New Content Discussion [SPOILER]

[Nicolas Warchief]

I love one thing that maybe Gardon will only follow Aridon and Tregakh in one condiction: He need to be drunk, that's it. Is impossible to Gardon make this choise in good mental conditions!

 

[Felhound]

what path is next i cant remember the pole

 

[ILIDAN STORMRAGE]

what path is next i cant remember the pole

THE SINGLE MOST MISTERIOUS ONE THE PATH OF THE FACELESS,THE NAMELESS THE FORGOTEN OR REMBERED

VELN THE NAMELESS(THE MAIN CHARACTER IN THE PRELUDE)

 

[Shar Dundred]

Just passing by to let you know that the ending cinematic of the Path of the Bloodclaw will be released THIS YEAR!
Merry Christmas!

 

[Plantpaladin]

Merry Christmas!
Interesting detail of part C

Spoiler

No assasination attempt hints that whomever wanted him dead did so because of the four.

 

[Karmondia]

OMFG... these endings were WILD! It's a shame there was no actual dialogue, the narrator just told us what happened, but other than that, all of these endings were epic!

Spoiler: My Ending

I was satisfied with my ending. Brian stayed by Gardon's side, saved him from the fire, and he gave up drinking for good. Yeah, Hotar and Zurae are dead, that's sad... but Gardon and Larine made their relationship official, and Velina and Parlea are now legitimate heirs! Aridon and Tregakh are dead, so the world is a much safer place, since Brian is not like them. Gardon made peace with his brother, Zyainor, Rodan and the Dominion of Salria are allied nations, united against common foes. I am very happy with this ending.

Spoiler: Side Thoughts Regarding the Endings

1. We still have no idea who killed Garan, and who tried to kill/killed Gardon. It wasn't Tregakh or Aridon, but it wasn't Kerrel either. At least, not the king. Well... I guess we shall learn some day.
2. It's interesting, that if you leave Hotar and Zurae to defend the portal, they die. I wonder, how involved Velina was with Meya's plan... did she order the attack, or just knew about it? Why would Meya care about the Bloodclaw family drama in the first place? On a related note, I'm glad I sided with Brian, getting rid of Meya was a gift to the world, for sure.
3. It's good that Prax and Gardon get some closure on the Theodor path, but without Brian, I wonder how long Gardon survives, until the assassin, whoever that might be, makes an attempt on his life again. Even without alcohol, I doubt that certain someone would stop, after going to such lengths to destroy him.
4. I doubt Gardon would have much freedom, as the undead servant of the Watcher. Even if in that moment, Aridon gave him the freedom to act, he can revoke it any time he changes his mind, about things (which happens a lot).
5. Damn Gar- I mean Nodrag, the dwarfs have nothing to drink, just water. I thought that the top and bottom was reserved for additional paths, but it seems like they are (for now, at least) just some fun side areas.

What else to add? The Arkain campaigns are THE best custom campaigns for Warcraft 3 in my opinion. Following this project was a journey, and while I understand, that Legacy is far from over, I wanted to thank you all, especially Shar, for creating this awesome experience!

 

[Scamator_crowned]

Got what I consider the best ending. Took the human children to Rodan, sided with Brian, and freed Theodor. Overall, I say this is probably the best ending, Gordon. While he doesn't make up fully with Brian or Prax, there is the possibility in the future...also... Interesting that the epilogue ends on the note that Gordon looks east again. Overall, on side notes, Karrel got made into kebab, sooooo, suck to suck. Also, I find it very weird that only the human children die if they are left behind...very interesting details, might I add.

 

[Kalvon]

About the fire, i think having an idea about the culprit. Fiona Van Durce. She is allied with thr Firelord and can logically use fire magic. Do you think that she have killed Garan? Her motives are clear: revenge and chaos. And I think even that she have convinced Zarin to attack orcs. More chaos if you ask me.

 

[Mochi King]

Personally, my ending was: human children, siding with Brian, killing Theodor. Gardon would become emperor of both Rodan and Zyainor. If it is true that Theodor relied on both Gardon and Renald to run the empire, then he's basically incompentent as a ruler (not as a fighter tho). That's why this is my personal canon ending.

But the best ending would be replacing kill Theodor with sparing Theodor. In that ending, the half-brothers reconcile, a Rodan-Zyainor alliance is established, and Gardon still gets to live. That would be the best ending in my opinion.

Edit: as for the one who gave the arrow, I have a feeling its the one with an empress as a ruler. I doubt Gardon will live long enough to fight them, unless Brian intervenes. But really, I wanna know what this faction is capable of. I'm having the suspicion that it could rival the Empire of Rodan for some reason.

 

[Scamator_crowned]

So if i am not mistaken, next would be path of the nameless, can't wait to uncover the secret identy behind the mask (Still 100% sure it Blen), it had been an great year for Leagacy of Arkain.

 

[Nicolas Warchief]

Merry Christmas!
Interesting detail of part C

Spoiler

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Path of the circle wanting the death of all the Four and their students

 

[Apprentice Darkmoon]

Well, I obtained Part B ending, siding with Brian, keeping the human children with Bloodclaw and free Theodor. However, the things I saw in the other endings:

• The one that cause the firestorm that kill Garan is probably Fiona Van Durce. Apart of Lord Harmos, who else can use fire with such destruction and power? Fiona has more reasons to kill the Bloodclaw family if you asked me. Also, if you made Bloodclaw be drunk with the brew, he suffers the same fate as his son.
• So, that explained why Velina was with Meya in her path. Well, I can't say I feel pity for the dead of the human family of Bloodclaw. Besides, if Vail is dead, that means Ferdal is dead as well! Sorry, but next time I'll choice the elven children. My hatred for that bastard is more powerful.
• Hope one day Praxeus and Gardon can forgive each other and return to be at least friends, but I see it difficult.

Can't wait for the next paths.

 

[Mochi King]

Next will be Path of the Nameless. I'm curious to know who the nameless it as well, but the most likely one is Blen. Kinda of like Ira with that Aridon stuff. Another thing I remember Shar saying was that Blen was a grey character. For me, Veln right now has a lot of good potential for his character to become more prominent or colorful compared to his past where he's just the ideal soldier type. Maybe that's what lord Shar wanted all along.

Overall, really looking forward to his growth. And I'm genuinely hoping to see more of what happened in Arkain during the Imperial-Zyaise War, along with many other wars.

 

[Hinata28]

the bloodclaw path was still beautifully constructed as i thought it would be

I agree with you for that. Me being a Gardon Bloodclaw fan since the First Human Book era will agree with you.

 

[Nicolas Warchief]

i wll bet that Veln will be Volarian or Lokar

Volarian because the question that Shar made to us: "Will Veln still Veln or this 20 years will be replaced for the one he once was?", is said like whoever Veln is, he was a bad person. The problem is that Volarian arc is completed in Legends of Arkain, he falls of a noble man to a monster and die after all he has tortured his daughter mind.

2º Lokar because he would be the only one to unmask Inara and Amari, the angry that was quoted could be because of her betrayal! The problem is that we are in Veln Path, not "Truthseeker path" that already has this plot :/

I don't think is Blen because he accepted his destiny, and again, "Wrath" is important, he doesn't feel it in his final moments.

There is Logan as a option because his death was strange, he just die offscreen in Arkain, and you know the storytelling rules, if someone die but you don't see death, he is alive. The circunstances of his death would be interestly i remember that he die fighting the Moghtar so maybe he will be in collission with Gorthog? Path of Truthseeker antagonist?

 

[Mochi King]

Path of the Shadow perhaps? Looks like our good friend Brian finally has his own faction. While he does have the Dominion indirectly, and in a way, the Zyaise, his proper faction completes him ngl.

Edit: Just saw the news, and those Ironforged look mighty fine. I just wanna ask what happened to the rest of the Red Guard. I've assumed that they were also improved or at least remodelled to the image of Zyainor. Same with the assassins that Renova had.

 

[Karmondia]

The new Ironforged units look sooooo cooooooool! Will there be a "Path of the Exile", where we can play as them? Or will they be playable in Struggles of Arkain? It would be a shame to leave them as a computer only faction.

Edit: Now that I think about it, Larine is no longer an exile, so it should be "Path of the Queen" or something. Even if that path will not happen in the foreseeable future, I hope there will be a chance to play as the Ironforged in some way, because those models look so good!

 

[Shar Dundred]

Be honest, you just want more Larine content, models or not.

 

[Plantpaladin]

Larine has a place in the story if someone decide to launch a coup using Renovas children. Undead and Dark Elves feels like such wild people now that they could decide to do it.
Larines own arc feels done. Since her children went with Gardon is bloodclaw path their story would need a lot of paint to feel fresh again. Or a completly different angle.

 

[DD Mikasa]

Damn i somehow managed to land the best path of bloodclaw ending on the first try. Talk about starting the year on the right foot.

Yet, somehow the solo ending cant help me but think (New enemy from the east) is that line still refering to the Demons or the last of the Bros is making a comeback?
I wonder...


As for Veln at this point i dont even know who he could be anymore, still thinking it might be Blenn.

 

[Karmondia]

I think Veln is the best dad in Arkain, Volarian Redfist. His name comes from:

Volarian
Redfist
-----------
Veln

He can choose to embrace his past violent self, and exact vengeance on those who killed him, or choose to forgive, and let go of his hatred. Nothing else makes sense. We know now, that he's not the emperor, and no other human would be important enough to get a path of his own. He can't be Logan, because there wouldn't be a moral dilemma with his identity, as Logan was a nice guy (relatively). I don't think he is Blen either, his story was finished in Legends, not to mention the fact, that Blen wasn't a hateful person, like the inner voice seems to be. I don't think he is the demon god either, since that would invalidate Ebira's path, and the demon's whole story, since their creator is already "alive", they don't need to do anything. (Also, I think Shar confirmed that Veln is a human, but I might be wrong.)

 

[Shar Dundred]

His name comes from:

Volarian
Redfist

I can assure you that this is not where he name comes from.
Keep in mind that Veln is the short version of Velnagor.
I applaud your innovation there however!

 

[DD Mikasa]

@Karmondia

Yeah but in the character sheet it states that veln was found in Kerrel while Valoran died on Salria.

Hell appart from Blenn (which i am not even sure he died in Kerrel) the only other character that i remember which died in kerrel was of all people Lerring and Come to think of it...That mf had a healing spell too... HMMMMMMMM

But could Gardon be so careless as to not finish the job

 

[Mochi King]

Can't wait for the first chapter of Nameless. Every since Gardon conquered the Empire, I've been dying to know who the man behind the mask is.

 

[Nicolas Warchief]

I think Veln is the best dad in Arkain, Volarian Redfist. His name comes from:

Volarian
Redfist
-----------
Veln
He can choose to embrace his past violent self, and exact vengeance on those who killed him, or choose to forgive, and let go of his hatred. Nothing else makes sense. We know now, that he's not the emperor, and no other human would be important enough to get a path of his own. He can't be Logan, because there wouldn't be a moral dilemma with his identity, as Logan was a nice guy (relatively). I don't think he is Blen either, his story was finished in Legends, not to mention the fact, that Blen wasn't a hateful person, like the inner voice seems to be. I don't think he is the demon god either, since that would invalidate Ebira's path, and the demon's whole story, since their creator is already "alive", they don't need to do anything. (Also, I think Shar confirmed that Veln is a human, but I might be wrong.)

We still have Lokar the Crusher!

But the problem is we already have the "Path of Trueseeker" that is against Inara and Amari.

But again, Lokar was too a "Nice guy" to us players, only fighting for the future of Ironthunder.

Another choise that has the "angry" is Rath but his story is also finished and i doubt how he would be alive, he doesn't have healing ability

Yeah but in the character sheet it states that veln was found in Kerrel while Valoran died on Salria.

And we still has one thing, he was found years after the ending of "Second Void War" heavily wounded in Kerrel, doesn't mean he was one character that was in Kerrel in Legend of Arkain. In Legend of Arkain he could be in wherever place, someone that die in the Gate of Hell, in the Salria, Rengar, Isalmur.

 

[Ebanu8]

He can choose to embrace his past violent self, and exact vengeance on those who killed him, or choose to forgive, and let go of his hatred. Nothing else makes sense. We know now, that he's not the emperor, and no other human would be important enough to get a path of his own. He can't be Logan, because there wouldn't be a moral dilemma with his identity, as Logan was a nice guy (relatively). I don't think he is Blen either, his story was finished in Legends, not to mention the fact, that Blen wasn't a hateful person, like the inner voice seems to be. I don't think he is the demon god either, since that would invalidate Ebira's path, and the demon's whole story, since their creator is already "alive", they don't need to do anything. (Also, I think Shar confirmed that Veln is a human, but I might be wrong.)

Wasn't Volarian Redfist technically killed by immolation at the hands of Aedale? I'm pretty sure the flames were too thorough in burning Volarian's corpse, and Orie absconded with his body as well when teleported with Ebira.

 

[g4ndalf]

The Only two guesses i have for Veln identity are either:

1- Aaron the Sacrificing: i believe he was supposedly killed by Genesis somewhere around Kerrel or Lor and his story was pretty much over there, although i can see how he could have possibly survived this encounter and how the rage could tie to the rage he felt at Genesis from his betrayal, the only issue with this is that i don't see how his return will effect much about choosing his path since he didn't seem to have any sort of dark past (or any past for that matter) and since Genesis is dead, there isn't even a vengeance arc for him to follow, he was Salana's friend at some point but this relation between them was a mere cutscene to us.

2-Blen Greymore: Obviously this option is has been the most debatable out of all the options which is why people see it as the most obvious, although if you think about it, there is no reason not to think that Veln is indeed Blen Greymore, the rage he must have felt from the amount of people who wanted to kill him, the fact that he was found in Kerrel which is the exact kingdom Blen Greymore was killed, and if you recall Blen was healed by Aedale and Sir Cheveran, even though he didn't actually wake up in that scene and no one bothered to finish him off after that healing spell, Blen is also the most hurt by his past, especially with the trouble he had with his family and he might even have a desire to take vengeance against people like Zoia who was clearly a thorn at his side for so long, one thing i am not sure of, if Praxeus ever met Blen before he was imprisoned since if Praxeus met him before he would have probably recognized him when they found him.

another reason is that Blen was meant to be a protagonist way back when Arkain started so maybe this new character Veln is his chance to play that role.

 

[Jayborino]

Assuming he's human, which I think was confirmed? Weird Ironfist guy who got poisoned at the end of Legends. Edward which would be funny. Genethas? I'm assuming this character was a piece of shit considering the whole theme is if you can become a different person. If he was a likable character, I'd figure there would not be a big question on whether they'd grapple with wanting/needing to change or give in to their old ways. So I'm thinking it's a character that was consistently ranked low across most people's character tier lists.

 

[Nicolas Warchief]

Assuming he's human, which I think was confirmed? Weird Ironfist guy who got poisoned at the end of Legends. Edward which would be funny. Genethas? I'm assuming this character was a piece of shit considering the whole theme is if you can become a different person. If he was a likable character, I'd figure there would not be a big question on whether they'd grapple with wanting/needing to change or give in to their old ways. So I'm thinking it's a character that was consistently ranked low across most people's character tier lists.

Wait a minute... Sasrogarn?

Why the group would make a armour for Veln? Maybe the same as Krom, if someone see that Veln was a orc i do not think that would end well.

 

[fbsonar]

So, who's the Nameless? My best guesses are:

• Renald van Durce;
• His son who (supposedly) died in the stupid charge (forge me, Shar, I forgot his name!);
• The #1 Father of the Empire aka Duke Volarian Redfist the Tyrant.
• And Blen Greymoore. Yeah, not much sense story-wise, but they both used models based off Human Paladin, so.

edits: grammar

 

[Shar Dundred]

• Renald van Durce;
• His son who (supposedly) died in the stupid charge (forge me, Shar, I forgot his name!);

That'd be Edward.

 

[Jayborino]

So, who's the Nameless? My best guesses are:

• Renald van Durce;
• His son who (supposedly) died in the stupid charge (forge me, Shar, I forgot his name!);
• The #1 Father of the Empire aka Duke Volarian Redfist the Tyrant.
• And Blen Greymoore. Yeah, not much sense story-wise, but they both used models based off Human Paladin, so.

edits: grammar

Renald is in an ice cube

 

[ALongWait]

Can the nameless be Sas, after he fail down the waterfall he awakens up the true power of orc

 

[Kasrkin]

It's obviously Genethas or Lerrig come on guys.

A 'restored' person that no one recognizes? Lerrig could easily pass under the radar since no one knows his face that isn't former Imperial Command and it's been twenty years. Genethas? Give the old man who betrayed humanity a face lift and no one will know the hell he is. Give both amnesia, well they both certainly hated a few things.

 

[Tryce09]

I gona throw some theories about it based in what we see "so far" and what I think.

- First candidate

Spoiler

Volarian red fist, Veln so far looks a nice fellow and Volarian before Rangul's raid was a nice fellow, the fact that his new self and old "fought" in the trailer, saying about he isn't need now, maybe show thst veln old self was really different.

Now, Idk what's could be the deal, Volarian whole point is hunt and kill orcs, in this context probably is irrelevant, besides he dies on Salrian, maybe her daughter orie with demonic magic do something to bring him back.

-second candidate

Spoiler

Blen greymoore
This is a fan favorite and "dies" on kerrel, same as Volarian, "maybe" Aedele same him but he get lost.
Now the only reason why I think that is he, is because he was a protagonist and overall probably one of the most important characters (playerwise). But the clash of memories idk. But he died with too much pain and remember that could be traumatic.

-Third candidate

Spoiler

Prince Toraes of Kerrel
As far I checked this post, nobody mentions him.
So far we have been assuming that Veln is one character that dies or seems to died, Toraes just disappeared, he is the prince of kerrel, you know the only kingdom that annoys Zyanor, we can speculates that our favorite demoness Ebira save him before die in the void(?) or after was tortured by demons, and send him far away(because why not? Ebira was always strange).
His personalities fight because he want to return to kerrel know it everything what happens so far.
Finally, in the "choices your path", the schizophrenic high inquisidor girl says "I have a vision of a golden lion" or something like that. And Veln use a lion helm/mask, between that, have maybe more connections with Kerrel than anybody else.

My main suspect was the Flavius(?) , but he isn't an option anymore for obvious reason.

Bonus

Spoiler

The crazy girl van durce was totally the killer of Gardon's son and second attempt to kill. She become a crazy bitch and want everything burn.

 

[Shar Dundred]

Soon the truth shall reveal itself...

 

[Jayborino]

It's a pretty slim list of named known characters that fit the criteria. Human, fucked up in Kerrel, not recognized by Praxeus, current whereabouts unknown, has a history that would lend well to a personality conflict. Unless some shenanigans that couldn't reasonably be speculated on are used to work around that criteria, the whole list from the existing character pool seems to have been guessed except maybe a lesser developed Regiment general. Looking forward to the reveal!

 

[ALongWait]

Maybe the nameless is a dreadlord disguise, otherwise why don't a human or orc just take off their mask to find out who they are after they forget everything

 

[Karmondia]

Ahem... I've played through the mission, and I just wanted to say

Spoiler

I KNEW IT! (again lol)

I think Veln is the best dad in Arkain, Volarian Redfist. His name comes from:

Volarian
Redfist
-----------
Veln
He can choose to embrace his past violent self, and exact vengeance on those who killed him, or choose to forgive, and let go of his hatred. Nothing else makes sense.

While his name might not come from that, I knew it was him! First Ira and now Veln, I am the greatest Arkain detective! (not really)

This was a fun no build mission, I chose to abandon the past, because I don't think embracing it will make Veln happy or find peace, at all. Neither of these choices are healthy though. In my opinion, Veln should "acknowledge the past" instead of these two extremes. I think he can still do good, and make amends with his daughters, but that would require him to accept, that "yes, I am Volarian Redfist, but I have changed". I'm excited to see what comes next!

 

[fbsonar]

Spoiler

• Renald van Durce;
• His son who (supposedly) died in the stupid charge (forgive me, Shar, I forgot his name!);
• The #1 Father of the Empire aka Duke Volarian Redfist the Tyrant.
• And Blen Greymoore. Yeah, not much sense story-wise, but they both used models based off Human Paladin, so.

Well, I almost forgot about him.

 

[Scamator_crowned]

You know, i think there more to this then Vlen simply being duke Redfist, after all, Shar used an intresting word on his network "The mask is slipping. Soon the true identity of the Nameless will be revealed - or should I say, decided?". , decided it an weird word to use, unless shar was still thinking of who to make Vlen to be at the time, not to mention, we see three vlen's in one of the screenshots for the campaign, so i am sure something else it going on....but it just an theory, An ARKAIN THEORY (that, or u know, those represent the three paths vlen can go on, who knows)

 

[RealRazvan]

Oh my god, the reveal is truly insane. This will be a very very interesting path, I did not expect this. Man I guess it makes sense, bring all the main characters for their own paths, the good old Duke Volarian ready for another round. This is amazing. TIME TO AVENGE THE FALLEN, TAKE REVENGE, START BURNING THE ORCS ONCE AGAIN

 

[Plantpaladin]

Nice mission where you can either than an hour doing all side quests or just do enough to do main quest
Was all those towers to encourage the player to do side quests for mercenaries with defend and catapults?

Storywise it felt like the earlier parts set up the characters, now we get a choice to define them. Nice to do a major choice early on instead of later.

 

[Nicolas Warchief]

I
KNEW
IT!

OH MY GOD! THERE IS NO WAY THAT VELN WASN't VOLARIAN!!!!!

 

[Jayborino]

Curious to see how Volarian is going to defeat the Dominion. He failed when they were at their weakest while his faction was at the peak of its power. Now he is one guy somewhere in the 70+ age range. "THEY ALL MUST DIE BURN THEM ALL" "Ok grandpa let's get you back to bed". For real though, the Scepter of Healing explanation was very well done, the reveal was awesome.

At least one of the endings must be him succeeding, so it must be some internal collapse that he spurs on or takes advantage of, of which there are several teed up from Legends. Zelech is also still out there, you gotta start small somewhere!

I can appreciate the righteous-footman-with-avatar-too-angry-to-die archetype, but I also always found the Redfist daughters orders of magnitude more compelling than Volarian. Obviously I am biased because I still find the Dominion as a faction cool as hell despite it being framed as dubiously villainous for partaking in the same secretive, imperialistic ambitions all other factions do. It also seems like Volarian should/will have a much bigger bone to pick with his own kid at this point so I think there will be interesting overlap with the Aedale/Cora/Kenos path.

EDIT: Gotta say too, the map was a banger. I really enjoy the classic build up with favors to allies type thing.

EDIT 2: Hear me out .. Arkain in the style of either DoW Dark Crusade or huge geographical/event based mp map like Azeroth Wars.

 

[Nicolas Warchief]

Curious to see how Volarian is going to defeat the Dominion. He failed when they were at their weakest while his faction was at the peak of its power. Now he is one guy somewhere in the 70+ age range. "THEY ALL MUST DIE BURN THEM ALL" "Ok grandpa let's get you back to bed". For real though, the Scepter of Healing explanation was very well done, the reveal was awesome.

He know now who aim. Maybe we will see something similar to the Bloodclawn Path, in defeating Tregakh. Volarian, Zelech and who more to aim the head of Dominion, in a stealth attack. Behead the snake. Infiltrate the capital and try to kill Amari and spread chaos.

I am curious if we will have to make a decision in "Evil path" that doesn't involve killing Aedale or perhaps this will be saved to "Good Path"?

 

[MyPad]

Completed the chapter. Chose Veln over Volarian.

Spoiler: Likeness of the Past

I wonder how the Duke will interact with Gardon's child not knowing who she is moving forward, only that she resembled Aedale at the time she was captured. Veln only managed to stay his blade for now, but who knows if he'll still be there to hold the Duke back the next time.

With thematic similarities between Aedale and Parlea being brought to light, I wonder what other similarities led him to the conclusion of eliminating Parlea from the get-go (ignoring how politically unwise it would be) aside from what's already mentioned. Could it have been her initial impression on the Duke making her resemble a formerly-possessed Aedale, a powerful entity hiding behind the facade of a meek girl? I can't wait for the Duke to realize the stark differences between Parlea and Aedale should they cross paths again.

Also, I'm looking forward to the Duke realizing that his first (?) daughter, a former archduchess, had passed away and how he would react afterwards. He had already lost her first when their mansion was raided, second when she professed her desire to stay with the Orcs (and used the ring of teleportation that uncle Hortnog had given her), and last when her life was snuffed out.


On the other hand, we also get Veln's path. Should the Duke linger, how would he influence Veln, even when he (Veln) has been reborn in purifying flames (immolated by undying flames from the "blessing" of the Healing Scepter)?

Since it was mentioned that the Scepter of Healing kept Veln alive as long as it had energy to spare, can it be powered up again? When Rangul had it, the Scepter of Healing was still working, and he can use magic.

Edit:

Image attached should be visible now. Let me know if it still appears broken.

 

[DD Mikasa]

Best dad in arkain is back and my body is ready for this, and ofc i chose Volarian over Veln (he had his fun playing mercenary) time to get back to buisness (he is going to die again aint he)

@Jayborino I think he might exploit the unrest Inara will eventually cause. She owns like half of dominion and has been breeding spiders under the pretext of driving out the beasts on easter Dominion.

 

[Plantpaladin]

Going for embrace first so we know that ending. Will his pain make him more reckless or more patient? A patient person could expose the divisions and Zoia should know quite a bit. A reckless person would probably hope that a direct strike at Amari would end the war. Either case I hope for Zoia Blackwolf and the Dwarves to play a role as his old allies.

 

[Navy45]

Just played the first of Veln's chapter :

• Quite liked the gameplay. It's quite similar to the prologue chapters with Praxeus' squad, but we've got additional units thanks to the mercenaries.
• I'm really sad the Bluehawks are generic mercenaries. From their name, I was hoping there might be survivors from the Falcon Regiment that would have turned mercenary after the dominion's victory.
• I really like Richard's more... compassionate ways. That's very rare in Arkain. Though I also like that he's capable of some wariness, like with Veln.
• That captain Lindra... there's no way she is human is there ? I mean the mirror having the word "Facade" in it which gives stats that suspiciously do not help much a strength based hero... My bet would be succubus, since she's got a succubus' voicelines and she was fantasizing about all undead being destroyed. But then again, the Rohir has quite decent illusion magic. I'm going to assume the Golden Guard has some competency left and that's not Nysara. Though we don't know what Praxeus' choice was concerning her (I assume we will be able to make it in either the path of the Pure or the path of Heroes). Maybe Praxeus made a deal with Richard and Nysara serves the golden guard under watch... though that means the real captain Lindra is probably dead. Or that's an entirely different impostor, and she was probably impersonating Lindra since before her rebellion... or maybe it's just a captain who's fond of mirrors.
• Veln's reveal almost made me believe he was Blen Greymoore, but no, same girl, different cell. Sad to see the staff of healing is gone but it did last several decades... so in a way, it's like a really long lasting healing ward. If Veln comes back as Redfist, the dominion is definitely going to feel like they're cursed... I mean, the elven knight of Kome was bad enough, but Redfist twenty years after his death would be brutal. I chose to ignore his past because I can't see anything positive ever happening to anyone by embracing it, but it looks like I am expectedly outvoted. I wonder how far his companions will follow him ? Because if they don't, Veln won't have many troops to take on the orcs with... unless he finds whatever Redfist remnants might exist. Zelech was never killed if I'm not mistaken. Or maybe he can cause a war between the Golden Guard and the dominion. Or maybe join Edoarus (who seems to want to join the fun, "recruiting" mercenaries and all.