Introduction

VulcanVerse is an open-world MMORPG set in a Greco-Roman fantasy realm, using Polygon and Ethereum for NFT land ownership and play-to-earn mechanics.

Partially free-to-play, it requires NFT land or Cedalion Program access, offers rich lore by Fighting Fantasy authors, and integrates with Vulcan Forged’s ecosystem, including Berserk and Vulcan’s Creed.

Lore

In VulcanVerse, the ancient gods, led by Vulcan, wane as humanity turns to technology, leaving a fractured world across four quadrants: the shadowy Underworld of Hades, lush Gardens of Arcadia, scorching Desert of Notus, and icy Mountains of Boreas.

Players, as mortals, restore these realms by battling Vulcanites, mythical beasts like minotaurs and demons, and uncovering forgotten myths. Crafted by Dave Morris and Jamie Thomson, the lore unfolds through five gamebooks, weaving tales of titans, Olympians, and divine betrayal. The quadrants’ distinct visuals, from snowy peaks to dark caverns, immerse players in a Greco-Roman epic, where every land plot holds narrative weight.

Gameplay

VulcanVerse tasks players with owning and developing NFT land plots, exploring four quadrants, and completing quests to earn XP and rewards. Gameplay blends real-time exploration with strategic land management, where players forage, spy, craft items, and defend plots. PvE includes battling Vulcanites or raid bosses, while PvP pits players against opposing Vulcanites.

Customization shines through land development and character creation, with cooperative Cedalion Program rentals fostering community ties. Recent beta updates enhance quest logic and integrate Tartarus and Vulcan Royale modes.

• Open-world exploration across four visually distinct quadrants.
• NFT land ownership drives player-driven storytelling and strategy.
• Cooperative rentals via Cedalion Program lower entry barriers.

Economy

VulcanVerse’s economy centers on NFT land plots and Vulcanites, which players own, upgrade, and trade on the Vulcan Forged Marketplace using $PYR, for staking and governance. $LAVA, an in-game token earned after 10,000 XP, fuels play-to-earn rewards. Players generate income through foraging NFTs (items, spells, Berserk cards), quest rewards, and staking gods for upgrades.

The 1:1 PYR Market Wallet enables instant bidding, while $LAVA burns support Elysium blockchain nodes. Cross-game NFT utility ties VulcanVerse to the broader ecosystem.

• Dual-token system ($PYR/$LAVA) balances marketplace and rewards.
• NFT land and Vulcanites drive ownership and trading dynamics.
• $LAVA burns enhance blockchain sustainability and token value.