Hydra 2025

Countless ships dance on the waves in the harbor of Arizont as life pulses through the city streets. There‘s a bustling crowd, with people from all corners of the known world trading and haggling over exotic spices, foods, and other treasures. But this idyllic scene is deceiving, for doom is already awakening, as the next lunar eclipse is imminent. Far out in the Maelstrom, the Hydra rises from its deep slumber. Four necks stretch out, countless heads raise, hungrily targeting Arizont. The city walls, once proud and solid, tremble under the looming threat as the beast charges relentlessly.

But this time, the story shall take a new turn. The Guild Council has sent out a call for aid in all directions, promising rewards of princely stature. Brave heroes have heeded this call. However, wealth and honor will be bestowed only upon those who can earn the city‘s admiration through courage and determination against the Hydra.

Thus, you too have found your way to Arizont. Your hearts burn with resolve to protect the city and return with pockets full of gold.

Together, you face off against the many-headed Hydra. But in this epic battle, each of you not only strives for the city‘s welfare, but also for the sole glory awarded to the triumphant victor in the end. Each of you will choose from available actions, block crucial cards with Action tokens, and formulate tactics - be it in combat against the Hydra, constructing defensive Barricades, or advancing into optimal attack positions. Yet, the Hydra retaliates, drawing insurmountable power from remaining action cards and the darkening moon.

The city‘s fate is in your hands. By standing united, you‘ll be hailed as true heroes. But only the best among you will go down in the city‘s history as an epic hero, weighed in gold. Are you this much-sung hero? Will you stand shoulder to shoulder, only to stab your comrade in the back when it counts? Beware, for they too are waiting for that moment.

—description from the publisher