[Players must complete village assistance tasks to earn Dungeon Entry Credits. Recommendation: 10 credits per help and 50 max. (Host can bestow more credits at will.) Minimum needed to enter: 1000/1000. (Credits would go negative if they did evil.)]
"Perfect," Viktor said, a satisfied smile playing at his lips. "If explorers have to earn credits by helping villagers before they can enter the dungeon, they'll compete for those opportunities. They'll rebuild houses, clear fields, protect the village—anything to get access. Turn them into guardians instead of vultures."
[SYSTEM AWAITING DUNGEON NAME DESIGNATION FOR MAKING WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCEMENT.]
"Right. The name." Viktor walked toward the window, cradling Toby against his chest as he looked out over the struggling village.
The stone buildings, the dirt roads, the people who'd survived on nothing but scraps and hope.
He drew a breath.
