English novelist Algernon Blackwood said, "And so with all things: names were vital and important." Many societies see titles and names as significant aspects of everyday life. They are used to communicate public status, wealth, and prestige. They are also used to slander, belittle, and besmirch. In this game, players will attempt to complete a title that would befit royalty, while opponents seek to make them paupers at every turn.
Rumors abound of a secret society of apothecaries who know ancient magics and the key to immortality. You have sought this society out and hope to persuade them to allow you to join their ranks. They are amused by your request and will allow you to demonstrate your skills. The first to appease 3 apothecaries will be allowed to join and have access to unlimited power, among other perks, such as discount wagon parking.
The belief that "bigger is better" is held by many, but it's not necessarily an accurate statement. Nanobots are small enough to travel through the human body next to red blood cells and have firepower equal to that of an M1A2 Abrams main battle tank (albeit on a smaller scale). Size, it turns out, is all relative.
Even the biggest of dragons were once small hatchlings. Those horrific beasts that hunt in the dark woods, terrorize villages, and gobble up children were once kids themselves. It's easy to forget that the biggest and baddest of monsters started out small and cute. In this book, you get to glimpse the "early years" of several fantasy beasts, which are not so different than our own.
Zeus was not pleased. The mortals no longer feared their creators. Their prayers lacked reverence. Enraged, Zeus summoned the other gods, saying "The mortals have forgotten us. They no longer know their place. This shall not stand!" And with that, Zeus unleashed his fury and jealousy upon the world...
Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun Tzu said, "Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in the attack." Which is to say, if you are well defended, nothing can defeat you, but you will defeat nothing if you don't attack. In this game, each side is well defended and armed, but only the most tactical player on the battlefield will win the game. No guts, no glory.