Quest #9

The Crystal Ball


"A tale of treachery has reached your ears.  Not long ago, two knights were journeying to the home of the Sorceress Alana.  The knights were carrying a crystal ball, which Alana had purchased from afar.  Alana needs this wondrous orb to help her root out evil in the land.  Alas, the knights never arrived.

Alana has asked you to recover the crystal ball.  She can tell you only this:  The knights were last seen traveling through the valley.  Perhaps someone, or something, has killed them."

Wandering Monster:  Orc


The Heroes succeed if they find the Crystal Ball and get it to the exit.


Special Notes:

1.  Make sure the players know where the start and ending places are on the road.  To finish the quest the Heroes must find the Crystal Ball and leave the valley by the exit.

2.  The extra boulder tiles should be placed on the board.  These boulders block the line of sight for the monsters on the plateau from anyone on the North side of the river.  The boulders also block the view of the Giant from anyone not on the plateau.  Do not place this figure on the board until a Hero gets on the plateau.


Notes:

A.  Teraptus has sent these monsters to search for the Crystal Ball.  If a Hero gets within line of sight (1 square in the forest) of these monsters, the monster yells.  This brings the other monsters in that forest over to see what is the matter.  If a Hero gets the Plateau and the Giant yells (see location 'C'), any of these monsters that are left alive leaves the woods and heads for the Heroes.


B.  A Troll is lurking under the bridge.  Do not place the Troll figure on the board until a Hero steps on this spot, the read "With a roar a mighty Troll jumps out from under the bridge.  He has a ravenous look about him, and he is drooling profusely."

C.  When the first Hero gets to the Plateau, read "A huge Giant sees you, and yells 'I have killed the knights, and I will kill you.  The Orb is mine!'  The giants bellowing voice carries across the valley.  All who are searching the valley for the Crystal Ball hear the Giant's shout."  Any monsters left alive on the North or South sides of the river should start moving towards the Heroes.


D.  This chest cannot be seen unless the Heroes occupy the square next to it (the Giant occupies this spot on the map).  It contains the Crystal Ball, and is trapped with a Needle trap.  If it is not disarmed, it will do 1 Body Point damage to the Hero who opens the chest.

Give the Crystal Ball tile to the Hero who opens the chest.



When the Heroes complete this quest, read "You take the Crystal Ball back to Alana.  'Thank you for returning my Orb.  With this we will be better able to see what evil is brewing.'  She rewards each of you with 200 gold pieces."
