Tales tell of a dungeon located in the Kingdom of Noval, reaching deep into the bowels of the earth. Though many an adventurer have tested their luck and mettle against the dungeon, few make it past the first few levels...as their finances are unable to bear deeper explorations.

For, you see, the forces of economics move differently within the dungeon. Indeed, no matter how deeply stacked an adventurer's pockets are, they inevitably emerge destitute—for the value of their wealth has been so drastically reduced that it is worth far less than the goods they can buy. The few brave souls who decide to brave the economic perils of this dungeon find themselves trapped, not by cruel monsters or deadly traps, but by the unrelenting forces of economic entropy.

Thus, the dungeon acquired the fearsome moniker of 'Inflation Dungeon'.

You, however, are an adventurer hailing from the sandy deserts of the economically-minded Empire of Akaria. You've read many a tale of the dungeon, and found yourself intrigued by its dark secrets. After all, who doesn't want to know the truth behind a dungeon whose name is whispered in fear by those who dare speak its name?

As a result, you've decided to brave the horrors of Inflation Dungeon. You have a sizable amount of coins from previous adventures, and before entering the dungeon you've studied assiduously with the top economic minds of the Empire. There are rumors of spellbooks located in the dungeon's depths that teach powerful financial tools that affect the magical flow of economics within the dungeon itself—tools that your mentors spoke of reverently, in hushed tones: increasing interest rates, reducing money supply amongst the dungeon's denizens, and more.

You take a deep breath as you stand before Inflation Dungeon. You have a handbook of basic economic theory in your bag, and a stout shortsword in your hand. You're ready to face the dungeon and its insidious inflationary forces.

As you approach the dungeon's entrance, you