The stories that take place within By Gods and Kings occur within and between scenarios. Scenarios are the stories that the players take part in it, allowing them to participate in the story as a playable character, sometimes acting with non-playable characters, to achieve a goal or mission. Some of these are open-ended with no real conclusion and only the path you take matters. Others are finite and are build upon one another, telling a more structured narrative meant to encapsulate you the world of Dun-I.
The time in which it should take to complete a scenario is denoted by the hourglass.
Denotes a Scenario that should be completed in 30 minutes.
Denotes a Scenario that should be completed in 60 minutes.
Denotes the longest of Scenarios, and they should be completed in 90.
Difficulty for scenarios can be divided into five numerical categories.
(Level 1) Scenarios are scenarios meant for beginners and are meant to teach the basics of the game without offering much of a challenge. An experienced player may find the combat a bit simple, but these scenarios are meant to teach players how to play the game while still offering rewards.
(Level 2) Scenarios are a bit more complex and offer more of a challenge. If you are just starting the game, these scenarios may pose a bit of a challenge, but with the right setup and proper strategy, these can be overcame.
(Level 3) Scenarios are where they begin to get tougher. These scenarios will be very difficult for those players who are just starting, but after successfully defeating a few scenarios and gathering new Shards and equipment, these scenarios should prove to be formidable, but ultimately doable.
(Level 4) Scenarios are difficult and will challenge most players. The enemies will attack and larger waves and will possess more abilities to keep watch of. These are not for the faint of heart, but will offer enough of a challenge to test the boundaries of your strategy and party composition. Those who are simply looking to “tank and spank” need not enter these.
(Level 5) Scenarios are the toughest scenarios in the game. These Scenarios will challenge the most seasoned adventurer and will test the limits of your strategies and your skill. These Scenarios will offer great rewards but it will come at high price. You will need superior organization, communication, and a little bit of luck, to navigate through these.
This symbol denotes that this is a narration chapter and not a scenario. This page will tell you the story that happens in between the scenarios. It is not required for you to read this and you can skip past it to the next scenario in the story arc, but honestly, do you really want to miss this amazing story-telling and fantastic character building?
Scenarios are divided into two narratives. Arcs are stories that are conveyed over multiple Scenarios while Side Quest Scenarios are those where the story starts and ends in the same Scenario.
This symbol denotes that this is a narration chapter involving a store, shop, merchant, or other tradesman.
This Symbol denotes a special scenario that does not use your custom or pregenerated player sheets, but instead uses what is provided for you. These scenarios do not grant experience points or items and are simply meant for engaging in the system.
This symbol denotes how many players are recommended to complete this scenario. You are allowed to alter the size of your party to accommodate everyone playing.
Story Arcs
Since you can remember, you’ve toiled away inside the mines and caverns in the Turgraad Quarry. You are bound to the land and forced to spend your days slamming a rusty pickaxe into the stones, breaking them up into smaller, more manageable pebbles. However, one fateful day, everything changed and thrust you into the world of the old Gods of Dun-I and the war with the forces of Loccaris.
Soldiers of Werz have been trapped in a mountain and frozen by a very large and sinister Ice Dragon. Enter the caverns of the Peroney Mountains and free the soldiers of Werz, while investigating the mysterties that lie within this perilous place.
Slaves in the Turgraad Quarry have cracked open a slab of Obsidian that held shut the gates of Loccaris. Now with the forces of another realm invading Dun-I, it’s up to you to head to the front and slow them down on their march toward the coast.
Not everything in Dun-I is slanted toward the side of good. Sometimes, adventurers must brave the paths less traveled. Breaking into mansions, stealing supplies, murdering people for hire, and much more await you if you choose to walk down this path.
The criminal underworld of Dun-I thrives upon organizations and other collections of dealing behind the scenes. The Or’tel Syndicate is one of the largest groups in the world, and you are tasked with investigating what all they possess and eliminating everyone associated with them.
The Forgotten Secrets of Sunshire
Ancient and evil magic exists and thrives around the city of Sunshire. These occurrences prompt you to investigate the Mayors Mansion to see if anything there can explain why the city is as corrupt as it seems, and maybe dive deeper into the history of Sunshire.
Nestled throughout Dun-I, taverns and halls exist where the great hunters of the world gather to discuss their recent kills. While inside, underneath the sounds of boisterous conversation from the men and women at the tables, you notice a large board with several marks on it. Upon grabbing one, you are sent on a mission to kill a target that roams Dun-I and terrorizes the population.
A legendary group of three scholars studies the rare and lost artifacts of the world, though with the need of adventurers to assist them in their duties. The Society of Archaeologists excels in finding temples, ruins, and other places tied to the ancient world. Excavating these areas is not for the faint of heart only the skilled adventurer need apply.
Side Quest Scenarios
The Wandering Scholar, a man traveling between all of the cities in Dun-I, specializes in the acquisition of rare and powerful Shards to further his research. He is always on the lookout for more Shards and will be willing to trade those that he has finished researching.
The Murder of Trevelius Rummairs
Life within the confines of Merdool is just as dangerous as many of the other cities of Dun-I, though in Merdool, the criminals, mobs, and underground run the show. Though the local duchies compete for power, the private armies of the merchants have the real power. Follow the story of Zirok before he becomes a servant of Nathair in this story of revenge as he and his girlfriend wish to cause harm to the merchant lord, Trevelius Rummairs.
Follow the story of Ixil before he becomes a servant of Nathair in this harrowing tale of a prison break. With three of his cell-mates, help Ixil break free from the gallows and take his place beside the right hand of Latros, Nathair.
Every adventurer needs to start somewhere. The training pen is meant to give every new player an opportunity to experience By Gods and Kings and SINS within the confines of an easy, straight-forward scenario. The Training Pen is a very safe scenario that poses few obstacles, but will introduce you to the mechanics of the game.
An uprising of unsavory street dwellers has sprung up within the alleys of Sunshire. With the assistance of Papis Horishek, Prince of Shorrek, you are tasked with quelling the resistance and restoring order to the city.
The Mining Guild of Sunshire is in a panic, as their primary source of metals, the Candlelit Mine, has been taken over by a horde of Kobolds. In order to restore the guilds ability to supply the smiths in Sunshire and the surrounding areas, they require the assistance of a group of adventurers or mercenaries to clear out the mine so they can get back to work.
On the outskirts of Sunshire, a diplomatic envoy has been attacked by, what is perceived to be, roaming bandits. The young daughter of the traveling magistrate has been kidnapped and the Queen desperately needs the assistance of anyone who will help, adventurer and mercenary alike.
Deep within the city of Sunshire, a small building exists within a long alley. In the center, a set of iron double doors mark the home of Muren’bell, a former champion of the Arena of Merdool. Challengers from across the land come to his home to test their strength, with only the best and strongest making it out alive. All are welcome to enter, though survival is far from guaranteed.
Single Player Scenarios
Play as Drusilla Whisperleaf, a God-Touched servant of Falorous, as she struggles with the creatures and followers of Talges that have invaded her home.