Hello, world!
As we get closer to the new demo, we want to start highlighting some of the systems coming with it. Today, we’re taking a look at Heroes & Factions.
There are five factions in Aritas, each led by a powerful Hero. As you progress, you’ll encounter them and can choose to pledge your allegiance to one, gaining their ability and shaping your path forward.
The Scarlet Fang, led by Lyssra, Baroness of the Scarlet Fang, embraces the art of turning your enemies’ lifeblood into strength. Those who pledge to them learn to feed off the chaos of battle, growing stronger with every strike.
The Storm Wardens, led by Thalor, Marshal of the Storm Wardens, are disciplined tacticians who stand unbroken in the face of any threat. Those who pledge to them wield the power of lightning to fortify themselves and control the battlefield with precision and order.
The Rimeborn, led by Elyra, First of the Rimeborn, are hunters of the frozen wilds who turn the cold itself into a weapon. Those who pledge to them learn to control the ice, locking down their prey and striking with ruthless precision.
The Witherbrood, led by Vokkar, Master of the Witherbrood, thrive where others decay. Those who pledge to them learn to spread rot through their enemies, weakening them over time and feeding off what remains.
The Voidtouched, led by Ak'lun, Voice of the Voidtouched, draw power from the void itself. Those who pledge to them learn to corrupt their enemies, unraveling them from within as the abyss takes hold.
Throughout your journey, you will encounter champions empowered by one of the factions. Defeating them proves your worth and increases your reputation with that faction.
Each faction tracks its own reputation. You begin as Neutral, and as you gain reputation, you progress through five levels: Neutral, Friendly, Trusted, Revered, and Exalted.
Higher reputation unlocks more items at the Faction Altar and allows you to further empower your Faction Ability.
Reputation will be shared across all your characters.
Each faction grants a unique ability, along with its own dedicated talent tree. As your reputation increases, you earn one talent point per reputation level to invest in that ability.
Here are some example Abilities:
Within Pathways, you will find an altar for each faction where you can commune with them. Each faction offers its own set of items, with more becoming available as your reputation increases.
What you can unlock:
Spirit Forms
Appearances
Consumables
Recolors
And much more!
To wrap things up, we’ll be starting playtests for the new Demo on our Discord Server in the coming weeks. If you’d like to take part, make sure to join the server and sign up.
Thank you all for being part of this journey with us! ✨❤️
Bardh (Ice) & Burim (xd)