[img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/8511650e9fd3dfd5a5667b8200d4b08c63621364.png[/img] Hello, [i]SacriFire[/i] community! We’re happy to be back with a brand new installment of our devlog! First of all, thank you so much for your awesome reception of our previous posts, each of which has revealed some further info about the world of our game! Today, we would like to go even deeper, and share some further details about SacriFire’s story and themes. And don’t worry, our devlog is spoiler-free — so without further ado, let’s dive right in! [h3][b]💎 GODS AND DEMONS[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/985684955dea9bb7b52b524649c594149694d5fe.gif[/img] The story we want to tell in [i]SacriFire[/i] has a lot of background to it — background relating to the long and colorful history of the city of Antioch (you can read more about the city itself [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1661330/view/3660916075957024359]here[/url]). This is why we say that the events presented in our game are not the beginning, but rather the culmination, of a centuries-long struggle between good and evil (or to be precise, the struggle between the god Sheol and the demon lord Amaymon). The Church of Sheol ensures that life in Antioch is peaceful, with law and order as fundamental values. Unfortunately, the city will soon face another outbreak of the plague heresy, which brings with it a confrontation with various unsavory demons. [hr][/hr] [h3][b]💎 HERETICS WITHIN[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/ca6bc381563c403060834c7fdd50582d18c72c7f.gif[/img] What exactly is Heresy? It’s difficult to be sure. Some call Heresy a plague, others think of it as a form of demonic possession. What’s certain is that Heresy is a serious threat that has loomed over Antioch for centuries. The danger is ever-present; sometimes obvious, sometimes subtle, but unchanging in the threat it poses to the god Sheol. The group known as heretics — and their motivations and methods — will become more familiar to you as you play the game. For now, suffice to know that these mysterious rebels are sworn to destroy Sheol, and are willing to go to any lengths to make this plan a reality. In the upcoming demo, you will see the heretics take the first — but not the last — step towards that end. The terrifying thing about the heretics is how easily they blend in with the rest of the population of Antioch. They may look like normal citizens by day, but at night they don their masks and robes and go out to put their plans in motion. Each heretic has their own demonic power, beyond their heightened strength and speed, so that even one poses a significant threat. Heretics also have unique weapons. During battles with demons, you will notice some dangerous-looking red sparks of light taking over the location — heresy not only corrupts the soul but also the world around you… [hr][/hr] [h3][b]💎 CRISIS OF FAITH[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/2e458b15f9600ff9cfc3c2129234317a94b87ea7.gif[/img] As gods and demons clash once more, the battle begins to impact on the life of [b]Ezekiel Ridan[/b], the main character of SacriFire. As a soldier of the Church of Sheol, Eze is naturally involved in the events of its war, and soon is confronted with his real test: the two immortal beings who both attempt to claim his soul. Together with a companion, such as best friend [b]Zephaniah Milto[/b] or fellow bishop-recruit [b]Ava Valeri[/b], Ezekiel will travel to the spirit world Erebus (and a number of other mysterious locations), in order to fulfill his duty as bishop of the Church of Sheol. [hr][/hr] [h3][b]💎 BRINGING SACRIFIRE’S CHARACTERS TO LIFE[/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/593522d0fdfe0803b3f5080f2dc972510ec29f1d.gif[/img] The inhabitants of the world of [i]SacriFire[/i] are carefully crafted, each with their own personality, back story, and motivations. The characters evolve as the story progresses (none more so than Ezekiel himself), and these changes will be reflected in their dialogue and actions. Of course, telling compelling stories and creating believable characters goes beyond words — there’s also the question of how those words are delivered. We’ve paid a lot of attention to this aspect, and all the characters in the main storyline of SacriFire will be voiced thanks to the incredibly talented team from [b]Sound Cadence Studios[/b]! Let’s not forget music. As you may already know, the soundtrack of the game has been composed by [b]the legendary Motoi Sakuraba[/b] (scores for Dark Souls, Tales series and more) and [b]G4F Records[/b]. We’re hoping to create a true JRPG vibe! You can listen to the first publicly-released track, called “Awakening”, which is already [url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZSs7pCJeNxyFdAizylLA1?si=d689244bfb9b40e8&nd=1]available on Spotify[/url] and which recently surpassed 100k streams! Aside from the sound, we can’t neglect the visual aspect. Individual portraits, each with multiple expressions, will help bring the characters of [i]SacriFire[/i] to life. [hr][/hr] [h3][b]💎 SEE YOU AROUND![/b][/h3] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/40723431/b285437ce791fe9e1adf641655f814cc87d44dd8.gif[/img] Time to wrap up today’s devlog, as we don’t want to reveal too much about the main storyline of SacriFire. We cannot wait for you to dive into the story of Ezekiel and his companions, and we’re looking forward to seeing your reactions to the mysteries of demons lurking in the shadows of Antioch. See you in the next devlog! 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