from the back cover: "Deep and merciless laughter rumbles up the winding staircase as the demon prince begins to exert his powers. The very earth trembles with convulsion and the rocks bolt down the mountainside as if in fear..." Fortress Ellendar is an exciting fantasy adventure designed for 2 to 10 players. It has 16 pages written in an interesting story from complete with new monsters and magical weapons. The unique role playing basis of this game allows family and friends to work together in solving riddles, casting spells, and destroying fearsome creatures. The enclosed 11" X 17" map, along with other maps and reference materials, makes this game as equally enjoyable for the judge as it does for other players. Everyone will love scheming against seemingly impossible odds in this challenging mystical world.