Luria Nova/Events/Estate-Manager/Monster Invasion

Major Event: Monster Invasion

A dire and ominous situation has befallen the realm. The eastern defense line has crumbled, allowing hordes of monstrous creatures to spill into your territory. Your liege, valiantly battling the menace, has sent messengers to warn you, but some were tragically devoured by the beasts along the way. Only a fortunate few managed to deliver the crucial news.

As the threat of the monster invasion looms, the inhabitants of the realm must unite and devise a strategy to confront this perilous onslaught. Options abound; some may opt to confront the monsters head-on, while others may choose to fortify their walls and bide their time, letting the creatures disperse.

One undeniable truth remains: the monsters are here to stay, and a solution must be found. How you and your fellow nobles navigate this crisis will determine your fate in the eyes of your liege. Now is the time for alliances, deals, and cooperation to face this dire threat together.

Monster Invasion II: Choosing the Battleground

The news of the impending monster invasion has sent shockwaves throughout the realm. The first wave of these creatures is perilously close to breaking through your liege's defenses, and it's clear that they won't be held at bay for long. Soon, they will surge into the region housing the plains, and from there, they will wreak havoc in the towns before eventually reaching the estates nestled in the rugged terrains.

The challenge is daunting, as the monsters will approach from various directions. Some will be heading straight for the fertile plains, eager to lay waste to the heartland. Others will be taking detours to attack the towns, while few groups will be on a course for the rugged estates. Each area will face its own peril.

It will be a race against time as you must decide where to concentrate your efforts. Will you defend the fertile plains, the towns, or the rugged estates? Make your choices before the monsters break through your liege's defenses. You have a few days to make the decision before they reach the estates.

Monster Invasion III: Breach of the Eastern Defense

Blood-soaked messengers stagger into your region from the east, bearing grim tidings. The relentless monsters have breached the last defense line erected by your liege. With the defense shattered, there is now nothing standing between your estates and the encroaching monstrosities.

Some of the battered and scattered soldiers, determined to hold the line, will regroup and rally to the closest estates, offering whatever protection they can muster. Surviving scouts and messengers, despite their own harrowing ordeals, will continue to provide updates on monster movements, but their coverage will inevitably have gaps.

Be prepared for sudden attacks, as the relentless horde inches closer with each passing moment.

Monster Invasion IV: Assaults from the Lesser Horrors

Reports continue to flood in about the smaller, weaker monsters launching attacks on the estates closest to their initial entry point. These voracious creatures are relentless, showing no mercy as they target the nearest settlements. Some reports indicate that a few of these malicious beings have ventured further, circling around to attack estates located at a distance.

In the midst of this chaos, the colossal horde of monsters that initially breached the defense line appears to have paused not too far from where the line crumbled. It is speculated that they may be preying on weaker monsters or pursuing retreating soldiers. As soldiers withdraw, they inadvertently attract the attention of pursuing monsters. The main horde, seemingly sated for now, remains stationary. However, it is anticipated that they will resume their advance once the local supply of sustenance diminishes.

Until that ominous day arrives, estates near the vicinity of the breached defense line can expect to face relentless assaults from these smaller groups of monsters. The resilience and resourcefulness of the estate managers will be put to the test as they strive to protect their lands and people from this unrelenting onslaught.

Monster Invasion V: The Oncoming Monstrous Ant Swarm

Troubling news arrives as reports from surviving scouts paint an unsettling picture. A small wave of giant monsters is approaching the estates, converging on Rojak's territory. The reports vary in their estimation of the monster numbers, with some suggesting twenty to thirty while others claim it could be double that figure. However, the scouts unanimously describe these creatures as ant-like and remarkably coordinated in their movements.

The impending threat looms large, and it's evident that Rojak's estate will face a formidable challenge. The survival of the estate hinges on Rojak's ability to devise a plan and rally support from neighboring estates. Cooperation and strategic thinking will be essential in countering this menacing wave of monsters.

Monster Invasion VI: Victory over the Ant Swarm

News of the epic battle in Rojak's estate against the formidable ant swarm spreads like wildfire throughout the region. These intelligent and giant ants posed a significant challenge, but with the aid of Alushaar, Galandric, Lexis, and Samson, the defenders of Rojak's estate managed to emerge victorious.

The battle was hard-fought, resulting in heavy losses for the defenders. An entire unit of soldiers and three units of vigilantes perished during the fierce struggle. However, the valiant efforts of the defenders paid off, with all forty ant monsters either lying dead or trapped in the mud pits, awaiting their final fate. Rojak's estate can now stand proudly as a beacon of resilience and victory against the monstrous threat.

Monster Invasion VII: Medium-Sized Monster Threat

Scouts bring dire news of impending danger as they report the approach of multiple medium-sized monsters towards Alushaar's, Lance's, and Samson's estates. Unfortunately, many of these scouts lost their lives during their efforts, leaving you with limited information about these formidable creatures. Despite this, their direction of attack has been identified, allowing some preparation for the defense of these targeted estates.

As the threat looms larger with the strength of these medium-sized monsters, the surviving soldiers who are aware of the impending danger make a desperate effort to reach the estates in question before the monsters arrive. The fate of these estates and their ability to fend off the impending attack now rests on their preparedness and the valor of their defenders.

Monster Invasion VIII: Preparing for the Final Monster Invasion

As the news of the previous medium-sized monster attacks and successful defenses in Alusshar, Lance, and Samson's estates circulates, a sense of hope and determination sweeps through all the estates.

Your liege's surviving scouts bring crucial information regarding the approaching colossal monsters, marking the final wave of this relentless invasion. Your liege, having successfully re-established the eastern front, is marching toward your location to aid in eradicating the invaders. However, this means the monsters are diverting their path to avoid the confrontation with your liege's army and heading straight for the estates.

This last assault is anticipated to be the most powerful, with the monsters attacking all the estates simultaneously. Given the sheer strength of this final wave, it's unlikely that a single estate can single-handedly defeat all the monsters. The monsters will move on from more well-defended estates, understanding that they cannot afford to waste time with the pursuing army on their heels.

It's clear that all the estates must unite, combining their defenses and resources to stand a chance against this formidable onslaught. You must prepare your defense and collaborate closely with the other estates to survive the ultimate challenge and put an end to the invasion once and for all.

Monster Invasion IX (1/3): Confronting the Demolisher

As the united army embarks on its campaign to eliminate the final wave of the monster invasion, your liege's surviving scouts bring grim tidings – three colossal monsters are leading the monstrous horde. The first of these behemoths is the Demolisher, renowned for its sheer power capable of flattening even the most robust fortifications. Roaming alongside it are numerous smaller monsters, further complicating the challenge.

To deal with this behemoth, you first need to separate the Demolisher from the other smaller monsters that surround it. The success of this strategy hinges on the number of soldiers assigned to this task. The more soldiers you allocate to lure the roaming monsters away, the better your chances of isolating the Demolisher.

Once the Demolisher stands alone, you face two primary options:

Redirect to an Estate: Lure the Demolisher toward one of the nearby estates—Alusshar's, Rojak's, or Tybalt's. While this will cause significant damage to the chosen estate, it will minimize casualties within the united army. The sacrifice of one estate can save the united forces.

Engage on Higher Ground: Lead the Demolisher to a nearby mountain, where the army can attack it from an elevated position. This approach offers some tactical advantage, but fighting in the open against the Demolisher comes at the cost of many casualties.

If you believe there is a more effective strategy to deal with the Demolisher, feel free to explore alternative options. The fate of the estates and the success of the united army depend on your choices in this critical moment.

Monster Invasion X(1/3): Dealing with the Demolisher

In response to the impending threat, Lexis and his men have courageously departed from Alushaar's estate to fulfill the crucial task of luring and separating the smaller and medium-sized monsters from the Demolisher. They are determined to keep these monsters occupied for as long as possible.

Lexis and his team prove effective at keeping these other monsters engaged, distracting them from the impending danger of the colossal Demolisher. They are confident that they can occupy these creatures for five days, which should provide a reasonable time frame for the defenders to deal with the Demolisher before the lured monsters rejoin it.

The Demolisher, however, seems entirely focused on its path towards Alushaar's estate, ignoring Lexis' men and their efforts to divert all the monsters around it. It becomes clear that the Demolisher will likely reach the estate in three days, creating a tight deadline for the defenders to develop a strategy for dealing with this formidable threat.

The defenders currently have three days to prepare the traps and an additional two days to confront the Demolisher without any distractions. However, should it take longer than two days to vanquish the Demolisher, the monsters that Lexis' men managed to lure away may come back to assist the Demolisher.

Monster Invasion XI(1/3): The Approaching Demolisher

High atop the damaged fortifications of Alushaar's estate, soldiers and lookout scouts are the first to report the approaching Demolisher. Its massive silhouette looms on the horizon, a dark, ominous presence that steadily draws nearer with each passing hour. Despite its distance, its sheer size is awe-inspiring, akin to a small mountain on the move. With six sturdy legs propelling it forward, it's a relentless juggernaut that will likely reach the estate in just a couple of days.

Time is of the essence, and the defenders must swiftly come to a consensus on how to confront this colossal threat. The security of the estate now rests on their ability to formulate a coordinated plan, with the understanding that there's no room for hesitation or error in the face of this monstrous adversary. The defenders must act decisively and quickly to ensure the estate's continued survival.

Monster Invasion XII(1/3): Preparing for the Demolisher

With the gold collected from estate managers who were willing to contribute, the defenders have managed to set up four cunning traps. These traps are equipped with explosive barrels, strategically positioned inside the estate, designed to force the Demolisher into stepping on them. It's been an arduous and exhausting task, with the defenders digging deep holes and ensuring the traps are in place. Unfortunately, the effort has taken a toll on four of the vigilant defenders, leaving them unable to participate in the upcoming battle.

Furthermore, with Lexis leading a group of five vigilantes to divert other monsters away from the Demolisher, this leaves the estate with just 16 vigilant defenders remaining.

Now, as the traps are set and the stage is prepared, the defenders face a critical decision. They must determine the timing of when to utilize Samson's poisonous arrows. The options at hand are to employ these arrows as soon as the Demolisher approaches the estate, weakening it from a distance, or to hold off and deploy them after the Demolisher triggers the traps, creating a more devastating impact. The defenders are on the precipice of a fateful choice as they prepare to face the colossal threat.

Monster Invasion XIII(1/3): The Arrival of the Demolisher

With a ground-shaking, thunderous approach, the Demolisher has finally reached its destination. It has left a path of destruction in its wake, plowing through fields and structures as if they were mere toys. As the colossal beast nears Alushaar's estate, its massive form sends tremors through the very earth beneath it, leaving residents with no choice but to flee, seeking refuge in the nearby Rojak's estate.

The initial volley of Samson's soldiers' poisonous arrows finds their mark, striking the Demolisher as it draws closer. The impact, however, leaves the defenders uncertain of whether the arrows have had any noticeable effect on the hulking, mountain-sized creature. Unperturbed, the Demolisher continues its relentless advance.

Approaching the gate of Alushaar's estate, the Demolisher exhibits its overwhelming power. Soldiers atop the walls swiftly evacuate as the monstrous invader, with inexorable force, topples the walls, buildings and gate that stand in its path. Some unfortunate souls, both soldiers and vigilantes, are caught in the chaos and crushed by the collapsing debris. The scene is one of pandemonium, with the Demolisher surging through the estate like a force of nature.

Amidst the mayhem, the defenders responsible for the traps patiently await the opportune moment. As the Demolisher steps upon the traps, its colossal legs momentarily ensnared, they trigger the explosive barrels. The Demolisher roars in pain for the first time, its massive frame momentarily halted.

The traps have succeeded in immobilizing the monstrous threat, granting the defenders a window of opportunity. The surviving soldiers and vigilantes seize their spears and launch an attack. Yet, they quickly realize that their weapons, while formidable, struggle to pierce the Demolisher's thick hide. A select few, wielding high-quality arms, manage to inflict minor scratches, but the monster remains unscathed beneath its monstrous exterior.

Thankfully, the Demolisher's forward momentum is halted, as it appears to have suffered injuries, including four broken legs. It lies immobile, a giant brought low. The defenders now face a critical decision: they must find a way to finish off the wounded beast before the lured monsters return, or the Demolisher recovers from its current state of vulnerability.

Monster Invasion XIV(1/3): The Struggle to Defeat the Demolisher

Amidst the chaos, the defenders, unable to agree on a single strategy, each group embarks on its own approach to vanquish the immobilized Demolisher.

As Galandric's group begins their relentless assault on the creature, they discover something astonishing. The Demolisher's hide, as Galandric had theorized, is not flesh but a formidable amalgamation of rocks and metals. The picks and sledges, wielded with unyielding strength, gradually puncture through the formidable exterior. Their efforts yield a hole, initially small but steadily expanding. Soon, it transforms into a cavern, revealing a labyrinth of diverse rocks and metals beneath the surface.

Lance's and Samson's men, on the other hand, seek to harness fire as their weapon of choice. However, despite their best efforts, the scale of the Demolisher proves overwhelming, as they struggle to find sufficient oil and tar to engulf the entire monster in flames. They manage to pour what they've found onto the broken legs of the beast and ignite it. The Demolisher, wracked with agony, convulses violently, triggering a massive landslide. As the ground trembles and rocks tumble, some of Galandric's soldiers are swept away, and those inside the cave find themselves trapped.

Rojak's men, in their search for a vulnerable spot to strike, also find themselves caught in the landslide. Most manage to evade the worst, escaping with their lives, but a handful are buried beneath the tumbling rocks, their fate sealed.

The Demolisher, a colossal, turtle-shaped mountain-carrying monster with its head at the apex, stands as a testament to its astonishing resilience and the daunting challenge of bringing down this indomitable force of nature. The defenders must now regroup and strategize once more, for their struggle against this formidable foe continues.

Monster Invasion XV(1/3): A Ray of Hope

As you contemplate the perilous task of finishing off the Demolisher, a beacon of hope emerges from the chaos. News arrives at the estate that Lexis, the valiant commander who had been entrusted with luring the monsters away from the Demolisher, has achieved a significant victory. Despite the heavy toll on his forces, Lexis successfully led the monsters all the way to his own estate, engaging them in a fierce battle. The defenders there fought bravely and emerged victorious, eliminating the lured monsters.

This triumphant development offers a sigh of relief, as the threat of the lured monsters returning to aid the Demolisher is now eradicated. The estates can focus their efforts on dealing with the colossal monster itself.

However, the situation remains dire. While discussions on how to end the Demolisher continue, disconcerting reports reach the estate. The immobilized Demolisher, showing remarkable resilience, exhibits signs of recovery. Its injured legs are gradually mending, and the caves dug into its mountainous shell are beginning to fill back in.

Determined to prevent the Demolisher from healing further, your defending soldiers, armed with pickaxes, diligently work to chip away at the monster's injured legs and the shell, striving to keep the threat contained.

Monster Invasion XVI(1/3): The Demolisher's Blue Heart

Both Alushaar and Rojak take the bold step of sending their men deep inside the Demolisher to extract the valuable red ores while puncturing the mysterious blue sacks. As the men proceed, the colossal monster howls in agony, sending vibrations through the shell.

Wary of the potential for further danger, both Alushaar and Rojak withdraw from the site, entrusting their men to handle the monstrous beast. However, an unexpected calamity unfolds when a thunderous explosion reverberates from the location where Lance's men were actively engaged. Investigating the scene, they discover a chaotic mess of destruction wrought by the fallen soldiers.

Just as they are grappling with this loss, another earth-shattering explosion rocks the tunnels, causing concern and chaos among the estate managers and their accompanying soldiers. Rushing to the source, they find two immense, smoldering craters created by the devastating blasts. It becomes evident that the soldiers tasked with mining the ores and tampering with the sacks unwittingly caused the colossal explosions. The Demolisher, although seriously wounded, remains in a volatile state.

The Demolisher retaliates by shaking its colossal form, resulting in a subsequent landslide that engulfs some of the tunnels. However, the explosions have dealt substantial damage to the creature's shell, revealing a profound sight—a massive, luminous, and throbbing blue heart, nestled near the center of its mountainous shell. This vital organ appears injured and is visibly hemorrhaging profusely.

Amidst the uncertainty of how to end the Demolisher's menace, a glimmer of hope emerges as Lexis and his men make their return to the estate, bringing a modest reinforcement to bolster the defenders.

Monster Invasion XVII(2/3): The Final Triumph

In an epic display of unwavering determination, the valiant defenders, led by Rojak's fearless warriors, venture forth to confront the wounded heart of the mighty Demolisher. Armed with spears crafted from the shells of ant monsters, they launch an assault upon the exposed, bleeding heart. Unlike the Demolisher's formidable shell, its heart proves more vulnerable. The spears plunge effortlessly through the bleeding heart, piercing and cutting with unmatched valor.

The Demolisher, driven to the brink of its formidable might, retaliates with a violent convulsion, attempting to rid itself of the tenacious defenders. In the face of its desperate struggle, some brave souls are hurled away. Yet, the unyielding warriors who remain steadfastly by the heart continue their unrelenting onslaught. Their combined might prevails, as they ultimately succeed in cleaving the heart open, triggering a cataclysmic detonation of the Demolisher's signature blue blood.

A titanic roar of anguish echoes as the monstrous colossus succumbs to its grievous wounds. The Demolisher, once a dire menace to Alushaar's estate, now lies motionless at the heart of the land. In a mystifying turn, both the red ores and the blue blood, upon the Demolisher's fall, are transmuted into ethereal ashes. Nevertheless, the creature's colossal form remains a treasury of precious ores.

As the estate's vigilant managers deliberate on the fate of the colossal monster's carcass, a messenger arrives, bearing news of the liege's triumphant conquest over one of the three colossal monstrosities—the Broodmother. Now, only a single colossal behemoth stands—the elusive Red Giant. Its last known presence was in proximity to Alushaar's estate, though eyewitness accounts suggest it may have embarked on a northward journey to the towering expanse of the great mountain range.

With the menace of the Demolisher quelled, the horizon beckons with uncertainty, and the potential for peace shines on the estate with cautious hope. The tale of the monster invasion nears its legendary conclusion.