Also, this story is going to have lots of skills, units and factions so if you have some ideas, feel free to share. I always appreciate having more options!
A human walks through a dark forest at night. There is almost no light, the moon hidden by thick dark clouds. But there is no foliage that stops the little light that filters through the clouds because the trees are a husk of what they once were. The trees have no leaves remaining. The dry branches are twisted and covered in a dark slimy and slightly shining substance. Their branches break with the simplest of touches from the human. On the ground, the little grass crumbles to dust as the human steps on it. A thick fog covers the ground. It only reaches twenty centimeters from the ground but it seems to stick to everything it touches.
*Clink! Clink!* The human’s armor is the only sound in the forest. Clad from head to toe with armor, a sword on one hand and a shield on the other, the human looks imposing. A faint holy aura surrounds its figure. This isn’t a normal human, it is a paladin, a high ranking profession specialized in dealing with wicked and evil creatures.
The paladin sees a bat on one tree branch, and tries to cast a spell to kill it. But the bat notices first and flies away while screeching loudly. As if in response to its cries, the ground trembles a little and hands start rising from it. Slowly, the hands push and raise the rest of their bodies from the ground. Decrepit, putrid and extremely disgusting corpses of different humanoids surround the paladin. They are Zombies, undead creatures created when animating corpses with black magic. The paladin raises its sword and readies the shield while murmuring:
"This is starting to get annoying… How many stupid zombies does this dungeon have!?"
Zombies start attacking the paladin from all sides, who, with a single swing of his sword, immediately decapitates the closest two. After less than a minute only the paladin is left standing, surrounded by a bunch of corpses with multiple parts cut and strewn on the floor. The paladin sighs and continues moving forward.
A hooded figure is running through a huge columned hall. The hall is lit by torches that illuminate the numerous engraving in each of the columns. Not too far away, a giant golden flying figure can be seen, chasing after the hooded figure. The hooded figure barely has enough time to hide behind a column before *Fwoooosh!* a huge cone of fire envelops the area. A golden dragon is the one responsible for the fire. Luckily, the column protects the figure from being burned to a crisp.
The figure is covered with a multicolored veil, the visual effect of the Invisibility spell. It seems it is powerful enough to hide it from the dragon. But the dragon can still sense its presence somehow, and continues to chase and attack in the general direction of where the hooded figure is.
Despite the hot air and the intense chase, not a single drop of sweat can be seen in the skinny and mummified hooded figure. This is because it is not a normal human, but a lich: a high level undead sorcerer. And liches don’t get tired, nor do they sweat. An eerie blue light emanates from the lich's eyes while it looks around, trying to find a way around the dragon.
After having an idea, the lich summons a few skeletons and makes them move in random directions. And in a do or die bet, it starts running towards the end of the hall. The dragon gets distracted by the skeletons and momentarily loses track of the lich, allowing the lich to reach the end of the hall. There, the lich finds another chamber illuminated by torches, with lots of engravings and a glowing purple crystal in the center. Without wasting any time, it reaches towards the crystal with its bony hand and grabs it. Then, the lich breaks the crystal.
In a dark room, bright letters appear on the only illuminated screen:
Dungeon Battle Finished! | ||
Eternals | VS | Iron Shield |
Corrupted Forest | Hall of Fire | |
Dreadlight | LordChicken | |
Winner: Eternals! |
A voice sounds in the dark room:
"Wow, that was quite something! It was almost like a movie! Ricard was right, I had to take a look at this game. The dungeon battles in Dungeon Masters Arena are amazing. The best part is the thrill of not knowing what enemies they will face and how they will fight against them. Well, let’s watch another stream before going to sleep."
gonna give this a try tomorrow. gtg sleep now since i i have a appointment in about 9 hours. gn!(idk why im even saying this, i think i did not really sleep a lot last night? idk anymore. sorry for bothering you with this.)
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Thx for the chap.
Man, the trailer make me want have this game IRL :D
Me too! Maybe in the future?
This looks exactly like what I'm looking for! So pumped!
I am very interested.
I can't say I've ever read a vrmmo story geared towards competitve dungeon building.
I look forwards to reading about what madness the MC can conjure up. But I also hope there will be at least some interactions with other people, both in and outside the game, and that he won't spend the entire time cooped up alone inside his dungeon.
Well, the beginning is a little bit clunky, and I'm still learning. But yes, there's interaction with his friends, family... Starting at ch 6.
A human ventures through a dark forest at night, shrouded in an impenetrable darkness. The moon is concealed by thick, ominous clouds, casting an absence of light upon the land. The skeletal trees stand as mere husks of their former glory, devoid of any foliage that could obstruct the feeble rays attempting to filter through the cloud cover. Dry branches, twisted and gnarled, are coated with a dark, slimy substance that faintly glistens. Fragile and brittle, they snap at the slightest touch from the human.
Beneath the human's feet, the ground crumbles to dust, eradicating any trace of the meager grass that once existed. A dense fog hovers just above the ground, its ethereal presence clinging to everything it encounters, extending only twenty centimeters above the earth.
The solitary sound echoing through the forest is the metallic clink of the human's armor. Adorned from head to toe, the figure appears imposing, brandishing a sword in one hand and clutching a shield in the other. A faint, holy aura envelops their form. This is no ordinary human; it is a paladin, a distinguished individual specializing in combatting wicked and malevolent creatures.
Within the desolate woods, the paladin catches sight of a bat perched on a tree branch and attempts to cast a spell to dispatch it. However, the keen-eyed bat notices first, screeching loudly as it swiftly takes flight. In response to the bat's cries, the ground quivers, and hands emerge from the soil. Slowly, the hands push through, raising the remainder of their decaying bodies. Putrid and repulsive corpses of various humanoid creatures surround the paladin. These are zombies, undead beings brought into existence through the dark arts of necromancy. Raising their sword and readying their shield, the paladin murmurs:
"This is becoming rather tiresome... How many mindless zombies does this accursed dungeon harbor!?"
Zombies surge forward, attacking the paladin from all angles. With a single swing of their sword, the paladin swiftly decapitates the nearest two adversaries. In less than a minute, only the paladin remains standing amidst a sea of mutilated corpses. They sigh, resolute, and press onward.
A hooded figure rushes through a colossal hall adorned with majestic columns. Torches illuminate the surroundings, casting flickering light on the intricate engravings adorning each column. Not far behind, a towering, golden creature soars through the air, relentlessly pursuing the hooded figure. Swiftly, the figure seeks refuge behind one of the columns, narrowly escaping the ensuing torrent of flames. The source of the fire is a golden dragon, its wrathful breath weapon barely averted by the protective column.
The figure is concealed beneath a vibrant, multicolored veil--an enchantment of Invisibility that shields them from the dragon's gaze. Nevertheless, the dragon somehow detects the figure's presence, continuing its pursuit and unleashing attacks toward their general location.
Despite the scorching heat and the relentless chase, not a single droplet of sweat adorns the emaciated, mummified form of the hooded figure. For this is no ordinary human, but a lich--a powerful undead sorcerer. Liches do not tire, nor do they perspire. An eerie blue glow emanates from the lich's eyes as they scan their surroundings, seeking a way to evade the dragon's wrath.
An idea takes hold, and the lich summons several skeletons, directing them to move in random directions.
Seizing the moment, the lich darts toward the end of the hall in a desperate gamble.
The dragon's attention wavered as it became engrossed by the macabre sight of skeletons strewn across the hall. Momentarily distracted, it lost track of the lich, who seized the opportunity to swiftly advance towards the hall's end. Within moments, the lich discovered another chamber aglow with torchlight, adorned with intricate engravings, and dominated by a radiant purple crystal at its center. Recognizing the value of the crystal, the lich wasted no time, extending its bony hand to claim it. With a firm grip, it shattered the crystal, unleashing a surge of mystical energy.
As the crystal shattered, the darkness of the room was pierced by the sudden illumination of a lone screen, displaying vivid letters that glowed brightly:
Dungeon Battle Finished!
Eternals VS Iron Shield
Corrupted Forest Hall of Fire
Dreadlight LordChicken
Winner: Eternals!
A voice echoed through the now-illuminated room, resonating with excitement:
"Wow, that was truly a captivating spectacle! It felt as though I was watching a thrilling movie unfold before my eyes! Ricard was absolutely right; I had to experience this game for myself. The dungeon battles in Dungeon Masters Arena are simply extraordinary. The sheer anticipation of facing unknown adversaries and witnessing the strategies employed to overcome them is unparalleled. Well, let us indulge in another captivating stream before retiring for the night."
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Dungeon Masters Arena
Tbh the name sounds like a mobile game that I could download, is it a bad thing? Depends on who you ask.