[b]Metroidvanias[/b] are built on the promise of a rich and interconnected world – but this world has to be filled with [i]captivating[/i], [i]unique[/i], and sometimes [i]mysterious characters[/i]. To honor this tradition, the concept artists of the dev team created a rich cast of NPCs for the player to interact with in Mount Qaf. All of them have a history with the place’s Time Curse, yet not all of them are willing to help our hero. Let’s take a look at some of them. [h3]THE MAGE & ALKARA[/h3] [b]The Mage[/b] is a mysterious person – seemingly old, but due to the time curse it’s impossible to be sure. What’s for sure is that she’s a great person to visit in your journey, because she sells all sorts of useful items, such as amulets and potions that can come in handy for any traveler. But none is more mysterious than [b]Alkara[/b]. The old man seems to be able to travel freely throughout Mount Qaf, hopping here and there in search of a fellow traveler to help. But one has to decipher his mysterious clues. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45058788/111b3e477779f4e6f0a0f3336d2d50b80dd2f2d4.jpg[/img] [h3]KAHEVA & THE COLLECTOR[/h3] [b]Kaheva[/b] forges the gods’ weapons. Her creations are the most beautiful any mortal has ever seen – and any human would dream of owning one of her works. But only less than a handful were ever that fortunate. The late King Darius was one of them. While Kaheva is a god, [b]the Collector[/b] is… something else. He lives in the Depths, the long-forgotten area below Mount Qaf. If you ever lose anything, go and see him and there’s a chance he’s already found it! He can find everything. The only problem is, he’ll probably try and negotiate a high price for it. Besides money, there are only two other things he cares about in life: unusual items and… gossip. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45058788/6d73714994094facb4bad2b2bb555057636e271f.jpg[/img] [h3]THE FISHERMAN & THE LOST WARRIOR[/h3] Mount Qaf is however not only inhabited by gods and monsters, mages and mysterious old men. There are also poor souls, mere humans trapped there by the time curse. [b]The Fisherman[/b] is one of them, desperately trying to fish anything in a sea frozen in time. As for [b]the Lost Warrior[/b], you might encounter him trapped in the Hyrcanian Forest. Far from his army fellows, Ardashir’s men, he’s now lost in the lush woods. When you find him, lend him a hand, will you? [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45058788/e870f3e05eebe471b336acf6244ac10223903431.jpg[/img] This was just a glimpse of some of the characters you’ll encounter on your journey through Mount Qaf. There’s also the Moon Gatherer, the Crawler, The Architect, the Pirate Captain, a mysterious Hermit, and so many more! 💡 [i]Only three tiny weeks to wait now.[/i] See you next time for more details on some more friendly characters: the allies that will help Sargon on his journey through Mount Qaf. Talk to you soon, Your Prince of Persia Community Team.