Norek: Intrigue in a City-State of Jaiman

Cover art by , 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[]

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[]

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 , with interior and cover art by , and cartography by David and Elissa Martin, and Kevin Williams.^[2]

Reviews[]

• White Wolf #25 (Feb./March, 1991)

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