Acrizia

In the depths of Gloomdeep Hold, a vast underground Dwarven city, danger lurks at every turn. The 36th Patrol, led by the brave Acrizia, guards the fringes of this subterranean realm against terrifying monsters. But even the most seasoned warriors can fall victim to the unpredictable nature of the caves. During a routine mission, a sudden cave-in leaves Acrizia as the sole survivor, trapped and badly injured with a broken leg. Faced with certain death, Acrizia’s survival instincts kick in. She hears a voice – her own, yet separate – guiding her actions. This mysterious voice helps her overcome shock, tend to her wounds, and craft tools for survival. While such self-preserving voices are not unheard of in dire situations, Acrizia’s case hints at something more sinister. The deep caves, home to darkness and shadow, may have allowed an otherworldly presence to reach out to her in her moment of need. When Acrizia reappears in Dwarven lands, she’s a changed dwarf. Clad in fearsome armor and wielding a sword of molten fire, she’s accompanied by strange, misshapen figures. Her transformation alarms the Mountain King of Gloomdeep Hold, who sends elite rangers to bring her back. But Acrizia proves elusive, and many of the rangers sent after her never return. Those who do tell bizarre tales of their comrades being drawn away, seemingly joining Acrizia’s growing band of followers. Now known as the Lost Daughter of the 36th, Acrizia roams the darkest corners beyond Gloomdeep Hold. Her purpose remains a mystery, as does the identity of whatever power now guides her actions. The once-loyal protector of the Dwarven realm has become an enigma, her very existence challenging the atheistic beliefs of her people and hinting at the influence of long-forgotten gods. As Acrizia’s legend grows, so too does concern about her true nature and intentions. The Dwarves of Gloomdeep Hold find themselves facing a threat unlike any they’ve encountered before – one born from their own ranks and potentially serving an unknown master. With her numbers swelling and her power seemingly growing, the world watches and waits to see what role the Lost Daughter will play in the fate of the underground realm and perhaps even the world above.