The Monster Breeder

The Monster Breeder puts you in charge of one of the Empire’s monster-breeding houses. You create hybrid creatures for combat in the arena, aiming to bring wealth and fame to their owner. You can also hire warriors, archers and mages to fight alongside your monsters.

Breed and enhance monsters

Mammal, reptile and insect species found within the Empire each have at least one valuable trait. You can send expeditions to find new species, at significant risk and financial cost. Crossbred offspring inherit a random selection of their parents’ physical characteristics and special abilities.

Magical artifacts and potions let you transform newborn creatures, while special feed, potions, blood infusions, rune stones, magic scrolls and organ implantation can enhance valuable traits. Too much intervention can cause abomination illness, which shortens a creature’s lifespan and temporarily makes it unfit to fight. Adult monsters gain experience in the arena, developing inherited abilities or learning new ones.

Fight in the arena

Arena fights are not always to the death; non-lethal fights pay less. Each arena has distinct advantages and disadvantages to consider, and specialization and suitable equipment provide a significant combat edge.

Manage your house

You can hire a blacksmith or alchemist, giving you options beyond the wares of local merchants and annual fairs. Expand your base by building new structures or upgrading existing ones. If money runs short, you can take out a loan, but high interest rates can lead to bankruptcy.

You can also take on quests for the chance to earn special rewards. Your choices may lead you down a darker path.