Introduction
The village of Tynham Cross, nestled in the hills of Woldshire, holds many memories for you. Brought up a vicar's son, life was very quiet in this sleepy little village. In order to pursue a more interesting career opportunity you left home many years ago and lost contact with your parents. Consequently a letter from your mother came like a bolt from the blue.
The letter troubled you — it seemed to be trying to tell you something. On the surface it was just an ordinary letter from a mother trying to re-establish contact with her son, but underneath there seemed to be something wrong, very wrong. Perhaps it was the reference to your father's strange behavior. According to your mother, your father, the local vicar, has started behaving very strangely and has developed a keen interest in the life story of James Hyatt, vicar at the Church of St. Anthony some three hundred years earlier. Your memories of this character remain pretty vague, but you do remember something about him being killed by his own parishioners in some bizarre ritual to rid the village of a devil.
A second letter, received only the day before your visit, alarms you further. More a message than a letter, it came from your father advising that he had made arrangements for you to stay at the local inn, The Dog and Duck, as he was having the house redecorated. He also mentioned that your mother had gone to visit her ill sister Alice in Campbelthrope. You have taken the train and fallen asleep during the long journey.
Objective
The object of the game is to defeat the power of the devil that has taken over the lives of some of the residents of the village. You will need to identify who these characters are and then, by presenting the village policeman with evidence of their horrific crimes, have them arrested. You will also meet and have to deal with one or two of the devil's pets, and there are one or two people who need rescuing before they are used in some rather unpleasant rituals.
Characters
- Mr. Roberts — Registrar of Births and Deaths.
- Jimmy Blandford — A professional photographer who enjoyed a good drink.
- Susan Blandford — The pretty wife of Jimmy Blandford.
- Michael Williams — A city type who has only recently moved into the village.
- Mrs. Jones — Wife of Mr. Jones; landlady of the Dog and Duck.
- Tony Donaldson — A young lad who lodges with the Jones.
- Sgt. Jefferson — The police sergeant in charge of law and order in Tynham Cross.
- Peter Mason — The owner of the local garage.
- Mr. Jones — Landlord of the Dog and Duck for the last 20 years.
Hints
- Early in the game — Accidents do happen and require close examination.
- Keep getting killed in your sleep — In the heat of battle a piercing sound was heard and all arms were lost.
- Cat a nuisance — Playful creatures, aren't they?
- Keep getting your neck bitten — Fresh breath confidence; perhaps the gardener would have been better employed elsewhere. On reflection this may lead to other problems.
- Witch a problem — Stealth plays its part in a silent world at one's feet. Remember Dorothy from Oz.
- Can't develop the film — David Bailey you are not; be sure not to miss collection.
- Having a problem with a dog — An old chestnut this one; first thought for a vampire perhaps.
- Haunted? — Don't get angry, stay cross.
- Registry office locked — A drinking partner perhaps; watch his every move.
- Gardener seems over-zealous about his duties — Patience is a virtue.
- Can't get into the garage — Search a wreck.
- General advice — The policeman is an arresting officer. Being recognized at gatherings can be bad for your health. Seek and ye shall find. Be sociable; talk to people.
