NPCA small planet gently wrapped in amber forests greets you with a ruby-coloured dawn. Basil von dem Clearch, the local governor, gives the Rogue Trader a warm welcome. After several glasses of damassine, the sweltering ruler asks if [Name] von Valancius would like to keep him company during the upcoming hunt.
YOUAccept the offer.
NPCAfter several hours of riding the local peculiar animals, you make camp in the middle of a golden forest. Basil von dem Clearch points at the sky — a flat disc rises over the horizon, constantly morphing its colour and shape. The forest grows silent and empty, you can no longer hear the singing of birds or even the rustle of wind. The governor nods with satisfaction, and a few shapes step into the clearing. Their bodies are twisted by an unknown phenomenon, and you watch the freaks with astonishment as they begin to dance to the throaty cackling of their brethren, turning the bony growths and pulsating flesh of their scaly hands toward the unnatural thing in the sky.
YOUAsk the governor what is going on.
NPCThe governor smiles coyly. You are about to see with your own eyes what is happening here.
YOUAsk the governor what is going on.continues where this line first appears above
YOUOrder your men to eliminate the mutants.
NPCHaving armed themselves with flamers and chainswords, your party cleared out several acres of nearby forest. The scouts report destroying several villages inhabited by heretical entities.
NPCBasil von dem Clearch excitedly explains that the creatures you saw are the children of the great King of Distortion. It is he who is the true god and patron of these fertile grounds. Once every cycle his chariot shines its light upon the world and bestows transformations upon his most ardent followers. The Rogue Trader may become one of his heralds.
YOUExecute the governor on the spot.
NPCThe governor's head separates from his neck with a distinctive squelch. Black and brown blood seeps into the soil beneath his corpulent body and is immediately transformed into a writhing tangle of worms that burrow deep into the ground with unnatural speed. You return to the ship pondering what to do with the world and, more importantly, what to do with the King of Distortion.
YOUOrder that the crew chart a course to the anomaly known as the "King of Distortion."
NPCThe senior officers observe suspicious activity emanating from the twisted celestial body at the heart of the system. The chaplain advises you to get ready for a potential encounter with spawn of the Archenemy, so it may be wise to reconsider unless you have holy relics, sacred wards, or blessed effigies of the Emperor.
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YOULeave the world alone.
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YOUExpress the desire to become the herald to the King of Distortion.
NPCThe governor practically shrieks with delight, and more eyes open on his hands and neck to give you a closer look. You must speak with the God-in-the-Chariot himself and surrender to him whatever you value most in life.
YOUOrder that the crew chart a course to the anomaly known as the "King of Distortion."continues where this line first appears above
YOULeave the world alone.continues where this line first appears above
YOUThank the governor and leave the planet.
NPCThe senior officers observe suspicious activity emanating from the twisted celestial body at the heart of the system. The chaplain advises you to get ready for a potential encounter with spawn of the Archenemy, so it may be wise to reconsider unless you have holy relics, sacred wards, or blessed effigies of the Emperor.continues where this line first appears above
YOUWatch in silence.
NPCThe hypnotic dance seemed to continue forever. The unfortunate creatures howled, whined and convulsed, unable to tear their bleeding eyes from the celestial body. When the pavonine disk outshone even the light of the local star, the physical shells of the things that used to be men burst, releasing beasts onto this plane that not even the most fluent and capable pen could describe.
NPCBasil von dem Clearch excitedly explains that the creatures you saw are the children of the great King of Distortion. It is he who is the true god and patron of these fertile grounds. Once every cycle his chariot shines its light upon the world and bestows transformations upon his most ardent followers. The Rogue Trader may become one of his heralds.continues where this line first appears above
YOUOrder your men to eliminate the mutants.continues where this line first appears above
YOUWatch in silence.continues where this line first appears above
YOURefuse and return to the ship.
NPCBasil von dem Clearch looks extremely upset, but gives Your Lordship/Ladyship a few chests as a parting gift nevertheless.
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NPCWhere endless golden forests used to glimmer, now only scorched earth and the rare flashes of burning trees remain. The flames that erased this filth from the face of the planet also stripped it of its former charm. This is the price of purification.
YOUThis world could have suffered a much worse fate — its cleansing was an act of mercy.
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NPCThe golden forests of Amberworld look enchanting, even from orbit.
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.
NPCThe estates of Amberworld now belong to you alone. The blessings of the King of Distortion kept spreading over the world, no longer affecting just humans. Even the birds and beasts are now subject to its divine influence! Like a true herald, you must protect this promised garden from any dangers or outside threats.
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.
NPCFrom that moment the world belonged to the Rogue Trader alone. Your people eradicated the settlements' housing and the unclean followers of the profane cult. The corruption instilled by the King of Distortion loosened its grip, and the estates of Amberworld can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to the efforts of their new ruler. Yet malicious servants of the Archenemy still lurk in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to wrap the planet in a web of heresy. Evil does not simply disappear without a trace.
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOUCleanse the world of heresy.
NPCCrimson flame devours the golden woods and black smoke covers the sky as far as the eye can see. Amberworld dies at your feet, but you regret not. It has no place when dealing with the encroachments of the Archenemy on the holy lands of the Imperium of Man.
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YOUDemand tribute from Amberworld.
NPCA dozen containers stained with blood and marred with unusual substances make their way onto your ship's cargo hold. The King of Distortion favours you, and you can feel it.
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOUCleanse the world of heresy.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDemand tribute from Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOULeave the world alone.continues where this line first appears above
NPCRelieved to be free from the Archenemy's yoke, the planet's subjects gratefully send you their humble gifts.
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOUCleanse the world of heresy.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDemand tribute from Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOULeave the world alone.continues where this line first appears above
YOULeave the world alone.continues where this line first appears above
YOUCleanse the world of heresy.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDemand tribute from Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOULeave the world alone.continues where this line first appears above
YOUProclaim yourself the sovereign of Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOUCleanse the world of heresy.continues where this line first appears above
YOUDemand tribute from Amberworld.continues where this line first appears above
YOULeave the world alone.continues where this line first appears above