A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing...

As the Children of Destiny grow ever stronger, they must negotiate the convoluted web of power at the upper echelons of Arachnos. Different factions vie for influence, each hoping to advance their agenda without displeasing Lord Recluse. In order to survive, every villain must decide whom to trust.

Trust, however, can be a dangerous thing in the Rogue Isles. Things are rarely as they seem, and the truth is often obscured by intricate veils of deception. Knowledge is power, and discovering hidden connections, secret schemes and vicious rivalries can provide useful leverage – but the more the Destined Ones learn, the more they may come to question their own role in Arachnos’ web.

After spending time on all the islands, many villains will have come to notice the strange patterns of mutations across the Rogue Isles, and the Arachnoids infesting the lower regions of Grandville are no natural organism. What are these grotesque creatures and where do they come from? As they explore the underbelly of Recluse’s fortress, villains will have a chance to examine and exterminate many of these pitiable but deadly beasts. Seemingly feral, rumors abound that the Arachnoids are more than just mindless killers. Is there something to the tales of Arachnoids with the ability to speak and reason?

In investigating the Arachnoids and other mutations occurring in the Rogue Isles, Dr. Aeon’s reckless hand enters the picture yet again. What role might he play in all of this?

Even their earliest contacts may help villains uncover the truth of these creatures. Mention of a mysterious Arachnos project will turn their attention to a new, more ferocious strain of Snakes recently appearing on Mercy Island.

Could the secretive experiment known as Project Fury be behind these modifications? What does this research have to do with the Arachnoids and Snakes? Delve into the origins of the Snakes to find out what might be altering all of these creatures. Are the mutated beasts the results of experiments gone wrong, attempts to create the ultimate weapon, or part of some other nefarious plan? Most importantly, what role does Lord Recluse play in all this?

Beyond the mystery surrounding Project Fury, villains will meet recognizable heroes in fierce battles for power, fame, or even simple survival. They will fight their arch-enemies and meet a host of new contacts including double agents, mercenaries, arcane assassins, psychic Spiders, and strange mesmerizing objects. In the end, only the strongest will realise the true extent of their power, perhaps one day finding themselves face to face with Recluse himself…