                        Welcome To Dungeon Of Doom!

        In the 7th year of rule of King Tomas Veeder XI, strange happenings
have come to manifest themselves in the town of Veederville, a town on the
edge of the Dungeon Of Doom.

        The eight royal treasures were stolen by Mazo De Lama and his
henchmen, and hidden deep within this vast labyrinth of death. With the
disappearance of these treasures comes a dark time for the Veeder Reign.

        In the 9th year of rule, civil unrest and destitution are
commonplace in the outlying areas of the kingdom, and strife within the ranks
of the leadership is beginning to emerge. 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. 

        It is now the 10th year of rule. Many adventurers have embarked on
the journey into the dark depths, and none have returned. The situation is
bleak... One day, you wander into the town of Veederville on adventure
through the kingdom. 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 2500GP 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...
