In the mystical city of Llylgamyn, the legendary Staff of Gnilda has long been its protector, allowing only those with no ill intent to pass through its gates. The safeguarding of this staff was once entrusted to a legendary hero, the Knight of Diamonds, who placed it within the temple.
Despite this, a new crisis has emerged following the downfall of the nefarious Werdna. Trebor, in a bid to eradicate any remnants of evil, altered the labyrinth’s structure beneath the city and implemented stringent patrols. Tragically, haunted by the possibility of Werdna’s return, Trebor met a despair-driven end, leaving his spirit to roam the maze below.
Davalpus
Amidst this turmoil, another dark figure rose within the city walls – Davalpus. Harnessing monstrous forces, he launched a devastating attack on the royal family. Miraculously, Prince Alavik and Princess Margda survived, pinpointing their only hope for victory against Davalpus: the Staff of Gnilda, located in the underground temple beneath the Royal Castle.
To wield the staff, one must don the armor of the Knight of Diamonds, scattered and hidden within the temple. Braving numerous challenges, Prince Alavik managed to gather the armor and the staff. In a climactic showdown with Davalpus, a curse was unleashed that obliterated the castle and caused both the prince and Davalpus to vanish, along with the staff. In the aftermath, the deity Gnilda declared the city unworthy of protection, concealing the staff within the temple depths and promising its return only if the staff was restored to the main chamber.
Knight of Diamonds
As the city stood vulnerable, the High Council of Sages has turned to a hero of renown – you, remembered for past valor, to retrieve the Staff of Gnilda and restore the city’s protection. Accepting this quest promises not only royal honors but riches beyond imagination.
Embark on this epic journey to retrace the steps of the Knight of Diamonds, navigate the treacherous temple, and reclaim the Staff of Gnilda, securing Llylgamyn’s future. Your bravery could be the key to turning the tide in this high-stakes adventure where legends and destinies intertwine.
If you accept this epic journey.
How to obtain a copy of this game:
eBay link – Ultimate Wizardry Archives PC CD-ROM version (1998), includes Wizardry 1-7
eBay link – SNES cartridge version (translated)