Qrivana: a clerk at the Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund. She registers the party for membership with the guild.
Quera Brewrock: dwarven proprietor of The Golden Ax tavern.
Quezoa: an apothecary shopkeeper who takes over the space of the former apothecary held by Yozka's family.
Ryota: a Skeletal Lord resting in a tomb found by Markos. He becomes an ally and agrees to travel with Markos' companions and protects them during their travels.
Sibalt: a young, handsome human male who is merged with Markos and became his assimilated being in order to save his life. He is the main vessel through which the dungeon core explores the world of Enwald. He later became the King of Vessar.
Sin: the given name of the dark elf who is enslaved by Markos.
Tensa: a member of the Bulddinger Clan and guardian of Alethea.
Tessa Sapphirearm: a dwarven waitress who works in The Golden Ax. She is a member of the Highback Clan.
The Angry Bull: a tavern in Bethmund where the party visits for lunch.
The Golden Ax: a tavern in Lamour owned and operated by the Highback clan of dwarves.
Tita Galpsi: a halfling thief who is a member of the dungeon exploration party sent to investigate Markos' dungeon.
Urwena: a knight guarding the Clerk's Office in Lamour. She is supportive of Sibalt's effort to obtain a charter.
Valeria Valennic: captain of the knights guarding the bridge to the Vessar Castle.
Veryl Rhanheart: a knight who meets Sibalt at the Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund.
Vessar: a small kingdom which primarily engages in commerce.
Visrow: an elven ranger who is a member of the dungeon exploration party sent to investigate Markos' dungeon.
Weryota: Patron Goddess of Witches.
Yellow Sky Clan: a clan of female ogres living in an ancestral home near Yozka.
Yozka: an old witch who adopted Sibalt when she found him in the forest near her home. She was originally an apothecarist's daughter in the Town of Bethmund. She became an assimilated being of Markos.
Zefina: a human magician specializing in fire magic. She is a member of the dungeon exploration party sent to investigate Markos' dungeon.
Zusi: a magician who meets Sibalt at the Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund.
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Table of Contents
Title
Copyright
Chapter 1—Untimely Demise
Chapter 2—Dungeon Core
Chapter 3—Adjusting to a New Life
Chapter 4—Cheater
Chapter 5—Affinities & Abilities
Chapter 6—Minions & Allies
Chapter 7—Building a Dungeon
Chapter 8—Level Cap
Chapter 9—The Surface World
Chapter 10—The Puppeteer
Chapter 11—A Visit to Yozka
Chapter 12—Explanations
Chapter 13—Thirst for Vengeance
Chapter 14—Ancestral Home of the Yellow Sky Clan
Chapter 15—Stage 2
Chapter 16—Dungeon Upgrade
Chapter 17—The Bulddinger Clan
Chapter 18—Mountaintop
Chapter 19—Stage 3
Chapter 20—Wedding Celebration
Chapter 21—Quiet Chat Among New Allies
Chapter 22—Search for More Allies
Chapter 23—Tomb of Ryota the Conqueror
Chapter 24—Departure from the Mountains
Chapter 25—The Journey Begins
Chapter 26—Ambush
Chapter 27—Anger & Doubt
Chapter 28—Village of Anopii
Chapter 29—Unpleasant Discovery
Chapter 30—Village of Markos
Chapter 31—Town of Bethmund
Chapter 32—The Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund
Chapter 33—Gormanda
Chapter 34—Administrative Office
Chapter 35—Merchant Caravan
Chapter 36—Ambush, Part II
Chapter 37—A Frank Discussion
Chapter 38—Dungeon Explorers
Chapter 39—Arrival in the Village of Markos
Chapter 40—A Complicated Relationship
Chapter 41—Dungeon Exploration Begins!
Chapter 42—Second Floor
Chapter 43—Third Floor
Chapter 44—Face to Face with Sin
Chapter 45—Solo Run
Chapter 46—Breakthrough
Chapter 47—Fourth Floor
Chapter 48—Fifth Floor
Chapter 49—Final Floor
Chapter 50—Lamour
Chapter 51—The Golden Ax
Chapter 52—Herb Emmu
Chapter 53—Free City of Unkegnor
Chapter 54—The Queen's Summon
Chapter 55—Dinner with the Queen
Chapter 56—Nighttime Visit
Epilogue
Glossary
About the Author
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