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- CHAPTER #48 - RISE OF THE DEMON KING

v1.60 - RISE OF THE DEMON KING - GENERAL The game guide has been revised and updated. A large number of texts have been reviewed. New weapon added: +2 Wind Staff. It can be found in secret locations with epic items.

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changedGENERALThe game guide has been revised and updated.
addedGENERALNew weapon added: +2 Wind Staff. It can be found in secret locations with epic items. Only available to characters with WIS greater than 12.
addedGENERALNew weapon added: +2 Lighning Staff. It can be found in secret locations with epic items. Only available to characters with WIS greater than 12.
addedGENERALAdded a new story for the troubadour ('The Crown and the Ring').
changedGENERALThe colour of the Primordial Essence has been changed to better differentiate it from the Yellow Essence. It is white now.
addedYOUR FIRST ADVENTUREThe goblin no longer gives meat as a possible reward, but adds the possibility of obtaining healing herbs or wine skins.

Heroes of Book & Paper changes

changedThe game guide has been revised and updated.
addedNew weapon added: +2 Wind Staff. It can be found in secret locations with epic items. Only available to characters with WIS greater than 12.
addedNew weapon added: +2 Lighning Staff. It can be found in secret locations with epic items. Only available to characters with WIS greater than 12.
addedAdded a new story for the troubadour ('The Crown and the Ring').
changedThe colour of the Primordial Essence has been changed to better differentiate it from the Yellow Essence. It is white now.

v1.60 - RISE OF THE DEMON KING -

GENERAL

  • The game guide has been revised and updated.

  • A large number of texts have been reviewed.

  • New weapon added+2 Wind Staff. It can be found in secret locations with epic items. Only available to characters with WIS greater than 12.
  • New weapon added+2 Lighning Staff. It can be found in secret locations with epic items. Only available to characters with WIS greater than 12.
  • Added a new story for the troubadour ('The Crown and the Ring').

  • The colour of the Primordial Essence has been changed to better differentiate it from the Yellow Essence. It is white now.

YOUR FIRST ADVENTURE

  • Now the player can decide whether or not to take the object offered by the goblin in the cave. (If it appears and is helped).

  • The goblin no longer gives meat as a possible reward, but adds the possibility of obtaining healing herbs or wine skins.

THE BARBARIAN

  • Evil characters can now hit the beggar when he appears in the story.

THE LABYRINTH

  • The image of the gnomes’ tunnel-boring machine in the Labyrinth catacombs has been updated.

  • Sound has been added to the gnomes' tunnel boring machine in the catacombs of the labyrinth.

  • Reduced the amount of gold coins the player receives for accepting the Goblin King's bribe.

SONG OF KINGS & WARS

  • The option to purchase beer at the inn has been added if the first option on that page is unavailable.

  • A graphic showing a window behind the curtain covering King Arlon's portrait has been corrected.

THE COBRA'S ARK

  • If you find Grauler dead in his hut, if your character is a Necromancer, a new option to 'Talk to dead Grauler' will appear.

  • If you find Grauler dead in his hut, if your character is a Priest, a new option to 'Bless the soul of Grauler' will appear.

THE FUNERAL MARCH

  • Reduced the size of the image of the 'Barn' in the adventure 'The Funeral March' (and repositioned the horse).

  • Changed bell ringing from slingshot to Lightning spell.

THE RING OF KING AGMAR

  • Added Bugbear as a possible enemy when attempting to escape through the forest and failing the WIS roll.

  • Reduced the amount of gold coins the player receives for accepting the King's emissary bribe (5 -> 3).

THE LOST CITY

  • An option has been added to the adventure 'The Lost City' that allows players to choose the version of the adventure at random.

THE TEMPLE BY THE SEA

  • Petting the cat in the adventure 'The Temple by the Sea' can give the player 10 experience points. (If the cat is generated in the adventure).

  • Petting the cat will not cause it to scratch you if your character is of good alignment.

  • Added purring sound for the cat.

  • Added sound of 'city burning' if this situation occurs in this adventure.

THE END OF THE TIMES

  • Reduced the size of the image of the 'Funeral pyre'.

  • Evil characters can now hit the beggar when he appears in the story.

THE LAST BATTLE

  • The battle against the Demon King at the end of the game has been made more challenging. The Demon King now has an impact die of 13 or less on the roll, his damage has increased from 5 to 6, and he has 3 more hit points

  • Spooky sound effects have been added to the page preceding the encounter with the Demon King.

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Steam News / 19 December 2025

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