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Greetings,
This month, we wanted to take a moment to focus on one of the major characters that has yet to be introduced. We are excited for everyone to meet Brae, the hermit philosopher of Wolf Prime.
Brae Background
Brae is a creature of few words, pensive and soulful. The tragedies of his past have made him hard to read, and he seldom shows emotion. In the desolate reaches of a remote canyon on Wolf Prime, a lone figure watches the stars, Brae is an Eogani, a species known for their ability to tap into the genetic memories of their ancestors. Eoganis have a short life expectancy of only twenty years, but their inherited memories give them advanced intelligence.
At four years old - considered fully grown by Eogani standards - Brae met Alma, a fellow Eogani who quickly became his mate. Alma was an archaeologist, skilled in creating vast underground tunnels. Her talents led her to work for the Mining Guild on Wolf Prime, where she began a job that was supposed to pave the way for a bright future. Their plan was simple: Alma would start her job, and Brae would join her six months later. However, fate had other plans. When Brae arrived on Wolf Prime, he was devastated to learn that Alma had perished in a mining accident three months earlier. The news shattered him. Despite his efforts to uncover the truth, the Mining Guild's vague responses and suspected cover-up only deepened his despair. With his trust in people broken, Brae has gone out to the desert to find peace in his final days - an Eogani practice called “decresis,”
He retreated to a remote canyon, building a shelter where no one would find him. His nights were spent gazing at the stars, but the joy and wonder he once felt had turned into a hollow ritual. As a tribute to Alma, who loved gardening, Brae cultivated a small garden to grow his food. He also became the guardian of their eojin, an Eogani egg given to him by Alma during their wedding ceremony, a precious reminder of their love.
Now, at nearly nineteen years old, Brae has resigned his final years to solitude. But like so many his quiet life is disrupted when the ships begin crashing from the sky. A small group of outsiders from Moros stumbles upon his sanctuary, speaking of a mission to save their city. Though Brae is inherently kind and soulful, his joylessness has kept him isolated for too long. He knows Alma wouldn’t want him to spend his last days mourning her. Determined to honor Alma's memory and reclaim a sense of purpose, Brae decides to join the strangers on their mission. It is a chance to see civilization one last time before his time ends.
Brae Abilities
In battle, Brae's abilities are as complex as his emotions. By controlling his body chemistry, he can use his Morph ability to switch between two states: Acid and Base. This allows him to produce various concoctions to spray on enemies or the battlefield, creating hazardous terrain. These substances can weaken enemy defenses, hinder their movement, and can trigger an Ignite reaction when they come in contact with fire, causing great damage.. Additionally, Brae can heal allies with potent medicine. His high health pool fuels his abilities, and his enhanced memory allows him to access the discard pile, giving his party a way to double down on any strategy.
Abilities Overview
- Focus: Terrain abilities, Buffs & Debuffs, Discard Pile play.
- Debuffs: Inflicts Corrosion (Debuffs Block gain) and Sticky (Prevents Movement).
- Healing: Heals allies.
- AoE Abilities: Creates hazardous terrain such as Acid pools (apply Corrosion), Sludge pools (apply Sticky).
- Strategic Play: Utilizes the discard pile to enhance strategies.
Brae’s journey from a broken hermit to a reluctant hero is a testament to the resilience of the spirit and the enduring power of love and companionship. As he steps out of the shadows of his canyon, he carries with him the memory of Alma and a newfound hope, ready to face the challenges ahead and perhaps, find a sense of peace along the way.
We cannot wait for you all to meet Brae. We are excited to start introducing more of the characters and world of Dark Sky with you all as we continue to progress towards launch.
- Dark Sky Team