8. THE LABYRINTH (World Reference)
8.1 Realms, Biomes, & Truths
The Demon of Discord has warped the geography of Solis into distinct regions. Each Biome enforces a specific mechanical Truth upon any Seeker who enters it.
- LEAF (THE TWISTED GARDEN): Theme: Body horror.
- Truth [OVERGROWTH]: Flora is hungry. Hazards deal +1 DMG on failure.
- WATER (THE SILENT CHASM): Theme: Isolation and self-doubt.
- Truth [NUMBING]: All Spirit (SP) rolls are made at a -1 penalty.
- SKULL (THE HUSK-LANDS): Theme: Overextended ambition.
- Truth [ARROGANCE]: Combat (CV) rolls are +1 bonus, but Failures deal +1 Damage.
- DARK (THE VOID-BLEED): Theme: Pure Discord.
- Truth [INFECTIOUS]: Any Failure automatically increases Corruption by +1.
8.2 Factions
- THE LEGION: Those who have fully embraced the Demon of Discord.
- THE LABYRINTH-BORNE: Pockets of survivors living in the ruins.
- THE OLD GODS: Lesser deities who once served Terra, Sol, and Luna.
8.3 Sub-Table C: NPCs & Factions
Roll 1D10 + Discord Modifier (Rule 4.2).
| Result | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| <= 0 | EMPTY ECHO | A fading silhouette. No interaction possible. |
| 1 – 7 | MERCHANT | Offers Goods. Prices increase at high Discord. |
| 8 – 10 | QUEST-GIVER | Offers a Task for a permanent attribute reward. |
| >= 11 | THE AVATAR | A powerful entity offering a ‘Bargain’ (SP vs 10). |