Greetings, Pathfinders!
As we continue delving deeper into the Vaults, the team has been hard at work bringing new visuals, characters, and the source material to life. This update is packed with exciting developments, from concept artwork by a renowned illustrator, to a spotlight on one of our favorite fiendish foes, and big news from a fellow adventuring party launching their own epic journey. Let’s dive in!
New Artwork from Xavier Collette
The legendary Xavier Collette is joining the party to contribute artwork to the project. Xavier (aka Coliandre) is an illustrator and concept artist known for his evocative fantasy style. He has created artwork for acclaimed board games such as Mysterium and Abyss, as well as numerous book covers and comics.
Xavier’s work on Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults includes an updated version of the key art, which we'll fully reveal at a later date. For now, here's a sneak peek at some of the concepts:
In each variant, the heroes remain the focus of the image, with Belcorra Haruvex as an unsettling, looming presence. However, these new versions offer dynamic alternate compositions as well as threats emerging from the Vaults themselves. Note that all these concepts are work in progress.
After Xavier provided the initial concepts, the next stage was to select one to take forward. This means clarifying the design with precise line art (shown below) and moving on to adding colour. Having considered each of the options, the design above is the one we're choosing to turn into the final image. We hope you enjoy this new take on the key art, and we can’t wait to share the final polished version when it’s ready!
Urevian
Urevian is a heinous and diabolical contract devil, a master of corruption and temptation. You’ll seldom find a more devious or manipulative foe.
This character is a favorite within the team at BKOM, who love Paizo’s original design. The team is working hard to ensure the in-game version stays true to the original, preserving his iconic silhouette, face, and garments.
Ideas for combat mechanics and animations include casting spells directly from his contract scrolls to attack the heroes. Our animators and VFX artists are especially excited about having the scrolls float around him as abilities emerge from them mid-battle.
Win a Steam Deck!
We’re giving away a 1TB OLED Steam Deck, perfect for dungeon crawling your way through the Abomination Vaults! For a chance to win, head over to our competition page and spread the word about the game.
The giveaway runs until 31 October, so share it with your fellow party members before then!
Starfinder: Afterlight Kickstarter Now Live
We're thrilled to share that Starfinder: Afterlight developed by our friends at Epictellers Entertainment is now live on Kickstarter - so go show your support!
Starfinder: Afterlight is a party-based RPG set in the beloved science-fantasy universe, featuring tactical combat built on the Starfinder 2e ruleset.
Word spreads and your reputation precedes you as the branching narrative unfolds. Both friends and foes will remember your choices and treat you accordingly so remember, every decision carries weight.
Congratulations to the whole Epictellers team, we wish them success with the campaign!
That’s all for this progress update. Thanks as ever for your incredible support. To keep up with future news and behind-the-scenes updates, join our official Discord server and follow us on social media!
Onward, to glory!
~ The Pathfinder: Abomination Vaults Team
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