AMA Recap: April 15, 2022

Vigilant Concept Art

Guest of Honor: Ryan K, a.k.a. Writer Ryan, Vice President of Narrative.

with MCs Squiddy and Captain Chris

On CA Codex:

• Ryan wants to get more involved in the codex

On Season 1:

• 10 Stories in Season 1.
• Cameos of people from the discord.

• Tried to tie the stories to features we will see in the game. Previewed farming, crafting, land, maestros owning property.
• Season 1 was not outlined ahead of time.

On Season 2:

• There will be a main villain for the season. This entity will be a problem for Massina but an opportunity for some people. We will learn about the villain's backstory and what they are doing present day.

• Captain Chris is going to be a huge part of the season 2.
• Elemental Houses (Fire, Air, Water, Mountain) will be featured more.

• Cauldron of Fire have dedicated themselves to protecting The Gate. The Gate is a transdimensional gate that leads to hell, below Massina, where the Titans and other characters are.
• We will learn more about how the Cauldron of Fire works.
• First piece of lore talks more about Gatekeepers - more upcoming.
• Paxa is a Sadaari. We heard about Ilona in Season 1. Ilona was heavily involved in the cause of the curse. Paxa is more of a bystander who was roped into the curse based on poor luck and a few bad youthful decisions.
• Paxa and Cefiphro will be major characters in Season 2.
• Cefiphro is an old name from before Massina existed.
• Stand Alone episodes: Ministry of Bone - Osteomancer and Bonesmith, who are said to be sisters. We will have at least one story about these two and their relationship, what they do and how they do it. Hints on how it works in game.
• Season 2 was outlined ahead of time
• Season 2 will go until Mid June. Lore drop weekly. Possible events between.
• Poem contest top 3 will make it into the lore.

On the Emperor:

• Father was assassinated when he was still a youth, which made him paranoid.
• He is a strong person that some people do not like and some people do.

• We will learn more about the Emperor, including an expansion on his background. Two sides to every story - we will hear more of both sides.

On Locations of Massina:

Under Tunnels

• The Under tunnels are a series of tunnels that were carved by Whisperers on the way out of hell. It is almost infinite in size. This will include dungeons, cities, and other adventuring opportunities which we will be able to explore in game.
• More details to come on what's in the under tunnels and why the titans are trapped in hell.
• Chris is shaping a few parts of the under tunnels himself, which "a few lucky people may" get the chance to experience.

On an Upcoming Alternate Reality Game (ARG) competition:

• The contest with provide a clues which will need to be solved in a scavenger hunt. Players will find clues and use the clues to solve the mystery.
• This will take place over a couple of days.
• It will be immersive and difficult.
• This will determine who will be involved in the big lore event that Captain Chris is going to be running. You must be holding a prime eternal to get into this.

On an Upcoming Dungeons and Dragons event by Captain Chris:

• Houses will be pit against each other.
• Some people will be able to play in a live action role playing adventure.
• You can play as your champions in the game and help shape the lore. What happens in the campaign will be canon.
• Some pets will be making an appearance.
• Exploring some unseen parts of the under tunnels.
• Final choice will be very impactful to shaping the lore.
• Afterward, Ryan will write a follow-up story and will use the decisions to begin writing Season 3.

On Ryan K:

• Ryan has never been able to interact with fans in real time like he does here. He is thrilled to be able to get in touch with players and hear what is important to them in the lore.

• He is beginning to establish an idea of the identities of the guilds and a story will likely happen.
• Talks often with Icetoad and Johnny Casamassina.
• Works with Art team to describe the environment
• Works with Design team to ensure content and lore reflects what is happening with the game.
• 2-3 days writing (8-12 hours for a story)

On Lore in the game:

• May see credits/easter eggs of people who gave ideas in the game. An example is graffiti in back-ally walls with their names.
• There are more celestials than the Gatekeepers and the Keymasters. The Vigilant is not a playable character but used for narrative purposes.
• Talked about dimensions, portals, moon, hell, celestial. Eventually these places will be explored. We will be able to go places and things from those dimensions will come to Massina. Massina may be connected to other worlds.
• Maestro's Corner added to map reserved for prime holders who want it.
• More real-estate out in the country
• We will be able to choose our land plot

Other items:

• Audiobook- They are looking into the option of turning the previous lore into audiobook format.
• Role of guilds in the game is still developing