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Giant Scorpion -/20 ratings

Venomous stingerProtected by an armoured carapace and armed with strong pincers and a deadly sting, Giant Scorpions are dangerous foes, but unlike their smaller kin are usually found only in hot climates.

Move 5 Def 4 Hits 2 Str 4 Agi 3 Int 1 Morale 4

Special Effects: Animal, Armour, Blocker, Fearsome, Loner

Snip, Snap! - A Giant Scorpion can attack with both its pincers at once. It may make two Claw attacks as a special action.

Sting in the Tail - If both of a Giant Scorpion’s Snip, Snap! attacks hit, it gets a +1 to hit bonus with its Venom attack.

Attacks: Claw (4+), Venom (4+)

Giant Snake -/20 ratings

Monstrous serpentGiant Snakes come in a variety of types, but regardless of whether they are constrictors or vipers, they are all incredibly deadly opponents at close quarters.

Move 6 Def 4 Hits 2 Str 3 Agi 3 Int 1 Morale 3

Special Effects: Animal, Concealment, Dodge, Fearsome, Loner

Attacks: See below

Snake TypeConstrictor: Gain Tail (4+) attack and Disarm special effect (free)

Viper: Gain Venom (4+) attack and Daring Leap special effect (free)

Great Ape 25/20 ratings

King of the swingersPowerful and intelligent, Great Apes can perform incredible feats of strength, and are able to understand and follow commands.

Move 7 Def 4 Hits 2 Str 4 Agi 3 Int 2 Morale 4

Special Effects: Animal, Climbing, Daring Leap, Herculean Strength, Fearsome, Roar

Attacks: Brawl (3+)

Upgrade Optionsl If three or more Great Apes in a cast, you may

upgrade one to an Alpha Male - gain Leader (1) special effect, which is only usable on other Great Apes (+5 ratings)

Horse 6/6 ratings

Equine transportHorses have been used by humans since the dawn of time as beasts of burden or as riding animals.

Move 8 Def 3 Hits 1 Str 4 Agi 2 Int 1 Morale 2

Special Effects: Animal, Daring Leap, Mount

Pillion - Two models may ride the same horse, but the second model may not attack, use special abilities or perform Spells while doing so.

Attacks: Brawl (5+)

Sabre-tooth Cat 30/25 ratings

Fanged felineGraceful killers, Sabre-tooth Cats will quietly stalk their prey before pouncing.

Move 8 Def 4 Hits 2 Str 4 Agi 4 Int 2 Morale 4

Special Effects: A Good Offence, Animal, Climbing, Daring Leap, Dodge, Fearsome, Loner, Sixth Sense

Attacks: Claw (3+), Bite (4+)

Swarm -/15 ratings

Teeming massWhether scarabs, snakes or spiders, the relentless, crawling swarm can strip the flesh from or poison any individual foolish enough to get too close in moments.

Move 6 Def 2 Hits 3 Str 2 Agi 2 Int 1 Morale 5

Special Effects: Animal, Dodge, Fearsome, Loner, Slow, Small, Swarm

Attacks: Venom (3+)

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Sinbad and the Eye of the Idol

INT. ATLANTIS BROKEN STAIRCASE - DAYJumping to the safety of a ledge, Sinbad watches as the animated idol starts to overbalance, the last steps collapsing beneath it, and falls to the temple floor below.

INT. ATLANTIS TEMPLE - DAYShattering on the mosaic floor, the idol's head rolls to a stop. The red light, emanating from the Eye in the centre of its forehead, dimming and finally flickering out.

Shahryar's hand reaches towards it.

SCHEHERAZADENo!

Scheherazade struggles against the two Guards holding her.

SHAHRYARAt last, it shall be mine.

Shahryar holds the Eye aloft. Red fire sparks, kindles in the faceted heart of the great jewel.

SHAHRYAR (CONT'D)I claim the power of the Eye. I claim the power of Atlantis!

SCHEHERAZADEWhat have you done?

With a heaving lurch, the floor cracks and the temple shakes. Dust and rocks begin to fall, and the waters churn.

SHAHRYARAnd my first command...

Shahryar directs the Eye, the glow suddenly intensifying, aiming it at-

INT. ATLANTIS BROKEN STAIRCASE - DAYSinbad flings himself towards the stairs, as a blast of pure red energy obliterates the ledge he had been standing upon.

Winded, his sword clattering on the steps below, he manages to hang on as his chest slams into the stone.

Scrabbling, he pulls himself up and dives towards his sword, as the steps behind him shatter from a second blast.

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THE GOLDEN fLEECETo reclaim the throne of Iolcos, Jason must recover the mythical Golden Fleece.

An epic undertaking, fraught with danger, which ultimately will lead to a confrontation with the Dragon that guards the fleece and the sorcerous King Aeëtes who treasures it. Fortunately, Jason is joined on his voyage by the greatest crew Greece has ever known, the Argonauts, and is aided by the beautiful and knowledgeable Medea.

Supporting CharactersHeroesAmong the crew of the Argo there are many famous names, including Herakles (Guest Star), Hylas (Enchanting Beauty), Iolaus (Brother in Arms), Orpheus (Also Starring Veteran) and the Boreads (Also Starring Veterans with Flyer).

VillainsNot all of the Argonauts share Jason’s dream. Acastus (Their Right Hand), son of Pelias, rightly or wrongly seeks the downfall of both Jason and Medea for the danger they represent if they successfully return to Iolcos with the Golden Fleece.

ExtrasHeroesJason is joined on his voyage by the Argonauts, these brave souls are recruited from Veteran, Warrior and Psiloi Extras.

VillainsAs the King of Colchis, Aeëtes can call upon Warrior, Mercenary, Psiloi and, through his mastery of dark arts, Skeleton Warrior Extras.

7.15 filmthe Golden fleecestarring Ronald Ely & Ursula Andrews A fantasy adventure for all the family as Greek hero Jason embarks on an epic quest against the corrupt kings and cruel creatures of legend, with amazing effects by William Henry Harrison (1963).

Jason .................................... RONALD ELYMedea ......................... URSULA ANDREWSAeëtes ....................... GEORGE SAUNDERSHerakles ............................. CLINT WALTERPelias .............................. BASIL RATBONEHylas ................................ WALTER KONIGAcastus ....................... GEORGE SHAKIRIS

Producer SYDNEY BARRONDirector RON CARPENTER

"arise! arise! arise!"Aeëtes, King of Colchis

This chapter provides backgrounds for some of Barron Productions most popular films and some of the more notable legendary heroes and iconic villains that graced our screens.

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JASONAn inspiring leader and a bold adventurer, Jason is the rightful king of Iolcos and must recover the mythical Golden Fleece in order to reclaim his throne.

Gathering together the Argonauts, the finest crew in all of Greece, Jason sets sail for Colchis to find this treasured prize. With only his bravery and wits, he has many tests and trials to overcome on their long and dangerous voyage.

Hero | Guest Star | 60 ratings

Move Def Hits Str Agi Int Mor

6 4 3 3 3 4 5

Special EffectsArmour, Honour Bound, Inspirational, Leader (2), Luck (2), Martial Training, Shield, Swimming

Unique EffectsA Leader of MenJason’s Inspirational and Leader (2) special effects have a range of 12” rather than the usual 6”.

Fortune Favours the BoldIf Jason is in your cast, draw an additional Event card at the start of a scene.

Attacks

Weapon Range Hit Str Effects

Brawl Melee 4+ 3 Stuns

Sword Melee 3+ 3 Parry

MEDEAThe daughter of the king of Colchis, Medea is a priestess of Hecate and thus learned in herbs, both beneficial and poisonous, as well as practised in the magic arts.

She betrays her father for love of Jason, using all of her powers and guile to aid him in his quest.

Hero | Guest Star | 50 ratings

Move Def Hits Str Agi Int Mor

6 3 2 3 3 4 4

Special EffectsHealer, Loner, Luck (1), Magic (2), Seduce

Unique EffectsPotions and Salves Medea is an incredibly skilled herbalist. Once per activation, as a special action, she may use one of the following potions if she successfully passes an Int test. Potions must be immediately administered to herself or another model in base contact.

Potion Notes

Divine incense Target gains the Psychic special effect for the duration of this turn.

Narcotic herbs If the target fails an opposed Int test it will receive the Confused status.

Protective balm Target gains the Invulnerable: All (1) special effect against the next successful attack. Place a suitable token next to the model.

Attacks

Weapon Range Hit Str Effects

Brawl Melee 5+ 3 Stuns

"we have overcome the harpies, navigated the symplegades, and tamed the khalkotauroi. this last test will not stop us."Jason, Leader of the Argonauts

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AEëTESAs the king of Colchis, Aeëtes’ duty and pride is to protect the Golden Fleece. The skin of a winged ram, the fleece bestows great fortune and health on whoever possesses it, a gift which Aeëtes has hung in a grove sacred to Ares.

Not as versed as his sisters, the cruel Circe and tragic Pasiphaë, Aeëtes is still a powerful sorcerer able to command an army of skeletal warriors sown from dragon’s teeth.

Villain | Guest Star | 40 ratings

Move Def Hits Str Agi Int Mor

6 3 2 3 3 4 4

Special EffectsArmour, Leader (1), Magic (2), Obey Me!

Unique EffectsSorcerer King of ColchisAeëtes’ first Spell must be Awaken the Dead, but he is free to choose his second Spell as normal.

Children of the HydraWhen successfully performing Awaken the Dead, Aeëtes may put 1D3+2 Skeleton Warriors from his cast’s Reserve area into play.

Attacks

Weapon Range Hit Str Effects

Brawl Melee 4+ 3 Stuns

Sword Melee 4+ 3 Parry

DRAGON Of COLCHISA dragon, kin to the Lernaean Hydra overcome by Herakles in his labours, this unsleeping guardian watches over the Golden Fleece. Like a serpent it coils around its charge, its many heads watching in all directions.

Unlike its cousin, the Dragon of Colchis lacks the ability to sprout additional heads when one is lost, but it is nonetheless possessed of formidable regenerative powers and a thick armour of scales.

Villain | Guest Star | 100 ratings

Move Def Hits Str Agi Int Mor

6 5 5 6 2 3 6

Special EffectsFearsome, Hurl, Massive, Regeneration, Slow

Unique EffectsOnslaughtThe Dragon that guards the Golden Fleece is a deadly foe, attacking in all directions at once with its many heads and whip-like tail. It may make two attacks as a special action, either two Bite attacks or a Bite and a Tail attack. The two attacks may be made against separate models.

Attacks

Weapon Range Hit Str Effects

Brawl Melee 4+ 6 Stuns

Bite Melee 4+ 6 Brutal

Tail Melee 4+ 7 Stuns

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GORGON!

To fulfil his vow, Perseus must claim the head of Medusa.

Tricked by one of the suitors pursuing his mother, Perseus must return with the head of Medusa, a hideous Gorgon who can turn any mortal that meets her gaze to stone. Undeterred by his impossible task, Perseus must embark on a long journey to find and outwit the Graeae crones and, aided by the gorgeous Andromeda, enter the sanctum of Medusa.

Supporting CharactersHeroesPerseus is often aided in his quest by both supernatural and powerful women, including the Hesperides nymphs, Queen Cassiopeia (Also Starring Civilian) and her daughter, the beautiful Andromeda (Enchanting Beauty).

VillainsMedusa is one of the Gorgons, a trio of dreadful and horrific female creatures cursed by the Gods. Her immortal sisters, Stheno and Euryale, are arguably more terrible than she is.

ExtrasHeroesPerseus is joined on his quest by Veteran, Palace Guard and Psiloi Extras, who are the soldiers of Queen Cassiopeia.

VillainsMedusa makes use of Giant Snake, Snakeman and Swarm Extras, shunning all other mortals.

Being powerful oracles, the Graeae have attracted a loathsome cult of worshippers over the centuries, and make use of Cultist, Native, Swarm and, potentially via the dark arts, Shadow and Skeleton Warrior Extras.

3.15 filmGorgon!starring James Francisco & Lynda Harrison A fantasy epic, Perseus must find and defeat Medusa, the only mortal Gorgon, if he is to fulfil his vow and claim the hand of Andromeda. Featuring special effects by William Henry Harrison (1973).

Perseus .......................... JAMES FRANCISCOAndromeda ...................... LYNDA HARRISONCassiopeia ................................ JENNY JONESPolydectes ....................... RICO MONTALBANDanaë ............................... CATHERINE ROSSZeus .............................. GEORGE SAUNDERSHera .............................................. JANET LEE

Producer SYDNEY BARRONDirector RON CARPENTER

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GORGON!

PERSEUSIn protecting his mother, Danaë, from the advances of Polydectes, Perseus was tricked into delivering the head of Medusa, the only mortal Gorgon, as a gift for the cunning suitor.

A son of the god Zeus, Perseus must confront and overcome the three hags known as the Graeae and win the hand of the beautiful Andromeda in his quest to claim Medusa’s head.

Hero | Guest Star | 70 ratings

Move Def Hits Str Agi Int Mor

6 4 3 4 4 3 5

Special EffectsA Good Offence, Armour, Courageous, Invisibility, Loner, Luck (3), Shield

Unique EffectsA Sword, A Helmet, A ShieldFavoured by the Gods, Perseus has been gifted an Adamantine Sword, a Helmet of Invisibility and a highly Polished Shield. The benefits of these items are included in his profile above.

Son of a GodPerseus can remove statuses affecting him on any die roll of 4, 5 or 6, instead of the usual 6.

Attacks

Weapon Range Hit Str Effects

Brawl Melee 4+ 4 Stuns

Adamantine Sword

Melee 3+ 4 Brutal, Parry

PEGASUSA winged horse, brilliant white in colour, Pegasus has the ability to gallop through the air, carrying those who are worthy on his back.

Conceived through the union of Poseidon and Medusa. In classic myth, Pegasus was not born until Medusa was decapitated by Perseus, at which point he sprang from his mother’s neck, taking to the skies.

Hero | Guest Star | 30 ratings

Move Def Hits Str Agi Int Mor

8 4 2 4 3 3 3

Special EffectsDodge, Flyer, Mount, Sixth Sense

Unique EffectsA Winged Horse Pegasus will only allow Perseus to ride on his back. Should Pegasus be killed or removed from play while in flight and being ridden, Perseus will fall 1D3 levels.

Attacks

Weapon Range Hit Str Effects

Brawl Melee 4+ 4 Stuns

"Our sister, Medusa, is far more beautiful than mortal man can endure."

The Graeae

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