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The year 984 of the Imperial calendar marked a turning point for many, a time when they decided to change their lives. However, whether for the better or worse remains unknown. Rumors spread throughout the world that something incredible had been discovered in the ancient ruins within the Selentite Empire. This rumor passed from mouth to mouth, from letter to letter, and its original meaning gradually changed, taking on completely different forms in different parts of the world. Some spoke of untold treasures, others of an elixir of immortality, others of a weapon that could kill gods, and still others of a source of true power. These were all very different versions, but each one agreed on the undeniable value of what had been found there.
Warriors and wizards, women and men, humans and non-humans set out to meet the unknown, following the rumor like a strengthening wind.
These ruins were located not far from a small settlement – the village of Deepwell, where many travelers stopped. Recently, the number of inns in this place has noticeably increased, as has the monetary turnover. This land belongs to Duke Wilfried Reginald de Malvoisin – now the most powerful man in the empire, who gained such influence after the death of the entire imperial family and the demise of most of the Council of Ten. Rumor has it that he is very interested in this discovery.
At the moment, many travelers are here, some in the ruins, others in the village of Deepwell.
Among them are the player characters. But besides them, there were also a large number of armed soldiers with the Duke's emblems. Each traveler was informed that before leaving this place, they would be required to introduce themselves to General Catherine – to state their name, homeland, and purpose of being here. Anyone who ignored this order would face death.
Ruins
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Temple
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Amphitheater
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Obelisk
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Ziggurat
Deepwell
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The Dried Dragon Tavern
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Well
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"Witch's Fortune"
Now and in the future, you will find yourselves in various locations (traveling the world, so to speak), and each of you will be able to choose which place you want to visit. Above is an example of a list of available locations. Their contents will be revealed as soon as someone visits them. Don't be surprised by the limited choice – this is just a village.
The players' current goal: to get to know each other (you are all here), to form a group, and to find out where and why they have come.
Initially, I wanted to make the empire's currency based on the principle of a gold coin – 10 silver coins, a silver coin – 10 bronze coins, and so on, but in the end, I came to the conclusion that this was also an unnecessary complication. There will simply be "coins," and each of you will start with one hundred.