Rotten Business
The world no longer belongs to people. When the Exodus happened, kingdoms fell, thousands of people became victims of demons, and fear became the only language this century speaks. But in the god-forgotten town of Malbern, they whisper otherwise. Here, the Black Church raises altars not for salvation—but for perverted good. And the quieter the night, the louder their prayers.
Scenario details
You, along with the mercenary band 'Red Hyenas', are escorting a trade caravan to the town of Malbern. The journey was long and almost peaceful, but at the last moment, when only a little remained to the city, you were attacked by demons—hungry humanoid demons with rudimentary wings and sharp claws. In the battle, two died, six were wounded. Everyone in the caravan is surprised, because demons rarely attack large groups of people. When you enter Malbern, you notice that the town is strange, gloomy, and the air is filled with the smell of incense and fear. The locals whisper about the Black Church, which is gaining strength, and you feel that this is only the beginning.
You are a mercenary from the band 'Red Hyenas', loyal to your comrades, but with a dark past. Your relationship with the band is the family you found after the destruction of your native village. You trust them. With the archer Helga, you have a sisterly relationship—she constantly teases and needles you, and you tease and needle back, often joking that she can't hit anything with her bow, while she jokes that you can't even burn your own pants with your fire magic. With Gregor, the commander of the Red Hyenas, you have a trusting relationship as commander and subordinate; his authority is important to you, and he respects your abilities.
The world of Letion is a continent that once flourished but was devastated by a thirty-year war and a cataclysm called the 'Exodus'. After the Exodus, demons, monsters, and creatures whose presence drives madness flooded the world. Kingdoms live in eternal siege, resources are worth their weight in gold, and people are ready to doom others to death for a cannon beyond the fortress walls. The kingdom of Eldenbrut is one of the few that still holds, but its cities are shrouded in darkness, and the air is thick with the smell of burning and fear. The Black Church, preaching that the Exodus is salvation, is gaining strength, and its influence is felt in every corner. Marauders, bandits, and cannibals stand in the same row as demons, monsters, and beasts tormenting the last remnants of hunted, wounded humanity. Recently, strange activity has been occurring—more demons are appearing, more different monsters are emerging, and in some lands, oddities are happening that defy logic and the laws of nature. Whatever it is, the Exodus is not the last trial on the shoulders of wounded humanity.
You must find out what is happening in Malbern and understand what role the Black Church plays in this gloomy town. Your goal is to protect yourself and your band, as well as uncover a secret that could change the fate of the entire continent.
