If you are in Ektensia [Echtancia], you must fear people as much as you do monsters and the mysterious Netherworld.
THE LAND OF EKTENSIA
THE BIRTH OF FACTIONS
The Aldrethia Investor's Guild had existed before the other factions. It was an exclusive society of exploration teams that worked for aristocrats and royal families from the mainland. This was never really a real faction, however, but a political gathering where no one truly shared much.The first actual faction was the Ektensia Commerce Alliance, created by landowners and mercenaries who wanted to open an independent trade channel. Since their commercial activities used to be under control of the Aldrethia Investor's Guild, the news caused a stir in what used to be an association of businessmen. A meeting was called soon and that was when the Northwest Cartel was born. Members agreed that the new name better represented their extended leadership in the northwest region of Ektensia. The Ektensia Commerce Alliance did manage to secure their own trade route as planned, which allowed them to become the South Cartel later.
Rise of Heroes
The rivalry between the cartels brought two charismatic leaders to face each other:- Lainfelt the head of the Northwest Cartel
- Eksteel who led the foundation of the South Cartel
Aldrethia Investor's Guild versus Ektensia Commerce Alliance
NORTHWEST CARTEL, WITH MONEY
The Northwest Cartel is the biggest association of investors in Ektensia with strong connections to Aldrethian Aristocrats and royal power. Among its numerous affiliations, 6 major investment companies lead the rest. The name Northwest Cartel refers to the region where those companies have significant influence. In the early days, the Northwest Cartel was the first organization to systematically hire teams and manage exploration in the Ancient Land unlike many poorly planned operations, and quickly took charge of the biggest exploration project. They were not the only business organization cross the old and new worlds, but most business setups depended on or were controlled by the Cartel. If someone discovered an ancient scroll and looked for specialists to decode the text, they probably belonged to the academy that was operated by the Cartel. Affiliating with Northwest Cartel was an attractive option because it meant organized management and all sorts of support. Most of all, the Cartel guaranteed good pay for hard work.Rising Conflict
Even though the high officers were the privileged from the Mainland and the lower ranked, common class members had to face danger, they were willing to take their chance as it was the only established place to work. This did not last for very long, however, when most profit and acquired resources were sent back to the mainland. It was true that big investments from the mainland played an important rule in the development of thr Ancient Land, but the blood and deaths they had seen in the process led to rejection of the whole idea. As hard as they worked, there was always a glass ceiling for those people. All the management positions were promised to the young nobles. Those lordlings seldom visited the field because they preferred the comfort of the mainland to the harsh environment and the faces of injured workers. 50 years had passed and many of the second generation found the Ancient Land home, not the mainland. Eventually, a new independent organization was set to stand against the Aldrethia Investor's Guild, proclaiming that "the wealth of Ektensia belongs to the people of Ektensia."SOUTH CARTEL, WITH PEOPLE
The conflict brought people together, from small lords who developed land in Ektensia, to intermediary merchants, to mercenary companies and locals for guarding and excavation work, to organize the Ektensia Commerce Alliance (South Cartel). Their strength was their knowledge and skills from decades of experience. The South Cartel grew quickly especially after securing their own trade channels. The Cartel gained influence over the East Harbor which extended to cities in the line of the Wall, hugging the Northwest Cartel region. When the South Cartel turned out to be more than they initially thought, the Northwest Cartel declared that they would fix the situation.Intense Rivalry
The Northwest Cartel did not hesitate when it came to stopping South Cartel from expanding further, whether through a corner-hoard or bribing the key members. Their attempts only the motivated South Cartel to the point of considering taking over the Northwest Cartel's trade routes. A faction that would do anything to protect their privileges and a new faction that dared to overpower them. The conflicts between the two rival cartels put all of Edia in great tension and chaos.
CABAL 2 AND ITS FOUR ZONES FOR EXPLORING
- Lethe Island
- Frey Hilltown
- Desertfort
- Labyrinth Forest
- and an additional, Clana Island, a zone dedicated to crafting
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