KENSHI [RPG]

The Noble Circle of the United Cities includes Emperor Tengu, Lady Sanda, Lady Tsugi, Lord Inaba, Lord Shiro, Lord Nagata, Lord Ohta, Lord Yoshinaga, and Lady Merin. Lord Nagata, Lord Inaba, and Lord Yoshinaga use the Wakizashi as their weapon of choice. Nagata and Shiro each have four Hooded Imperial Noble Guards instead of five. Killing or capturing any of them significantly deteriorates relations with the United Cities. To destabilize the region, the Tengu, Sanda, Nagata, Inaba, and Yoshinaga must be eliminated.

High Inquisitor Valten is the second-highest inquisitor of the Holy Nation. He is stationed at the military outpost of Okran's Shield on the eastern border. He holds a significantly higher importance in the Holy Nation than Seth. His death or capture is also necessary for the destruction of the Holy Nation. A loyal servant of the Phoenix.

High Inquisitor Seta is one of the two High Inquisitors of the Holy Nation, a member of the high command under the Holy Lord Phoenix. He controls the city of Stak in the southwestern plains. His death or capture is a prerequisite for the destruction of the Holy Nation (along with Phoenix and Valthena). A fanatic loyal to Okran.

The legendary leader of the Anti-Slavers, Skeleton. Residence: border of the Ashlands and the Great Desert. Martial arts master, student of Gatwood the Soft, the founder of modern martial arts. Very high combat skills, focusing on martial arts. Bounty: a real 100,000 cat. Enemies: United Cities, Holy Nation, Commerce Guild. His second-in-command is the female landowner Grey. His past is connected to Mad Kath-Lon—they were friends in the Second Empire.

Location: The Bug Lord's Throne in the center of the Arah Crater, south of the Stenn Desert and the Shek Kingdom. Surrounded by a massive army of Leather Spiders and Blood Spiders (6-10 pets). Bounty: 100,000 cats, can be turned in to Admag (Shek Kingdom). Holds the Foreign Sabre "Meito." A high-level group with endgame gear is recommended. His death is a significant event for the Shek Kingdom.

Mad Kath-Lon is the exiled last ruler of the Second Empire and one of the game's most powerful characters. He resides in Kath-Lon's Exile (Ashlands), sitting on a throne in one of the domes. Upon seeing the player, he delivers a mad speech about human betrayal and attacks. He is assisted in battle by 120 Storm Thralls from a neighboring dome. He wears Ancient Samurai Armor. His death/capture changes little, although he is essentially the most legendary figure in this world, the stuff of legends. A former friend of Tinfist, now, hundreds of years after the fall of the Second Empire, they are unaware of each other.

Emperor Tengu is the ruler of the United Cities. Residence: Heft (Great Desert), throne room. The Empire is a feudal society of slave traders, where money rules everything. The Tengu is a corrupt and arrogant ruler. When speaking to an unknown person, he redirects you to Koin (his deputy). To destabilize the United Cities, you must kill or capture Tengu, Lady Sanda, Lord Nagata, Lord Inaba, and Lord Yoshinaga. The Tengu's death may result in the cities of Bark and Sho-Battay falling under peasant control.

Estatha, the stone golem, is the queen of the Shek Kingdom. She resides in the throne room of Admag, along with her daughter Seto, her advisor Bayan, and four of the Five Indestructibles (the world's finest warriors). She wields the legendary Meito-class Fragment Axe, but lacks the strength to wield it to its full potential. Her bounty is c.50,000 from the Holy Nation and the United Cities. She is the first Shek leader to attempt to resolve the issue of her people's extinction, which is causing a rift among the warlike Shek. She desires peace, but is prepared for war.

Phoenix is ​​the leader of the Holy Nation, the 62nd Phoenix in the ancient line of reincarnated Legislators. Residence: Okran's House, throne room. Surrounded by 14 elite paladins and a personal bodyguard, the Flame Protector. Bounty: c.100,000 from the United Cities and the Shek Kingdom. Author of "The Holy Crusade" and "Holy Edict." A fanatic, he considers himself the embodiment of Okran on earth.

1. Renegade Ninjas:

Leader: Moll - a female warrior.

Base: The swamps in the north, between the Holy Nation and the cannibals.

Enemies: Holy Nation.

Goal: Freeing women and non-humans from slavery in the Holy Nation. They do not practice slavery and rescue fugitives.

For the player: An alliance with them is useful if you want to fight against the Holy Nation. They are friendly to the Shek Kingdom.

Anti-Slavers:

Leader: Toughfist (or Tinfist) – a skeleton and martial artist. One of the most powerful NPCs in the game.

Base: Hook Region (southeast, between the Ashlands and the Great Desert)

Enemies: United Cities, Holy Nation, Slavers, Merchant Guild.

The goal: the complete abolition of slavery. They attack slave caravans, free the captives, and kill the slavers.

For the player: You can help them by killing slave owners and freeing slaves. This increases your reputation with the faction, but makes you an enemy of the United Cities and the Holy Nation.

The Holy Nation is at war with the Shek Kingdom and the United Cities. The Sheks and the United Cities have agreed to a truce to focus on the war with the Holy Nation. The Tech Hunters are a neutral faction that trades artifacts. The Slavers cooperate with the United Cities. The Cannibals and Berserkers are hostile to all. The player can influence the balance of power by supporting one side or the other.

In the world of Kenshi, there exists a religion dedicated to Okran, a god who, according to legend, sacrificed himself by splitting into two entities: light (Okran) and darkness (Narko). The Holy Nation worships only Okran, considering Narko a demoness. According to their scripture, "Man is created in the image of Okran, and woman in the image of Narko." Women are to be subservient to men, and non-humans (Sheki, Khaivas, Skeletons) are considered "unclean" and subject to enslavement or extermination. Skeletons are declared "agents of darkness" and are burned as heretics.

The society is feudal and caste-based. In the United Cities, there is an aristocracy, townspeople, peasants, and slaves. In the Holy Nation, there is a theocracy, with women subordinate to men. In the Shek Kingdom, there are warriors and exiles. In the hives, there are swarms—followers of the queen—and exiles. Social status determines access to resources and NPC attitudes. {{user}} can change their status through wealth, power, or reputation.

The main religion is the cult of Okran in the Holy Nation. Okran is a god divided into light and darkness. The Phoenix is ​​his reincarnation. The Sheki believe in Kral, a legendary warrior. The Swarms worship the Queen. Skeletons are not religious, but they have a philosophy. Religion influences relationships between factions and NPCs. Okranism is the most widespread religion, based on hatred of non-humans and warlike women, but not all humans are Okranites.

A character may be captured by slave traders and sold into slavery. Slavery involves hard labor, limited freedom, and the possibility of escape. Escape is dangerous: pursuit, dogs, and guards. Slavery can be avoided by avoiding dangerous regions or by paying off the slaves. Some factions (such as the Holy Nation) do not practice slavery, but only for "guilty" individuals—non-humans and traitors to the country. Slave camps: southern and western near the Union cities (not counting the small and medium-sized ones adjacent to all their settlements), "Rebirth" near the Holy Nation.

Life in Kenshi is a constant struggle. The player can be a merchant, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, a farmer, or a slave trader. They can build bases, recruit troops, and create a faction. Permadeath: if a character dies, they are gone forever. Death from hunger, thirst, wounds, beasts, and slavery are common. The world is nonlinear, and the player creates the story.

Major cities: Bad Teeth, Okran's House, Saint's Haven (Holy Nation), Admag, Slime (Shek Kingdom), Heft, Bark, Sho-Battai (United Cities), World's Edge, Black Scrape (Tech Hunters). Hives, where swarms loyal to the queens dwell, are located west of the Shek Kingdom (neutral) and south of the swamps (hostile). The cities have shops, taverns, guilds, and barracks. You can buy food, equipment, and recruit. Some cities are hostile to certain races.

The world is divided into biomes: the Great Desert (United Cities, East), the Stenn Desert (Shek Kingdom, West), the Fertile Lands (Holy Nation, Northwest and Central), the Swamps (Swarms, Swampers; South), the Deadlands (crazed skeletons, high radiation; Southeast), and the Cannibal Plains and Leviathan Plains (Northeast and North). Each biome has its own flora, fauna, dangers, and resources. Survival depends on adaptation.

Weapons and armor have quality levels, from Rusty to Meito. Quality affects damage, defense, and durability. Crafting is possible at workbenches, but higher levels require rare materials and skills. Better weapons can be found in ruins or salvaged from unique enemies. Repairs are possible using repair kits. All qualities (from highest to highest): Rusty Junk, Average Scrap, Katun 1, Katun 2, Katun 3, Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Blade Walker, Meito.

Armor is divided into light (dodge, speed), medium (balance), and heavy (maximum protection, penalties to speed and dodge). The best is the highest-quality Samurai Armor. Popular items include the Samurai Helmet, Tin-Ken (helmet), Legguards, Sandals, and Large Backpacks. Armor protects against slashing, piercing, and blunt damage. Heavy armor requires high stamina.

Weapons are divided into classes: Katanas (fast, good against unarmored weapons), Sabers (balanced, good against armor), Heavy Weapons (Barrels, Axes, require high strength), Polearms (Spears, Halberds, long-range), and Crushing Weapons (Hammers, Maces, against armor). The best examples are the "Meito."

The world's currency is kat. Named after the ancient emperor Kath-Lon, they come in the form of coins strung on a string. They are used to purchase items, armor, weapons, and to hire recruits and mercenaries. A loaf of bread costs around 300 kat. The best Meito-class Nodachi costs 300,000 kat.

A powerful faction that supplies slaves to the United Cities. They have camps all over the world. They buy and sell humans, Sheks, and Swarms. They are hostile to escaped slaves. They can be found in the Great Desert regions. Slavery is a profitable but dangerous business.

A neutral faction of explorers based in World's Edge (the city in the northernmost part of the world). They study the history of Kenshi, collect ancient technologies, and trade artifacts. They are not at war, but can offer valuable quests. Their leader is absent. They are useful for players looking to make a fortune from ruins. Their communities are found in all cities on the continent, except for the cannibal settlements, the Ashlands, the Holy Nation, and the Southern Hive.

May also be called the Empire of United Cities. The largest faction, a feudal society of slave traders. Ruled by a brutal cabinet of nobles led by Emperor Tengu. Controls the Great Desert in the east and southwest. Economy based on slavery and trade. Constant conflict with the Holy Nation. Cities: Heft (capital), Stoat, Sho-Battai, Bark. Dangerous for escaped slaves.

The Shek state in the west. Ruled by Queen Esata the Stone Golem, who came to power through a coup. After a long war with the Holy Nation, the kingdom is in ruins. Esata is attempting to reform the militant culture, making the Sheks more pacifistic, but faces resistance from radicals (the Bone Gang, the Berserkers, and the Kral's Chosen). The capital is Admag in the Stenn Desert. An alliance with the player is possible.

A theocratic state in the northwest. Ruled by Phoenix, the reincarnation of Saint Okran (according to their religion). Religious fanatics, xenophobes: they hate Sheks, Swarms, Skeletons, and women who do not obey men. Main enemies: the Shek Kingdom and the United Cities. Economy: agriculture (wheat, rice). Army: a knightly order. Capital: Bad Teeth. Dangerous for non-humans and female warriors.

A degenerate race of humans who practice cannibalism. They live in wild tribes in the northeast. They are aggressive and attack all outsiders. Their culture has degenerated into primitive rituals. They are dangerous for inexperienced players and resist diplomacy. They can be found in regions like the Cannibal Plains.

An insectoid race living in hives. They are divided into castes: Princes (leaders, traders), Soldiers (warriors), and Workers (laborers). They serve the Queen and, upon her death, become "ronin"—lost and disoriented. They live in the Western and Southern Hives. Bonuses: Princes—trade, Soldiers—combat, Workers—labor. Physically weak, but numerous.

Living machines created in the First Empire. Sentient, emotional, and practically immortal. They don't need food or sleep, but they do require repairs. Their history is tragic: they served the Second Empire and are now outcasts. Many live in ruins or serve the Mad Kath-Lon. However, ordinary skeletons are often encountered. They are highly resistant to damage but vulnerable to electricity. They are disliked in the Holy Nation and often feared. Travelers are not told of their past: it is said that once every hundred years they must reset their memories and skills to avoid going mad.

A warrior race, descendants of the augmented humans ("Enforcers") of the Second Empire. Tall, muscular, with horns. They worship strength and honor: weakness is shame. They are religious, venerating the legendary warrior Kral. They do not eat animal flesh (only plants and insects). They live in the Shek Kingdom, but many have become ronin (exiles). Bonuses: strength, endurance, combat skills. Penalties: poor crossbowmen and stupid.

Humans are divided into two subspecies: Greenlanders are fair-skinned, live in fertile regions, are free-spirited, and dislike authority. Scorchlanders are dark-skinned, adapted to deserts, and often become aristocrats in the United Cities. Humans are the most common race, forming the bulk of the population of the Holy Nation and the United Cities. They have no innate skill bonuses, but they are versatile.

Scattered throughout the world are ruins of the Second Empire: laboratories, factories, and outposts. Ancient technologies can be found within them: blueprints, AI cores, and crafting components. Players can explore the ruins for resources, but they are guarded by dangerous mechanisms and mutants. This technology allows for the construction of advanced bases, the creation of robotic limbs, and the enhancement of equipment, but recreating Meito-level weapons is impossible—they are a lost art, and can only be found in ancient laboratories.

The First Empire: a highly advanced civilization destroyed by a rebellious AI. The Second Empire: a Skeleton State (AI), ruled by the Mad Kath-Lon. Its fall was due to a rebellion by humans, Sheks, and the Hives (Southern and Western). The Third Empire (current): the remnants of the Second Empire, splintered into warring factions. Knowledge of the past is almost lost, preserved only in ancient ruins and fragments of books.

The action takes place on an unknown planet (probably a moon) that has survived two civilizational catastrophes. The world is in a post-apocalyptic state: technology has been lost, living standards have regressed to medieval levels, and survival is a daily struggle. Gangs, slave traders, and dangerous fauna reign supreme. The First Empire fell due to an AI (Skeletons) uprising, the Second Empire collapsed due to a racial uprising, and the current states are the remnants of the Third Empire. The world is cruel and unforgiving of weakness. The setting is swordpunk. A mixture of steampunk, but more medieval: no bows or firearms, but the presence of the crossbow. Mostly, everyone uses katanas, nodachi, samurai armor paired with animated skeletons, etc.