Those Who Hunt Monsters

Where outsiders look to the Heavens for guidance and protection, we Yankees know the truth - there is no one to save us from the Darkness but ourselves.   There are Dark forces that creep in every corner of our world, preying on the weak and tempting the greedy with power.  But even these tempting demons are nothing compared to the true powers of the Darkness.  Generations ago, the world was unwittingly broken by a fraction of the power of these Dark Forces.  If the Theurges ever stop the rituals, the Darkness may return in earnest.  Even more worrying though are the fools who treat with the Darkness, believing they can tame it.  They must be hunted down before they bring ruin to us all.

Having received training from the Inquisitors of Salem, you and your party are well prepared to fight the forces of evil that permeate the world.   Travelling from village to village, investigate the people and ensure they have not been tempted by Darkness.  If any Darkness is found, it must be thoroughly rooted out and destroyed.   But be careful, those who hunt monsters all too often fall to that they swore to destroy. 

Your journey will take you from the frozen shores of Maine, to the peaks of the Green Mountains, to the banks of the Connecticut, and everywhere in between.  

Comments, criticisms, and suggestions are greatly appreciated and can be sent to aurorafreepress@gmail.com.

This setting was originally designed for the After the End mod and its fanfork for Crusader Kings II.  The mod can be found on Steam, the Paradox Forums, or their own subreddit. Credit for much of the lore and themes is due to Ofaloaf, the original modder, 9Kbits, the current project leader, and the rest of the mod’s development team.  Full credits can be found in the PDF.