Great Seal Studios

Hi, everyone!

We are delighted to see that so many of you enjoyed our double-sided teaser poster. We loved reading your tags on the post. ^^

Here's a reminder that we have a website as well as a patreon where we post behind the scenes snippets, dev chats, unreleased sketches, etc. Many posts are free, some are behind a £2 monthly subscription fee (which is used for basic maintenance of our indie studio).

We just posted a new BTS sneak peek at the creative process behind our latest teaser poster on Patreon. This one is free for all members, so check it out if you are interested. :)

Behind the Scenes 🩸

No innocent shall go hungry.

Here's the first double-sided teaser poster of our upcoming game.

Dear friends,

We have teamed up with two extremely talented individuals for a mini project! :) Today, on all Hallows’ Eve, we are sharing the first chapter of a short story set in our world authored by the amazing @sisterlelianas

"Virga" - written by Carolina Prata

Lie in red. Follow a proud member of To-Valand’s famous guild, the Bulwark, as she investigates the bloody case of the Chilling, a series of seemingly disconnected murders during winter. The beast that has been terrorising the archipelago in the last three years has not been seen before – only its red marks upon the snow are there to signal its presence. As conviction turns into obsession, and curiosity is tainted with lust, the investigation takes sinister turns that no one could have predicted. But who is the hunter and who is being hunted? And can justice be ever served amidst the chaos and broken oaths?

Read the first chapter on our official website.

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We would also like to unveil the character concepts for our short story's protagonist and the creature she believes to be pursuing.

Illustrated by the wonderful @meg-noel-art

Hello, friends!

Whilst the development of Blood Beckons is marching forward at full speed, we're back with a lore expansion on the Valandi pantheon! Take a seat and grab your popcorn, we'll be sharing the first look at the Valandi gods who are about to become very relevant.

Viharg is the head of the Valandi pantheon, Deity of Storms, and Creator of Venar.

Forin is the son of the Goddesses Ada and Sela whose love has served as an inspiration for bards and painters across the thundering seas.

Moulded out of the frozen heart of Viharg, Hava silently rules over and protects the snowy regions of To-Valand where the ice never thaws.

Art by @dyingnome

Every story needs its contradictions.

Meet the Grand Arkos of a tormented land, exclusively on our Patreon:

"Don't be afraid of her teeth, Elanor, for this place may eat you whole long before the end."

During a solar eclipse, the devout Santilli ascend en masse to grand volcanic craters. By carrying a torch of inextinguishable blue flame, they usher in a season of agricultural harmony. The pilgrimage is concluded once the shadowed veil has been lifted off Aprex, the Great Sun.

The first inhabitants of today’s Santilla were once part of Lehellen's tribe. Centuries had, however, rusted the shared culture between them and their northern brethren, resulting in the Lehelleni Schism. The independent Santilli forged a new path under the protection of the Sun.

As the Lehelian saying goes, “The sky is as vast as knowledge itself.” Many believe the phrase originates from early scholars who visited a secluded area where “the Sky met the Earth” and were struck by the sheer presence of the cosmos. They named this wonder the Field of Stars.

The realm of Lehel is located in the Western Plains. The study of the sky and the Grand Order are of great importance in Lehelian culture, resulting in a nation of scientists. As knowledge lies at the heart of their society, Lehel is home to Venar’s very first university.

We made a Patreon where you can support us financially. As we currently operate as a passion project, every penny counts, truly. We aim to create a healthy community as well as share our BTS development work that we've poured our hearts into.

During a widespread revolutionary wave that shook the Empire, a group of scientists was tasked with harnessing raw energy directly from the source to forge new weapons, resulting in the catastrophic events now known as Greed’s Grave. Today, Krumland is a hazardous wasteland.

Krumland was a land of prosperity and extremes. The former peninsula was infused with crackling raw energy due to the presence of several Great Wounds, resulting in the rapid technological development that aided the brutal Krumi expansion. The Krumi Empire reigned over Venar for centuries.

Thank you all for your support so far. I hope everyone is enjoying our introductory art to our brand new world. We have, of course, much more to show you – very excited about that!

Before we continue, however, we would like to take a moment and wish you all Happy Pride! The members of our studio are either part of the LGBTQ+ community or are allies, and we are standing with you all in these trying times when hatred, fuelled by propaganda and misinformation, is dominating the public discourse everywhere. Our trans friends, please, stay safe and healthy; you are so important and beautiful.

And everyone else, accept our support and joy. Perhaps you will see us amidst the crowd at a pride parade – who knows!

We are dedicated to creating a world that everyone can enjoy – and nurture a safe space for both our community and team members. Our stories will centre queer love and they will be of utmost importance for the narrative.

And last but not least, let us not forget our friends who are currently stuck in warzones or being actively targeted by oppressive genocidal regimes. Let us think of them, too, when we find shelter under the pride flag as the world caves in around us. Let us help them in any way we are capable. For no one is free until all of us are free.

Thank you for reading this, thank you for being here with us, and thank you for being you. Please, stay safe, healthy – and happy. :)

Most rituals are performed on the Luminous Shores; they are integral to Valandi identity. The early inhabitants were shipwrecked and had lost all navigation, but the dark waves lit aglow, guiding the survivors to land. The Shores are a reminder of their mortality and resilience.

To-Valand is an archipelago in the Valandi Sea, separated from the mainland. As the foundation of Valandi wealth is maritime commerce, their vessels are well-constructed for trade and protection. The Valandi are known for their hospitality and melancholic nature – outmatched only by their gods.