Chosen by the gods, yet betrayed by your king, only you can prevent the Scorpion's reign of terror.
This 742,000-word interactive fantasy novel, "Pon Para and the Unconquerable Scorpion" (the sequel to "Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth"), by Kyle Marquis, is a text-based adventure where your choices shape the narrative. No graphics or sound effects—just your imagination.
The philosopher witch, Teijia, unleashes a devastating weapon: a scorpion-god whose venom threatens the very fabric of reality. As the world crumbles, the Stormraiders launch a final, desperate bid for power, aiming to overthrow the Three Nations and establish their own kingdom.
This time, you'll need more than divine favor and a few friends; stopping the war and saving the world demands an army. Become a warlord, crime boss, or divine leader, traversing oceans and deserts to locate the weapon capable of defeating the Unconquerable Scorpion.
Familiar faces return—both friend and foe. Rekindle relationships, both romantic and otherwise, with Melaxu and Tamur. But be wary of Galimar and Gisla's resurgence, and the demands of King Hyras and the Desert Empress.
New heroes and threats emerge. Recruit Col and Clannath, facing the ambitions of dark priests and the continued hostility of the priests of Heaven, who still view you as a heretic.
The ultimate stakes are revealed as King Hyras and Lord Vankred clash, while Teijia unleashes her ultimate weapon: Magdala, the Unconquerable Scorpion, a god-forged creature whose venom can destroy the world's stabilizing engines.
Explore the World That Remains:
- Choose your identity: male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, bisexual, or asexual.
- Conquer foes with sword and spell, or utilize diplomacy and deception.
- Train new companions in various skills: alchemy, infiltration, diplomacy, or warfare.
- Journey through ancient cities, desolate wastelands, and the opulent palace of the Desert Empress.
- Forge alliances, romances, or rivalries with a diverse cast of characters.
- Bring peace or destruction to warring nations.
- Assemble an army powerful enough to vanquish Magdala.
