The Knife of Kishtu

The Knife of Kishtu is an adventure game with roleplaying elements for the Dragon 32/64.

Along the border of the wastelands, situated in the northern hemisphere of Old-Earth, lies the small kingdom of Tyan. Once Tyan enjoyed a warm climate and the land was fertile. Over the last few years the winters have grown longer and the crops have failed. Strange creatures have been reported straying into Tyan from the north.

At this time, the trickster god Loki captured the King's daughter Lovilia, and took her back to his Citadel of Ice. The King, beside himself with grief, commisioned Kishtu, the most powerful wizard in the land, to return his daughter. Kishtu found Lovilia's soul locked in a shard of ice suspended from a golden thread within the Citadel. Kishtu forged a magical knife to cut the thread, but was destroyed by Loki before it could be used.

Now, the player has been tasked to finish Kishtu's quest. They must enter the Citadel of Ice, locate the Knife of Kishtu and his four magic rings, and release Lovilia's soul.

The player creates 1–5 characters with individual strength, wisdom, dexterity, and charm, which effect the actions they can complete. Characters have limited life points and carrying capacity. All commands are via VERB NOUN entry.