Chinese Communist revolutionary and founding father of the People's Republic of China, Mao Zedong, said "Politics is war without bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed." In this game, the King has died without naming an heir. The war of succession is now fought openly among the noble houses, using both diplomacy and the sword.
There is no better example of two worlds violently colliding than a long stretch of highway. Here you will find mankind zooming back and forth and nature attempting to move between high-speed vehicles. For those on the road and those animals about to cross it, a brief encounter and misstep can lead to grave circumstances.
Two powerful and angry spirits dwell in the old mansion. One is said to be the spirit of a great Indian Chief and the other an English settler. They killed each other, or so one story goes, and their spirits are still at war. Each phantom gathers to them ghosts and specters to control different areas of the house. Now a family has purchased the home and looks to move in. The have unwittingly walked into a supernatural war zone.
American playwright, critic and writer of film scenarios Channing Pollock said, "The only good luck many great men ever had was being born with the ability and determination to overcome bad luck." In this game, the roll of the dice might be random, but players always have a choice. A quick scan of the table will show the player how far behind they are and how hard they need to push their luck to change the game's outcome.
You love your grandma and would do anything for her. When she came to you, expressing concern about other senior rivals, you began a campaign of subterfuge and sabotage on her behalf. It has been working well, but you now realize that other children and grandchildren are waging their own private campaigns. The streets of the retirement community are filled with suspicion. The grannies are at war, and no one is getting milk or cookies until the battle is resolved!
Dragonwood is a large forest that lies south of the kingdom. Rumors say it's a place of magic and danger that none should venture into. It was the home of the elves and their magic and power still remains. Which, of course, sounds awesome to any adventurer looking to get rich and make a name for themselves! Gather your party and venture forth! Here's hoping you don't get eaten...or worse.