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"To me, implementing interactive fiction isn't about just writing some fancy prose. It's about taking the reader to another place, a special place, so they can truly become a part of another time and another world." - Howard Sherman
Pentari: The Apprentice
An Interactive Science Fiction Fantasy Adventure
The Enchanting Parallel Work to Pentari: Second Dawn
You, a young apprentice in the Wizards Guild of Kent, have been assigned to follow your master as he establishes the Wizards Guild of Lindon. Your teacher, the grand enchanter Rilan, departs from his post as Guildmaster of Kent to lay down the foundation for the Wizard's Guild of Lindon as its first Guildmaster. Rilan is a master of magic without equal and his powers are called upon to assist the kingdom as it expands across the Quondem ocean.
Grandmaster Rilan is captured in the night during a jolting assault upon the guild in Lindon itself. The other sorcerers of Lindon are busy assisting the Governor of Lindon in fending off a looming invasion. Could there be a connection?
It falls upon you, an untested apprentice with shaky magical skills, to wield the mightiest of magics as you act alone to save the Kingdom itself. Can you do it?
For centuries, man has been bedazzled by the promise of magic and lured by the fantasy adventure that pirates promise. With Pentari: The Apprentice you get the singular chance to experience both at the same time.
Swashbuckling and sorcery converge upon the lands of Umbra propelling you into a fantasy adventure that will light up the imagination of every science fiction fan.
Perhaps for the very first time you are presented with the unexpected pleasure of experiencing the very best elements of an action adventure story firsthand; that's because in The Apprentice you are The Apprentice!
Spellcasting 101
The Apprentice starts out in the Chamber of Trials where your teacher, Grandmaster Rilan, tests the limits of your abilities in a barrage of seemingly impossible challenges. Demonstrating your mettle as a mage, you do more than hold your own up until the very end when your final exam takes an unexpected turn for the worst.
An evil wizard wielding unimaginable power interrupts your final exam, snatches your master and presents you with a whole new test; explore forbidden lands, wield alien magics and save the Empire of Pentari from total destruction at the hands of a dark queen bent on enslaving the world.
When a Pupil Becomes a Master
Stumbling upon new magics as well as calling upon your established skills, you will elevate yourself from the ranks of senior student to the lofty title of recognized master of magic. It's all up to you to take your sorceral arts to their highest levels and pull off miraculous feats that leave the enemy dumbfounded and unprepared.
A Pilgrimage Leading to Promise....Or Despair.
Cris-crossing from cities to mountains to open terrain and then to the seat of your enemy's power, you will explore exotic terrain and come across beings of incomprehensible power. These entities may end up schooling you in the higher arts of magic, shrug their shoulders in apathy or take a hand in snuffing you out before you can achieve your own grace.
As a youngster in the matters of magic it seems almost too easy to fall under the dark spell of a false promise or rise up to ascend the ranks through ethereal means. When all is said and done; you must wield your power of choice at every turn and do what you think is best to win the day.
Kick The Thrills Up a Notch Thanks to a Magical Crossover
The Apprentice and Second Dawn were implemented simultaneously by Implementor Howard Sherman. The story of Lindon became so expansive that Howard was inspired to split the story into two complementary halves.
One half is The Apprentice, the story through the eyes of a promising young student of magic. The other is experienced in the shoes of a wise, battle-tested adventurer who's seen it all but yet still finds himself amazed by all of the new challenges and wonders he discovers.
If you decide to take your adventure even further, The Apprentice plays perfectly with Second Dawn. You may want to try them both at the same time to see how the same story plays out from two different perspectives.
Magic, Mischief and Marauding
Tapping into your magical powers as an apprentice you will wield mighty magics that most mortals can't even imagine. The four elements of the world are at your command; summon earthquakes, floods, fire and powerful forces from the air to make things happen.
If you'd rather take a light-hearted approach The Apprentice gives you more fun and laughs than you've seen in years from any fantasy adventure or work of science fiction.
Battling the forces of evil was never so much fun thanks to a series of pranks you can pull on the dark queen that is bound to make her bonkers! Joining forces with a band of pirates all of you may set sail for a meeting with destiny...
... or you may never meet them at all. In interactive fiction absolutely anything is possible and everything is worth a try.
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Over 215 areas to explore - it will take you weeks to explore the lands of Lindon and Umbra! You'll thank us for the free maps we include with every copy.
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Total freedom of movement empowers you to try anything at every turn with sometimes predictable but usually unexpected consequence. Leave every expectation of conventional science fiction behind; this interactive fantasy adventure can surprise you in entirely unexpected ways.
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Young adults and teen readers will be enchanted by the flowing prose and enthralled by the ability to impact the story's outcome at every turn from several different directions. Adults won't be bored either!
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A fully implemented magic system lets the player cast many spells of power to great effect or no outcome at all; the results are determined by the reader's skill.
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Many of the puzzles and challenges have multiple solutions making it fun to tackle the same problem again but try a new approach and see what happens.
- Lifetime free updates of your copy of The Apprentice to make sure you always get the very best results from Malinche's unyielding commitment to quality.
- Free hints are always available by emailing the Implementor of The Apprentice. After confirmation of your order, you'll get a secret email address that no one else gets. Just tell The Implementor where you are in the story and your hints will be personalized to your situation by the writer himself. Being able to email Howard a question means you'll never be left hanging when you need to get past a seemingly insurmountable challenge in the story.
- If you want something more potent than hints, we can provide a full walkthrough of The Apprentice that imbues you with the knowledge you need to finish this adventure right to endgame and emerge a champion. Some folks enjoy reading the walkthrough alone as if were a fantasy adventure book all on its own. In a sense, it is.
- World-class technical support is available via email or telephone just in case you need it.
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We Want You to Try This Magical Tale with Zero Risk
We aren't going to ask you to trust us on this. We respect you too much for that.
Instead, Malinche provides a generous return policy.
Malinche's own President & CEO has PERSONALLY approved this policy: We want you to explore this fantasy adventure title at your leisure and spend as much time with it as you want....for 60 days. At the end of those 60 days, you can either keep the title or send it back, in any condition, for any reason whatsoever. The choice is entirely yours.
If you do send it back, we will make sure you are rushed back a complete refund of your money. You aren't risking a penny this way - The Apprentice has to live up to your expectations, or you get all your money back. Period.
That's more than fair, and it's the way we treat everyone because we here at Malinche all wish to be treated the same way. We're offering the best "guarantee of satisfaction" you could ever ask for. You don't have to trust us at all -- we have to trust you! And we do.
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