Turn 1.1: Year 1 - Month of Idna [Start]
"We are Zethe. So long as the people live, Zethe will never die."
- Radeus, First King of ZetheThis is the first day of the month of Idna, which marks the one year anniversary of Zethe the Monstrous Kingdom. From across the known and unknown world, Monsters of all origins have gathered to challenge the curses imposed upon them by an ancient injustice.
It was a year ago that guided by a prophecy, a crownless Prince and his Generals challenged dreaded Tartarus, the Cursed Mountain-Fortress which was said to once have been the holy mountain and home of the Fallen Gods. They converted its guardians to their cause, thwarted the traps of the Fortress, and tamed the soul of the Mountain.
Now this once cursed place is the blessed Fortress-Capital of Zethe:
Tartarus.
WORDS FROM THE KING
Among the King's followers, the most trusted and skilled have been given the title of Lords of Zethe. With this title they carry the heavy responsibility of giving their all for the greater good of the kingdom, in return receiving the support of Zethe's legions of workers, administrators, engineers, mages, and more.
Today his Majesty has gathered the Lords to the Throne Room where lies the empty Obsidian Throne where only the King may sit. Before the towering throne, the King and his Aide are meeting the mightiest and most trusted monsters of the Kingdom. There is no grander reason than to rejoice with his trusted allies and friends, for before those he trusts, the King is no king, but an equal.
The horned ebony demigod with the piercing gaze of gold is
Radeus the King of Zethe, and last Son of Idna. Only the Lords and the Aide knew of his true nature as divine direct descendant of the Mother of Monsters and inheritor of her will. Why you followed him, only you knew. But you trusted him long before the truth was revealed to you, and his origin didn't change a thing.
All of you had laughed, shared. With a voice carrying the essence of command and the warmth of a friend, he gave a last speech as the time of reunion came to an end.
"Lords of Zethe. My Friends. Without your invaluable support I dare say Zethe would not be standing a year after its foundation. Your achievements are deserving of respect, and they fill me with gratitude and pride. This is yet only the beginning. Our ambitions runs deeper: our light will cover the world! Our words of challenge will pierce the skies, and reach the Gods! We will be the beacon, we will be the guiding light of the new era! Take heart, friends, and go forth to spread the word of Zethe!"
DOWNTIME
You are a Lord of Zethe, currently residing in Tartarus to prepare for your next expedition or project. What did you do during this downtime?
NEW REQUESTS
The King has issued a Royal Request.
Royal Request#1:Name: Expanding Zethe's Influence
From: King Radeus
Description: His Majesty requests the regions directly bordering Tartarus be brought under Zethe's control.
Guaranteed Reward: Royal Favor. 1 Squad of Tartarian Guards or other elite troops.
The Kingdom has issued new requests.
Request #1:Name: Find new sources of food
From: Overworked Head of the Hunger Prevention Division
Description: "Our food stores can last us a few months, but securing more sources and varieties of food would never hurt, especially with all the new monsters coming in! I'm getting lost with all these diets!"
Guaranteed Reward: Favor from the sender. Supplies of morale-boosting food.
Request #2:Name: Explore the depths of Tartarus
From: Motivated Commander of Archeologists
Description: "We can always use some help to explore the depths of Tartarus! With the help of a Lord, we would make tremendous progress!"
Guaranteed Reward: Favor from the sender. Possible treasures.
Request #3:Name: Understanding Nigredine and Albedine
From: Polite Mister Golem of the Royal Forges
Description: "The black and white metals of Tartarus have incredible properties, but are hard to extract and work with. The road ahead is long, but unlocking the secrets of these ores would be a great boon to Zethe!"
Guaranteed Reward: Favor from the sender. Equipment of Nigredine or Albedine.
Request #4:Name: Need ingredients!
From: Crazy Independent Alchemist
Description: "There's been a lot of work related injuries recently, and we are about to run out of medicines! I need alchemical ingredients. How much? A lot! More more more more!"
Guaranteed Reward: Favor from the sender. Supplies of medicine.
REGIONS DATA
Capital: Fortress-Capital Tartarus
Expedition Range: 2
Notable Inhabitants:- Tartarian Armors: animated armors of unknown origin found in Tartarus. Few in numbers, they serve as royal guards.
Territories:---Mountains of Tartarus---
- Mountains of TartarusBiome: Mountains
Savagery: Civilized
Allegiance: Zethe
Resources:
- Black Ore Nigredine [Max Medium Sav] [Unexploited]
- White Ore Albedine [Max Medium Sav] [Unexploited]
Points of Interest:
- Fortress-Capital Tartarus
- Underground Ruins (Labyrinth, 3/? levels unlocked)
Region Characteristics:
- Highly Magical
Population: countless and too diverse to detail
---Latze Plain---
---Greenvud Forests---
---Parabes Mountain Range---
- Plains of Latze: vast fertile plains home of the Bartoros herds.
Biome: Plains
Savagery: Low
Allegiance: Bartoros Herds
Resources: Unknown
Points of Interest: Unknown
Region Characteristics:
- Fertile
Population:
- Dominant: Bartoros Herds
- Minor: Unknown
- Grenvud Forests: lush forests inhabited by a wide mix of creatures, but mainly known for its Treefolks.
Biome: Forests
Savagery: Medium
Allegiance: None
Resources:
- Wood [Exploitation Reqs Unknown]
- Quality Wood [Exploitation Reqs Unknown]
Points of Interest: Unknown
Region Characteristics:
- Fertile
Population:
- Dominant: Grenvud Treefolks
- Minor: Unknown
- Parabes Mountain Ridge: inhospitable mountains home of its eponymous Ogres and Dalith Crusters, crustacean monster of rock.
Biome: Hills and Mountains
Savagery: High
Allegiance: Parabes Mountain Ogres
Resources:
- Ore [Exploitation Reqs Unknown]
Points of Interest: Unknown
Region Characteristics: Unknown
Population:
- Dominant: Parabes Mountain Ogres
- Minor: Dalith Crusters
---Ergant Forests---
---Unnamed Swamps---
---Unnamed Wasteland---
---Several Unknown Regions (min 2)---
---Unnamed Coast--- (Unknown)
---Bamli Forest--- (Neutral)
---Swamps Nunsung--- (Neutral)
---Several Unknown Regions (min 3)---