FEAR the DARK - HeroQuest fanzine 1
EAR the DARK an HeroQuest fanzine and a tribute
issue #1
SEPTEMBER 2020
The Empire is powerful and the Emperor rules the land with supreme wisdom and an iron fist. Everyone¸ within the borders of the Empire¸ may sleep well at night¸ for the terrors of the dark forces of Chaos are just a memory of the past. In the Empire¸ everyone prospers: you just have to obey¸ in exchange for safety. You may live a long and boring life¸ if that suits you¸ and the Emperor's Inquisition doesn't suspect you of some heresy.
But this is not the life for the likes of you.
A strong barbarian with an appetite for gold and glory.
A stubborn dwarf seeking oddities and treasures.
A curious elf from the ancient fallen kingdom of the fables.
A smart wizard in search of more power and lost magic.
Beyond the borders of the Empire¸ the land is full of peril and opportunities. Ancient necropolis of long gone civilizations¸ tombs of kings whose memory turned to dust¸ ruins of temples of forgotten gods; you just have to summon the courage to face the monsters and horrors within¸ to emerge with a treasure.
Deep underground labyrinth have turned into lairs of orcs and goblins¸ crumbled fortresses and towers host mad wizards and alchemists¸ endless dungeons hide the nests of Chaos forces brooding their plans to subvert the peace of the human kingdoms. With the proper companions¸ you feel strong enough to venture there and return stronger¸ wiser¸ and richer.