![]() Visually speaking, the characters here are simply stunning. It flavours the story of the game and authenticates the world building. Named after the 20th century occultist, it’s only one of many references that I found. The most easily recognisable example of this is the bar that Chloe-a friend of Owyn’s mum-owns the Aleister Crowley. On a lesser note, I really do like the many allusions and references to obscure culture. Even more so, the execution here is exemplary. It’s refreshing to see how magically imbued people have to deal with personal problems that we can all relate to while also battling monsters and uncovering ancient prophecies. How she deals with this conundrum is a major part of her character arc in the first part of the game. However, as her duties to the throne are just as important to her as is her love for Owyn is, it presents her with an obvious dilemma. For example, early on in the story, Owyn meets with a Princess Emily and a romance quickly blossoms. All the characters have their own motivations and priorities that they value and aren’t willing to break them just because you’re the MC. Now, if we look at the more down-to-earth characters in the cast, I’d say that they’re more interesting than the almighty Gods that surround them. The game does the good job of meshing extant mythologies into it’s world in a way that’s natural and authentic. You’ll see allusions to Gods from Celtic to Norse pantheons, and many play a part in the events of the story to varying degrees. Speaking of larger-than-life characters, the game also brings in a diaspora of deities from various pantheons. In-fact, many of the larger-than-life characters that influence the plot almost don’t ever show up, but only to string along our MC towards his destiny. They play an important part in the game’s story, albeit with the stage presence of the main cast. If you’re familiar with the folklore, you’ll most likely recognise a few of the characters that show up. The plot heavily borrows from Arthurian legend of yore but remixes it in a fresh new way while also introducing original elements into the story. Not to mention tumultuous politics, both magical and mundane in nature. Now Owyn has to do his best to keep up with his studies, maintain his relationship, and handle the stress of being the centre of a prophecy thousands of years in the making. Once arrived and settled, it’s not long until we run into some of Edinburgh’s more ‘colourful’ characters a princess, a kitsune, and a couple of Gods here and there. A quick recap by our MC explains how he recently learnt of his magical abilities and a suspicious letter of acceptance into a magical university halfway around the world. Not soon after, we’re on a plane to the Scottish Isles. ![]() We begin the game as we’re wishing our MC, Owyn’s (can be renamed) mum, goodbye as we learn that we’ve somehow won a scholarship to a Scottish University of some sort. ![]()
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