Thief Of Dirloc

There once was a time when your ancestors, the Gastons, were among the wealthiest and most influential families in the known world. They were powerful because they were in possession of precious jewels that had been handed down

through the ages. Any treasure of such magnitude is destined to attract the greedy and when it became obvious that an attempt would be made to steal the jewels, the head of the family ordered them hidden within the mansion walls.

That duty fell to Rebecca, the oldest and most trusted daughter. The inevitable assault on the Gastons was led by the Dirlocs, a rival family, which had been eyeing the jewels for years. Upon learning that the jewels were to be sealed, the Dirlocs launched a merciless attack, slaying anyone who dared stand in their way and inflicting massive damage to the mansion. After a few short hours, the Gastons were driven from their home, broken and penniless.

The Dirlocs assumed the power position formerly held by the Gas tons but never the respect of the natives - first, because of the way they took control and, secondly, because the Dirlocs were never able to find the jewels. They are still hidden in the mansion today where they were secreted by Rebecca before she was seized. The Gastons have since hanged their name to Liton.

Centuries later, you, as the lone surviving descendant, have decided that it is time to restore the family's honor. The stories your great grandmother related to you during your childhood have prepared you, you believe, for what lies ahead. Armed only with a small pouch of food , you enter the mansion in search of what is rightfully yours. As you begin your exploration in the strange and eerie corridors, the heavy entrance doors slam shut, separating you from the rest of the world. The doors have been mysteriously bolted from the outside, leaving you no choice but to wander in the darkness to find another means of escape.

As the Adventure begins, you are in the House of Dirloc, suddenly feeling completely unprepared for the many dangers locked up in the three-story mansion. You may use N, S, E, W, U and D for directions while collecting clues, miscellaneous items and the precious jewels - a giant gem and a diamond pendant.

If your computer has a disk drive attached, you should unplug the disk controller in order to prevent an OM Error. Once you have loaded the program, run it. You will be instructed to wait while the Adventure is being set up. It is possible to save or load a game at any time. The following verbs may be used: CLIMB; KILL; READ; CUT; LIST; SAVE; DROP; LOAD; SAY; EXAM; LOOK; THROW; FEED; OPEN; TOUCH; GET; PLAY; TURN; HIT; PULL; UNLOCK; INVENT; PUT; YELL; KICK and QUIT.