“How do you tell the story of a person’s life?”
Kal
A veteran mercenary who values his safety far more than fame or fortune. While he’s no stranger to violence, Kal would rather extend a hand in greeting and engage in calm negotiations. Preferably, with a cold mug of raspberry ale in hand. The sweeter the better!
Recently, Kal’s begun having terrible visions of his own death. Whether these are omens or imagination, they are becoming impossible to ignore.
“It was either start taking contracts or start eating less. Easy choice back then.”
Story
- Vollun is a continent of quiet magic and forgotten mysteries. Across the centuries, travelers from every corner of the world have gathered here to see its wonders and engage in trade.
- Now, most people find safety within the confines of villages and cities, offering prayers to the goddess Alarial and trusting dangerous work to the few mercenaries willing to brave the roads. Beyond the established settlements, the land stretches wild and untamed, rich with hidden ruins, roaming beasts, and unearthed stories.
- Travel with Kal, Tyranel and Mina as they wander the land living the simple life of independent mercenaries. Move from town to town taking jobs, slaying monsters, searching unexplored locations and assisting eccentric clients.
- During their time together, simple jobs begin to carry unexpected weight. Decisions linger. Relationships strain and strengthen. Small moments, acts of kindness and bouts of violence all leave their mark under the watchful eye of the goddess. Why has she taken such an interest?
- Join our trio of characters on an emotional journey you won’t soon forget.
Exploration
- Wander the continent of Vollun discovering its many secrets and rich lore. Travel through unique zones connected by a large, traversable overworld in the classic JRPG setup. Numerous forbidden relics and long hidden creatures await discovery by the bold and curious.
- The world is designed to open up in a way that will keep players engaged with the narrative at a satisfying pace while also giving them an ever growing freedom to choose their next destination.
- No direct quest tracking telling you exactly where to go or what enemies to kill. Instead, Kal will record relevant notes and details in his journal. Analyze the information you have to make progress and complete requests.
- As the party chats with local citizens, Kal will jot down any interesting rumors. He has discovered over the years that there are often grains of truth to the gossip spread between townsfolk. Who knows where a seemingly random bit of information could lead?
- Instead of a built in mini-map, players can acquire in-game maps of varying quality. Cheaper maps will usually get the party to their destination, while more expensive and rare finds could lead to hidden paths or valuable treasure. You may also choose to forego maps entirely and grow familiar with the world and its distinct landmarks all on your own.
Combat
- Challenging, turn-based fights. Take your time and think through all combat decisions. You cannot auto-attack to victory.
- Every fight is an engaging, unique encounter. That means no random encounters or respawning enemies. Standard fights are more like mini-bosses.
- Battles feel almost like a chess match as you learn the enemies’ behaviors and attack patterns. Baiting enemies into poor decisions is one strategy for success.
- Movement and positioning are key elements to victory. Avoid enemy attacks or choose which party member will absorb the blow.
- Each character will have a unique progression system and talent tree. Customize your party to match your preferred play style. No builds are invalid, so find what works for you!
- Party members have distinct play styles. You will need to take advantage of their strengths in order to succeed.
“I hope, in the end, their time spent together made it all worthwhile.”
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