Norek: Intrigue in a City-State of Jaiman is a supplement published by Iron Crown Enterprises (I.C.E.) in 1990 for the fantasy role-playing campaign Shadow World that can use either the Rolemaster or the Fantasy Hero role-playing system rules.
Description edit
In the Shadowlands campaign setting, the city of Norek has been an oasis of peace within the troubled region of Jaiman. However, a hidden agent of evil is now at work within the city. Norek: Intrigue in a City-State of Jaiman provides details of the city and its region, including geography, climate, flora and fauna, notable buildings, and inhabitants. A description is given of the evil now at work in the city and its organization, including notable personalities.[1]
The book the presents nine scenarios that all start within Norek before moving out into the surrounding region. These can either be played as separate adventures, or linked together into a complete campaign:
- "The Hunt for Guff"
- "The Ogre's Lair"
- "A Matter of Loyalty"
- "The Jewels of Crump's Mound"
- "The Treachery of Ton Bron"
- "Where There's a Wlf"
- "The Rogue's Ruse"
- "The Necromantic Urge"
- "The Temple of Cay"[1]
The players can use either the Rolemaster or the Fantasy Hero role-playing rules.[1]
Publication history edit
I.C.E. published the role-playing system Rolemaster in 1980, and immediately introduced the Shadow World campaign setting the same year. In the mid-1980s, I.C.E. took over Hero Games and their Hero System of role-playing rules, including the specialized set of rules for fantasy campaigns called Fantasy Hero. The supplement Norek: Intrigue in a City-State of Jaiman was published by I.C.E. in 1990 as an 88-page softcover book written by Kevin Hosmer-Casey, with interior and cover art by David Miller, and cartography by David and Elissa Martin, and Kevin Williams.[2]
Reception edit
Herb Petro reviewed the product in the February–March 1991 issue of White Wolf.[3] He stated, "This book is useful for those looking for adventure ideas in Jaiman and Shadow World, and those who want a more complete understanding of Jaiman and Shadow World."[3] He rated it overall at 3 points of a possible 5.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Norek". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
- ^ Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 205. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
- ^ a b c Petro, Herb (February–March 1991). "Capsule Reviews: Shadow World; Norek: Intrigue in a City-State of Jaiman". White Wolf. No. 25. p. 42.