February 7, 2025

Alderian News

Hey guys, just checking in to show off some cool stuff.

First and foremost, the work is going well on the next update, unfortunately, the battle for Novaras requires a considerable amount of assets (and time) to assemble in order to make it truly feel 'epic,' but we are making steady progress.

One cool thing I wanted to show off was the full map for the next major city, the free city of Hamun is now ready and just needs integrating. We have some of the backgrounds ready, we just need of course time to bring this city really to life and hopefully fill it with some interesting quests!

 The free city of Hamun, now under the control of powerful merchant lords, has become a den for thieves, gangs and warlords... But the city occupies a unique position in the war. For rumor has it, this now neutral city has become the host of many secret deals and trades for not only the Alderian government... But even Demorai spies.

 The rich, and powerful merchants who have assumed control of the free city during the turbulence of the Demorai war are not to be dismissed. Controlling the great port, and the many lucrative goings-on in the city has allowed these merchant lords to grow extremely wealthy, to the point many of them possess what would amount to a small army of guards.

 To flex their new power and wealth, the merchant lords have created a grand new arena modelled after the one in Farah'Sand. Many have started to call the free city 'little Ramon' after many of the merchants, immigrants from Ramon, seem determined to model the city after Farah'Sand itself.

... There is an ancient legend around Hamun from the time of the old gods, regarding a titan like creature named 'Titarik' who refused to let any ships dock on the shores until a warrior defeated him in battle. It's said, the titan after being defeated by the legendary mage Salran, swore to defend the shores against the many rival kingdoms, and years later, in a fierce battle, Titarik finally fell from his injuries after repelling an invasion... His colossal blade and skull are all that remain of that ancient time.

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That's all for now,

We'll have more news and things to post soon!

As always,

thank you all so much for your support,

you guys are awesome and make all of this possible!

Love,

-The Damned Studios Team