Marat is the leader of a rebellion opposing the vrakhiri. A courageous and charismatic man, he inspires loyalty among his followers but remains deeply cautious of those around him.

Constantly on guard and wary of betrayal, Marat trusts few. To earn his confidence, Coen will need to prove his worth and push beyond his limits in his quest to save his family.

Driven by vengeance, Lacra is a mysterious woman who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. She seems to have her very own agenda… which she keeps close to her heart.

Little is known about her past, and fewer still have earned the right to hear it. Should your paths cross, your actions may lead her to reveal fragments of her history and true intentions. But be warned — every step closer comes at a cost — and not all truths are meant to be uncovered.

Anca has always been a quiet presence at Coen’s side guiding him with patience, teaching him how to read, and to see beyond what is plainly written. In her words, there was always something more… something unspoken.

But the closer you get, the more it becomes apparent that she also carries a secret, heavy enough to set her apart from the rest of the village.

For Coen, it seems like each of them could become a powerful ally in his quest to save his family… but can he really trust them all?

Relationships in Vale Sangora are shaped by trust, influence, and choice. Some bonds may strengthen you, others may test your resolve, and a few might even awaken emotions Coen did not expect.

Not everyone you meet will be an enemy. And not everyone you know will remain a friend.

Church is a place of community gathering… where villagers seek comfort, share whispers, and hold on to faith.

Through Father Florin’s understanding, however, it becomes something more. In his diary, he keeps track of the people around him, their habits, their fears, the subtle changes in their behavior with Vale Sangora heading towards a new dawn. Small details begin to add up, hinting that something is no longer as it should be… and inviting you to uncover the truth for yourself. To learn more about what’s been whispered, follow Dawnwalker’s social media[www.instagram.com].

To close this month’s Community Bulletin Board, here’s a question from our Discord[discord.gg]:

Is the story centered around the main character only, or do the side characters actually matter?

-The game is centered around Coen, but to tell meaningful stories it's essential for us to have a strong cast of characters. So, you can definitely expect other full-fledged characters who will have their own motivations, backstories, emotions - and who might impact Coen and his story as well.

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The Blood Guards are the most devoted and feared servants of the vrakhiri, a living proof of what it means to bow to an ancient power.

They undergo dark rites that bind their bodies and minds to blood-bound oaths. It is Xanthe who stripped them of their humanity, leaving nothing to reclaim. Enough to make one wonder what truly lies beneath those armors.

Despite their scrawny appearance, do not be fooled by kobolds. The mines are their territory — above the ground and below — and they know every tunnel, crack, and shadow within them.

They will attack in groups, striking when their prey is not paying attention, so tread carefully.

In the ancient ruins of Vale Sangora, forgotten for what feels like an eternity, one might believe that time has erased everything. Yet poor souls, driven by greed in search of lost riches, soon discover the truth. 

Something remains. Something that refuses to be carried away by time. In many old legends, servants were buried alongside their masters so they might attend them even in death. The creatures found within are neither living nor dead — something caught in between, stripped of everything they once were. They had been warriors once, guardians bound to protect someone or something. But whatever made them human was long gone, leaving behind only a duty they could never put down.

In the wilds of Vale Sangora, roam creatures known as psoglavs. They resemble sickly wolves, unsettling, as evil runs through their veins, across every region of their dark, rotting flesh. 

A vrakhiri fang lodged into the body of a canine is all it takes. The creature survives, but what rises is no longer the animal it once was — something darker takes hold, bound entirely to hunger and instinct.

A psoglav's hunger is never truly satisfied. Once locked onto prey, it will not stop until blood is spilled — being the only thing that can quiet the craving, even briefly.

Youth is a time of candor, when the world is understood through experience, where one must learn or fail by living it firsthand. However, few Sangorans live long enough to see their grandchildren, let alone their great-grandchildren, and fewer still can pass on warnings about the dangers that lurk deep within the woods, the swamps, and the mountains.  

Around the fireplace, the stories shared by shepherds and miners are often dismissed as superstition or foolishness, yet those tales endure for a reason. They are warnings, passed down not to entertain, but to prepare.

Zdislav, the alderman of Laslea – Coen’s home village – is one such exception. Within the pages of his diary, he records a solemn warning for future generations: fear the darkness, and beware the unknown. To uncover more of his insights and the secrets of the valley, follow Dawnwalker’s social media[www.instagram.com]. 

To close this month’s Community Bulletin Board, here’s a question from our Discord[discord.gg]:

Will there be any mythical creatures or monsters in the game, perhaps some from Slavic mythology?

-There are some really cool creatures and monsters in our game, many of them inspired by folklore and various legends, such as the uriashi, likhos, kobolds, or tatzelwurms.

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