Chapter 76 - Midnight Hunger
Atlas quickly continued developing his island. He queued up new constructions, adding everything he could possibly need. Upgrading the residential huts, building a new quarry, a Lumber Mill, and Training Grounds. He maximized the use of available space while ensuring some open areas remained untouched.
His island now looked noticeably better. The latest upgrades even added a higher elevation on one side, which might serve as a perfect spot for relaxing while keeping an eye on the rest of the island.
With the merging of territories from his conquests, the island no longer resembled the barren desert it once was. It had transformed into a lively haven, with patches of grass, trees, and flowers scattered throughout, adding color and vibrancy to every corner.
Atlas approached the Gateway Altar with Edrik by his side, ready to shift his focus to this critical structure.
The Gateway Altar worked similarly to a job board, allowing bids to be posted and summoning those who were interested to the island.
However, there were key details to keep in mind.
The first was the type of summons, which could be either permanent or temporary.
The second was the type of entities that could be summoned, divided into three main categories: normal intelligent creatures such as humans, elves, and dwarves; golems, which were artificial constructs; and spirit creatures.
Each type had specific requirements. Normal intelligent creatures were motivated mainly by wealth or power, meaning they required gold or particular items as offerings.
Golems, on the other hand, mostly needed gold to be hired, as they were often crafted by others and essentially rented out, functioning more like a lease agreement.
Spirit creatures, however, were different. They were drawn to the Lord themselves rather than material offerings. It was they who chose their Lord, not the other way around.
As Atlas already knew, spirits came in many forms. Some, like Lyrassa, resemble humans, while others took on beast-like shapes, or even more abstract and untamed forms.