                        Welcome To Dungeon Of Doom!

        The Kingdom of Koras, normally a serene and beautiful place, now
faces an uncertain future... 

        In the 7th year of rule of King Tomas Veeder XI, Mazo De Lama
appeared from another world... intent upon the destruction of the world
and the enslavement of those who survived, Mazo De Lama and his henchmen
stole the Badge Of Courage, Cross Of Spirituality, Dagger Of Sacrifice,
Medallion Of Honor, Sword Of Valor, Codex Of Wisdom, Staff Of Humility,
and the Cone Of Power.

        Upon stealing these treasures, Mazo De Lama has hidden them deep
within a vast labyrinth of death known to locals of Veederville as the Dungeon
Of Doom. Mazo De Lama has given Tomas Veeder XI one year to hand over the
rulership of Koras or face total annihilation.

        Six months have passed since then. In the remote frontier village of
Veederville many adventurers have come to attempt the retrieval of the stolen
treasure and none have succeeded. Most have died. Those who returned told
rousing tales of the dangers within. Things have not been peaceful, however,
as Mazo De Lama has destroyed several remote villages and terrorizes the
inhabitants of others. Veederville has been left alone, its proximity to the
Dungeon of Doom and remoteness has offered it relative sanctity for now.

A desperate plea for help is issued by King Veeder XI himself:

        I, King Tomas Veeder XI, request all brave adventurers to enter the
Dungeon Of Doom and retrieve the eight treasures and through their power,
restore peace to the Kingdom of Koras.

        We have six months left before the end of our lives as we know it.
Many adventurers have embarked on the journey into the dark depths, and few
have returned. The situation is bleak...

One day, you wander into the town of Veederville on adventure
through Koras. After talking with the villagers, you ponder the idea
of attempting this daunting task as foolish. But hungry for adventure and
the potential for money and power, you take the road to the castle and
present yourself before the throne...

        Adventurer, I give you permission to undertake this journey. I am
giving you 3333GP to equip yourself at the shops in town. Your first task is
to locate and recover the Badge Of Courage. I wish you the best on this
mission, as no one else has succeeded so far, and time is short...

