Below the Root

"The world of GreenSky-lush and verdant, rich with wildlife, covered with gigantic trees. Here live the Kendar, high in the interwoven branches; here too live the Kindar, once banished to the tunnels below the root. Yet the peace that has existed beteen these peoples is now threatened. GreenSky seems headed for certain disaster - unless someone can discover the secret of its survival."

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The world of Green-Sky - lush and verdant, rich with wildlife, covered with gigantic trees. Here live the Kindar, high in the interwoven branches; here too live the Erdling, once banished to the tunnels below the root. Yet the peace that has existed between these peoples is now threatened. Green-Sky seems headed for certain disaster - unless someone can discover the secret of its survival.

In this adventure game, you'll set off on a fantastic and challenging quest for the secret of Green-Sky. You'll explore its vast tree-world, and you'll venture below the root to probe its maze of mysterious tunnels. You'll talk with the inhabitants of Green-Sky, whose advice will help you in your quest. But be careful, for some are not as friendly as they seem.

BELOW THE ROOT combines the story-building aspects of a text adventure with hundreds of colorful graphics. It also combines fast-paced excitement with a unique text menu - a first in the field of adventure games. And it lets you play as one of five characters - each with different abilities and strengths.

Based on Zilpha Snyder's recently published Green-Sky Trilogy, BELOW THE ROOT begins where the final book leaves off. The program is by Dale Disharoon, Inc., specialists in educational software.

Designed for ages 10-Adult.

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Back of Box - Commodore 64 & PC Booter (US)