Well, I have read the High King and the Black Cauldron years ago.. haven't read the entire series though... but good enough to know what you are talking about!
DOn't worry... your party will manage...
And Shadow Keeper... is much, much easier than CLUA consoles... I tell you that..
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Chaotic Cavalier of ALSB, protector of the Innocent, slayer of the mad...