Strange Things Are Afoot in Daventry is a section of the Unmasking the Latest King's Quest Legend article from InterAction Holiday 1998 issue it offers a brief prologue story describing the opening of the game.
Strange Things Are Afoot in Daventry[]
…witness an astonishing event in a far-off, ethereal realm. On one of many islands in a sea of clouds, a robed priest-like character steps up to a glimmering golden Mask set atop an altar.
With arms thrust upward, he summons a dark force. The skies darken and bolts of lightning converge on the divine Mask. With a powerful burst, the Mask explodes into pieces that fall to the world below.
In that faraway world, one of its most peaceful communities is moments away from experiencing a cataclysmic change of weather. The kingdom of Daventry is serene; farmers till their land, artisans practice their trade, and the great King Graham over sees the land's bountiful wealth.
But in the palace, all is not well. Standing in front of his magic mirror with his courtiers, the king's foretelling object stirs and evinces the terrible celestial occurrence.
Meanwhile, in the village, a young townsman named Connor approaches the home of his girlfriend, Sarah. As they trade greetings, the sky darkens and a strong wind rushes across the land. Just then, a piece of the Mask falls from the heavens and lands at Connor's feet. He picks up the piece just as a supernatural storm sweeps across the land, it's over in a moment but unbelievable damage is done: Everyone has turned to stone...that is, everyone but Connor, who is somehow protected from the consequences by his piece of the golden Mask.
See also[]
- The Tale (aka “The tale thus far...”)
- KQ8 summaries
- The Story