair and beard, but with a very piercinglook in his eyes. He speaks slowly: i amgurroq the lame. I did not invite you, ido not need company. Good day.                                                                 You see a young man with a violet hue to his plate armour and a matching violet  cape. He says he is ashley tain the nextruler of this establishment. He has a   very forceful manner.                                                                          You see a man with a set of very ill-   fitting armour. He is about 60 pounds   overweight with a beard and mustache. Hesays his name is willie chips and that  he is a student here.                                                                           You see a very evil looking man with a  very bushy head of dark hair and a beardto match. He snarls at you and says you should not have bothered him. He says heis tyzamera the scourge of the black oakwoods.                                                  You see a very very old man. He mumbles that he so old that when he came here,  they had walk because horses hadn't beeninvented yet. He says he's the original 'wiz'.                                                                                          You see a rather decent-looking woman   in long red flowing robes. She has a    diamond tierra in her dark hair. She    could be a sorceress.                                                                                                                   You see a huge creature of eight feet   who says you shall go no further lest   you drop your weapons, and proceed in   peace.                                                                                                                                  