Vagrus - The Riven Realms · published
Vagri! Today, we have gathered recent news into a single post, including information on sales, the upcoming final chapter of the Expedition storyline updates, and some cool stuff on DLC Companions’ cosmetics. Let’s dive into that first!
Since the release of our second Supporter Pack that provides cosmetics to all Companions, we often get asked if the packs include new apparel for the DLC Companions. The answer is a resounding “yes”: both Sedarias and Javek (who you get by owning the Old Acquaintances DLC), as well as Vorax (who everyone gets for free), have a cosmetic associated with each Supporter Pack!
Sedarias, the Black Knight
For the ‘Ruinous’ Supporter Pack, the black knight’s appearance took inspiration from the Iron Guard, the elite bodyguards and enforcers of Scrapheap’s focal point of power: the Iron Tower. These warriors are known to pick and choose from the best scrap metal pieces the scavengers of the mountains bring in, and fabricate crude but effective plate armor from those. Sedarias’s appearance from ‘Ruinous’ follows this, granting the skeletal knight a more ironclad appearance than ever before.
For ‘Cultured’, we took inspiration from the diverse peoples and cultures of the Riven Realms, but for Sedarias, we actually went over and beyond – his knightly attire is based on the armor of paladins from the Green Continent. There, the Sacred League fights a seemingly endless war to keep the forces of Xeryn’s Empire at bay, blocking their path of destruction that would annihilate their realms. The Paladins of Viran, a sacred knightly order that wields holy incantations, is a keystone in the League’s efforts. In fact, the Knights of the Black Sun were created and named partly in mockery of these enemies of the Twelve. All too often, however, these paladins are slain, and their armor taken by Imperial forces. Thus came the design idea to see Sedarias in one of these recently appropriated and tainted plate armor sets.
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Javek, the Telepathic Sorcerer
For the ‘Ruinous’ Supporter Pack, Javek’s appearance was based on a Dark Elven clan, namely the elusive Faergal. Despite staying with the design of a turban and loose cloth apparel, the cosmetics also have distinctly Moreldin elements, like the dark hued hardened leather armor pieces, the silvery decorative edges, as well as some curved, very Elven motifs. The slightly greenish coloring is specific to the Faergal Clan, as is the mind-enhancing gem embedded in the headpiece. Although Javek’s story and character does not match the Dark Elven theme at first glance, the pairing begins to make more sense (albeit still non-canon, like all Supporter Pack appearances thus far) when one considers who the Faergal are. In the major, final storyline of At the Heart of Ruin, this particular clan of Moreldin are revealed to be practiced psions, with their nobility practicing their own form of mind-magic, not too dissimilar to that of Javek.
For the ‘Cultured’ Supporter Pack, we leaned into another one of the many, diverse cultures of the Riven Realms to create Javek’s look – that of the Sadirar. Although they have not been mentioned as of late, those of you who have been deep into the main campaign probably know these desert nomads quite well. They worship the Great Spirit, but each of the four great tribes also follows one of the elemental great spirits, adapting their culture, way of life, and magic to their characteristics. Javek here is depicted similar to a Vitrar water shaman, his appearance complete with blue-white cloths with wave-like patterns, tattoos of the same type, and no headgear, but the wild, dense hair often associated with the Sadirar as a whole. Perhaps in another life, one less fraught with tragedy and despair, Javek would donate his many great talents to such a peaceful tribe and guide others in spiritual and mental healing. One can always dream.
Naturally, to be able to change the appearance of Sedarias and Javek, you must own them as main campaign Companions through the DLC Old Acquaintances, which adds them as main Companions to your campaign with their own, lengthy personal questlines.
‘Cultured’ Supporter Pack LIVE on Nintendo
We are pleased to announce that, starting today, the ‘Cultured’ Supporter Pack is also available on Nintendo! Supporter Packs help fund the ongoing development of Vagrus and our studio, while also including a unique cosmetic set for every Companion as a token of our gratitude for your support. The Cultured Supporter Pack will be available for purchase on its respective Nintendo store pages after June 25.
Ongoing Sale Season
Summer has arrived, and with it comes a season of great deals across many digital storefronts! If you've been waiting for the right moment to begin your journey across the wastelands – or to invite a friend to join your comitatus – now is an excellent time to do so. Check out our deals on Steam, Nintendo, PlayStation, GOG, Epic and Green Man Gaming.
Expedition – The Final Part
Although the penultimate part of the free Expedition storyline for At the Heart of Ruin has just recently been released, we haven’t skipped a beat, so the (epic?) conclusion is coming sooner rather than later. It will see Kharandar, the Dwarves, and, of course, the player character set out toward the fabled heart of ruin, the forsaken former capital city of Dvendar Tharr. Will you make it or succumb to the many dangers on the way, or perhaps fall prey to the madness that seems to permeate the inner kingdom? We prepared really awesome things for the big finale, including new enemies, locations, lore, and loot – hopefully, you’ll like playing it as much as we loved crafting it.
That would be all this time around. As ever, we are grateful for all the support and kindness we get from you. Until next time, keep being awesome, keep safe, and conquer the wasteland!
– The Lost Pilgrims Team