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Quest for the Unknown:
Rogahn the Fearless and Zelligar the Unknown are legendary names. Even you,
a young fledgling raised far from the great cities of Garweeze Wurld, know of their
reputation – even though their tale begins years ago. The elders and the sages
speak both names with respect, even awe, in a distant admiration for the two
legendary figures.
You have heard parts of the story before, but never enough to know all of it, or even
what is true and what is only legend or speculation. But it is a great and
fascinating beginning in your own quest to learn more.
Rogahn the Fearless earned his name as a great warrior, and his reputation
spread far and wide across the land. Zelligar the Unknown, equally renowned,
earned his respected status and power as a foremost practitioner of the mystical
arts of magic and sorcery.
No one knows what occurrences or coincidence brought these two men together,
but tales tell of their meeting and forming a strong bond of friendship, a union that
would last for the ages. As this occurred, legend has it, the two men virtually
disappeared from the view of civilization. Stories occasionally surfaced about a
rumored hideaway being built deep in the wilderness, far from the nearest
settlement, away from traveled routes, and high upon a craggy hill – but no one
seemed to know any more than that, or where this supposed hideaway was really
located, or indeed if it was. No one knows for sure, but some say their motive was
to pursue the common goals of personal greed and some kind of vague (or
chaotic) evil. In any case, they jointly led a hermit life with but a few occasional
forays into the outside world to add to their own reputations.
Many years passed, until one day a great gnome-titan invasion came from the
lands to the northwest, threatening to engulf the Meletian Kingdom with the
excessive carousing and oppression of the unchecked gnome-titan horde. Just
when things seemed the darkest, Rogahn the Fearless and Zelligar the Unknown
made their unexpected yet most welcome reappearance. Joining their powerful
forces, they and their band of loyal henchmen met the gnome-titan army in a great
battle at a narrow pass in the hills, and decisively turned back the invasion.
Rogahn slew a horde of the little guys single-handedly and Zelligar’s powerful
magic put the army to flight. It was a great victory, and a grateful populace of
Frandor rewarded the pair and their consorts with considerable treasure. After
that, the two heroes returned to their hideaway, and rumor has it that the spoils of
victory were spent to further its construction, although some of it may yet be hidden
somewhere.
The most exciting portions of the legend are the most recent. Last year, Rogahn
and Zelligar apparently decided upon a joint foray into the lands of the hated
Gnome Protectorates. Taking most of their henchmen and associates along with
them in a great armed band, the two personages, it seems, disappeared into the
forbidding little-folk lands to the northwest on a great adventure which come say
may have been asked by the very gawds themselves.
Word just reaching civilization tells of some great battle in the gnome-titan lands
where the legendary Rogahn and Zelligar may have met their demise. This
rumored clash must have occurred some months ago, and there are few details –
and no substantiation of the story. The only thing certain is that, if all this is true,
Rogahn and Zelligar have left their secret base virtually unguarded…if only one
had the knowledge and wherewithal to find their hideaway, he would have great
things to explore!
Now, just recently, came the most promising bit of information – a crude map
purporting to show the way to the hideaway of the two men, a place apparently
called “Q.” One of your acquaintances has this map, and if its accurate, it could
perhaps lead you to the mythic place that was their home and sanctuary. Who
knows what riches of wealth and magic might be there for the taking? Yes, the
risk is great, especially since the pair may yet still be alive and might even return
any day, but the challenge cannot be ignored. Besides, others may get there first
if you tarry long. Gathering a few of your fellows, you share the secret and embark
on a Quest for the Unknown…
Rogahn the Fearless and Zelligar the Unknown are legendary names. Even you,
a young fledgling raised far from the great cities of Garweeze Wurld, know of their
reputation – even though their tale begins years ago. The elders and the sages
speak both names with respect, even awe, in a distant admiration for the two
legendary figures.
You have heard parts of the story before, but never enough to know all of it, or even
what is true and what is only legend or speculation. But it is a great and
fascinating beginning in your own quest to learn more.
Rogahn the Fearless earned his name as a great warrior, and his reputation
spread far and wide across the land. Zelligar the Unknown, equally renowned,
earned his respected status and power as a foremost practitioner of the mystical
arts of magic and sorcery.
No one knows what occurrences or coincidence brought these two men together,
but tales tell of their meeting and forming a strong bond of friendship, a union that
would last for the ages. As this occurred, legend has it, the two men virtually
disappeared from the view of civilization. Stories occasionally surfaced about a
rumored hideaway being built deep in the wilderness, far from the nearest
settlement, away from traveled routes, and high upon a craggy hill – but no one
seemed to know any more than that, or where this supposed hideaway was really
located, or indeed if it was. No one knows for sure, but some say their motive was
to pursue the common goals of personal greed and some kind of vague (or
chaotic) evil. In any case, they jointly led a hermit life with but a few occasional
forays into the outside world to add to their own reputations.
Many years passed, until one day a great gnome-titan invasion came from the
lands to the northwest, threatening to engulf the Meletian Kingdom with the
excessive carousing and oppression of the unchecked gnome-titan horde. Just
when things seemed the darkest, Rogahn the Fearless and Zelligar the Unknown
made their unexpected yet most welcome reappearance. Joining their powerful
forces, they and their band of loyal henchmen met the gnome-titan army in a great
battle at a narrow pass in the hills, and decisively turned back the invasion.
Rogahn slew a horde of the little guys single-handedly and Zelligar’s powerful
magic put the army to flight. It was a great victory, and a grateful populace of
Frandor rewarded the pair and their consorts with considerable treasure. After
that, the two heroes returned to their hideaway, and rumor has it that the spoils of
victory were spent to further its construction, although some of it may yet be hidden
somewhere.
The most exciting portions of the legend are the most recent. Last year, Rogahn
and Zelligar apparently decided upon a joint foray into the lands of the hated
Gnome Protectorates. Taking most of their henchmen and associates along with
them in a great armed band, the two personages, it seems, disappeared into the
forbidding little-folk lands to the northwest on a great adventure which come say
may have been asked by the very gawds themselves.
Word just reaching civilization tells of some great battle in the gnome-titan lands
where the legendary Rogahn and Zelligar may have met their demise. This
rumored clash must have occurred some months ago, and there are few details –
and no substantiation of the story. The only thing certain is that, if all this is true,
Rogahn and Zelligar have left their secret base virtually unguarded…if only one
had the knowledge and wherewithal to find their hideaway, he would have great
things to explore!
Now, just recently, came the most promising bit of information – a crude map
purporting to show the way to the hideaway of the two men, a place apparently
called “Q.” One of your acquaintances has this map, and if its accurate, it could
perhaps lead you to the mythic place that was their home and sanctuary. Who
knows what riches of wealth and magic might be there for the taking? Yes, the
risk is great, especially since the pair may yet still be alive and might even return
any day, but the challenge cannot be ignored. Besides, others may get there first
if you tarry long. Gathering a few of your fellows, you share the secret and embark
on a Quest for the Unknown…
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