The soldier rushed back to camp, his mind racing with possibilities. As soon as he saw his most trusted friend, he pulled out the shiny key and showed it to him.

His friend's eyes widened in amazement. "I've heard of these keys," he said. "Rumors say that they can be used to open magical chests. But there's also a magical way that three or more of the same keys can be combined into keys that open even more valuable chests."

The soldier felt a rush of excitement. He knew that he needed to save this key. Something told him that it would change his life forever.

But as he pondered his friend's words, he also felt a sense of unease. He couldn't shake the feeling that there were others in the camp who would stop at nothing to get their hands on the key.

With a sense of urgency, the soldier and his friend decided to keep the key hidden, in a secret spot known only to the two of them. They knew that they had to be careful, for there were those who would do anything to claim the key for themselves.

Days turned into weeks, and the soldier and his friend continued to keep the key hidden. As time passed, they began to realize that they had stumbled upon something truly extraordinary. And with each passing day, their determination to protect the key grew stronger.

-The Architect

Look to the noble Merchants for commerce and trade. Their favored governance comes at a cost.

-The Architect

Bankers are happy to broker financial services, for a price of course. When business thrives, so do they.

-The Architect

An army is only as strong as the blacksmiths that forge its weaponry and armor. Seek them out to equip your soldiers, but be forewarned - they have a proclivity for theft.

-The Architect

Spoils of war are just part of a successful raid. Whether looting armor and weaponry from their enemies, or stealing Cryptopium from their inferiors, the stoic Knights are revered by all who encounter them.

-The Architect