![]() ![]() While not as intricate or as fun to explore as later books in the series, The War Torn Kingdom still makes an effective introduction to this truly one-of-a-kind series.Īs the title implies, this book covers a kingdom embroiled in civil war. I have been instructed by she who must be obeyed to go and watch the potatoes don't boil over. So with no money, I set out on the dusty roads to seek my fortune. I then went to the temple to get a quest to get some golden armour from up north. He was set upon by thieves, and I forgot my calling as a rogue and helped him when I really should have robbed him. I immediately lost all my money gambling, then I followed a fellow reveler into the street. My first foray was as a rogue, and I decided to visit the big city. The War Torn Kingdom, which is the first book in the Fabled Lands series, is an ideal starting point. If you like gamebooks and haven't read any Fabled Lands, do yourself a favor and track this one down. You can buy, sell, steal, invest and even purchase a trade ship to make your fortune. One thing that I find really cool about this series is that it really gives you a sense of an economy. You won't find any meaty quest to undertake here instead, you'll be faced with dozens of mini-quests, some of them lasting only a couple paragraphs. Some might argue that Fabled Lands are heavy on Game and light on Book, and they might have a point. ![]() The check boxes and password system are implemented very well. The combat and skill checks are quick and easy. This book (and series) gives you a huge amount of freedom with some very simple game mechanics. This is one of my all time favorite gamebooks. The book contains Sokara, parts of the surrounding oceans as well as the Druid's Isle. Not as skillfully written (or rather "constructed") as the sequels, but nevertheless a must have and much easier to play than the others. Combined By Edition Combined Summary Series:ĭecember, 2010 (Small format reissue edition) ![]()
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