As Reo crossed the threshold, a blinding light enveloped his form. The realm of the living faded away, replaced by an ephemeral void. Shadows danced and twisted, taking on substance and definition as the boundaries of the Monster Kingdom materialized around the newly reborn god. The air was thick with the scent of ozone and the distant roar of unseen beasts. Vibrant colors bled into focus – shades of crimson, obsidian, and gold that seemed to scream the very essence of the land. There, in the distance, the spires of the Abyssal Palace pierced the heavens, a testament to the power and majesty of the chosen one who would one day reside within its hallowed halls.
Off to the side, a grand procession of creatures stood at attention. At the forefront were the guardians of the labyrinth, a phalanx of terrifying and majestic beasts – ogres, minotaurs, and fell beings of dark power. Beyond them, the orcish horde waited, their battle-axes glinting in the sanguine light. And still further back, the insectoid swarm buzzed with anticipation, a living carpet of chitinous bodies stretching out as far as the eye could see.
In the midst of this assembly stood several figures, radiating an aura of power and authority. A statuesque succubus, her curves draped in shimmering silks, approached Reo with a sensual sway of her hips. Behind her, a towering orc lord clenched a massive greatsword, his barrel chest heaving with anticipation. Finally, a minotaur, his bull-like head adorned with a crown of twisted horns, regarded Reo with eyes that seemed to burn into his very soul.
The succubus spoke, her voice like honey and sin, “Hail and welcome, Reo. I am Vexaria, queen of the orc and insect hordes. This is Laikrum, lord of the orcs. And Minos, warden of the abyssal guard. We have long awaited your coming.”
WotW displays the relevant information on its HUD:
WotW’s HUD:
– **Location:** Monster Kingdom – Abyssal Palace Entrance
– **NPCs Present:** Vexaria, Laikrum, Minos, Abyssal Guard, Orcish Horde, Insect Swarm
– **Distance to Palace:** 1 mile
– **Time of Day:** Dawn
– **Weather:** Overcast, with a building storm
– **Mana:** 100% (Divine Aura)
– **Level:** 1
– **Class:** Chosen One (Divine)
– **Fame/Renown:** 0
– **Divine Miracles Available:** 3 (Invoke, Smite, Heal)
