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Chapter 1.24
Relc and Klbkch visit the Wandering Inn and give Erin a comprehensive lesson on the region's history, politics, and dangers. They discuss devastating historical events like the Goblin Crusades and Antinium Wars, as well as local threats like the Bloodfields and a newly discovered undead-filled ruin near Liscor.
Relc and Klbkch visit the Wandering Inn, providing Erin Solstice with a much-needed lesson about the world's geography, history, and dangers.
The Guardsmen explain the true danger of the Goblin species. While small tribes and a local Goblin Chieftain are manageable, history has seen massive, apocalyptic Goblin Crusades led by a single Goblin King. These crusades devastated entire continents, barely stopping at First Landing in Terandria. Erin processes this terrifying information by comparing these massive armies to Earth's historical conquerors like the Mongols, Turks, or The Swiss.
The conversation shifts to the local geography around Liscor and the Floodplains of Liscor. To the south lie the Bloodfields, a deadly region saturated with past warfare and populated by carnivorous Blood Grass. To the east are the powerful Walled Cities of the Drakes, such as Oteslia. The group also discusses the devastating Antinium War, the current state of the Antinium Hivelands, and the labor-focused Worker caste that sustains the Hive.
Finally, the guards reveal a pressing local danger. A set of ancient ruins has been discovered near Liscor. These ruins are actively spawning dangerous undead, elevating the threat level for the Liscorian army and the Wandering Inn. Overwhelmed by the existence of strange creatures like the dinosaur bird, troublesome Winter Sprites, and impending undead threats, Erin invokes Murphy's Law, dreading the inevitable disasters to come.
Relc and Klbkch explain the apocalyptic history of the Goblin Crusades and the devastation caused by the Goblin King.
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +55
Small inn where Erin is present; currently occupied by her. Noted by the Watch as having been abandoned years ago but Erin is using it; the Drake and Klbkch enter here to investigate.
aka the inn, Abandoned hilltop inn +27
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +13
The guards detail the deadly regional geography, including the carnivorous Blood Grass of the Bloodfields and the Drake Walled Cities like Oteslia.
Erin learns about the catastrophic global conflict known as the Antinium War and the current state of the Hivelands.
The guards reveal that an ancient dungeon of ruins near Liscor has been uncovered and is actively spawning undead.
Processing the overwhelming amount of dangerous worldbuilding, Erin relates her situation to Earth's history and invokes Murphy's Law.
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +9
A small female Goblin who shadows the warriors and observes Erin, apparently driven by personal motives.
aka little Goblin, small Goblin +17
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +3
A species of tall, bipedal hyena-like humanoids covered in fur.
aka hyena-people, dog-people +8
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +25
The military force of the city of Liscor.
aka the 4th Wing of the Liscorian Army, 4th Wing of the Liscorian Army +2
World mechanic where thinking races gain levels and classes. Some classes can be gained suddenly by satisfying class requirements without formal apprenticeship (e.g., gaining Farmer levels by growing many carrots). Some creatures (animals, Dragons) cannot level and instead retain natural might.
aka The Skills, leveling system +14
The subterranean home of Klbkch and the other Antinium located beneath the city of Liscor.
aka the Hive, home +8
The geographical region surrounding Liscor that periodically floods.
aka Floodplains, the Floodplains +1
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +8
An ambush predator that disguises itself as a boulder and attacks with powerful claws and antennae.
aka crab rock-monster, giant rock crab +19
Small flies with fat, glowing green abdomens that burst into corrosive liquid when ruptured.
aka acid fly, glowing green flies +7
A tall female Gnoll shopkeeper in the market who runs the stall 'Krshia's Silverfang Goods'. She is direct and attempts to get Erin to shop at her stall.
aka Krshia, The Gnoll shopkeeper +7
“Why not?”
“My fellow…Workers are not as used to dealing with other species as I. It would be imprudent to bother you with their presence.”
“Hey, if they’re like you, I wouldn’t mind it. And if they don’t want to talk to me, I can just serve them more flies.”
“I would not want to put you to any inconvenience.”
“Isn’t that what being an innkeeper is all about? Besides, I deal with Pisces. Come on. Bring a few of your friends, and I’ll serve you Acid Flies until you explode.”
“Yeah, what’s the worst that could happen?”
“Has no one here heard of Murphy’s Law?”
“What’s that?”
“Baking soda.”
+160 more quotes →“I know not what that is. I have many things which can be baked, but none of this ‘soda.’”