Developer Lavapotion is back with a new devlog for Songs of Conquest dedicated to the upcoming DLC Vanir. Featuring SoC’s first new faction, it invites players to conquer the lands of Aerbor as the mighty raiders of Vanir and witness their powerful transformation into the Vildra.
Creating a new faction is no small task. Vanir will feature 9 new Wielders, each with unique full-body sketches, pixel art for the adventure map, and detailed portraits that convey their individual stories. For this new faction, the key element is the dynamic betweem them and the Vildra.
Vanir are the human raiders and traders of the Bleak East, descended from Indebted Baryans and Arleon peasants who fled the oppressive rule of barons. Meanwhile, Vildra are the dark folk-lore creatures. They are sometimes cruel, sometimes wicked, and every one of them in their own way magical.
“Our new faction is all of this and more, so that has to be seen and felt in their design, on all levels.”
As an example, the developers take a closer look at the Huscarl. They’re a capable warrior with a shield, sword, and a single ranged attack with their spear. But when upgraded and transformed with Vildra magic, they become something completely different.
“When upgraded the Huscarl turns into Korphan, a raven-like creature armed with double daggers. Not only do they look visually distinct from the Huscarl, but they also channel chaos instead of destruction essence and have a “leap” ability. We want the upgrades to feel different with Vanir, sometimes offering something else than “just” stronger versions of base troops.”
ABOUT SONGS OF CONQUEST:
Songs of Conquest is a turn-based strategy game inspired by 90s classics. Lead powerful magicians called Wielders and venture to lands unknown. Wage battle against armies that dare oppose you and hunt for powerful artifacts. The world is ripe for the taking – seize it!
In addition to the Vanir DLC, check out the details of the upcoming Rise Eternal!
