[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/f301e48f0a25dcd98735f887e08bf6ae48d731c7.png[/img] Hello community! We’re coming back with a brand new SacriFire devlog! Our last entry, which you can check [url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/1661330/announcements/detail/3660916075957024360?snr=2_9_100000_]here[/url], covered the lore of Antioch, the main city and primary location in the game. Today we are traveling to the spirit world of Erebus… Are you ready to learn more about its secrets? [h3][b]💎 ABOUT EREBUS[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/18244f0f7cfa30aa2c2be55df7d2fef0bd15bc45.gif[/img] Erebus provides a stark contrast to the ‘real’ world of Antioch, in terms of the environment you will explore as well as gameplay encounters. After teleporting from Antioch’s urban areas to Erebus’ beautiful hub, you can’t help being struck by the idyllic atmosphere of nature. You will hear the calm murmur of nearby waterfalls, the chatter of people in the gardens, and see “angels”, mysterious creatures, floating above the ground. As a spirit world, Erebus is populated by spirits of the dead (as well as spirits of the living, coming here for a visit from Antioch). Besides exploring more dangerous parts of Erebus, which only the bravest individuals - such as bishops - can do, a lot of people spend time around the beautiful golden tree, Dendreon. [h3][b]💎 PRAYER WHEELS[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/f5301385b67547ad9bdf57182f6c58bc154baad3.gif[/img] You may wonder, how can people of Antioch travel between worlds? The answer is... Prayer Wheels. These special devices are another example of technology developed in the subterranean city. Erebus Wheels are just one of several varieties. In the process known as “prayer,” citizens enter Prayer Wheels and teleport themselves to idyllic paradise. In Antioch itself, wheels can be found in chapels, as you can see in the clip above, as well as in some private residences. [h3][b]💎 THE TREE OF ECHOES[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/10838979ca429832aa4201ea8d8e0774b340ee3e.gif[/img] The first thing that immediately draws your attention when arriving in Erebus is Dendreon — the huge golden tree in the center of its gorgeous landscape. The story of Dendreon starts with Sheol, the deity worshiped in Antioch, and it is connected with the origins of Erebus itself. The creation of Erebus began with a single seed which over time grew into the beautiful Dendreon. The Tree of Echoes is another name for this wonder of nature, which has a very special purpose in the life of Antiochians. Through Dendreon, people can communicate with your friends via “echoes” — saved messages which can be stored upon the branches of the tree. [h3][b]💎 SECRETS OF THE SPIRIT WORLD[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/b87618e84b953c230b6bd42e1baa829a8fafe025.gif[/img] You can stop for a moment and chill out near the Dendreon, to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and ambient tracks composed for this location. All in all, this is just the “waiting room” before entering the parts of Erebus full of real adventures. As SacriFire mixes 2D and 3D gameplay perspectives, this is also a feature in discovering various parts of Erebus. Many parts of the location will give you some classic “platformer-like” sections where you can reach higher or lower levels with the proper timing of your jumping, search in the darkest corners for some treasures, backtrack to collect some useful items, or clear the area from demons. In addition to this, we want to surprise you with some new ways to explore Erebus. Sometimes it may be a secret passage behind the waterfall that lets you see a completely new part of the location, or the so-called “Erebus locks” - environmental puzzles involving maneuvering both in 2D and 3D. Solving Erebus locks will let you progress through dungeons back in Antioch. From time to time, you will also meet NPC’s in Erebus, who can give you information about the areas you’re in. [h3][b]💎 DEMONS[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/9cdf2a62657fbe9b4f7048e2fcab2ed39f55480e.gif[/img] Views and atmosphere in Erebus can be stunning, but this world also has a darker side. As we’ve mentioned in our previous devlog related to Antioch, there is a group of so-called “heretics” whose goal is to destroy the Sheol. Their activity also influences what happens in Erebus. The outbreak of heresy is one of the important events within the story in our game, and one of its results is that Erebus is attacked by demons. Traveling through many forest areas, caves, or dungeons, you will very often encounter strange blood-red creatures taking many different forms. As a bishop of the Church of Sheol, your task will be to eliminate them, whether through tactical battles involving our dynamic turn-based combat system, or with skills such as DIVOS blast (a powerful spell that can destroy the enemy with a single attack, and stop the encounter without entering combat mode. And of course, you can count on some boss fights as well! [h3][b]💎 TILL NEXT TIME[/b][/h3] We do hope that our short trip to Erebus has been enlightening for you, and we cannot wait to give you the opportunity of experiencing these adventures yourself! It is also worth mentioning that there are even more locations outside of Antioch which you will be able to visit, but we will save some info about them for later. ;) See you in the next devlog! 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