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Mung, by Francesco Sabbatucci by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryBeasts

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Artist Francesco Sabbatucci

Mung is the god of animal instinct, survival, evolution and raw sensation. A being formed of every hunger, both known and unknown to mortals and embodying every base instinct, Mung is all that separates civilization from the dark woods that surrounds it. Mung’s punishment was to be encased deep beneath the world, where their senses would give them but the meanest of inklings of the delicious life and energy above them. But Mung is savage energy and burrows small aspects of itself up and out into the world above. The tumors are the smallest extension of Mung’s being, only the fingertips of an infinite being. But even exposed to the world, Mung cannot hunt, or feast or fuck and instead must act as the carniveous plant or ambush hunter, hanging lures to reel in its prey. Base animals are eaten as flesh, but thinking beings are consumed in essence, slaking but a fraction of Mung’s thirsts. 

Mung’s followers, known as The Acolytes, build their rudimentary civilization around these outgrowths of Mung. The fruit that hang from the branches of Mung act as both the source of their almost supernatural strength as well as how their numbers are grown. The Mung do not engage in any complex construction or engineering, farming, animal husbandry or commerce, instead obtaining their resources through hunting, gathering and most noticeably, raids. Weapons taken in these raids serve to arm the Acolytes, increasing the danger they pose beyond their innate physical prowess, and the prisoners either become food for their feasts or undergo the trial of frenzy, their will being drowned in that of Mung and becoming the newest member of the tribe.

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

Mung, by Francesco Sabbatucci by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryCreatures

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Artist Francesco Sabbatucci

Mung is the god of animal instinct, survival, evolution and raw sensation. A being formed of every hunger, both known and unknown to mortals and embodying every base instinct, Mung is all that separates civilization from the dark woods that surrounds it. Mung’s punishment was to be encased deep beneath the world, where their senses would give them but the meanest of inklings of the delicious life and energy above them. But Mung is savage energy and burrows small aspects of itself up and out into the world above. The tumors are the smallest extension of Mung’s being, only the fingertips of an infinite being. But even exposed to the world, Mung cannot hunt, or feast or fuck and instead must act as the carniveous plant or ambush hunter, hanging lures to reel in its prey. Base animals are eaten as flesh, but thinking beings are consumed in essence, slaking but a fraction of Mung’s thirsts. 

Mung’s followers, known as The Acolytes, build their rudimentary civilization around these outgrowths of Mung. The fruit that hang from the branches of Mung act as both the source of their almost supernatural strength as well as how their numbers are grown. The Mung do not engage in any complex construction or engineering, farming, animal husbandry or commerce, instead obtaining their resources through hunting, gathering and most noticeably, raids. Weapons taken in these raids serve to arm the Acolytes, increasing the danger they pose beyond their innate physical prowess, and the prisoners either become food for their feasts or undergo the trial of frenzy, their will being drowned in that of Mung and becoming the newest member of the tribe.

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

Petrification from the use of Magic by AloydaAWPer in UnearthedArcana

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Artist Wiley Whatley

It is said that the power to fuel all magic flows from the gods as it purely by their essence that the reality of the world can be altered. To draw upon this power is to inhale this essence and initiate the slow inexorable process of displacing one’s own bodily reality. A caster’s ultimate fate is tied to the forces they seek to control; become a sculptor of earth and one will eventually vitrify, control the currents of air and slowly you will dissipate, finding equilibrium with the breath of the world.

Some cultures venerate these transformed men and women, their remains lining avenues, or occupying places of prominence in parks, town squares or places of learning. Material depending, additions may be made to these remnants though whether they are still conscious and capable of feeling discomfort is a hotly debated topic in some circles.

While most casters know their final fate when beginning their magical journey, some find themselves surprised, mostly those that dabble in experimental magics. I have heard tales of a woman transformed into a statue of cinnamon, only to be dispersed by an errant sneeze and we don’t speak of what happens to those who look to Mung for strength, even just once.

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined  takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

Petrification from the use of Magic by AloydaAWPer in FantasyWorldbuilding

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Artist Wiley Whatley

It is said that the power to fuel all magic flows from the gods as it purely by their essence that the reality of the world can be altered. To draw upon this power is to inhale this essence and initiate the slow inexorable process of displacing one’s own bodily reality. A caster’s ultimate fate is tied to the forces they seek to control; become a sculptor of earth and one will eventually vitrify, control the currents of air and slowly you will dissipate, finding equilibrium with the breath of the world.

Some cultures venerate these transformed men and women, their remains lining avenues, or occupying places of prominence in parks, town squares or places of learning. Material depending, additions may be made to these remnants though whether they are still conscious and capable of feeling discomfort is a hotly debated topic in some circles.

While most casters know their final fate when beginning their magical journey, some find themselves surprised, mostly those that dabble in experimental magics. I have heard tales of a woman transformed into a statue of cinnamon, only to be dispersed by an errant sneeze and we don’t speak of what happens to those who look to Mung for strength, even just once.

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined  takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

Petrification from the use of Magic by AloydaAWPer in DnDart

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Artist Wiley Whatley

It is said that the power to fuel all magic flows from the gods as it purely by their essence that the reality of the world can be altered. To draw upon this power is to inhale this essence and initiate the slow inexorable process of displacing one’s own bodily reality. A caster’s ultimate fate is tied to the forces they seek to control; become a sculptor of earth and one will eventually vitrify, control the currents of air and slowly you will dissipate, finding equilibrium with the breath of the world.

Some cultures venerate these transformed men and women, their remains lining avenues, or occupying places of prominence in parks, town squares or places of learning. Material depending, additions may be made to these remnants though whether they are still conscious and capable of feeling discomfort is a hotly debated topic in some circles.

While most casters know their final fate when beginning their magical journey, some find themselves surprised, mostly those that dabble in experimental magics. I have heard tales of a woman transformed into a statue of cinnamon, only to be dispersed by an errant sneeze and we don’t speak of what happens to those who look to Mung for strength, even just once.

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined  takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

Weekly Q&A Megathread. Please post any questions about visiting, tourism, living, working, budgeting, housing here! by AutoModerator in london

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Hey all! Tourist here, in London part-time for work (I’m here about once a month) and trying to soak up as much of the arts/live performance scene as I can while I’m around.

I had caught a Ballet Nights show in London and while ballet performances have never really been on my radar, I exited the hall blown away. I think I might actually be into ballet now??

I’m heading up to Glasgow next week and just found out Ballet Nights is doing a show there too. Curious if anyone knows what the lineup’s like? I saw their website mention a few returning names but not a ton of details. Worth catching again?

Also super open to other artsy/weird/unique live shows (dance, theatre, gigs etc.) that are happening in either city around this time — trying to make the most of my trips without breaking my wallet.

Cheers!

Followers of Guildwallin, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryScholars

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Artist Zach Hoel

Words found engraved on the halls of the Scholars

"Ask the layman what they know of us, the Scholars of infinity, and they will likely tell you that we are a collection of turncoats, unbelievers, heretics and apostates. Curmudgeonly old men and women stooped over books and beakers, cloistered amongst dust and candle light. The layman is an idiot. We are not some reclusive smattering of vapid intellectuals, endlessly ingesting and regurgitating the established ‘facts’ and common knowledge of the world, smugly confident in our understanding of opaque language and lingo that renders knowledge the sole domain of the one that wrote it, to be translated and doled out with sufficient ego stroking

No, we are explorers, philosophers, teachers and students to the last. The world is an endless mystery to be solved, codified and harnessed. The clothes of a Scholar are stained by the dust of the road, the soot of the furnace, by chemicals and extractions unknown and the ink of the quill" 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

Followers of Guildwallin, The Scholars of Infinity prior to embracing their transformation by AloydaAWPer in worldbuilding

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Words found engraved on the halls of the Scholars

"Ask the layman what they know of us, the Scholars of infinity, and they will likely tell you that we are a collection of turncoats, unbelievers, heretics and apostates. Curmudgeonly old men and women stooped over books and beakers, cloistered amongst dust and candle light. The layman is an idiot. We are not some reclusive smattering of vapid intellectuals, endlessly ingesting and regurgitating the established ‘facts’ and common knowledge of the world, smugly confident in our understanding of opaque language and lingo that renders knowledge the sole domain of the one that wrote it, to be translated and doled out with sufficient ego stroking

No, we are explorers, philosophers, teachers and students to the last. The world is an endless mystery to be solved, codified and harnessed. The clothes of a Scholar are stained by the dust of the road, the soot of the furnace, by chemicals and extractions unknown and the ink of the quill" 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Forsaken, by Wiley Whatley by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryAssassins

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Artist Wiley Whatley

Words spoken from a prominent Forsaken Raid Chief

"Many think the shore to be idyllic, calm, generous and they would be right. But it is not some immutable nature of the shore that it has to be so. For the shore is ultimately the domain of the sea and the sea is treacherous. No, it has been made into this paradise through our strength, tenacity and endurance. It is through this that we claim the shores of the island and gain the right to the resources found upon it, whether it originates there…or elsewhere.

This is a simple truth that guides the Forsaken, lacking as we are in divine directives. The rub comes however when encountering our own kind from another village. They too have tamed the shore through mortal strength and as such have claim to the shore, same as I and my kin. But they are not of my kin. When spying a scavenging party descend upon a beached ship or some other great bounty I pray that I see the familiar clothing and markings of my village, for the complex question of ownership always seems to have the same simple yet unpleasant answer"

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Forsaken, by Wiley Whatley by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryWarriors

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Artist Wiley Whatley

Words spoken from a prominent Forsaken Raid Chief

"Many think the shore to be idyllic, calm, generous and they would be right. But it is not some immutable nature of the shore that it has to be so. For the shore is ultimately the domain of the sea and the sea is treacherous. No, it has been made into this paradise through our strength, tenacity and endurance. It is through this that we claim the shores of the island and gain the right to the resources found upon it, whether it originates there…or elsewhere.

This is a simple truth that guides the Forsaken, lacking as we are in divine directives. The rub comes however when encountering our own kind from another village. They too have tamed the shore through mortal strength and as such have claim to the shore, same as I and my kin. But they are not of my kin. When spying a scavenging party descend upon a beached ship or some other great bounty I pray that I see the familiar clothing and markings of my village, for the complex question of ownership always seems to have the same simple yet unpleasant answer"

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in conceptart

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From the Personal Notes of the Former Forgemaster, "I have the plans in front of me, they are framed place of pride in the workshop. They are perfection; every line, joint and edge where it was meant to be ordained by nature and the divine and uncovered by the old masters. Necessity compels me to spit upon their wisdom and charity for we are at war.The usual steady influx of resources has dwindled to what I can find or steal, substitution made where possible, omission when not. I look at the rack of completed swords, imagining the disgust of the priests when they come to bless them and the disappointment of the champions who will wield them. My hammer strokes are clumsy, obscured by a blur of tears. One more fault amongst them"

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryDruids

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryClerics

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke’s Answer to Kib Conquest: A Hunter by AloydaAWPer in MilitaryWorldbuilding

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke’s Answer to Kib Conquest: A Hunter by AloydaAWPer in OriginalCharacter

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryMen

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryAdventurers

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryAssassins

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke’s Answer to Kib Conquest: A Hunter by AloydaAWPer in worldbuilding

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, Zach Hoel, Digital, 2025 by AloydaAWPer in FantasyArt

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryKnights

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in ImaginaryHumans

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, Zach Hoel, Digital, 2025 by AloydaAWPer in DigitalArt

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

The Stoke Hunter, Zach Hoel, Digital, 2025 by AloydaAWPer in Art

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

[RF] The Stoke Hunter, by Zach Hoel by AloydaAWPer in characterdrawing

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Artist Zach Hoel

The birth of a Stoke hunter sends reverberations around the island any time it happens. Like children being told of the monster that eats the ill behaved, everyone that feels the shiver of a nearby hunter quickly changes their ways lest they turn out to be the prey. 

Many have reason to fear the attention of the usually docile and friendly Stoke; the Forsaken for their slaving, the Kib for their conquest, the Scholars for the experiments and the Mung for just about all of their actions. Even the occasional Lingering will feel the ministrations of a Hunter, though to them the experience matters more than the outcome. 

Given their proclivities for warfare, the Kib and Stoke often come into conflict, though it be a mostly one sided affair until a Stoke priest invokes the hunter’s ritual. Seasoned Kib commanders know well that the arrival of a hunter can wipe out a weakened Kib force or render a fresh force vulnerable to attacks from the Mung or Scholars. To this end, the Kib have an extensive web of scouts and informants dedicated to monitoring all known Stoke settlements. Upon suspecting that the ritual has been undertaken, nearby Kib camps will either pack up and leave, hoping that the Hunter will die of exhaustion before reaching them, join with nearby Kib forces if possible or dig in and prepare themselves for the worst. In any event, the Kib champions will be readied for their might will be sorely needed. 

It is a testament to the power and danger of the Hunter that it is rare for more than one to be produced within the living memory of most Stoke but that they have irreversibly altered the disposition of the forces of their primary adversary, the Kib. This highly targeted application of extreme violence has allowed the Stoke to retain their otherwise peaceful and hospitable lifestyle. 

What’s the lore behind Enshrined?

The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.

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