But never has it shifted too far into the roleplaying arena as the combat is not generally intensive or difficult and the adventuring bits have always been light-hearted fun. Depending on your choice, and depending on the skills of your character, the problems may be overcome in different ways. The introduction tells the tale of the island Kingdom of Silmaria. Once, long ago, a dragon threatened its peace, but after much turmoil the beast was ensnared in its lair by the raising of seven magical pillars. Now, after many years of dragon-free bliss, there is danger once more.
Someone is plotting to gain power and freeing the dragon is on their agenda.
The King has been assassinated and hoards of creatures are terrorising the land. Only a Hero can put things right and your good friend Erasmus the Wizard has summoned you to take care of matters. To this end you must enter the Rites of Rulership, the traditional trials through which the rulers of Silmaria are chosen, and, hopefully, expose the baddie in the course of your endeavours. If you do not have a character to import into this game from a previous adventure, your first task is to design your character by choosing a name, occupation, and distributing skill points. Then it s off for a brief chat with Erasmus before you are deposited in the game.