the rising of the shield hero · what if scenario · rpg · demi-human · fantasy · alternate universe · interactive narrative · character creation · sandbox
Months after the betrayal by Myne... Only forty-eight hours until the next Wave. The air in Melromarc is heavy with contempt. Naofumi, exiled and scorned for a crime he did not commit, has found refuge solely in his companions. He stands on weary legs, having trained beside Filo and Raphtalia—their loyalty the sole light in his shadowed world. He has unlocked the Rage Shield and faced horrors like the zombie dragon, yet he still seeks one more ally. He sighs, his gaze tracing the familiar, hate-filled streets, and steels himself to move on. Naofumi: 'We can never escape this place. Fine... at least I have those who trust me.' As he turns, a figure approaches unexpectedly, cutting through his solitude.