5.1.10

Where am I?

You and your best buddies in the world, your band members, had a rough night. First, you played a barroom full of the quietest drunks in the kingdom. Then, you all got really drunk to make up for it. Then, after your second set, the owner told you that your third set would not be needed, and that you were not welcome in his establishment again. Finally, your wagon broke an axle, forcing all of you to sleep under it with your gear.

So it wasn't all that surprising that this morning was a bit confusing. Hangovers aren't fun anyway, and sleeping in the road under a wagon doesn't help anything. Still, there had been trees there when you passed out, and now there are just rolling green hills dotted with little farms. And the city had been behind you. Now, it is in front of you. And it's bigger. The wall is higher. And it might be louder, or maybe your head is just ringing.

And then it happened. The clouds parted. Lightning flashed out of nowhere. An etheric guitar screamed. And a voice spoke from heaven.

"I have brought you to this place to spread my word and to do my work. Go forth in my name, and Rock!"

Yeah, Thor, the God of Heavy Metal, your patron deity, has a job for you. Turns out, this new land has never heard heavy metal. Their idea of a good song prominently features the word "Oompah," and imagines the accordion to be the pinnacle of musical technology. It's going to take a lot of work, a bit of cleverness, and a heap of luck, but you are the disciples of Metal, and you must spread the word.

This will be a game about a band in a fantasy city. Get gigs. Get groupies. Try to pay rent and have enough money left for beer and guitar strings. Sabotage your mortal enemies, the Oompah bands. Rock harder than they ever imagined.