Asheron's Call Manual

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The Asheron's Call Manual was a 96 page manual included in the original Asheron's Call game box along with the Quick Reference Card.
Download a copy here: http://pbbg.wdfiles.com/local--files/start/ASHERONS_CALL.pdf

Contents

Chapter One – Starting Asheron's Call

The Story of Asheron's Call
Installation Overview

Chapter Two – Your Player Character

The Heritage Groups of Dereth
Your Character's Profession
Your Attributes and Skills

Chapter Three – None Dereth Towns

Al-Arqas
Holtburg
Lytelthorpe
Nanto
Rithwic
Samsur
Shoushi
Yanshi
Yaraq

Chapter Four – Finding your Way Around

Entering the World of Dereth
Getting From Place to Place
Characters You'll Meet
Talking to Other Players
Finding and Using Items
Inventory Management
Doing Business

Chapter Five – Combat and Experience

Wielding Weapons
Wearing Armor
Finding Opponents
Death, Resurrection, and Lifestones
Improving Your Character by Applying Experience Points
The Way of Steel

Chapter Six – A Dereth Bestiary

A Dereth Bestiary

Chapters Seven – Magic in Asheron's Call

Getting Started as a Spellcaster
Practicing Magic
On Thaumaturgy

Chapter Eight – Social Systems

Allegiance
Fellowships

Glossary

Glossary of Game-Specific Terms

Index

In addition to the content listed above, the original manual also includes four quest rumors as inserts throughout the text:

Lilitha's Bow
Cuirass of the Green Mire Warrior
Silifi of Crimson Stars
Branith's Blazing Staff