Fear and Hunger

The Dungeons Of Fear And Hunger. This place is one of death and despair where friendly encounters are rarely seen. Death is at the turn of each corridor and every breath could be the last (Peru)

📜 Law and Society • The world is governed less by justice and more by religion, fear, and superstition. • Nations like Oldegård and Kingdom of Rondon uphold order through brutal systems of monarchy, inquisitions, and military power. • Common people live in constant fear of both divine wrath (from Old and New Gods) and human cruelty (bandits, slavers, and corrupt rulers). • Law is inconsistent — what the Gods decree and what kings enforce shape society. Survival often means bowing to authority or turning to forbidden knowledge.

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⚔️ History and Events 1. The Age of Old Gods • Ancient, alien deities shaped reality itself, embodying primal forces like fertility, decay, or the ocean’s depths. • Humanity worshipped them, but their rule was oppressive, alien, and uncaring. 2. The Rise of the New Gods • Mortals who ascended into godhood by usurping power from the Old Gods. • They imposed a new order more relatable to humans, though equally cruel at times. • Their emergence reshaped politics and religion, birthing factions and new faiths. 3. The Endless Conflicts • Wars between Oldegård, Rondon, and other kingdoms ravaged the land. • Witches, inquisitors, mercenaries, and cultists thrive in this chaos. • The dungeons of Fear and Hunger themselves are a product of this history: prisons, torture chambers, and sacrificial pits bound to both human cruelty and divine influence.

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🩸 Themes of the World • Suffering as law: Violence, hunger, and despair are the constants of existence. • Faith and hypocrisy: Religion dominates all aspects of life, but belief in gods rarely brings comfort — it is more a leash of fear. • Cycle of cruelty: Empires rise and fall, but human greed and divine indifference perpetuate endless conflict.

Rondon The most powerful western kingdom. Built on unification of tribes. Holds the Dungeons of Fear & Hunger. A hub of political power and cruelty. Oldegård Harsh northern realm of cold seas and warriors. Known for expeditions that discovered Vinland, a cursed western continent. Eastern Sanctuaries Trade-rich, mystic eastern realm. Home of Jettaiah, birthplace of Alll-mer and magical traditions (Virgin/Yellow Mages). Often at odds with Rondon. Bohemia Smaller eastern kingdom with rural lands and the city of Prehevil, site of the Termina festival. Frequently caught between larger powers.

•	Dungeons of Fear & Hunger (Rondon): A vast prison-tomb where torture, sacrifice, and divine corruption converge. Core of the first game.
•	Ma’habre (City of the Gods): A divine nexus beyond normal space, seat of both Old and New Gods. Holds the Hall of the Gods.
•	Jettaiah (Eastern Sanctuaries): Holy city and birthplace of Alll-mer. Key political and religious site.
•	Vinland: A cursed, distant continent discovered by Oldegardians. Source of ancient relics (like the Cube of the Depths) and horrors. Where Ragnvaldr family was massacred.
•	Prehevil (Bohemia): Rural city hosting the Festival of Termina. Site of the second game’s events.

Ma’habre is the City of the Gods, an ancient and otherworldly place existing partly outside of time and space. • It is the seat of both the Old Gods and later the New Gods, serving as the hub of divine power. • The city embodies the unnatural, blending architecture, time, and reality into a labyrinth where mortals should not tread.

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🏛 Physical Appearance • A sprawling city of impossible architecture: twisting towers, decayed stone, and shifting halls. • Its design is alien, vast, and oppressive, making mortals feel insignificant. • Deep within lies the Hall of the Gods, where divine councils take place and where players confront or encounter higher beings. • Time itself flows differently here — mortals risk madness or loss of humanity just by wandering its streets.

The Hall of the Gods (Grand Hall) Purpose & Lore Function • This hall is for inactive New Gods — those whose time of reign has ended. It’s essentially where they “sit” once their active influence wanes.  • The Hall serves as a lore device: by asking questions, players learn more about enemies, locations, the gods, etc. It’s a way to uncover deeper lore.

👑 The Throne of Ascension (Hall with the Throne)

📖 Overview • A sacred chamber within Ma’habre, dominated by a single throne. • This is the culmination point of the New Gods’ path — where mortals who seek divinity must sit and claim godhood. • It represents the ultimate symbol of human ambition: replacing the Old Gods by seizing their seat. Here is were Le'garde wants to reach to become a god.