Mark Jacobs: Religion is a difficult issue to grapple with in most games, especially an MMORPG. How much of a part does religion play in Camelot Unchained? MMORPG: You are dealing with three ancient cultures that had extremely strong ties to religion in your game. However, there is no doubt that the HelBound want to convey a message of “Danger Will Robinson! Danger!” through their appearance. Neither she nor her followers will be seen as outcasts, especially since they embrace both life and death with equal vigor. In our version, she has as big a role in the Viking realm as do the other Greater Powers here and in the other realms. Mark Jacobs: Hel’s role in traditional Viking lore is a bit problematic as it is not as clear cut as someone like Odin. MMORPG: How does this class tie into the Viking faction? We know Hel is a Norse God, but definitely not tied to Vahalla. As to the weapons, we will have enough variety for the players whether they wish to play a relatively archetypal cleric with a mace-like weapon, or prefer a sword or more unique items like those shown in some of the early weapon concepts. Of course, Hel will reward those of her followers who help her spread her faith throughout the Realms by allowing them to use some specialty player-crafted equipment.ĭepending on which path the HelBound wishes to follow, the armor will vary from reinforced robes to much heavier gear. Now, this is not to say that the HelBound can only use these types of weapons and armor, but we do hope players will want to follow this thematic look. As you can see from our very early concept art, the weapons have two edges/tips, and the armor has been dyed/crafted with two separate parts. Mark Jacobs: We want every aspect of this class to embrace the duality that is Hel herself, including their weaponry and armor. MMORPG: You pay special attention to mention that Helbounds cover half their face, can you tell us about some of the weapons and armor that the class may be using?
The story also contains a reference to the symbiotic relationship between the Greater Powers and those who follow them. This fits in nicely with both the power of the Veilstorms' and the fact that this is a new world and a new vision for some very familiar lore, as I talked about during our Kickstarter.
The Greater Powers are humans who have absorbed so much power from the Veilstorms™ that they are as close to the concepts of gods as can be found in this world. Hel might be considered the “mother” of the HelBound but they pay a heavy price for her love. As to some background info, I think that the two biggest tidbits in the back story are the use of the term “Greater Powers” and the continuation of the theme of using well-known lore and putting our own twist on it. Mark Jacobs: Thanks! I love the name HelBound™ too, one of the better ones I’ve used as a class name over the years. MMORPG:The Helbound (great name) has a dark history and ties to some really dark gods can you give us some background on the lore?
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