The Story Of Dragon Warrior<><><><><><><><><><><><><><>In olden days of yore, the realm of Alefgard was cloaked in darkness.According to legend, a brave warrior, Edrick, brought light back to the landby defeating an evil being.  He used the Ball of Light bequeathed to him bya friend to drive off the enemies of Alefgard.  He then gave the Ball ofLight to King Lorik, who unified Alefgard.  The land was at peace for manygenerations.  In the time of King Lorik XVI, the Ball of Light were stolenfrom Tantegel Castle by the evil Dragonlord, and once again the Kingdom ofAlefgard was plunged into darkness.  Many travelers fell prey to themerciless fangs of monsters, and the beautiful was transformed intopoisonous swamps that hindered travelers.  It was also rumored that severalTowns and Villages were destroyed; wiped off the face of the land by Ghosts& Dragons.Many brave warriors tried to recover the Ball of Light, but none of themreturned from Charlock, the Dragonlord's dark castle.  The people longed forpeace, but did not give up hope.  The great Seer Mahetta predicted that "Oneday, a descendent of the valiant Edrick shall come forth to defeat theDragonlord."Who is this brave soul?  There is only one possible answer.You.Your quest is to find and defeat the Dragonlord.  The time has come.  Thisis the start of your adventure.Welcome To The Realm Of "Dragon Warrior"<><><><><><><><><<><><><><><><><><><><><>*Insert the Dragon Warrior pak in the NES Control Deck and turn the PowerOn.  The title of the game will appear on the screen and the opening musicwill begin to play.Option Screen:*If you are going to begin a new game, move the cursor to the "Begin a newquest" and press the A Button on Controller 1.*The display will change to a screen in which you can register your name.*Use the Control Pad to select a letter then enter it by pressing the A Button.*If you make a mistake while entering your name, move the cursor to Back andpress the A Button.  The cursor will move back one space.*You may enter names up to eight characters long. *Now that you've entered your name.  Next, press the A Button, then thedisplay will change to the Message Speed screen in which  you can select themessage speed.  You can choose a option by moving the cursor with theControl Pad, and then pressing the A Button.*Now the game play screen will appear.  Let's get on with the adventure.Continue A Quest (to continue saved games)Choose "Continue A Quest":*Here, you can continue any one of three previous adventures which can bestored as Adventure Logs in the Imperial Scrolls of Honor.  Once you havechosen an Adventure, you will continue that adventure with all the strengthand Items you had when it was saved.Change Message Speed:*Select the Adventure Log for which you want to Change the Message Speed byusing the Control Pad and then pushing the A Button.  You will then be asked"Which Message Speed Do You Want To Use?"  Again use the Control Pad tochoose the Message Speed for your Adventure Log - either Fast, Normal, orSlow - then push the A Button.Copy A Quest:*This option allows you to copy the attributes of one character that hasbeen recorded on an Adventure Log to another Adventure Log.*You might make a Copy of an Adventure Log to protect against a possibleerasure, or if a friend wants to play at a higher level.*First, select the Adventure Log you want to copy using your Control Pad.Than push the A Button.  You will be given a choice of Adventure Logs towhich you can Copy. (You can only Copy into a Adventure Log that does notalready contain a character's quest.)  Press the A Button to select theAdventure Log you want to Copy to.*You will then be asked Yes or No: Yes if you want to Copy, No if youdecided against making a Copy.Erase A Quest:*Select the Adventure Log you want to Erase.  The status of the character inthe chosen Adventure Log will be displayed.  You will then have to answerYes or No, Yes if you want to Erase the Adventure Log, and No if you want tokeep it as it is.How to use the Controller and Displays<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>Control Pad:*This moves your character Up, Down, Left, and Right.*When entering commands, the Control pad moves the Flashing Cursor in theCommand Window in the same direction.A Button:*When you press this button, the Command Window appears on the screen andyou may enter commands.  Use the Control Pad to bring the Cursor to thecommand that you wish, then press the A Button.*If you press this button when the Cursor is flashing in the Text Window,the next Text Window will be displayed.B Button:*Press this button to Cancel a command.The Command Window will appear when you press the A Button while you are inthe Walkabout Mode.Select the command with the Control Pad and execute it by pressing the AButton.  (Cancel it by pressing the B Button.)Your present Status will be displayed in the Status Window.  LV:*Your Level.HP:*Your Hit Points.MP:*Your Magic Power.G:*Your Gold.E:*Your Experience.Entering Commands During Walkabout Mode<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>Talk:*When you choose this command, you can speak in the direction you are facing.*You can't speak to anybody unless that person is right in front of you.However, you can speak to people in Shops and Inns, etc. if you're standingat the Counter.*Choose the direction in which you want to speak by using the Control Pad.Then use the "Talk" command.Status:*You can find out just how much strength you possess in many different areas.Stairs:*Place your character on the stairway and choose this command to go Up orDown the stairs.*This command won't work if you're not directly over the staircase.Door:*You can open Doors if you have a Key.  Use Keys wisely.  You can only use aKey once and you need a Key for each Door.Spell:*You can chant Magic Spells.  Use the Control Pad to choose the Spell andpress the A Button to cast the Spell.  This command doesn't work if youhaven't learned any Spells yet.Item:*Choose this command to use the Items that you have acquired.  Select anItem with the Control Pad, then press the A Button to use that Item.Search:*Use this command to Search the area at your feet.Take:*Use this command to open Treasure Chests.  Move over the Treasure Chest anduse this command to take what is inside.Entering Commands During Fighting Mode<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>*When you leave a Castle or Town, lots of monsters will come out to attackyou.  If you happen to bump into one of them, the game will automaticallyenter the Fight Mode.Fight:*You can Fight monsters with any Weapons you may have or with your barefists (if you have no weapons).*In most fights, you won't be able to defeat the enemy with one blow.  Youmay suffer some damage, but you can carry on until you've defeated the monster.*Carry on fighting while keeping an eye on your hit points until the enemyis defeated.Run:*As you suffer damage from the Hit Points in the Status Window willdecrease.  When you have no Points left, that's the end of your game.  SoRun away if you think you're dangerously close to that point.  Remember,Running away can be a very important "fighting" technique.Spell:*You can chant a Spell instead of using Weapons.  In a Fight, Spells canHeal wounds or inflict damage on the enemy.Item:*Use this command to recover your Life Force with the Herbs you are carrying.More About Your Character<><><><><><><><><><><><><>*You can examine your Status by choosing the Status Command!Level:*This tells you your Level as a Warrior.  You're at Level 1 at the beginningof the game.  As you Fight monsters and gain more Experience, your Levelgoes up, your Strength increases, and you learn more Spells.HP (Hit Points):*This shows your Life Force.  Hit Points will decrease when an enemyinflicts damages on you.  Don't forget, when this number reaches 0, that'sthe end of you and the game!Maximum HP:*If your Life Force is very low, it can be restored to Maximum Force bystaying at an Inn.  Also the Maximum HP goes up with each Level and you'llbe able to withstand more damage.MP (Magic Power):*This is your Power for chanting Spells.  This power goes down each time youchant a Spell.  Some Spells use more or less MP than others.Maximum MP:*You can restored your Magical Power to Maximum Strength by staying at an Inn.G (Gold):*This is the Money you have obtained.  You get some Gold for each of themonsters you defeat.  And when you've saved up enough Gold, you'll be ableto buy Weapons, Armor, and other Items.E (Experience):*This is your Fighting Experience.  You can gain Experience by defeating theenemy, the stronger the enemy, the more Experience you get.  As you gainExperience, your Level goes up and your Strength increases.Strength:*This number increases as your Level goes up.Agility:*Your character becomes faster at higher Levels.  This means that you canmore easily avoid the enemy or Run away.Attack Power:*The higher this number, the more damage you can inflict on monsters.  Youcan increase your Attacking Power by becoming stronger and acquiring morepowerful Weapons.Defend Power:*A higher Defense rating means that an enemy's attack will inflict less damage.Getting To Know The Terrain<><><><><><><><><><><><><><>*Let's take a walk around Alefgard.Plains:*You can walk about normally as fewer monsters live here.Forests:*You can walk through Forests.  But more monsters are lurking here.Hills:*Hills will slow you down a bit.  More importantly you'll come across mayenemies.  If you don't want to bump into a lot on monsters then keep out ofthe Hills.Craggy Mountains:*Very, very steep Mountains,  They are Impassable.Swamps:*Poisonous Swamps.  For each Step you take you lose Two Hit Points.  Keep aneye on your HP rating when you take a walk in the Swamps and use Herbs andSpells to keep your Life Force high.Entrances to Caves:*When your character arrives at one of these, you'll automatically betransported inside.  Once inside, make sure you're carrying a fiery Torch.If you go inside a Cave by accident, don't move.  Use the Stairs command toleave or else you risk being lost in the darkness.Bridges:*Beware of Bridges!  When you cross a Bridge you'll arrive at an area whereStronger monsters live.Castles and Towns:*You may enter a Castle or Town that you've come across.  Here are some ofthe things you will find in Castles and Towns:Shop Counters:*Go straight to the Counter if you want to Talk to the Shopkeeper.Doors:*You can open Doors with the "Door" Command if you have a Key.Roofs:*All houses with Roofs have an entrance.  Sometimes, you must search for theentrance.Stairs:*Steps for going Up or Down.  Use the Stairs CommandBarriers:*15 points worth of damage if inflicted on you if you take a step on one ofthese.  You need lots of courage and physical strength to pass through theseBarriers.Shops*This is where you may Purchase and Sell Weapons, Armor, and Items.*First off, go to the Counter and try Talking to the Shopkeeper on the otherside.  He will ask you what you want to Buy (or Sell).*When you're Selling, the Shopkeeper will accept things at Half the Priceyou bought them for.  Alefgard businessmen are very stubborn.  You won't beable to haggle over the price.Weapon Stores:*They Sell lots of Weapons and Armor.  Some Shops have a Sign consisting ofa Sword over a Shield, however, not all Shops have have Signs posted.  Goodsdiffer from Shop to Shop.General Store:*Fiery Torches, Herbs, and other goods are available for purchase.  You mayalso Sell Items that you've picked up on your adventure.Inn:*When you stay overnight here, you can Restore the Maximum HP and MP thatyou lost during your adventure.  Look for the Inn sign.  Each Inn charges adifferent price.Key Cutter:*He Sells Magical Keys that can open Any Door.  However, it's up to you tofind out which Town the Key Cutter is in.Magic Water Merchant:*There's a rumor in the Kingdom that there are Shops that'll Sell youMagical Water that protects you from monsters.  But we don't have muchinformation on this.  If  you're interested, search for it!Your Weapons And Armor  <><><><><><><><><><><>*Weapons.*Armor.*Shields.Note:  Check the Dragon Warrior FAQ for specific information concerning above.How To Use Your Items<><><><><><><><><><><>*Fiery Torch.*Herbs.*Dragon Scale.*Wings.*Fairy Water.*Key.Note:  Check the Dragon Warrior FAQ for specific information concerning above.Other ItemsSilver Harp:*Attracts enemies when used.Fighter's Ring:*Use this Item and your fighting ability will increase.  It also causes someenemies to run away.Cursed Items*Some of the Items you find may be magically Cursed.  If you pick one up, itis a good idea to get rid of it as soon as possible.Cursed Belt:*This dangerous item will squeeze you like a vice.  Ouch!Cursed Necklace:*Even though this item is rather difficult to find, it is a prize you don'twant.If You are Cursed:*If you accidentally pick up a Cursed Item, you will not be able to enterTantegal Castle.  To remove the Curse, talk to the Wizard in the town ofBreconnary.Though the fiery Torches, Herbal packages, Wings, Magical Water, and Keysare reduced by One each time you Use them, you won't lose other Items evenif you experiment with them.Magic Spells<><><><><><>*If you've just set out on your travels than you don't know any Spellswhatsoever.  But as you Fight on, you'll gain Experience and as your grow inLevel as a Warrior you'll be able to learn new Spells as your Level increases.*Heal.**You recover by 10-15 HP.*Hurt.**Inflicts 2-15 Points of Damage on enemies.*Sleep.*Radiant.*Stop Spell.*Outside.*Return.*Repel.*Healmore.**You recover 75-100 HP.*Hurtmore.Note: Check the Dragon Warrior FAQ for specific information concerning above.Visit The King And Have Your Deeds Recorded On The Imperial Scrolls Of Honor<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>*To Save your game.*Your adventure is much longer than you think, so long that you'll neverachieve your goal in a single day.*To Save your game, you must return to Tantegel Castle and visit King Lorikon the Second Floor.*Another thing, even when you're not ending the game we advise you to go andvisit the King, for example, at each promotion in Level.Caution:  to avoid damaging saved information, hold the Reset Button as youturn the Power Off.How To Start Off On The Right Foot<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>(What you must do at the beginning of the game.)*When beginning a new game, enter your name.  When you've done this, theKing will appear.  Press any button and the King will talk to you.*Once you've heard what he tells you, do as you're told.  Collect the threeTreasure Chests and Talk to the soldiers.  They're sure to give you lots ofuseful advice for your travels.*Enter commands by using the A Button and the Control Pad.*Now, open the Door and set out on your adventure.  The bottom of thestairway is the Ground Floor of the Castle.  You can see lots of peoplemoving about.  Talk with them for useful Information.*You should be able to see the Town Brecconary, if you leave the Castle.  Gointo Town and find the Weapons Store to the North (straight up).  Now, it'stime to buy Weapons and Armor.*What a selection of Weapons and Armor!  But you only have 120 pieces ofGold.  Are you going to buy the Club and Clothes, or the Bamboo Stick andthe Leather Armor?  That's for you to decide.  Use your Money wisely!*Take a few steps out of Town and monsters will come to attack you.  AtLevel 1, you're still a weak fighter.  Nevertheless, you should be able todefeat Slimes.  Attack them until they're defeated.*You suffer damage when the Slimes hit you and your HP value goes down.When the HP value is displayed in Red, that's a danger signal!  When thishappens go back to Town and stay overnight at an Inn to recover your Life Force.*The further away you roam from Tantegel Castle, the stronger the monstersbecome.  Our advice is not to stray too far from the Castle.  Fight Slimesand work in increasing your Experience Points.*While you're Fighting Slimes, you are bound to be Promoted at some time toLevel 2. When that happens, go and see the King.  He'll tell you how manymore Experience Points you need to advance to Level 3.*When you've been promoted to Level 3, you'll learn a Spell, gain moreStrength and Speed and you'll be able to Fight Drakkees without much trouble.*And at Level 4 you'll be able to use the Spell "Hurt".  With this Spell,you'll be able to travel to defeat the Magicians.*If you continue the game like this, you'll gradually grow in strength andbe able to travel to fields farther away.*Long, long ago the Hero Edrick defeated the evil Dragonlord.  It's up toyou to do the same and create new legends for the little Kingdom of Alefgard.Hints On Defeating The Dragonlord<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>Look Carefully at the Windows!*A Window will appear at the top left of the screen when you come to a stop.  *Always check this window when you're traveling.  It will provide you withimportant information.*If you've fought a lot and your HP are really low, use the Spell "Heal" orthe Herb packages to recover your Life Force.  If you're low on both HP andMP, then go back to Town and stay at an Inn.  If you don't, you'll die andas a punishment you'll Lose Half  your Gold. Judge Monsters' Strength!*The monsters roaming about in the realm of Alefgard each have differing HPvalues and ways of attacking you.  Slimes are defeated after only 3-4 Pointsof Damage.  However, Wolves and Skeletons won't be defeated unless youinflict several times that much damage on them.*While you're Fighting, remember how much HP certain types of monsters have,how they attack you and how you can attack them.Skillfully Use Your Items!*The various Items that you can Buy in the General Store will really come inhandy.*For example, you won't need Herbs if you remember the "Heal" Spell, butthey'll be very welcome if you've almost run out of Magic Points (MP) whenFighting a surprisingly strong enemy.*If you have enough Money to spare and you want to travel a long way, buythe Wings. Many times you'll wish you brought some along.Gather Lots of Information!*To defeat the Dragonlord, you must of course be strong and seek out wherethe Dragonlord lurks.*To do that you must visit lots and lots of districts in Alefgard and gatherinformation from the Townspeople.  Some of the things that they will tellyou may not make much sense at the time, but as you go forward in the gameyou'll understand the meaning of their words.*You would be well advised to make note of what they tell you!Extra Tips<><><><><>Put the Silver Harp to Work:*Once you have the Silver Harp you can use it to call foes.  Why wouldanyone want to cause monsters to attack?  It's an easy way to build upLevels and Gold without having to walk all over the place.  If you use theHarp near Hauksness you earn a great deal of Gold from Goldmen.Keep Unlocked Doors Open:*Everytime you unlock a Door it will cost you one Key.  With the number ofDoors in the game that gets to be expensive.  Don't waste Keys using themthen leaving the Town or Dungeon.  As long as you stay in that location theDoor will remain open.  But if you leave the Town, the Door will be shutwhen you return.*The business of not leaving a Town is of particular importance when you areexploring the Grave in Garingham.  You will probably need to leave the Graveseveral times to recover lost HP.Dragon Warrior - The Saga<><><><><><><><><><><><><>The Kingdom of Alefgard had long been a place of peace and light with KingLorik on the throne, dispensing justice and planning fabulous celebrationsfor the people.  It was a golden time.  Tales of dragons and other mythicalmonsters were little more that ghost stories with which the children of thekingdom frightened each other on winter nights.  But the winters in Alefgardwere short, and the reason for this was the Ball of Light - a magical objectwhose origins were steeped in mystery.  Peace and contentment seemed toradiate from the Ball of Light like the warmth of a fireplace.  Life couldnot have been better and, as is often the case, it was too good to last.Of all the people of Alefgard, only one was unhappy, but one was enough.This man lived alone in the mountain cave.  Shunning the light, he turnedinward to his dark mountain home, which was riddled with tunnels as ananthill.  He explored ever further into the passages until one day hereached the bottom chamber and discovered a sleeping dragon.  Suddenly thedragon woke up and the man thought he would be consumed in the monster'sfiery breath.  But to his surprise he found that the dragon kneeled beforehim.  He commanded the dragon to sit, then run around the room, then rollover and play dead.  Like a trained dog, the dragon did all these things.So that is how the man became the Dragonlord.  From that day on he beganplotting his rise to power and the downfall of Alefgard.When the first assault on the town came it was like a nightmare.  Dragonsswooped low over the battlements of Tantegel Castle.  The rooftops ofBrecconary were aflame!  Horns sounded in the night as the sleepy, terrifiedcitizens ran into the streets.  In the cold light of the moon they witnessedthe end of their golden age.  The Dragonlord himself had arrived, riding onthe shoulders of a huge red dragon.  The vast shadow of the worm passed overthe town in the direction of the King's castle.  There the people saw itatop the highest tower - the tower in which the Ball of Light was kept.  Oneswipe of the dragons spiked tail was enough to shatter the stone walls.  Atiny figure could be seen dancing in the ruins like a madman holding a greatprize.  And then it was all over, the dragons gone, the kingdom abandoned toa gloom of smoke and rubble and the Ball of Light stolen.The next day, a man named Edrick sought an audience with the King.  He was astranger, armed with a great sword and shield and protected buy strongarmor.  King Lorik thought the stranger looked as if he had traveled a longway, for his cloak was torn and his boots were caked with mud.  "I amEdrick," he said simply.  "I can help you."  He asked only a hearty meal,which the King gladly provided, then the stranger set off into thewilderness.  Soon stories began pouring in from the other towns of thekingdom, from Garinham, Kol, Rimuldar, and even distant Cantlin.  Monstershad appeared.  They were wreaking havoc in the towns, destroying crops andmaking the roads unsafe.  But then came the other stories, takes of a bravearmored warrior who scattered the beasts and chased them back into the wilds.Across the land Edrick searched for the clues that would lead him to theDragonlord.  In time, he learned that the Dragonlord lived on an island thatcould only be reached by building a bridge using the magical Rainbow Drop.Once he se off on the final quest, nothing more was heard of the greatwarrior known as Edrick, but years later another stranger appeared in theland.  Again the kingdom had faced a recent assault by the Dragonlord.  Thistime the King's daughter, Princess Gwaelin, had been kidnapped.  Thenewcomer set out in pursuit, but soon discovered a cavern in the desert andinside the cavern he found a tablet.  The message carved in stone was fromEdrick and it spelled out the destiny of his descendant who would follow hisheroic footsteps.What followed was a quest of extraordinary bravery and deadly dangers.Across the length and breadth of the kingdom the descendant of Edrickfollowed the cold trail.  Although he eventually rescued Princess Gwaelin,he knew that there was much more to set right.  He know he must face theDragonlord.But this new Dragon Warrior fared better than his ancestor,  In a battlethat became the subject of songs, the Dragonlord fell and his and castle ofCharlock was emptied of its evil host.  The hero returned to Tantegal wherethe King offered his kingdom as a reward, but the Dragon Warrior refused,saying that he would find a kingdom for himself elsewhere.  With Gwaelin,the Dragon Warrior set out to explore the world and build a new home.The second chapter of the Dragon Warrior saga opens many years later.  TheCastle of Moonbrooke has been sacked by a sorcerer and his army.  Onesurvivor escapes to the Castle of Midenhall where he warns the aging kingthat his land is in danger.  Their only hope lies with the Prince ofMidenhall.  Like Edrick and the Dragon Warrior before him, the Prince isabout to step into history.The Saga Continues....