The Halcyon Forest was just released. This entire 4th area with new story, skills, and monsters is now available for backers of Akumi Wars on Steam!
Within you will find Elves, Magic, and Fairies...
Beware the Fairy droppings.
The Halcyon Forest
The forest has the most unique variety of monsters in the game so far.
There is a Unicorn hidden in the forest that will grant you wishes....
This was the first time I animated a horse.
About those Fairy droppings....
If you collect the fairy stuff and grind it to power, you can turn it into a Fairy "pet" that will increase your magic power. Well, they look like pets! They are actually back items that just look like pets. They look cool but are only visible in battle.
Archer
Also the forest time I ever intricately animated a character shooting a bow. I added the sound fx to the bow. It is really satisfying to play as this character when you pull the string back and let it lose. It feels good to shoot the bow.
Marion
Marion is a powerful arcanist. Alas, she's been manipulated by a demon aura. Snap her out of it, and you just might convince her to join your crew. However, her armament of spells is not to be taken lightly. This new character was designed for the custom backer, Bobbq (Kuppa Games)!
Gilda
I started drawing a sketch of a fantasy female dwarf. But I kept making her legs longer. The end result... meet Gilda!
Gilda' Shop
Gilda's new shop will open once you beat the final boss of Zone 3 "The Crag Keep Mountains." She sells mostly tech items.
NEW SKILLS!
There are a ton of new skills you can get from defeating bosses or shops. There is at least one secret shop in the Fairy forest with some incredibly powerful skills.
Arcane Blast
Mages have always found ways to manipulate energy. Your damage gains you magic defense. Activate to launch an arcane blast that does 60% of your magic defenses as damage. Will cause knockdown, killing a target will cause extinction. (Cannot Miss)
Tempest Storm
Lighting strikes the lowest health enemy doing 30% of their max health as damage, burning them with a chance to stun. It can also reveal stealth targets. (Cannot Miss)
Water Elf
This healer only appears once. If you go down one of the alternate paths towards the unicorn, you will encounter her. She can heal and resurrect.
Andrariel the Demon
She has a cult of unkillable followers. But you know that old story about the demon snake. Cut off the demon-snake's head and the followers are soon to follow.
Mareoceu
Mareoceu is the Warden of the Tree of Life. This protector of Halcyon forest and their chicken ally may be compelled to join your crew of Bounty Hunters if defeated.
"As a treant, my existence was once limited to a single spot in the forest, where I observed the natural world with a quiet introspection. But everything changed when I met Gertrudes, the chicken who now perches atop my head.
At first, I resisted her persistent clucking and pecking, preferring my solitary existence. But as she continued to explore and experience the world around us, I found myself drawn to her adventurous spirit and her unbridled curiosity.
Through Gertrudes' companionship, I have discovered a newfound appreciation for the beauty of the forest, from the ever-changing seasons to the diverse creatures that call it home. However, her contagious sense of adventure has left me yearning for more.
No longer content with the static life of a treant, I now crave the thrill of exploring the outer lands with my chicken friend by my side. Together, we embark on journeys into uncharted territories, eager to discover the wonders and secrets that await us. With Gertrudes as my guide, I am no longer limited by my introverted nature, but instead, I am inspired to embrace the vastness of the world and all the possibilities it holds"
More Game Updates
Check out all of the new features, skills, and additions to Akumi Wars in the official patch notes.
Onwards and Upwards!
-Miltonius