Campaign 3: The Broken Kingdom

It has been ten years since the events of Brifux; however, on the continent of Nauquan such dealings with the world are of no concern. The continent itself since what seems at the beginning of time remained isolated and protected. The six primary capitals of the continent harbor a fragment of the goddess stone called Abericlase that offers protection from the undead and negative effects that revolve around necromancy. Unintentional effects of utilizing these stones brought a dawn of prosperity and birth of technological advances unlike the world had seen. The ideals of magic were lost across many territories with the exception of Bundushur and Llanfyll who continued advancements in the arcane arts while the other territories almost seemingly traded it in for more modern conveniences including communication tools (like a phone), horseless transportation (like cars), and even modern weaponry (like guns). Religion had all but faded away as the necessity of divine intervention was no longer required and it became more of a belief rather than a way of life. The belief in the Gods diminished over time, but there was peace.   10 years ago, the radiating goddess stones suddenly went dark. The barrier that protected the continent and kept wary outsiders deterred was snuffed out and all of the technological advancements that had been in progress for decades were suddenly useless. The continent was thrown into chaos and once prosperous mighty cities fell back into the dark ages where adventurers are prized mercenaries and magic users are rare. The temples of the goddess stones soon became overrun, emanating evil and undeath all around and became breeding grounds for all manner of creatures. Five years ago, the six capitals decided that once a year as part of a continent treaty, they would send their best and brightest on a pilgrimage to purify the temples and destroy all the evil within. They hoped that in doing so the power of the goddess stones would illuminate once more and pull them from this age of darkness and chaos. Although it is one of the greatest honors to undertake this task, no group has survived this long and perilous journey and has successfully been able to remove all creatures from within a single temple.   As you gather, rumors flutter in throughout the lands of dark intentions throughout the territories as powers fluctuate. The orcish territories have been said that they are under new leadership by an unknown power. The more prominent dwarven territory of verdantia is rumored that in order to combat the made mage of the north, the nomad tribes have begun seeking out help from less conventional means. The wild elves in the Technara territories have become more and more aggressive while relations between the desert and forest territories has become more and more strained. But, enough about that...   It now comes to you that are now gathering here in the halls of Bundushur this year to move forward in this task. Stories of greatness and sacrifice already fill the halls and streets of the great floating city of magic as each of you prepare for the great deeds to come that fate has chosen for you...