Controls
| Key | Action |
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| Q | Up |
| A | Down |
| O | Left |
| P | Right |
| M | Fire |
| Control | Action |
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Up |
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Down |
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Left |
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Right |
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Fire |
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Start |
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Select joystick |
Firelord
In this action adventure game, control Sir Galaheart on a journey across the cursed kingdom to recover four charms of eternal youth. Find weapons, collect objects and trade with knights. Buy information or steal it from the Wise Old Man. Eat to keep your strength up.
Starting a Game
To start a game using the controller, press the Start button to enter the main menu, then press the Select joystick button to select Kempston joystick on the start screen. Once Kempston has been selected, press the Start button again to begin the game.
To start a game using the keyboard, press any key to enter the main menu, then press 4 to play with the default keyboard controls, or 5 to define your own input keys.
Gameplay
Trading
The residents of Torot found inside their houses can be traded with, using items found throughout the world.
If a screen contains a house, Galaheart can move into the house by walking into its brick archways. The screen will change, displaying the trading window.
When you enter a house you may trade with the occupant. Place the cursor over an icon and press the Fire key to select it. To cancel a selection press the Fire key a second time.
Each occupant provides one or more types of service. Select the type you require and between one and four of your objects which you prepared to trade in exchange. If your payment is sufficient the occupant will make an offer by displaying a suitable icon. If you wish to complete the deal select the icon displayed.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| SCALES | Trade an object |
| PORTCULIS | Pay a toll to pass through the house |
| SIGNPOST | Find out where you are |
| SUPPLIES | Buy food, weapons or trading tokens |
| TIMESCAPE (star) | Cast a spell to a magic place |
| INFORMATION | Find out how to accomplish your quest. |
To trade an item you have in your inventory, select the Scales in the center of the bartering screen, then select an item from your inventory on the left-hand side of the screen. The right-hand side of the bartering window will populate with items that the trader is willing to give. Select one, and the trade is complete!
To exit the trading interface, move the cursor over the X on the right of the screen and press the Fire key.
Stealing
To avoid being caught while stealing, time stealing items with when the character in the top-right portrait is looking away.
At some point in Galaheart’s journey, he will have to steal from traders to get the items he needs. To steal an object, select the hand icon on the right-hand side of the trading window, then select the scales, and an item from your inventory.
Each of the selected sprites will flash. If the stealing was successful, the item will appear in your inventory. If you were unsuccessful, you will have to stand trial!
The trial screen displays three rows of text saying INNOCENT and GUILTY. An arrow is shown between each sequentially. Pressing the fire button stops the arrow on the text it’s currently pointing at.
Stop the arrow on the innocent text for all three rows to escape justice! A life is lost each time the arrow is stopped while pointing at GUILTY.
Teleportation and Toll Stations
To get around the world of Torot quicker, Galaheart can use teleports to travel between Magic Places.
Each Magic place has a two-symbol code which can be discovered when the building has been entered once. To teleport to a Magic Place, select the Timescape (Star) icon at a house which provides the service.
Some residents operate toll stations - displayed as a metal gate in the center of the trading screen. Select the gate icon and an item to show the available directions from the gate. Choose a direction, and Galaheart will pass through the toll station. You can also attempt to steal your way through a toll station.
Items
Different items can be found throughout the world of Torot, from bread and wheat to magical crystals which allow the wielding of magic. Move Galaheart over an item to pick it up.
Finding a magic crystal will allow Galaheart to fight back against enemies by using the Fire key, if he has enough magical energy. Magical energy is used up after each cast, but can be replenished by finding magical items in the world of Torot.
| Item | Description |
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| Wheat | Provides a small amount of life energy |
| Bread | Provides a moderate amount of life energy |
| Potato Sack | Provides a large amount of life energy |
| Magical Grail | Provides a small amount of magical energy |
| Magical Amulet | Provides a moderate amount of magical energy |
| Magical Parchment | Provides a large amount of magical energy |
| Life Coin | Grants Galaheart a bonus life |
The current inventory items that Galaheart currently has (any magical crystals he has picked up) can be seen in the top right of the screen.
Story
The path wove deeper through the forest beckoning Sir Galaheart further into the flickering shadows. A voice spoke out in the dimming gloom.
“My son, you have returned to this land of Torot, to discover its hidden secrets. You must seek out the sacred Firestone and return it to the Dragon’s safekeeping.”
Galaheart trembled with fear as he recalled how the Evil Queen had seized the Firestone and used its power to curse the land with fire and ghostly apparitions who drifted the streets in ghastly imitation of the once happy inhabitants. At one time the people had roamed freely but now they cowered in their homes. Her price for the release of the Stone was for some brave warrior to win for her the four charms of eternal youth. The brave knight sank to his knees overpowered by fear and foreboding.
“Fear not,” said the voice, “for the answer lies within the kingdom. Use the enchanted crystals and fall not.”
Sir Galaheart was alone. A feeling of mystery filled the forest. The very air breathed the secrets of this haunted land.