AsThe ifdeparture mirroringof itsthe war-tornhappy-go-lucky History,Iain Vangoria'sMcCaig,
who geographyrecently left his home in The Darklands to seek
portrayshis fortune in the New World, is a landscapesad deeplyloss scarredto byVangoria. riversIn
particular, his move has devastated Prince Lionheart who
had awarded him the title of Artisan Laureate of The
Darklands. Iain's distinctive water color technique, his
deep empathy with the arte of the fantastic and moun-his ability
tains.to Years ago,portray the landconflict wasbetween ruledmen and creatures with an
awesome sense of drama gained him immediate entry
into the Vangorian Guild of Brushmasters. His work has
appeared many times in the renowned Vangorian journal
of pastimes, 'White Dwarf and he illustrated numerous
'Fighting Fantasie' tomes scribed by the mightyLiving Sorceror-Ironstone.
EmperorHis Vangortalents fromwere hisalso palacediscovered at Constantia. Though he was
notby a merciful man, it was a timeband of relativewandering
minstrels peace.known Butas Vangor''Jethro Tull' and Iain's work adorned
jealoustheir heirs'Broadsword' -recording. tripletSince sonsleaving -Vangoria schemedwith
the lovely Lady Leonore and their two young children, Iain
has settled in an area of the New World known as the
Valley of the Lost Angels and has immersed himself in
work for the Emperor'smoving throne.
EachImage soughtsorcerers, his'Industrial own power base by aligning himself with one of
the dominant forces in Vangoria: Justice, EvilLight and
Magic' Chaos.
Vangor'sbut deathhas litrecently the fuse of war as the various factions battled
for power. Order broke down. Each of the triplets was forced
into hiding and took onachieved a new identity. Constantia was reducedpersonal
to rubble. Vangor's crown was flung contemptuously into Lake
Mhingus by rampaging Battle Orcs. Vangoria's natural bound-
aries have subsequently divided the land into four provinces. In
the north, The Darklands are dominated by the Lord of
Darknessambition to thedirect eastan andanimated
moving theImage wild Hill Goblin tribes to the west.version
South-west of 'The Darklands lies Quaine, where the noble
Prince Gallant continues his crusade against Lord Vengeance
and his creations of evil. The eastern plains are home to the
Barbarian Warriors who remain locked in continual tribal wars.
The Barbarian Territories are a wilderness of demonic creatures
and savage warlords. And in the south, Zittonia is a province of
malice, ruled over by Zheena Nightshade, High Priestess of
Gargantua, god of evil. But Aragon Trueblade'Sorcerer's forces of truth
have begun to weaken her hold. Welcome to Vangoria.
The Conflicts, Creatures, Quests,
and Sorcery which will shape its
future are now yours to command..Apprentice'.
