Celtic Legends© 1991 Ubi Soft

ManualThe lay of Celtika------------------My name is Niphredil Celebrimbor and I am sclade since I was very young. Ihave followed strict teaching of the royal scribes and sung praises ofnumerous heroes such as Arthur, Lancelot, Robin and Roland. But now noble lordsand gentle ladies, I have an entirely different song to sing you. Tonight,the mead that you have generously provided throughout the course of the evening opens wide doors of my memory. The crash of the snields and the criesof battle haunt my spirit once again. Yes, tonight, as sure as the North windblows and the wolves howl I shall tell you a tale long forgotten by men.

The story takes place in a kingdom blessed by the gods. Only peace and harmonyexisted, and fairies and sprides lived side by side with merchants and peasants. This was a world where the unicorn took his place beside the dragon,A world where magic was a natural force such as the wind or the rain. Thismagic surrounds us tonight. World whose name lights up the eyes and inflamesthe spirit of eldery. This world is `Celtika`. Each person carries a part of`Celtika` inside him, a source of our myths. So, search deeper inside you,search to the edge of your dreams, and remember the time when the world wasyounger, stronger... remember noble lords.

`Celtika` was a prosperous realm which lived in peace for generations. Thispeace had reigned since the `war of the summits` a battle lost by the mountainGoblins to the birdmen.

The people of the realm lived in perfect harmony. From time to time, a fewmonsters came to disturb the peace and provided by the opportunity to sing ofthe heroes exploits. Celtika was goverened by a council formed of onerepresentive from each race, and the decisions of the council were respectedby all because the rulings were good and just. The Earth is still young and the trees are filled with fruit. The rivers are full of fishes and the forestsresounded with the cries of young hunters.

With this prosperity and mixture of cultures, consciouness reached previouslyunknown perception. Each race has its own way of seeing things, and the wisemen combined their visions. Under this system magic became an exact science.Schools were founded and among these schools the most prestigious one islocated in the capital `Avallon`. The master of this school is the greatestmagician in the country, rather, he was the greatest magician for he recentlydied. Since his death, a dark peril shadows `Celtika`.

The great master instructed two equally skilled students, `Eskell` the blueand `Sogrom` the scarlet. Both pupils were with same thirst for knowledge,but they have opposite philosophy. Only Sogrom schemes to dominate his fellowmen and become the equal of the gods.

As Long as the master was alive, he could control his two students.Unfortunately, confrontation is now inevitable. Sogrom proclaimed himselfDemog (supreme magician) the council appointed Eskel grand commander of thearmies of `Celtika` and ordered him to eliminate the usurper. The Demog allied himself with the forces of evil and decided to reign by any means possible.

Battles have been going on throughout the kingdom for years, but victory willbe decided in the islands of Rochebrume.These islands are important sources of magic and whosoever controls them willhave access to immeasureable powers. Demog has taken the initiative and Eskelis getting ready. Once there, each magician will be able to teleport his troopsand if he has the necessary power to construct the fortesses that he willneed.

The evening of his departure, Eskel, is alone with the seven soldiers of hisguard. In his sack, he has several vital volumes that he had found in hid

departed masters library. A manual of war strategms by `Gugel`, the warriorKing. A Book of spells and Atlas of Rochebrum islands. On the Stone slabs ofhis laboratory, he traces a circle with powder of his own Creation and thensteps into the circle surrounded by his guards. This room is so familiar tohim that he seems to see it for the first time. After casting one look around,Then he says the magic formula and disappears in a cloud of smoke with hisguards.

The passers-by hear a dry explosion. The noise of the air closes over thevacuum created by the teleported bodies.

In the middle of the plain, on a little island in the Rochebrum archipelago.Eskel and his group re-appear. The ultimate confrontation begins. Noble Lords,listen to the standards which clash in the wind, see the limmer of swords inthe Sun, breath the acrid odour of fear which forms heroes. In the distance, we can hear the roll of the Goblins drums and the long sad cry of the oraquesbagpipes. The Demog is here and will soon pay for infamous conduct. He will be Doomed or Celtika will be his.Eskel rapidly chases the black through away. While one of his men points to the approaching troops. Is it Goblins or savages? No matter! You must fightfor that which is dearest you... the kingdom of `Celtika` forever the landsof Celtic Legends....====================================-------==================================

Loading and saving------------------Saving a game-------------For saving a game you will need a formatted blank disk and to follow theseinstructions...

* Come back to the main menu (by clicking on the scroll/parchment icon on the strategic screen).* Once the main menu is on, remove disk 2 from the drive. Insert your blank formatted disk then click on `save`.

* When the save has finished and the drive light is off, remove the saved game disk and insert game disk 2 again. You can then go back to the game by clicking on start.

Loading a saved game--------------------* Goto to main menu.* Remove disk 2 from the drive.* Insert your saved game disk into drive, click on load.

* When the load has finished and the drive light is off, remove the saved game disk and insert game disk 2 again. You can then go back to the game by clicking on start to begin game from you saved it.

Caution: You can only save one game situation on single disk.-----------------------------====================----------------------------

The icons---------Use the icons to obtain info or to command your legions be careful by clickingthe left button you select an icon and you cancel an order with your right.

[Scroll-parchment icon] parameters----------------------------------This icon accesses the main menu, with it you can change options (number ofplayers for example), save or load a section of the game.

[Magnifying glass icon] passage to tactical screen--------------------------------------------------This moves you to the tactical screen, even if there`s no enemy on yourhexagon. Using this icon you can create new units in `castles` or `cromlech`hexagons and organize your defence in all hexagons. You can then place yourtroops on the spaces of your choice. They will stay in these positions untilthey are attacked.

[Castle icon with 2000 underneath it]-------------------------------------You can only use this icon if you possess at least 2000 points of magic. Infact, this is the price of constructing a fortress. Click on the hexagon whereyou want to build and then click on this icon. You will see a fortress appear.You can only build catles on plains.

[? icon] information--------------------By clicking first on a legion and then on this icon, you can review the unitswhich compose this legion. These units will appear in the upper section of themain window. Characteristics displayed by pointing the cursor on each one.The two columns of figures show the current value and maximum value for eachcharacteristic.

[Boot icon] movement--------------------With this icon you can move a troop by indicating the path to follow. Click onthe appropriate legion and then choose the movement icon [bboot]. Next click onthe hexagon to which you wish to move the legion.Note: Each space costs 1-2 movement poits (these costs are doubled for legionswith a slow creature) each legion has 6 points of movement. Once the bootcursor has appeared, you can choose the target hexagon or click on the legionto regonise it.

[4 soldiers 2 top splitting from 2 bottom icon] seperation----------------------------------------------------------This icon is used to split a legion into 2 parts. Select the legion then clickon the seperation icon. The hexagons where you can send each part of the Legion will flash. Select your hexagon. The screen will show 2 rows of squaresthe top Line is the part of the legion which will stay, the bottom Line is thepart which you are going to move. At first the bottom Line is empty. Click on a unit then on one of the squares in the bottom row. If you transfer all unitsto the bottom row, you are just re-organising your legion (it still moves).

Tactical screen:

[Raised hand icon] characteristics----------------------------------On each side of the tactical screen, a column of 6 icons with correspondingnumbers is displayed. These are characteristics of the chosen unit.

Dexterity.

This characteristic represents the chance a unit has of hitting a target orcasting a spell successfully. The units dexterity increases with theexperience aquired.

[Muscled arm icon] -force---------------------------When a unit hits a target, it inflicts damage depending on the amount offorce available. Again, the amount of force increases with the experienceaquired.

[Wellington boot icon]-actions--------------------------------Each unit have one or two actions each combat turn. An `action` may meanmoving one hexagon or casting a spell teleportation, incantation ortransformation.

[Face icon]-experience------------------------This icon displays the number of victioms killed in combat. Each enemy killedadds one experience point. Increasing experience automatically increases yourdexterity, force or magic level. An enemy dying from illness does not give youan experience point neither does killing an ally.

[8 pointed star icon] -magic level------------------------------------To be able to cast spells, you must have at least a magic level of 1. Eachlevel has a corresponding spell. There are 15 levels. It is possible toincrease these magic levels by gaining experience or penetrating a pentaclehexagon. Certain spells cause a temporarily loss of part or all magical levels, in this case you cannot use the corresponding spells.

[Heart icon] -life points---------------------------Life points measure each creatures vitality. At zero [0] the creature dies, each

creature recuperates from his wounds more or less quickly between combats.Units can also regain life points from spells. The orange bar above the unitrepresents also life points.

[Arrow pointing down] -leave the tactical screen--------------------------------------------------You can only return to the strategical screen if there are no enemies on thetactical screen. Once you have completed all the actions desired on thetactical screen, click on this icon to return to the global map.

Computer control----------------By clicking on this icon you give control of your troops to the computer forthe duration of the combat. This will manage your troops until your enemy isdestroyed. You can then take over. By pressing `ESC` the computer gives backthe control to you at the end of the next turn.

[Sand glass icon] -fast/slow game-----------------------------------The default choice is slow. In this type of game the animations of thecharacters are numerous but the combats last longer. You can switch from slowgame to fast game by clicking on this icon.

[O.K icon] -pass a turn-------------------------When you have completed a turn, you must pass your turn by clicking on thisicon. The turn is passed automatically when all the possible actions have beendone. Note that when you are alone on the tactical screen, you shouldn`t passyour turn: You can execute as many actions as you wish.

-----------------------------====================----------------------------Function Keys-------------A certain number of keys can be used to alter the game parameters only if youare in tactical mode.

P..........Pause/press p again to continue.

Space......Selects automatically the last spell you have casted. You must have the cursor on a magician who can cast this spell and click twice while holding down the space bar.

CTRL+DEL...These 2 keys, used only in tactical mode, let you quit a desperatecombat by destroying your legion completely. This makes you save time when theissue of the combat is anyway fatal.

F1.........This key has the same function as the sandglass. It switches fromslow game to fast game.

F2.........This key lets you use automatically all units around the pentacle,it cannot be used in combat. It is useful, combined with the space bar, tocreate legions of the same type quickly. For this, proceed as following: bykeeping the space bar and the F2 key pressed simultaneously and by clickingtwice on the magician who can chant, you will create a creature similar to theone created before. By keeping the F2 key pressed you actually free thepentacle. If you haven`t got enough points of magic to repeat the process, youwill have to choose a new race.

F3.........By pressing this key you activate the flash mode of the character.The unit under your mouse cursor will flash if it still has action points tospend.

F4.........This mode lets you choose the clikcing mode on the tactical screenyou have the choice between 2 modes. Clicking on the unit, or moving thecursor on the hexagon.

F5.........This key lets you cut out the animations during tactical battleswhich makes the game faster.

F7.........This key lets you cut out the background music of the tacticalscreens while keeping the sound effects.---------------------------===========================-----------------------

Magic places------------In the world of Celtic Legends, magic exists as a natural force. The origin ofthis force is in the center of the planet. Those who know how to use magicaccess terrifying or marvellous powers. The magic screams forth from sources in very precise places. There are natural sources called Cromlechs which havebeen worshipped by savages for generations. There are also artificial sourcescreated by man inside of fotified castles. Finally, there is also a certainquantity of magic in the atsmosphere which is used by all Magicians. TheMagicians act as a sort of magic battery and accumalate energy. They store itin the form of spells to use when needed. They can also take advantage oftheir colleagues magic if necessary.

It is very important to control castles as it lets you gain magic energy.Measured in points of magic, quicker and you can cast more and stronger spells.What is more, a Magicians power increases by two levels of magic when he isnear the purer energy from a natural cource (Cromlechs).

Cromlechs---------The Cromlechs are the places which are richest in magic. There are naturalsources are considered taboo by the savages, who worship the magic withoutknowing it, and have maintained the pentacle sancturies for generations. Thisprolonged contact with the magic force has gradually transformed them: they have lost their human appearence and have become Kobolds or fearsome Minos.Magic should not be used against savages. They will attack Magicians and theirallies ferociously. One final important detail: the Cromlechs are the savagesentry doors to the islands. If you occupy them, you can avoid the inrusionof new savage legions. Don`t forget that occupying the Cromlechs increases yourmagic level by 2 additional levels, and gives 150 points of magic per turn.

Castles-------The castles have 2 primary functions. They are defensive buildings as well as Additional sources of magic. As a place of defense, the castle presentsseveral advantages.

* The castles owner can call upon new troops during combat..* The castle and its immediate surroundings are protected against magic comingfrom the outside (the attacker cannot use magic: he must take the castle usinghand-to-hand combat).

* The troops inside the castle have the advantage of the first shot when theyare attacked by exterior troops.

The castles second interest: it supplies 50 magic points to the owner per trunbut remember that building a castle costs 2000 points and can only beconstructed on a plain.-----------------------------=========================-----------------------Textbook of magic-----------------

Spells------To open the box of spell icons, you can click twice on a magician (having atleast one level and points of magic) or click once on the magician (your cursorwill change to a boot) move the cursor towards the top of the screen and youwill see the spell icons appear. To choose a spell, click on the correspondingicon. You can cancel a selection by pressing the right mousebutton.

[Fireball icon] - Level 1/fireball/cost 5 mp.direct----------------------------------------------------This spell is the mainstay of the magician. It`s the first really powerful spell confided to the magic students when they leave schools. It is possibleto shape a parcel of magic energy into a fireball; the size of a grapefruit,which the magician directs. It is not very costly (5 magic points) and cankill a weakened adversary. Its only inconvenience is that it is stopped by

anyobstacle in its part. On top of this, this spell doesn`t always work, successdepends on the throwers skill.

[Muscled arm icon] - Level 2/weakness/cost 5 mp/direct-------------------------------------------------------As its name indicates, this spell weakens the victim, diminishing the damagethat he inflicts during combat. Its usefulness is equivalent to the clumsinessspell. Applied in massive dose, this spell can cause the death of creatures that are already naturally weak.

[Raised hand icon] - Level 3/clumsiness/cost 5 mp/direct---------------------------------------------------------This spell is especially used by the miscevious Magicians who want to laugh atthe expense of the tray bearing inn-keepers, but it can/has a certainusefulness in combat. In fact, any creature that falls victim to thisenchantment is seized by the irrepressible trembling and his dexteritydiminshes. His skill in combat is therefore greatly reduced, which can havefatal consequences. An un obstructed from the magician to the target is needed

[Brocken mask icon] - Level 4/inexperience/cost 50 mp/direct-----------------------------------------------------------This spell gives amnesia to the target; the creature forgets all that itlearned during the proceeding battles. The victim loses a part of the benefitsthat he could draw upon from his experience (gains in strength,dexterity andmagic level). This loss is permanent. This spell is particulary effectiveagainst Magicians and experienced warriors.

[6 pointed star icon] - Level 5/forgetfulness/cost 500 mp/direct---------------------------------------------------------------This spell is more specialised and more powerful than the proceding spell, thevictim totally forgets his magical knowledge and becomes incapable of usingmagic during combat. If the one who casts this spell fails, the victim loses amagic level anyway.

[Poison bottle icon] -l Level 6/viciousness/cost 40 mp/in-direct--------------------------------------------------------------This spell is a true horror; the victim suffers from violent (but not contagious) illness that is only cured by a cure spell. The victim loses 5 lifepoints every turn. This illness only works on a tactical screen.

[2 men with skull below them icon] - Level 7/contagiouness/cost 50 mp/indirect-----------------------------------------------------------------------------This spell is the contagiounes counterpart of the viciousness spell. If itdoes not directly cause death, it is very contagious and tansmissable bysimple contact. Any friend or enemy passing by the sick creature issusceptible to contracting the virus. The opposite of viciousness, this spellis only active outside of tactical combats and stops when the victim has 1 life point left, making him easy prey. It is a spell that must be handled withcaution since it can be reflected onto the spell caster. Here again, a curespell cures the infected creature.

[Man surrounded by dots icon] - Level 8/invisibility/cost 60 mp/personal-----------------------------------------------------------------------This spell is very effective for subtracting some time from the enemy attacks.In fact, the aiming creature disappears and can no longer be attacked. However,the inconvenience is that it can no longer act on the outside.This spell lasts 9 turns then the creature re-appears in the same place onlyif its legion has not made a strategic move in between and the hexagon is notoccupied by an ally. A sick, transformed or paralysed creature cannot be madeinvisible.

[+ icon] - Level 9/cure/cost 70 mp/inderict------------------------------------------This spell is very useful to give back strength to the wounded or ill units,if one casts it on a creature in perfect health its life points increase toabove normal for the duration of combat.A creature cannot treat itself. The spell cures viruses, contagions and poisons

[2 hearts /1 inverse I clear] - Level 10/vampirsation/cost 70 mp/indirect------------------------------------------------------------------------

Very powerful against a warm blooded adversary, the one who casts this spellcan drain the victims vital energy for his own profit. The life points ofthe creature are lowered to 1 while those of the one who cast the spellincrease. Note: if you cast this spell on a cold blooded creature or abloodless creature, it will have an inverse effect. A creature cannot use thisspell when it reaches 99 life points.

[Link chain icon] - Level 11/paralysis/cost 100 mp/direct--------------------------------------------------------This high level spell paralyses completely the victim which cannot fight, castspell or move anymore. The victim becomes then an obstacle to the progressionof its allies and is an easy target for its enemies. All it can do is pray.

[Magnifying glass with skull icon] - Level 12/detection/cost 50 mp/indirect------------------------------------------------------------------------This spell lets you know who in the legion has a contagious disease. When thespell this is casted, the sick creatures are indicated with small skulls whichrise on top of them. You can then choose to cure them or send them to theenemy.

[1 bolt of lightning icon] - Level 13/divine ire/cost 150 mp/indirect------------------------------------------------------------------Very useful for getting rid of a group of enemies quickly, this spell is quitecostly and less interestingagain one alone opponent. It hits all the enemies On the tactical map, each of them losing 15 life points.

[2 bolts of lightning icon] - Level 14/lightning/cost 100 mp/ indirect---------------------------------------------------------------------This spell strikes a creature with a lightning bolt, inflicting considerabledamage upon it. Only the most powerful monsters can hope to survive a lightningbolt. The 2nd one is always fatal.

[Sun like icon] - Level 15/fatal fire/cost 400 mp/ indirect----------------------------------------------------------This is the ultimate spell; it instantaneously kills an adversary on the spot.It is also an extremly costly spell that should be reserved for the mostdangerous enemies.-----------------------------=========================-----------------------

The Rituals-----------

[Grid type icon with cursor] -level 3/teleportation/cost 20 mp--------------------------------------------------------------Only useable on the tactical screen, teleportation lets you instantaneouslypass from one location to another on the screen. It is very useful spell forescaping if you are surrounded or attacking enemy hand-to-hand if he is faraway.There are 2 type of teleportation; at a Low level of magic, teleportationapplies only to the one who casts spells; at a high level, you can alsoteleport allies. After clicking on the teleportation icon, designate thecreature to teleport before designating the location which you will teleport.

[Robed figure-arms outstretched icon] -lvl 6/incantation/cost -variable-------------------------------------------------------------------------The incantation is a very casual magical ritual which lets you call friendlycreatures to your aid. The More powerful the creature is, the greater the magic cost will be. To perform the incantation, you must be on the tacticalscreen in a space adjacent to a pentacle (a pentacle is a space containing acircled star). Click on the magician, then on the depending on incantationicon. The Magicians level and the number of magic points that you have; thenchoose the creature that appears on the pentacle.Note: only 8 creatures can be present on the tactical screen at one time. Becareful; attempting to peform incantation 9 unleashed the anger of the gods.

[1 large figure-1 small figure icon] lvl 6/transformation/cost variable-----------------------------------------------------------------------Transormation is very useful for surprising an adversary. For example, it cantransorm a simple soldier into a cyclop. The transformed creature assumes thecharacteristics of new form this transformation only lasts for 1 combat. Whenyou return to the strategic screen, the creature changes back to its originalform. You dont keep the experience gained under your new form. A transformedcharacter can be re-transformed.-----------------------------=========================----------------------

- The people of Celtika --------------------- The Savages

The Kobolds-----------The Kobolds constitute the majority of the local population. Humans by origin,The Kobolds mutated because of the contact with magic.Over generations, they have become half-hman,half animal. Worshipping magiclike a God, they built sanctuaries called `Cromlechs` and believe that onecannot use magic without being stained. For them, the Magicians and Sorcererswhich pretend to master the powers of their godess, are evil incarnate. Theyruthlessly attack any creature associated with Magicians.

The Wolfens-----------Originally imported wolves with human Kobold ancestors. Wolfen have alsomutated. Thus adopted upright posture and developed a rudimentary form ofintelligence.on the other hand, they have preserved their strength,enduranceand primary hunting instinct. They are loyal to their Kobols Masters. They form local shock troops, possess the best weapons, and can be dangerous, even when isolated.

The Snakes----------These enormous reptiles are native inhabitants of this area. They are alsofound in the lost islands, which is not necessaryily a bad thing since they are actually killing machines. An adult is 12-15 feet long and armed withvenomous spikes the size of a dagger.

The Minos---------Mutants among mutants, the Minos that were exposed to, to much magic in thesanctuaries. Half man, half bull. The Minos are peaceful vegatarians. They stand about 9 feet tall and weigh around 5000 pounds. As peaceful as nature isthey sometimes get angry. They are impossible to stop without using magic.Their only weak point (apart from their limited knowledge in molecular physics)is their speed which is proportional to their intellectual capabilities.The Kobolds drug the Minos for combat by making them swallow an hallucinegenicherb called `Vachfol`.

Demogs Troops -------------Goblins-------The Goblins are humanoid canine race. They are about 5 feet tall and weigharound 100 pounds. They are weak and cowardly, but since they are dedicated toevil. They are very prolific and their cruelty is limitless. They constitutethe majority of the demoniac troops. They are mediocre fighters but theirnumbers make them dangerous for an adversary that is isolated and withoutmagic.

Orques------This race was created by Demog to counter the appearence of the chivalrousorders which destroy the Goblins troops. Orques are large humanoids withimpressive muscalture. They are elite soldiers of the Demog and are fearless.They lack discipline and have the disagreeable habit of getting on theircommanding Goblins nerve.

Trolls------These monsters have only one idea; eat, and they are not fussy. When they gettheir hands on an enemy, they begin by tenderizing it with heavy blows fromtheir clubs, not caring what the enemy does to their own loose flesh. Once theenemy is cooked (in other words dead) they eat it on the spot. It is the onlytactic that their tiny brains have developed, but it is fataly effective.

Skeletons---------They are the rest of Demogs apprentices who have failed their suicide missionsthat were discussed earlier. Being very sentimental the Demog loves to surround himself with Skeletons of his most faithful students. The Skeletons have preserved their magic and combat aptitudes. Finally, their fidelity and

their critical lack of spirit endears them to the Demog.

Dragons-------The breath of these monsters has reduced many knights to ashes. With a wingspanof more than 18 feet, a dragon can quickly cross vast distances. The promise of giving them spoils of gold pieces permitted the Demog to unite these wingedcreature. Their armour coupled with their physical force make them fearsomewarriors who rarely meet failure.

Demons------Synonymous with fear and desclation,even the Demog himself rarely pronouncesthis name. Demons are the absolute quintessence of evil and the invocation ofone such being is very costly in magic. Equipped with powers and a `demonical`strength, they do not know defeat. They only obey the Demog because of theircommon interests. When the Demog is victorious, they will not hesitate to askfor their share of the spoils (payable in innocent souls).

Eskels Troops -------------Soldiers--------The soldiers are primarily peasants enlisted by force (for their own good) andpoorly equipped. Their morale is rather Low and they are mediocre fighters.Their only advantage is their Low invocation price, and they are generallyemployed front-line guardians of far away castles and as `padding` around themore highly-trained troops. Do not neglect the fact that these men learnquickly and that if they survive several combats, they can become verypowerful.

Lords-----The elite of the chivalry of the Celtic kingdom is united in the order. Theyare the spearhead of the Celtic Army. Very well equipped they are protectedby armour plates and use the heavy sword and shield. They look down upon magicbelieving, believing it to be a cowardly weapon.

Magicians---------These young intellectualls are engaged in the struggle due to their idealism.Sons of rich merchant families, their studies in the great magic schools havemade them More skilled at struggling against a migraine than a ravenoustroll.nevertheless,they are better soldiers in combat because of theirequipment and fanaticism. Their habit of studying proves that they quicklylearn New spells if they survive battles.

Cyclops-------The Cyclops have a peaceful nature. Rare are those enemies that are crazyenough to disturb the Cyclops tranquillity. In spite of their outwardappearence, the Cyclops are poets and gardners. They have a great sense ofresponsibility and are eagerly engaged in the struggle against the forces ofevil. Speed is not their main quality. As the cyclopean proverb says `a bigslow punch is worth 2 quick ones`.

Angels------These birdmen (that the people of Celtika took for messengers of the gods), livein the country`s high mountains where they study magical mysteries andmeditate. However, their King is indebted to Eskel who saved him from a Dragonsclaw`s as he was taken from a nest. Inregonsing this debt the `angels` lighttoday beside the celts.

Hydras------These creatures normally live in the Marshland where they feed on aquaticplants. They are the Dragons enemies since the Hydras are very partial todragon`s eggs and have in the past plundered many broods.

Arch-Angels-----------The most complete mystery rests on the origin of these faceless angels. Eventhe birdmen pretend not to know a thing about the Arch-Angels. The strangestrumours abound that they were sent by the gods, a forgotten half people half

gods wowed to destruction of the Demons...without a doubt, Eskel is the onlyone who knows the Truth. What is certain is that the Arch-Angels are equippedwith fearsome powers and can destroy a demon or dragon fairly easy.-----------------------------=========================-----------------------

Atlas of Rochebrume -------------------Islands-------The Rochebrume `archiepelgos` consists of 23 islands with their owngeography, weather, population. Some are mountainous and inhabited by hordes ofsavages. Others are stinking swamps infested with the armies of `Demog`. What iscertain is that Demog is ahead of you and the farather you penetrate theislands, the more powerful the armies you will have to face.

Terrain Types -------------The plain---------The islands consist mainly of plains, wide open spaces of Grass and Sand. Theyhave few strategic advantages except for one or two high spots and here andthere a solitary tree which might shield you from direct spells. But they areeasy to cross and ideal for castles.

The Forest----------The Woods and Forest of Rochebrume offer many shelters to those who like Ambush tactics. These Woods are criss-crossed with tracks and the legions canmove through them without being slowed down too much. Magicians must be careful when they cast `direct` spells as their fireballs may get lost in the branches.

The Hills---------This type of terrain if useful for defensive positions, but the defender mustget there well before the enemy. By placing his units on the many mounds, asmart strategist is sure of striking in hand-to-hand combat. But these foothills slow down the legions.

The Swamps----------These stinking swamps have been the burial ground of many legions. They offergood opportunities to Magicians since the grouns is usually clear and theenemies which dont have teleportation are often obliged to use winding ways toreach their targets.again these tracks tend to slow down legions duringstrategic manoevures.

The Mountains-------------The mountains of Rochebrum are forbidding barriers considered as verydangerous. They are continually swept by violent storms and legions are notadvised to engage combat in the mountains except in desperate situations. Inthese situations the storms can be useful allies. We have seen cases of legionscompletely decimated by lightning strokes just when they were on the point ofoverwhelming a smaller Army.

-----------------------------=========================----------------------- Manual of Warrior King Cugel ----------------------------This manual has been transcribed by isucho the pious from the memoirs of thefamous warrior who first founded the kingdom of `Celtika`. It is a series oftactical and strategic counsels regularly updated by the best generals of theday.

* If you end a move within striking distance of the enemy, prepare your defenceby regonising the tactical terrain and placing your troops in the best position to withstand the enemys attack. Your disciplined troops will not move without your orders. It is a good tactics to place your strongest units on The hexagons where the enemy will arrive to prepare a nice reception.

* Once a battle has started, it goes on until one of the two opponents has beencompletely destroyed. Theres an exception to this rule. If theres a magicianchanting on a pentacle, he will leave the tactical screen with his troops andthey will be teleported safe and sound to a remote hexagon (the magician mustbe on the pentacle and not beside it as when normally chanting) and he musthave the necessary magic level to create at least one soldier.

* When you are inspecting a legion (with the ? icon) look closely at theordering of theunits. The first four on the left will be in the front rank when you attack an enemy legion. Position your most powerful hand-to-hand fighters at the front and your spell casters at the rear. You can useseperation icon to change the order of your troops for your last move.

* Do not ignore creatures seeming weak at first, they have the highestpotential and learn fastest, so protect them and look after them. When theyhave got a bit of experience they`ll be useful to you.

* Don`t be heavy on the magic, victory depends upon it. Be careful not to use upall your magical points if theres a chance of your Demog being attacked inturn.

* Savages are a good way of toughening up your legions. But don`t underestimate the Minos and the serpents

* The castle is a safety place where you are protected against a teleportedsurprise attack. Remember you are vulnerable to your opponents magic outsidethe castle.

* Castle building is very costly enterprise. Choose the site carefully, thecastle can be cut off a passage for the enemy.

* At the start, you might think the fireball is more useful than the clumsinessor weakness spells but you would be wrong. Some creatures are more suscebtibleto loss of energy than vitality (a magician with 1 life point canstill throw afireball, with 1 dexterity point he has only 1 in a 100 of hitting you.-----------------------------=========================----------------------- The Gods of Celtika -------------------Celtika is a world where the gods sometimes intervene in human affairs and moreoften where fate of a kingdom is concerned. In the conflict oppossing Eskel and Sogrom, the gods have decided to be actively neutral spectators. This meansthat, there are certain fundamental rules that even more powerful Magicianscannot transgress without incurring the divine wrath.

The most important rules is----------------------------You cannot chant more than a certain distance from a pentacle and once you have 8 units within a certain area, you cannot create anymore. So far, no wiseman has been able to explain these restrictions. All we know is anyone trying to transgress these rules will fail and start a hail of lightning strokes striking the groundat random around him.-----------------------------=========================-----------------------

---Typed by Scooter for skid row

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