The Story of Styx - Part 2

Well, well, well… look who decided to come back after our previous episode. I’ll give you this, you’ve got some staying power.

Missed the first part of my tragic, blood-soaked saga? Tough luck. I’m not here to hold your hand. But since I’m feeling generous (for once), here’s the short version: I outwitted some elves and humans, killed my original self (long story), and may or may not have caused a goblin apocalypse. Oops.

Now, you’d think after all that, I’d retire somewhere nice. Maybe sip some Amber cocktails on a beach made of stolen gold. Wrong! Instead, the world kept throwing problems at me, humans, elves, Amber addiction, and, worst of all, more humans. And as usual, I did what I do best: survive.

So if you’re ready for more sneaky actions in the shadow, backstabbing, betrayal, and absolute chaos, strap in. Things are about to get ugly.

You know the song, in this episode we’ll go in the lore of my previous adventures and today we’ll talk about the story on Styx: Shards of Darkness. Spoiler ahead!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/355790/Styx_Shards_of_Darkness/

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So, after wrecking Akenash and “unleashed” my people (most of whom have the IQ of a damp sock, but whatever), I should’ve been sipping Amber cocktails on a beach somewhere. Instead, I’m public enemy number one. See, the humans have a goblin problem. (Translation: they have a Me problem). And since subtlety isn’t their strong suit, they come up with the most brilliant solution ever: mass extermination. Real original.

Enter Helledryn. She’s the captain of the C.A.R.N.A.G.E. squad (seriously, who names these things? We’re not in a superhero story with spider powers). Helledryn is a human with an attitude problem, a hood full of secrets, and an offer: steal a magic scepter from some dark elf bigwig, and she’ll pay me in Amber.

Now, I could’ve asked a few questions, like “Who’s the target?” or “Is this a trap?” but hey, where’s the fun in that?

Spoiler: It was a terrible idea.

[SPOILER ALERT: More big reveals coming. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Helledryn, the captain of the C.A.R.N.A.G.E. squad

Some shapeshifting dark elf prick named Djarak beats me to the prize. Worse, he’s got a shiny Quartz crystal that paralyzes me on the spot. Ever wanted to be a living statue while some knife-ear gloats in your face? Yeah, not fun.

By the time I shake it off, the whole airship is on high alert, and I’m running for my miserable green life. Helledryn’s thrilled with my failure, but instead of gutting me, she offers another job: infiltrate Korrangar, the dark elf capital, and spy on a political meeting. Normally, I don’t care about politics unless someone’s paying me, but since this involves screwing over my new enemies, I’m in.

Korrangar is a city built inside the large caves and hollow areas inside this huge cliff by the sea.

Korrangar isn’t just a city, it’s a cult. Their leader, Lyssril, keeps her people hooked on Amber while running a goblin-juicing factory (yeah, literally). And their secret weapon? A lovely little monster named Lakima, who poops out Quartz (Blegh!), the same magic rock that nearly got me killed. If the elves get enough of it, they can turn my kind into lawn ornaments forever.

So, what do I do? Exactly what you think I do, snoop, steal, and ruin everyone’s day. First, kill the Quartz pooping monster, sparking a war between the elves and dwarves. Then, Djarak and I torch the Amber refinery for good measure. Oh, and did I mention the giant dwarven golem that wakes up and starts redecorating Korrangar with its fists?


As for Djarak, that shape-shifting elf with a martyr complex? At the end of it all, he ditched me. Flew off with Helledryn’s zeppelin while I was still busy. But I’m not one to stay behind. I caught up (because I’m Styx) and found him smug and comfy at the helm.

So naturally, I did what any betrayed partner-in-crime would do: I pointed my crossbow at his face.

Because let’s be real. In my world, the only person you can really trust… is yourself. And even that’s questionable.

- A universe of idiots, Empires, and one genius goblin (me) - The Story of Styx - Part 1 (As told by me) - The Story of Styx - Part 2 (Still told by Me)
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So, there you have it!

The legendary, totally-not-tragic tale of yours truly. Lies, betrayal, bloodshed, and more backstabbing than a royal family reunion. basically, just another Tuesday in my life. Beautiful, isn’t it?

The real question now is: what’s next?

Oh, wouldn’t you like to know?

Let’s just say my next adventure is going to be bigger, bloodier, and way more personal. And lucky you, you actually get to be part of it. Well, if you’ve got the guts.

If you want to know what happens next, you’ll have to play Styx: Blades of Greed.

Oh, and speaking of which, have you wishlisted it yet? No? Typical. Humans never learn. Do yourself a favor and do it now. Because trust me, you don’t want to miss what’s coming in my next adventure.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3290690/Styx_Blades_of_Greed/

…Still stalling? Click the damn button. Because trust me, you don’t want to miss what’s coming next. And if you do? Well… let’s just say I never forget a face.

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