
3
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The rise of The Crown
F
ifty years ago, Albion faced the greatest threat in its history.
Stricken with grief and intoxicated with power, a madman
sought to unmake the world, and recreate it according to his own
twisted vision. But even as his terrible ambition took shape, from
the unlikeliest of origins emerged a great Hero, who penetrated
into the heart of the madman’s fortress and tore down all that he
had wrought. Albion was saved, but its champion saw the land for
what it was: a weak, poorly organised collection of settlements
with little hope to defend itself against future threats. The Hero
resolved to fortify Albion, and through strength, cunning, and
conviction, united the land and forged a kingdom.
In the years that followed, Albion flourished, its people enjoying
peace, prosperity, and a rapid pace of technological development.
The great Hero had two children, and in the course of time the
reins of power passed to the eldest child, Logan. An intelligent and
decisive man, Logan ruled the kingdom with a strong but even
hand... initially.
Over time, Logan’s policies, and his troops, have become ever
more unforgiving. His people, at first happy with his reign, have
started to lament the passing of the old ruler. Some have begun to
whisper a powerful and dangerous word: revolution.
Could such a thing be possible? Could the people of Albion truly
rally behind new leadership... and depose your brother?
Your hero
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III is a game of choices: your first is whether you are the
son or daughter of the old Hero. From this point on, the decisions
you make will shape you further.
Good and Evil
The morality of your actions will change you physically over time.
Help people in need and defeat evildoers, and you will become a
beacon of goodness and light. Act selfishly, kill innocents, and make
villagers’ lives harder than they already are, and your physical form
will become as dark and twisted as your deeds. When villagers look
upon the physical manifestation of your true self, they will react
accordingly.
Physical Appearance
Beyond good and evil, many other factors affect your appearance.
Eat fatty foods and you’ll put on weight; make healthier choices and
you’ll lose it. Melee combat makes you brawny, skilled gunplay makes
you tall, and using magic gives you an otherworldly glow. Take a
beating in combat and your skin will become scarred. You can also
customise your appearance more directly by changing your clothing,
hairstyle, tattoos, makeup, and facial hair.
Your Dog
In addition to the many people who may ally with you during your
travels, you will constantly be accompanied by your dog. Absolutely
loyal, he alerts you to danger or treasure whenever either is present.
In combat, your dog will savagely
attack your enemies.
To interact with him, approach
your dog and press
when the
whistle command appears.
You can improve your dog’s
charisma, battle prowess, and
treasure-seeking ability through
the use of special training
books you can purchase or find
throughout the world. Press
m
when the book icon appears to
train your dog.