Norek: Intrigue in a City-State of Jaiman

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Cover art by David Miller, 1990

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:

  1. "The Hunt for Guff"
  2. "The Ogre's Lair"
  3. "A Matter of Loyalty"
  4. "The Jewels of Crump's Mound"
  5. "The Treachery of Ton Bron"
  6. "Where There's a Wlf"
  7. "The Rogue's Ruse"
  8. "The Necromantic Urge"
  9. "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]

  1. ^ a b c "Norek". Guide du Rôliste Galactique (in French). 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  2. ^ Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 205. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
  3. ^ 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.
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