Location Cards



There are two, if not more, theories that explain the unique landmark that is the Emerald City. In some stories, it is a complete city made of emeralds and green crystals, a very mighty and holistic structure not unlike Superman’s “Fortress of Solitude.” The second version says that one must wear a pair of special glasses to protect the wearer’s eyes from the burning brightness of the city before entering the city. The glasses are said to be made of green lenses, causing the wearer to think that the city is made of emeralds. In actuality, the city is made of normal stone and bricks. The Wizard was an expert in special effects who had happened upon the city and used his tricks to survive and make people believe he is a great magician so he could lead them. Both versions are interesting...so for ours, you will see a majestic city of emeralds on the outside. However, inside the beautiful building, it is a destitute pit of poverty and famine. Warlords that run the city trick treasure hunters into the city by placing maps and painting the roads outside with fool’s gold. Once the treasure hunters are trapped within the walls, they are extorted for money and power. The Emerald City is reinforced with titanium and padded with bushels of hay so no one from the outside can ever hear the screams at night.

The card itself is an easy to understand quest. Bring Dorothy, The Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, and the Tin Man to the location (whether together in your party or alongside with another player who can complete the set with you) and you will be granted the Ruby Slippers. Sound sensible and simple enough, right? I’ll give you a hint, the Slippers aren’t what you think and it is an integral part of the Emerald City story we just mentioned. Do keep in mind that if the Ruby Slippers are in play or in someone’s hand, then you don’t get the item (since you can’t search for it). But you do get to grab the Reputation Token for completing the quest. On a side note, the Ruby Slippers will require all five characters to be on the Emerald City landmark in order to activate it. We wish you the best of luck!

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