King's Gate

Lore & Background

Constructed during the height of the conflict to protect critical logistics routes, King's Gate was never intended for peacetime population control. Following its eventual fall and abandonment, the Locusts repurposed sections of the ruins for tunneling operations or storage, leaving behind signs of heavy combat and decay. In modern times, it remains a hazardous zone patrolled by Stranded scavengers who seek salvageable technology within its crumbling walls, unaware that some deeper tunnels may still lead into the Hollows.

In Their Own Story

The rain slicked the rusted steel of the gatehouse, reflecting the dim glow of a dying flare. Sergeant Vance checked his Lancer one last time, the weight familiar in his grip. They weren't supposed to come here anymore; the COG had marked this sector as lost years ago. But the intel suggested something was moving beneath the foundations—something that didn't match the usual Locust patterns. As they stepped through the archway, the silence of King's Gate felt heavier than the storm outside.

Reader's Guide

King's Gate represents the broader history of COG fortifications scattered across Sera before the Locust War consumed them. Unlike Jacinto City, which survived as a last bastion, many gates like this one fell during the initial invasion or were abandoned to save resources for the final stand. Exploring these ruins in the present day offers insight into pre-war military engineering and the scale of the conflict that reshaped the world.

Did You Know?

• Unlike many pre-war structures, King's Gate was erected during the Locust War specifically to secure supply lines along the strategic King's Road.
• Scavengers often avoid the deeper tunnels beneath the gate due to rumors of unstable Locust machinery still active.
• The name 'King's Gate' references its location on the King's Road, a major strategic artery, rather than honoring any specific COG commander named King.