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is a solid RPG board game with some useful expansions. And it comes with twelve heroes of varying abilities, so there's some replay value built in. I'd give it a try if you get a chance."
528:(2005) - This is a simple addition of more items (and allies) which the heroes can purchase from the various towns on the board. One new element added with this card set are
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704:(2006) - This is a set of cards for individual heroes to change their abilities. It allows you to add the powers of the Spiritbound to your hero character.
680:(2006) - This is a set of cards for individual heroes to change their abilities. It allows you to add the powers of the Battlemage to your hero character.
698:(2006) - This is a set of cards for individual heroes to change their abilities. It allows you to add the powers of Shadow Walker to your hero character.
710:(2006) - This is a set of cards for individual heroes to change their abilities. It allows you to add the powers of a Wildlander to your hero character.
692:(2006) - This is a set of cards for individual heroes to change their abilities. It allows you to add the powers of a Runemaster to your hero character.
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