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Instructions *
Contains level9​_docs/gnome​_ranger-instructions.pdf
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'The Gnettlefield Journal' *
Contains gnome1.htm
Accompanying novella, by Peter McBride
GnomeRanger.clues
Original Level 9 clue sheet (text)
GnomeRanger-Hints.pdf
Original Level 9 clue sheet (PDF)
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Gnome Ranger

by Pete Austin

Episode 1 of Gnome Ranger Series
Fantasy
1987

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About the Story

The gnome Ingrid Bottomlow has displeased her family by her un-gnomelike behaviour, such as going off to university and getting an education. She has been teleported from her village by a faulty scroll, and must find her way back.

The novella is required in order to play parts 2 and 3.


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