In An Age Contrived, players take on the roles of gods ruling over the realm of Eldranir, influencing the mortal tribes to construct enduring structures in their honor. Building these monuments piece by piece and how you use your energy tokens afterwards represents some of the most crucial mechanics of the game.
There are six monuments:
- The Library of Valduin- This opulent structure represents present and future advancements since the Age of Darkness.
- The Ship of Tolinthra- The towering vessel heralds the divine leadership of mortals into a new age of wonder.
- The Fortress of Kolym Thrin- Placed there by the gods to keep the barren wastes at bay
- The Namarillion Forge- The fountain of flame that fuels mortal construction.
- The Eridonic Gate- A portal that serves as a reminder of the presence of the gods.
- The Anifren Beacon- this light serves as a reminder of the unity of mortals and gods
Check out the video above for a full deep dive into how monuments are built and the benefits players receive for doing so.
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Mike Dunn is the old man of Gaming Trend, having cut his teeth on Atari consoles and First Edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons back in the day. His involvement with Gaming Trend dates back to 2003, and he’s done everything from design and code to writing and managing. Now he has come full circle, with a rekindled passion for tabletop gaming and a recent debut as Dungeon Master (nearly forty years after he purchased the original DMG).
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