Raknash Halkarnash - The Path of Conquest

This book is dedicated to Gruumsh, He Who Never Sleeps

When one lands on the Forgotten Isle, they are typically welcomed by those gathered around the campfire. The quest board hosts the many bounties for rewards. To the north lay the eternal prey creatures, goblins. In the abandoned house, giant rats propagate without tire. The ‘rat king’ guards the Lion Faced Door.

Congratulations. You have killed your prey. You have taken their body parts as trophies. You have begun your conquest of inferior creatures. Gruumsh approves of your first victories.

You are here to advance your career as an adventurer. As you grow in strength, so too does power. Power is the ability to define the world around you to your will. The more power you have, the more options become available. Gruumsh approves of your pursuit of conquest.

Inevitably, you will encounter others who have resided here long before you. They will seek to diminish your power. Defend yourself by any means necessary. Conquest of your foes is all that matters. Gruumsh approves of the trail of corpses left in your wake.

A protracted battle will erode your strength. Do not allow this to happen. Be creative, dynamic and most of all unrestrained. No method of war is unacceptable. Adapt your strategies and tactics. As the humans are prone to saying goes, ‘if it’s stupid and it works, then it isn’t stupid.’ Gruumsh approves of your pragmatism.

Life is an eternal war. There is no honor in war and only fools believe there to be such. Demonstrate the folly of their ways. Wherever you go, become the greatest warrior in the lands. Gruumsh approves of your achievements.

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