Sentence-stewing...
Sentence-stewing...
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.
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
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +13
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +16
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.
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +31
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 +4
A species of tall, bipedal hyena-like humanoids covered in fur.
aka hyena-people, dog-people +8
The subterranean home of Klbkch and the other Antinium located beneath the city of Liscor.
aka the Hive, home +10
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 +13
The military force of the city of Liscor.
aka the 4th Wing of the Liscorian Army, 4th Wing of the Liscorian Army +3
A small female Goblin who shadows the warriors and observes Erin, apparently driven by personal motives.
aka little Goblin, small Goblin +17
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 +16
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +28
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
Small flies with fat, glowing green abdomens that burst into corrosive liquid when ruptured.
aka acid fly, glowing green flies +7
An ambush predator that disguises itself as a boulder and attacks with powerful claws and antennae.
aka crab rock-monster, giant rock crab +20
“I know not what that is. I have many things which can be baked, but none of this ‘soda.’”
“I believe the Necromancer did not help public perception, but the undead have always been considered a threat, Miss Solstice. It is said that the three most dangerous things to Liscor are rain, the undead, and war.”
“Look, if there’s a raiding party out there, we need to take care of it. I can ignore a few Goblins, but a few hundred of them roaming around? That’s a threat.”
“Despite their competency, a Goblin tribe is no threat to any but lone stragglers, Miss Solstice. On the other hand, a small raiding party is usually comprised of at least three hundred Goblins. Larger groups have been known to exceed a thousand individuals.”
“I fear you were under a slight misapprehension, Miss Solstice.”
“Extremely. Although Goblins are considered a minor threat by most settlements of any size, when they do appear in numbers, they are fully capable of wiping out villages, cities, and even nations in the past.”
“Delicious. They’re great if you eat them half-raw. Speaking of which, got any food?”
“Dinner will just be a few minutes while I warm everything up on the embers. Uh, what other creatures haven’t I seen yet?”
“I can see war, but why rain and the undead?”
+160 more quotes →“Hah! Even if all the northern and southern cities burn, Liscor will never fall!”