Monria
Explore a Cthulhu Mythos-based Lunar Environment
Monria is a Moon destination in Entropia Universe, managed by Virtualsense Ltd. Monria is designed with a deep, vertically-layered environment full of ambient tension, underground caves, and missions tied to lore. Although Monria is often associated with Planet Toulan the two are completely separate worlds.
The Cthulhu Mythos-based theme is inspired by Lovecraftian horror (H.P. Lovecraft) and is set in the distant future where an evil exists so stealth that one is unaware of how subtle and pervasive the Cthulhu effects can be on one’s mind until … it is too late.
About Monria
Monria is a player-owned moon in the virtual universe of Entropia Universe, a Massively Multiplayer Online Real Cash Economy (MMORCE) game. It stands out due to its unique theme, drawing heavily from H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos, creating a sci-fi horror atmosphere.
A breakdown of Monria
Concept and Ownership
- Monria was conceived and developed by a group of Entropia Universe players who invested
$150,000 to manage their own moon within the game. This made it a pioneering example of
player-managed content in the Entropia Universe. - The Monria team, in partnership with MindArk (the developers of Entropia Universe),
controls the moon’s destiny, story, and also benefits from a revenue-sharing agreement. - Virtualsense has since taken over development operations, marketing, and community
management for both Monria and Planet Toulan, aiming to connect their lore and provide
more content.
Lore and Theme
- Inspired by the Cthulhu Mythos, Monria features cosmic entities, ancient evils, and a sense
of pervasive horror. - Key figures from the Mythos, like Azathoth and Shub-Niggurath, are central to Monria’s
story, with creatures like Shoggoths and other monstrous beings populating the moon. - The storyline involves the Deep Space Extraction Corporation (DSEC) discovering an
ancient evil, and players are called upon to face these mysteries.
Gameplay Features
- Real Cash Economy (RCE): Like all of Entropia Universe, Monria operates on a real-cash
economy. Players can deposit and withdraw real money, and in-game items and skills have
real-world value. - Hunting: Players can hunt a variety of creatures, including those unique to Monria like
Shoggoth, Shub, Cultists, and Yog, with different maturity levels and bosses. There are
hunting mission chains with skill rewards. - Mining: Monria offers mining opportunities with unique minerals like Maladrite (ore) and
Zoldenite (enmatter). It utilizes an “indoor mining system” in its domes, which can result in
fewer but larger claims. Mining missions are also available. - Crafting: Daily crafting missions are a prominent feature, rewarding engineering skills.
Players can craft “Monria” specific items and blueprints. - Missions and Storyline: Monria has a rich mission structure, including daily missions,
hunting and mining chains, and a captivating evolving story based on the Cthulhu Mythos.
One notable and challenging mission is “The Order of the Elder Gods,” which rewards
untradable “Horns of Z’agol” for increased reload speed. - Social Aspects: Monria offers player-owned apartments and shops, fostering a community
and trading environment. Free flights to the Monria space station are often advertised in-
game and on forums. - Armor and Items: Unique armor sets like Malgar, Oberon, Pinthas, and Shade armor can
be acquired from Monria’s mobs. There are also Monrian-specific weapons, components,
and amplifiers.
Location and Access
Monria is located in space between Planet Calypso and ROCKtropia. To reach Monria, players must first travel to its space station and then take a teleporter down to the surface. Free flights are often organized to help players get there.
In essence, Monria offers a distinctive and challenging experience within Entropia Universe, combining the game’s core RCE mechanics with a deeply immersive, player-driven Cthulhu-inspired horror narrative.
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