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Fable: The Lost Chapters
Book transcript FAQ.
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Table of contents
a. Introduction [IntroAA]
b. Book transcripts [BookTranBB]
c. Thanks
d. Contact info
e. Legal Info
A. Introduction [IntroAA]
I have been on the Fable TLC board a long, long time and I thought every
necessary guide had been written. Just recently 0bihashi suggested that someone
write a Book transcript guide and I though "Why the hell not."
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B. Book transcripts [BookTranBB]
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A Hero's Journey I
Page 126, "You stand before a rocky mountain and look up to the ragged clouds
cloaking it's peak. Suddenly, you feel a cold wind on your face. It seems to
come from a cavern straight ahead. It's black mouth wails to engulf you as you
move closer. If you choose to enter the cave, go to page 241. If you would
rather take the path west of the mountain, to page 37."
A Hero's Journey II
Page 241. "The cavern sends a chill down your spine as you are swallowed into
it's shadow. The stench of rotting flesh is overpowering. You light your torch
and its flickering flame illuminates a terrible collection of bones, half-
chewed limbs, and thick gore. You notice a hand protruding limply from a mass
of tissue, the glint of emerald on one of its fingers. As you bend down to pick
it up, a huge roar echoes from behind you. You turn around to see a Undead
horned Bear, its face a nightmarish contortion of teeth, saliva, and scars. You
face it ready to attack. If you rush towards it with your sword, go to page
112. If you try to direct an arrow into one of its eyes, go to page 294. If you
decide to cast a fireball, go to page 89."
A Hero's Journey III
Page 167, "The wasp-headed creature at the door is fooled by the pass you took
from Koroln's corpse and lets you in. The dark robes you wear as a disguise
can't quite disguise your corpulent appearance, but the tavern's patrons pay
little attention to you. The lack of windows in this underground chamber, the
black curtains hanging raggedly from the walls and small number of torches,
make it hard to see anyone clearly. In one corner is a group of assassins,
hunched over a table and whispering. Near the door, two lizard-men, a woman of
great beauty but evil red eyes and a large man, whose hirsute face gives him
away as infected with a Balverine's bite, are playing a card game. To their
left, the bar man scowls as he pours a thick, black liquid into a skull. If you
order a drink, go to page 15. If you would rather join the card game, go to
page 101. If you wish to sit close to the assassins and maybe try to listen in
on their conversation, go to page 76."
A History of the Guild (TLC)
A passage at the back of the book has been marked out: "The tale of Avo's Tear,
the mythical sword that would one day strike down all evil, emerged from the
death of Solcius, the most powerful Mage ever to train in the Guild. Solcius
famously died closing a vortex that threatened to engulf the city of
Bowerstone. In order to perform this most dangerous of spells, Solcius required
an object to focus all his Will into one point in space. He took the sword from
a fallen guard and imbued it with all his powers before casting it into the
mystical void. The explosion killed Solcius and those around him, and the sword
disappeared along with the vortex. A legend soon began to spread: that the
sword still existed in this world, hidden somewhere deep in the Guild, and
awaiting a Hero worthy of wielding the formidable might of its blade."
A Love Story
Ralf was a hero who fought bravely and well. But his face showed the scars of
battle and frankly, no woman would look at him. In his despair, he robbed the
ancient trader barons of Greatwood and bought a house and a pile of presents to
give out. Women fell at his feet and eventually he chose a gorgeous one to
marry. But too late, he realized that the type of female who is impressed by
gifts and houses is too shallow to make a good bride. So Ralf decapitated her
and waved her lovely head about in triumph. And the phrase 'Trophy Wife' was
born.
Arban's Thaumaturgica
"The ancient volume describes the forgotten rituals and magic of Hook Coast,
including ways of erecting and disabling force fields. It's written in an
arcane language you can't decipher. Perhaps the Guildmaster will be able to
read it."
Book of Spells
BERSERK
Berserk sends the Hero into a frenzy, with greatly increased speed and
strength.
FORCE PUSH
This spell creates a powerful blast of energy which radiates out from the
caster, sending nearby enemies sprawling. Useful when greatly outnumbered.
ENFLAME
Enflame blasts the area surrounding the caster with a wave of fire.
LIGHTNING
This spell creates and arc of pure energy which leaps from the fingertips of
the caster to the target. Higher Levels can strike more than one foe at a time.
FIREBALL
The magician's favourite! This creates a ball of fire in the palm of the
casters hand which flies toward the target when released. Larger Fireballs are
extremely explosive.
ASSASSIN'S RUSH
This spell propels the caster through space in the blink of an eye. If a victim
is targeted, the spell enables the caster to move behind this unfortunate
instantaneously. The thief's greatest friend!
TURNCOAT
This Insidious spell confuses the enemy, turning the target into an unwitting
ally.
SLOW TIME
Slow Time affects the very fabric of time itself: slowing everything in Albion
to a crawl.
MULTI-ARROW
Once this spell is cast, each arrow fired is magically transformed into a
multitude of death delivering projectiles, causing much greater damage.
SHIELD
For the most passively minded, this allows the caster to reduce the damage of
enemy attacks by surrounding him in a protective sphere of energy.
HEAL
This allows the caster to trade in his magical energy for health. A magician's
Favourite!
DRAIN LIFE
A singularly unpleasant spell. Drain Life allows the caster to heal himself by
draining his enemies life-force.
MULTI-STRIKE
This spell imbues the user's blade with the ability to strike multiple times
with a single blow. Combined with other spells, this little trick is
devastating.
BATTLE CHARGE
The Battle Charge propels the caster forward at great speed, smashing any in
his path, and blasting all nearby aside.
SUMMON
Summon pulls an allied creature's soul from the netherworld to help the caster.
If this creature kills another, it is replaced by soul of the newly fallen
victim.
GHOSTLY SWORD
This Spell summons a number of ethereal blades from the netherworld to do
battle on behalf of the caster.
Creatures of Albion Book I
NYMPHS
Nymphs are ethereal, yet dangerous creatures. There are three known types. The
Water Nymph, The Wood Nymph and the very powerful Succubus Nymph. All will be
eager to send you to an early death if you stray across their path.
MINIONS
Mindless, attacking animals bred by the old Kingdom wall-guards for attacking
intruders, minions are keen to rip the flesh of anything in their way. The only
thing they fear are their masters and the bigger, more powerful minions known
as Dreadwings.
SCORPIONS
Born of the fires of ancient Bolewood, scorpions are armored beasts with evil
hearts. Hushed voices tell of larger scorpions, bred in captivity for fighting.
SCREAMERS
Horrific entities caught in the netherworlds. Screamers have long struck fear
into the population at night. They roam the land and are dangerous in their
attacks.
Creatures of Albion Book II
WASPS
The Wasps have stings that more than match their size. They are aggressive and
can kill if enough venom is injected into their foes. Their aerial antics make
them tough to hit, and weary travelers should especially fear the Wasp Queen,
leader of the hive.
BEETLES
The Beetles of Albion's woods are tough, dangerous foes when they attack en
masse. Those skilled at weaponry are required to defeat them. Villagers, even
armed, strong ones risk great harm if they take on a nest of Beetles.
TROLLS
Born from beneath the ground of Albion, trolls are ancient, powerful beings.
The Earth Trolls are single-minded and extremely dangerous, but the mighty Rock
Trolls inspire awe and fear in all who behold them, Lumbering hulks they may
be, but they make mighty foes and demand respect from even the most powerful
heroes.
UNDEAD
The Undead are unthinking and impervious to what mortals consider pain. Wave
upon wave will keep advancing until they overpower their victims, so the only
way to stop them is with extreme force.
Creatures of Albion Book III
BALVERINES
The wolf-people of the forests, Balverines are strong, cunning and fast. They
are evil through and through, but especially so are the stronger, more cunning
White Balverines born of a full moon. These are said to be the result of those
bitten who resisted the poison and, instead of dying, became one with the clan.
The Old Kingdom tells of silver weapons built especially to kill these White
Balverines.
HOBBES
The under-race of the dells and hollows, the Hobbes are short and squat half-
people whose genetics are entwined with the mud and slime of the deep country.
Often dim but always aggressive, Hobbes are led by tougher leaders. The
brainiest can even learn to use spells, some say.
KRAKEN
Albion is surrounded by nine seas, and the Krakens rule them all. These aquatic
creatures were here long before the Kingdoms of Old, yet few have ever seen
one. And not even the most boastful Heroes claim to have defeated a Kraken in
combat.
DRAGON
What more can be said about these fiery creatures who own the mountains? A race
in decline, they were once revered, but now they are just an ancient, albeit
powerful and dangerous relic of the Old Kingdom.
Creatures of the North (TLC)
This well-worn book was written by the local Snowspire historian and
adventurer, Rewer, but one of the blank pages at the front has recently been
filled with Scythe's uneasy handwriting: "This ancient volume contains the only
description of Summoners I have found. Their presence at this time is highly
unnatural. They should have faded with the centuries as I have. Unless
something else has returned them to this world..."
ICE TROLL
Closely related to the Earth and Rock Trolls, these impressive beasts have
adapted to their arctic environment. Their frozen attacks are not to be taken
lightly.
SUCCUBUS QUEEN
Related to the Nymphs of mainland Albion, though many have found them more
resilient. Their death is not brought about easily. They are able to conjure up
what local people call Wraiths, though many scholars prefer the term Hoar
Skeleton.
WRAITHS
These are Undead creatures, whose frosty visage perfectly mirrors the icy
spectre of death that permeates them.
SUMMONERS
Colossal undead warriors reanimated through dark magics. Older accounts record
their ability to summon creatures from the underworld to unleash upon their
victims. More recent observers -- those few who have survived -- have dismissed
this as a myth. Still, their name remains, as does their reputation as one of
the most powerful creatures to ever walk our lands. Their command of lightning
is especially arresting.
Dusty Notebook
The book says: "I, Elvira Grey -- known from this day forth as Lady Grey --
have come of age and, finally, to the power I have so longed for. This day
marks a turning point for the Grey family; an end to weakness, indecision and
regret. As I look back on my past, my only dissatisfaction lies in wasted time.
I wish that the masked messenger, whose words made the world so clear to me,
had arrived earlier in my life. Tonight I take my leave of this house, and
begin anew. Bowerstone will find its new leader a formidable woman..."
Eyes of a Killer
This handbook gives some tips on making yourself scarier to other people.
Performing acts of great evil, have certain tattoos applied to your body and
mastering a really nasty laugh are all considered winners.
Jack of Blades
He is known by no one, and he is known by all. He is said to be as ancient as
the Old Kingdom, and yet he has the strength of ten Heroes. Some say he is not
of this world, and has come to us only for the pleasure of death and
destruction. Some say he is but a legend, and the mask has covered the faces of
dozens over the centuries, all claiming to be the same Jack of Blades. Whatever
he is, he prevails in stories and in nightmares, and he is feared even by the
Guild.
Making Friends
Among the gems of wisdom contained in this book are these: "It is generally
considered ill-mannered to hit people". "Albion is a materialistic place:
shower people with gifts and they'll love you for it" and "Performing good
deeds will make everyone appreciate you much more.
Scrawled Parchment
The fragment reads: "The air is running out and I have hardly the strength to
scratch the words on this letter. The lamp was extinguished hours ago, and my
life cannot be long in following it. Now that I've resigned to my fate,
however, I am concerned solely with my duty as the eldest of the Grey children,
rightful heir to the office of the Bowerstone Mayoralty. I can only hope that
these words are one day found, and the truth they speak become known to all. I
die at the hand of my sister, Elvira. The new Lady Grey is a murderess. I grow
weary now... Sleep is upon me and..." The final Scrawl is illegible.
Sisters Diary
"Harvest, Day 15 - Mother is away again. She never tells us where. I think
father is a little sad when she goes."
"Harvest, Day 18 - I had that nightmare again last night. There's a big room,
and right in the middle of it there's a big swooshing light that feels like
it's going to suck me in. I still couldn't see what was in the middle of it. I
don't think I ever want to."
"Harvest, Day 19 - I had another dream. I was opening birthday presents and I
was so happy. Then something happened, and it was so horrible it woke me up. I
think that part was only a dream though."
"Harvest, Day 21 - It's my birthday today! I bet my brother forgets again, but
at least mother will be back. I got up early to look out over the sea, and now
I'm going to play in the top field."
The Arena
Heroes left the Guild and made their choices, good or evil, in Albion. But,
with the freedom to do as they chose, they often clashed. Sometimes they fought
to the death. These bouts were often arranged in advance and people traveled
from miles around to see them. Eventually the Arena was built, and the bouts
became bigger and more spectacular. Creatures from across Albion were captured
and brought there for Heroes to kill. One rule remained from the olden days,
though. Should either combatant so choose, the battles could be to the death.
The Balverine Slayer
This book is a worshipful, some say exaggerated, history of Knothole Glade's
most famous Balverine Slayer, Scarlet Robe. It tells the story of her first
encounter with one of the beasts, and the tender age of fifteen, when she
astounded Knothole Glade's elder warriors by killing a particularly fierce
Balverine using only a piece of wood. It goes on to give a detailed account of
her stay with the Heroes Guild, her pivotal role in the Great Balverine
Extermination battle and her triumph in the Arena.
The Bloodline
Though the Old Kingdom vanished centuries ago, pieces of it remain scattered
throughout Albion. The Guild in its magnificent glory, ruined architectural
corpses, dark and unholy secrets throbbing beneath the earth. But more survives
than stone and magic. For there is still among us the living legacy of the
Kingdom itself. A lineage that is connected with all that made the Kingdom
great and somehow ended up destroying it. Whether they are descendants of
Archon himself, or of the makers of the sword, or perhaps of those who managed
to extinguish its power, it is not known. Though generations separate them from
the days of the fall, their walk today survivors of this bloodline, and an
ancient power courses through their veins. They may live as Heroes or they may
hide among the masses, but their link to the sword wielded by Archon himself,
the sword of Aeons, is confirmed in all the documents I have unearthed. If I
can find the living descendants of this Bloodline, I may be able to uncover
what happened to the sword, and perhaps the days of the Old Kingdom can be
restored. There is one to whom all the signs direct me. Though she lives a
quiet life now, she has done much to mark her as the one. And now the bloodline
continues through her children. A son and a daughter. And the power that lives
in her will be passed on to them one day.
The Dragons
Many Dragons lived in Albion, but the Old Kingdom huntsmen killed them for
sport. The survivors fled to the mountains and the Northern Wastes and overtime
they grew less powerful, and their fiery breath less dangerous. Without man
they had no natural enemies. But a dragon is a dragon and to this day when an
Albion child has an accident in this underpants it's known as 'Seeing a
Dragon'. Although sometimes it's just known as 'pooing yourself, you dirty
little boy'.
The Guild of Zeroes
This satirical pamphlet purports to be a journal of a Zero in training, and is
a thinly veiled attack on the Guild, the self-claimed superiority of its
members and the cult of celebrity that surrounds them. The author disappeared
shortly after its publication.
The Hierarchy of Weapons
The close range weapons of Albion are broadly divided into four types based on
their materials and process of manufacture. The first and lowliest weapons are
made of Iron, usually forged by blacksmiths. Better are the steel weapons.
These are stronger, lighter and sharper. Only the Steelmasters can create
these. Next are the Obsidian Items. This secret, magical material is still not
understood, but it's believed to be dark and evil. The weapons are often
blackened and twisted, but very light, strong and powerful. Then there are the
Master Weapons. Blessed, worked to a high degree and anointed, these are the
best a combatant can get, apart from the Legendary Weapons. These have names
and are unique. Very few have seen them, and fewer still have ever wielded one.
The Northern Wastes
The nine seas surround Albion, but to the North is the Wasteland. Some say
there's nothing, and others that it is Jack of Blade's true home. The old
Scribes say that it was once a mighty empire before the glaciers came.
Libraries of arcane knowledge still exist beneath the ice, and those who once
lived there sleep deeply beneath the cold blanket, ready to reawaken when the
time comes and Albion is ruled again by one man.
The Oakvale Raid
Written by one of the few survivors, this is a harrowing account of the night
Oakvale was burnt to the ground in the most savage Bandit raid in Albion's
recorded history. Despite the honesty of the author's grief, the book raised
some controversy by refuting the established theory that laid the blame on the
Bandits of the Twinblade clan, and suggesting that the feared Jack of Blades
masterminded the attack.
The Old Kingdom
Long ago the kingdom of Archon ruled every corner of Albion. The World was
peaceful and in perfect order, though many wondered if the force that held it
altogether was not corrupt. For Archon had in his possession a sword of vast
and mysterious power, and Albions elders wrote of gradual changes overcoming
their leader. These changes spread to the kingdom itself. Strange structures
were erected round the world, and huge armoured figures were seen guarding four
hubs of energy and Archon's Castle itself. Every living thing was touched by
the Swords influence, and soon foul creatures the world had never seen before
darkened the peoples lives. And yet no record exists of what caused the fall of
the Kingdom. So suddenly, so irrevocably. Archon and the Sword disappeared, but
the darkness remained.
The Other Land
During the Old Kingdom, people fled the hatred, the pain within Albion in their
masses. Boats sped from the shores in every direction. And one group of
emigrants pitched up in paradise. Warm seas, palm trees and coral sands
beckoned. And the inhabitants welcomed the visitors with food, comfort and
grace. But the people of Albion had headcolds and when they passed these onto
the islanders, almost all of them died. And the Albion Settlers, not knowing
how to farm the weird fruits, catch fish or hunt the wild pigs and chickens,
died too. But the few islanders who survived buried the dead and rebuilt their
paradise. With new, impenetrable beach defenses.
The Pale Balverine
There was an Archer who believed he was the best in the land. He was also a
lord, but had fallen out of favour with his people and had been imprisoned for
lying. Determined to prove himself on his release, he set off to battle
fearsome Balverines. He was bitten but did not die. Instead he changed and over
time became a powerful, evil Balverine. Normal weapons hardly hurt him. So
thick was his skin. But he hadn't counted on a red-robed woman's solid silver
arrow of truth which pierced him and killed him.
The Repentant Alchemist
This is a play by Philipth Morley, Albions most celebrated dramatist. It is the
story of a Bowerstone innkeeper who discovers his wife is cheating on him with
every man in town. As revenge, he concocts a new ale with the peculiar
properties of making anyone who drinks it die horribly if they should have
indulged relations with the innkeeper's unfaithful wife. He soon finds himself
without living customers and decides to partake of his malevolent beverage
himself.
The Rotten Apple
This classic political treaty uses the first metaphor to provide a theoretical
solution to all of society's problems. The most controversial of these ideas
involves the abolishment of the Heroes Guild (symbolized by a rare breed of
crop-destroying insect immune to most pesticides). By an extraordinary
coincidence, when taken literally, most of the advice is also extremely
effective in actual fruit farming.
The Sock Method
Subtitled 'How to Make Yourself Sexier in Ten Days', this guide advises its
readers to master really Heroic poses, learn to flirt, wear stylish clothes and
avoid bad haircuts.
The Story of 'X'
A story about something.
The Tailor's Tragedy
This is a play by Philipth Morley, Albions most celebrated dramatist. The
title's tailor is a young man from far away lands who washes up on the shores
of Oakvale after the merchant ship he is traveling in is torn apart by storms.
Thanks to the generosity of the townspeople, he is able to open a store, and
the outlandish style of his suits and dresses soon make him a success. he
eventually marries a beautiful girl and dies a happy old man surrounded by
loving children. The title is thought to be a misprint.
The Tale of Maxley
As everyone knows, Hobbes are stupid creatures. But every so often a clever one
comes along. Maxley was one such Hobbe, and tired of eating raw flesh and
sleeping in streams, he left to seek his fortune in the world of humans. He
murdered a nobleman and stole his clothes, dressed up and walked tall on the
road to Bowerstone. When he arrived people complimented him on his appearance.
When he answered, his Hobbe grunting gave him away. The guards killed Maxley
and put his head on a spike. It is better to keep quiet and be thought and
idiot then to open one's mouth and prove it.
The Tale of Twinblade
Heroes, good or evil, need self-discipline. And Twinblade, a young, powerful
swordsman, was no different. After graduation, he stopped taking Quests at the
Guild when he realized he could take what he wanted from anyone. His love of
gold and growing resentment of other Heroes drove him to live in the woods as a
thief. His strength and ruthlessness led him to face and kill other Bandit Clan
Leaders and he united the Forest Clans and became King of the Bandits. But deep
inside him, Twinblade never lost the code of honour and respect the Guild had
instilled in him.
The Trials of Aarkan
This epic poem was once taught in every school, but its themes were
regurgitated so often by lesser verse makers it lost all its power and is now
virtually forgotten. It tells the story of a young boy whose village is
destroyed by a band of savages. Orphaned, he is taken in by an old warrior who
teaches him the ways of the sword. As a grown man, he slays an ancient evil and
restores order to his world.
The Trigamist
This cheap and racy novel tells the story of a no good scoundrel Geroneous
Wilkout, a young man who marries three women in three different towns and pays
the ultimate price. Having posed as a Hero from the Guild in order to win the
three ladies' hearts, Geroneous finds juggling three households a difficult but
rewarding lifestyle, until one day his deceit catches up with him. After a mix-
up in his busy schedule in the more intimate of his matrimonial duties, the
three wives discover their husbands secret and devise a terrible punishment: a
visit from the Mythical Castrating Mountain Monkey.
The Ugly Guide
Though admittedly writing for a small market, the author of this manual has
many handy tips on making yourself less attractive. Among the chief ideas are:
eating plenty of fattening pies, releasing that uncomfortable build-up of bowel
gases and making rude gestures to your would-be admirers.
Theresa's Letter
Dear Brother, I have always known we were special, and now I have found proof.
This book tells of a bloodline from the days of the Old Kingdom, and its
connection to a sword powerful enough to rule the world. A bloodline mother
belonged to, I am certain. a bloodline you and I belong to as well. Perhaps
with your eyes you will understand it better than I do. I speak to the pages,
but they don't speak back. Theresa.
Three Haikus by Miko the Bard
Terrible beauty, Buildings scream in agony, Oakvale is burning. Warrior or
Mage, Choose evil or choose goodness, A beard or moustache. Sword of Albion,
Sleeping until the true blood, Flows red on its blade.
Windbreaker Rule Book
This guide to making yourself obnoxious, includes the following tips: learn to
swear and do it whenever you please, hit people for no reason at all, and break
wind with wild abandon.
You Are Not a Bad Person
Originally written to help reformed Bandits and serial killers to become
accepted members of society, this book teaches you how to appear less scary to
impressionable villagers. It seems not waving your weapons about, avoiding dark
clothes and evil-looking tattoos, and letting out the odd giggle all work a
treat.
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B. Thanks.
Thanks to all the usual Lionhead, Gamefaqs, blah, blah.
Special thanks to the TLC board vets:
0bihashi
Saul(bah exploits)89
_Pootie_
A Very Special thanks to the Undisputed Masters of the board:
Drakulian
lord_of_spoons
meralonne
hellobob09
Ben-Obsidian
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C. Contact Info
Questions, complaints and suggestions can be emailed to me at
[email protected].
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D. Legal Info
I don't give a good goddamn if any site, person or entity (human, AI or
otherwise) copies this information.
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