Pon Para II

Chosen by the gods, betrayed by your king—the fate of the world rests on your shoulders. You must stop the Scorpion!

"Pon Para and the Unconquerable Scorpion," a sprawling 742,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Kyle Marquis, continues the epic saga begun in "Pon Para and the Great Southern Labyrinth." This text-based adventure, fueled entirely by your imagination, puts you in control.

The philosopher witch Teijia has unleashed a terrifying new weapon: a scorpion-god whose venom threatens to unravel reality itself! As the world teeters on the brink of collapse, the Stormraiders launch a desperate final assault on the Three Nations, aiming to establish their own kingdom.

This time, you'll need more than divine favor and a few loyal friends. To end the war and save the world, you'll need an army! Rise as a warlord, crime boss, or divine leader, traversing oceans and deserts in search of the weapon that can vanquish the Unconquerable Scorpion.

Familiar Faces, New Conflicts. Rekindle friendships, reignite rivalries, or forge new romances with Melaxu, the nymph philosopher, and Tamur, the Desert Empire spy. However, be wary of the returning Stormraiders, Galimar and Gisla, and the ever-shifting demands of King Hyras and the Desert Empress.

New Allies, New Dangers. Recruit Col, the satyr general, and his ward, Clannath, a crow-woman cursed by the God of Rage. Secure territories across two nations and strategize to protect your growing following. But beware the machinations of dark priests and the unwavering hostility of the priests of Heaven, who still brand you a heretic.

The Limits of Philosophy? As King Hyras and Lord Vankred clash in a final showdown to end the Stormraider War, Teijia unleashes her ultimate weapon: Magdala, the Unconquerable Scorpion, whose venom threatens the very fabric of existence. Can anything stop a creature born of the gods to be unstoppable?

Return to the World That Remains. Make your mark.

• Play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, bi, or ace.
• Conquer foes with sword and spell, or forge alliances through diplomacy, deceit, and divine miracles.
• Recruit and train companions in alchemy, infiltration, diplomacy, or the arts of war.
• Explore ancient cities, desolate wastelands, and the opulent, perilous palace of the Desert Empress.
• Forge friendships, romances, or rivalries with a diverse cast of characters, from nymphs and satyrs to thieves and monarchs, dark warriors to holy sages.
• Bring peace to warring nations—or plunge them into chaos to achieve your own ambitions.
• Build an army powerful enough to defeat Magdala, the Unconquerable Scorpion.