Developer Warcave has finally announced the release date of its upcoming turn-based RPG Black Legend. Black Legend is slated for release on March 25, 2021, and the developer has released brand-new information about the game including the player classes, enemies that you will face in the game, and the alchemy battle system of the game. The game will feature some of the most intriguing foes and we have our first-look at some of these enemies that we will encounter in the game as we explore the cursed city of Grant.
The enemies in the game are inspired by Belgian and Dutch folklore and each enemy in the game has ancient roots, predating the Early Middle Ages. Menno van der Heijden, Black Legend Creative Director explains:
These stories have survived for centuries because they speak to something within us and resonate with human experience, and we’re excited to put a spotlight on Belgian and Dutch folk stories in Black Legend. The creatures we’ve chosen are a perfect fit for the world we’ve built and really add to the immersive, story-based experience we want players to have with the game.
While these enemies might not be entirely new for the people in Europe, Black Legend may bring these enemies for the first time to the world outside Europe while featuring enemies such as ‘Old Red Eyes’. The stories behind these monsters serve the same purpose despite being different from each other. Some of them are meant to teach moral lessons while some of them encourage children to behave or to appeal to the internal fears of people providing thrilling entertainment.
The developer has shared details about some of the monsters and we have detailed them below:
Old Red Eyes:
Traditionally, this cannibalistic shapeshifter appears as both a large 7 foot / 2.1-meter tall man and as a large black dog with fiery red eyes. This beast is best known for stealing children from their beds and then eating them. During the 20th century, a new monster grew from the legend of Old Red Eyes. Stories of the Nekker, discussed further below, are believed to have roots in the legend of Old Red Eyes.
Nekker:
The Nekker has many names, including Nyx, Williger, Icker and more, and is most commonly described as a large, shape-shifting water demon. This beast preys on children who get too close to water, or on adults who are lured to water by the demon disguised as a drowning child in need of help. Once captured, the Nekker sucks its victim’s blood using a hook and then captures the soul in an upside-down urn.
Witte Wieven:
These White Women or Wise Women appear in stories from various parts of western Europe, dating back to at least the 7th century, pre-Christian era. Appearing in white garments, often in groups of three, who could help or hinder people who encounter them. If aggravated, Witte Wieven are known to roast and eat cats, make people disappear by spiriting them away, and are known to steal babies from their cradles, never to be returned.
Lord Halewijn:
Elements of this ancient, terrifying tale date back to the 7th century AD, and is one of the oldest Dutch folk songs recorded. Several versions of this story exist, but the common theme is Lord Halewijn, an evil being referred to as a demon, faery lord or magician who sings a magical, luring song. Anyone drawn to him by this song is murdered, either by beheading or by being turned to stone.
Blood Carriage:
Possibly derived from Germanic god Wodan’s army of the dead, the Blood Carriage is a terrifying tale of three masked men who prowl the night looking for children to abduct in their blood-dripping carriage. Any children found outside after dark were abducted and brought to the demons or ‘Toecutters’ who stay hidden in the cart. Depending on the version of the tale, the children were killed and their bodies sent away, or the demon would cut off their toes and feast on their blood.
Apart from the enemies, the developer has also previously detailed the 15 playable classes in the game and the intricate alchemy battle system in the game as well. Players will be able to change their team members to one of the 15 classes available in the game that are unlocked on the go while you are playing the story. These classes range from Alchemist to Sharp Shooter and there are options for plenty of different play styles.
Unlocking classes in the game will require the players to collect all of the equipment required for that class through exploration or battle. All of the unlocked skills can be used by characters of any class which gives players a wide range of cross-class builds to play around with. Key features of Black Legend include:
Black Legend is releasing on March 25, 2021, on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series. Make sure to check out the previously released gameplay trailer of Black Legend as well.
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