World of Ulos

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====== World Overview ======

[[ulos|Ulos]] is the name of the fictional setting in which the “Roll Player Universe” exists. [[ulos|Ulos]] is a “Hub World” and connected to multiple other [[planes|planes]] of existence in the larger [[planes|planarverse]]. The world is divided into multiple continents and kingdoms.  

**[[characters|Characters]]  - [[Races|Races]] - [[Factions|Factions]] - [[Deities|Deities]] - [[Magic|Magic]] - [[Creatures|Creatures]] - [[familiars|Familiars]]**\\
**[[Locations|Locations]] - [[Planes|Planes]] - [[Events|Events]] - [[Objects|Objects]] - [[books|Books]] - [[flora|Flora]] - [[professions|Professions]] **\\
**[[Languages|Languages]] - [[Ailments|Ailments]] - [[Pronunciation Guide|Pronunciation Guide]]**

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====== Games in the World of Ulos ======
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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/roll-player.html|Roll Player]]**


Mighty heroes don’t just appear out of thin air – they must be created! Race, class, alignment, skills, traits, and
equipment are all elements of the perfect hero, ready to take on the opposition in the quest for glory and riches.

In Roll Player, you compete with your opponents to create the greatest fantasy adventurer who has ever lived,
preparing to embark on an epic quest. Roll and draft dice to build up your character’s attributes. Buy weapons
and armor to outfit your hero. Train to gain skills and to discover your hero’s traits, in order to prepare them for their journey. Earn Reputation Stars by constructing the perfect character. The player with the greatest Reputation wins the game and will surely triumph over whatever nefarious plot lies ahead!

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/roll-player-monsters--minions.html|Roll Player: Monsters & Minions]]**

A call to arms! An abomination is terrorizing villages throughout the kingdom, leaving behind a path of
death and destruction. The [[taron|king]] has summoned all able-bodied adventurers to return to the capital and
organize a plan to rid the kingdom of this menace.

In Roll Player: Monsters & Minions, players compete not only to construct the greatest fantasy characters,
but also to gather information about the looming threat and prepare for a final showdown against the beast.
The more prepared the adventurers are for the battle, the better they’ll fare, but that information isn’t
free. Gather details from the Monster’s Minions for the fight ahead. Where is the Monster's lair? What
obstacles will there be along the way? How will it strike next? 

Players earn additional Reputation Stars by driving back the evil Monster and its Minions. The player with the most impressive reputation wins the game and becomes heir to the kingdom!

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/roll-player-fiends--familiars.html|Roll Player: Fiends & Familiars]]**

A second wave of monsters has arrived on the horizon! Enemy minions flood the countryside with pesky fiends in tow. To bolster his forces against this new menace, [[taron|King Taron]] has ordered mythical creatures to serve as [[familiars|familiars]] to the [[king_s_guard|King’s Guard]]. With these companions by their side, the heroes of Nalos must stem the tide of the [[dragul_invasion|Dragul Invasion]].

In Fiends & Familiars, players are now assisted by [[familiars|familiars]] and hindered by [[fiend_imp|fiends]] as they compete to construct the greatest fantasy characters. [[familiars|Familiars]] lend unique powers to their keepers. These powers, along with new goods in the market, offer hope. But all the while, malicious [[fiend_imp|fiends]] torment the heroes with new restrictions.

Prepare for another showdown against the monsters and earn precious reputation stars by battling
their minions as you develop your own character. Prove that your hero and [[familiars|familiar]] are the greatest champions of [[nalos|Nalos]]!

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/roll-player-adventures.html|Roll Player Adventures]]**

After a thousand years of peace, [[dragul|Dragul]] armies raided from the north, prompting you and every other loyal citizen of [[nalos|Nalos]] to sign up as soldiers of the [[king_s_guard|King’s Guard]]. The armies of [[nalos|Nalos]] fought long and hard against the North’s monstrous generals and their minions, finally stemming the tide of the [[dragul_invasion|Dragul Invasion]].

But new threats have arisen that jeopardize all of [[ulos|Ulos]]. A mysterious [[starlit_door|cult]] prepares for the return of an ancient [[deities|god]]. The long-abandoned gate at [[brizoor_waal|Brizoor Waal]], a portal between planes, rumbles with new life. Strange rifts appear in the sky, unleashing bizarre creatures into your [[ulos|world]]. [[dragul|Dragul]] invaders seek to exploit this instability to conquer [[nalos|Nalos]].

As a humble soldier of the [[king_s_guard|King’s Guard]], you are called away from your regiment on a special mission that will allow you to uncover the secrets of your world. You will discover powerful [[six_artifacts|artifacts]] and meet members of the [[starlit_door|cult]] working to unearth them. You will confront [[dragul|Dragul]] warriors and discover the motives behind their [[dragul_invasion|invasion]]. And you will encounter strange beings from other [[planes|planes]] who threaten to disrupt the very fabric of your universe.

  * [[RPA Narrative Brief | Adventure by Adventure Narrative Brief]]

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**[[https://thunderworksgames.com/products/roll-player-adventures-nefras-judgement-expansion|Roll Player Adventures: Nefras's Judgement]]**

[[nefras|Nefras]], the snake-faced Goddess of Judgement, rules over the realms of dream and memory. She observes all souls in the [[planes|planarverse]] to discover their true nature and reward them accordingly.

But [[nefras|Nefras]] is not the Goddess of Retribution. She does not bring order to the lawless or punishment to the wicked. Instead, the Scale-Faced One assesses mortal hearts and empowers their owners with appropriate gifts.

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**[[https://thunderworksgames.com/products/roll-player-adventures-gulpaxs-secret-expansion|Roll Player Adventures: Gulpax's Secret]]**

Two thousand years before [[azema|Azema]]’s return through the gate at [[brizoor_waal|Brizoor Waal]], the world of [[ulos|Ulos]] is at peace. [[dwarf|Dwarves]] and [[bugbear|Bugbears]], [[elf|Elves]] and [[goblin|Goblins]], [[dragon|Dragons]] and [[human|Humans]], all live side-by-side with little conflict, thanks to the efforts of the [[heroes_guild|Heroes Guild]]. Under the guidance of the [[immortal_knight|Immortal Knight]], members of the [[heroes_guild|Heroes Guild]] travel the land, lending their aid and settling feuds. 

But a new era dawns. In order to unify [[ulos|Ulos]] under a single banner, [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]] establishes the nation of [[nalos|Nalos]]. Several clans and city-states pledge their allegiance to the new queen, sending their representatives to Gimnax’s royal council. Many others band together, forming the [[dragul|Dragul]] Alliance to resist the steadily growing kingdom of the [[gnome|Gnomish]] queen. Meanwhile, Ulos’s greatest inventor, [[gulpax|Gulpax]] the Crafter, builds a mysterious device of tremendous power deep in the [[frozen expanse|Frozen Expanse]]. The peace enjoyed across [[ulos|Ulos]], enforced by the [[heroes_guild|Heroes Guild]], threatens to come undone.

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**[[https://thunderworksgames.com/products/roll-player-adventures-silver-threads|Roll Player Adventures: Silver Threads of Fate]]**

While the war between [[nalos|Nalos]] and the [[dragul|Dragul]] reaches its end, you and the rest of the [[starlit_door|Starlit Door]] are hard at work securing artifacts to prepare for [[azema|Azema’s]] return.  

Soon, the gates of [[brizoor_waal|Brizoor Waal]] will open once more, reuniting [[ulos|Ulos]] with the [[planes|planarverse]]. You receive your quest of initiation from the oracle tonight. If all goes well, you will join the [[starlit_door|Starlit Door]] on the eve of its ascension. All that stands in your way are the whims of a fickle god.

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/lockup.html|Lockup: A Roll Player Tale]]**

When [[taron|King Taron’s]] loyal soldiers put down the [[dragul_invasion|Dragul Invasion]] of [[nalos|Nalos]], they threw the captured minions into
[[kulbak_prison|Kulbak Prison]], where the enchanted gates and ruthless [[construct|Construct]] guards make escape all but impossible. Once
every year, the [[taron|king]] releases the toughest gang of prisoners into the royal [[taron_s_arena|colosseum]].

You play as a squadron of minions — [[gnoll|Gnolls]], [[kobold|Kobolds]], [[bugbear|Bugbears]], [[goblin|Goblins]], or [[insectoid|Insectoids]] — that were captured
on the battlefield and locked up in [[kulbak_prison|Kulbak]]. But in six short weeks, [[taron|King Taron]] will visit the prison, and he might
give you the chance to fight for your freedom. Can you build a reputation and establish yourself as the [[kulbak_prison|prison’s]]
most powerful crew?

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/lockup-breakout.html|Lockup: Breakout]]**

Everyone in [[kulbak_prison|Kulbak]] has heard rumor of secret passages that run beneath the prison. Ages ago, the catacombs carved into these mountains were used to house fallen heroes. Queen [[gimnax|Gimnax]] built a prison over this sacred site during the [[great_war|Great War]], enclosing those ghosts and their treasure behind its walls.

Some say the catacombs lead to the tomb of [[khathandor|Khathandor]], greatest of the [[dragul|Dragul]] warriors. Others swear that the real treasure to be found in the tunnels beneath [[kulbak_prison|Kulbak]] is a crack in the prison’s outer wall. To find the truth, you’ll have to send your seeker to explore the crumbling catacombs by lantern light.

New opportunities await you above ground, too, as you influence the legendary characters who inhabit the [[kulbak_prison|prison]]. Strike a deal with [[hana_mercy|Warden Mercy]]. Make a truce with [[masik|Masik]] and his [[starlit_door|Starlit Door]] cultists. Commune with the spirit of
[[khathandor|Khathandor]]. Gain their favor while you probe the hidden history of [[kulbak_prison|Kulbak]] in search of gold and freedom.

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/goblin-vaults.html|Goblin Vaults: A Roll Player Tale]]**

In the dark corners of [[kulbak_prison|Kulbak Prison]], away from the prying eyes of the guards, you're likely to find inmates huddled together in secret, playing a game of [[goblin_vaults|Goblin Vaults]].


With cunning and clever scheming, make your bid to be feared amongst your peers! You'll need wits and luck to play your cards right as you fill your vault and influence the [[hana_mercy|warden]] in your favor. After nine rounds, whoever has the most gears wins!

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**[[https://thunderworksgames.com/products/emerald-skulls-board-game|Emerald Skulls]]**

In the grimy depths of [[kulbak_prison|Kulbak Prison]], where the greatest [[dragul|Dragul]]
warriors are confined, inmates gather around [[Nargash|Nargash]] the [[goblin|goblin]] and his bone-carved dice. Shouts and hisses echo from the walls as dice clatter on the stone floor. Prisoners with quick hands place even quicker bets around a dingy scrap of cloth emblazoned with a crude skull.

To buy into this game, an inmate must prove their mettle by stealing loose gears from passing [[construct|Construct]] guards. You’ve filled your pockets tonight, leaving many rusty guards wobbling as they make their rounds.
[[Nargash |Nargash]] smiles as you approach and add your loot to the pot. He’s a famed gambler, and his dice have led many souls to ruin. Best to keep your wits about you. A game of [[emerald skulls|Emerald Skulls]] is about to begin ...

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/cartographers.html|Cartographers: A Roll Player Tale]]**

[[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]] has ordered the reclamation of the Northern Lands.
As a cartographer in her service, you are sent to map this territory, claiming it for the Kingdom of [[nalos|Nalos]]. Through official edicts, the [[gimnax|queen]] announces which lands she prizes most, and you will increase your reputation by meeting her demands.

But you are not alone in this wilderness. The [[dragul|Dragul]] contest your claims with their outposts, so you must draw your lines carefully to reduce their influence. Reclaim the greatest share of the [[gimnax|queen’s]] desired lands and you will be declared the greatest cartographer in the kingdom.

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/cartographersheroes.html|Cartographers: Heroes]]**

The expedition to the Western Lands is the kind of honor that comes once in a lifetime for a royal cartographer.
But these are dangerous times. War ravages the land, and you are sure to encounter [[dragul|Dragul]] forces determined to thwart [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax’s]] plans for western expansion.

Fortunately, brave heroes have risen to the defense of [[nalos|Nalos]]. Chart their deeds alongside the [[gimnax|queen’s]] edicts and secure your place in history.

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/mappacks.html|Cartographers: Nebblis - Plane of Flame]]**

It is rumored that the forges of the ancient [[dwarf|dwarves]] were connected by magic to the great volcano Astmork. As a royal cartographer, you are eager to see for yourself. Now, you stand before a mountain that belches flame into the smoke-blackened sky of another world. This map could be the key to great fame and glory if you can avoid the rivers of molten lava long enough to complete it.

**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/mappacks.html|Cartographers: Affril - Plane of Knowledge]]**

When a rift suddenly opened and strange creatures rode through on their [[giant_bat|bat-like]] steeds, you knew you might only have one chance to map this [[planes|plane]]. You leapt through, to find yourself standing amidst a network of [[purplestone|purplestone]] archways rising from a vast gray sea. The time has come to pull out your compass and begin what will surely be the greatest challenge of your career as a royal cartographer.

**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/mappacks.html|Cartographers: Undercity - Depths of Sabek]]**

Beneath [[nalos|Nalos]]’ capital city [[sabek|Sabek]] lies [[undercity|Undercity]], a twisting labyrinth of corridors, caverns, and passageways, populated by local criminals and renegades living on the fringes of society. No formal study of its layout has ever been done. The [[gimnax|queen]] has charged you with exploring [[undercity|Undercity’s]] depths: locating underground rivers, settlements, and the strange mushroom forests that bloom in phosphorescent caverns. The last cartographer never returned — but I’m sure you’ll have better luck.

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**[[https://thunderworksgames.com/products/cartographers-map-pack-bundle-serrated-coast|Cartographers: Frozen Expanse - Realm of the Frost Giants]]**

Chill winds howl across the Frozen Expanse, where the [[kaiika|Kaiika]] make their home and fearsome Frost Giants lumber through the snow. [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]] sent you to this cursed place with the fruits of a past expedition: the torn scraps of a map, partially finished by another cartographer who did not survive the journey. Now it’s up to you to finish mapping the Frozen Expanse with the work of an ill-fated guildfellow to guide your way.

**[[https://thunderworksgames.com/products/cartographers-map-pack-bundle-serrated-coast|Cartographers: Kethra's Steppe - Redtooth & Goldbelly]]**

From the grassy plain of Kethra’s Steppe rise the twin spires of [[redtooth_peak|Redtooth Peak]] and [[goldbelly mountain|Goldbelly Mountain]]. In addition to charting the terrain around these mountains, you must rekindle the mysterious beacons atop their summits. These fires once burned every night to represent the Eyes of [[kethra|Kethra]], Goddess of Thresholds and Gates. [[gimnax|Queen Gimnax]] hopes that renewing their flames will gain her the goddess’s favor, perhaps opening the door to other worlds.

**[[https://thunderworksgames.com/products/cartographers-map-pack-bundle-serrated-coast|Cartographers: Hornhelm - Wasteland Market]]**

Deep in the barren wastes lies the famed [[saurian|Saurian]] market at [[hornhelm|Hornhelm]], where merchants from across [[ulos|Ulos]] gather to hawk their wares. On display are fine fabrics, aromatic spices, and a variety of impressively crafted goods. Of particular interest to you are the merchants selling specialized gear that can increase the speed of your labor and the accuracy of your maps. Improve your tradecraft by equipping yourself with items from the wasteland market.

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**[[https://www.thunderworksgames.com/dawnofulos.html|Dawn of Ulos: A Roll Player Tale]]**

For untold eons, the mortal races lived in separate planes, unaware of other worlds beyond their own. But now the dragon god [[azema|Azema]] forges a new world by opening rifts to other [[planes|planes]]…

Dawn of [[ulos|Ulos]] is an economic tile-laying game for 1-5 players set in the world of Roll Player and Cartographers. You compete in a game among [[deities|gods]] of the [[planes|planarverse]], wagering on and manipulating the rise and fall of mortals.

Control the fate of [[ulos|Ulos]]! Develop a new world, invest in your favorite factions, and pit armies against each other. Choose wisely when to exert your influence. As [[factions|factions]] rise and fall, will you earn the most favor with the world creator?

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**[[https://thunderworksgames.com/products/stonespine-architects-board-game|Stonespine Architects: A Roll Player Tale]]**

Dungeon-crafting is an ancient [[minotaur|Minotaur]] art, passed down from master to apprentice for eons. You’ve studied under Master [[hortgully|Hortgully]] for a decade and now it’s time to demonstrate your skill. One final project stands between you and greatness: You must carve your own perilous dungeon into the base of the [[stonespine_ridge|Stonespine Mountains]].

[[kulbak_prison|Kulbak]] will provide labor and [[jeremy_duntum|Lord Duntum]]’s menagerie will bring beasts to populate your constructions. The builder whose dungeon proves the most challenging to [[amalia|Queen Amalia]]’s chosen heroes will achieve the title of Master Architect.