#mathras

Vulcan: Why didn't you tell us she was the White Lady?

Mathras: I almost didn't recognize her because she was wearing clothes.

Me: O_o

Mathras: Plus it wouldn't have been as funny to tell all of you who she really was.

holy shit people throwing you quests every time you turn around! i'm not kidding, as soon as i was done with a conversation, i turned around and a companion stopped me gave me a quest! i have at least 12 things to do, and the list keeps building. ugh. a part of of me is glad to have everything right there so i know what to do next, but damn give me a breather.

Last week Spider studio presented the hero in Bound by Flame and described his customization options, so today we’re meeting the various companions who will accompany you throughout the adventure, and even to the very gates of hell! Companions are real assets in combat and will prove crucial in the more advanced difficulty modes. Consider carefully who you want to fight alongside you, and combine their skills and your own abilities to achieve a flawless combat synergy, but remember to bear the nature of enemies you are confronting in mind! Each companion fulfills a specific role and has talents and attributes that are unique to them.

Sybil, the young mage provides excellent long-distance back-up and uses a special skill that enables her to heal you during combat. Randval the warrior excels at hand-to-hand combat and will divert the attention of your opponents, leaving you free to attack safely and to cast your devastating fire spells! Rhelmar the elf is an expert in ranged combat and will rain arrows down on your enemies while you charge into the heat of the melee. Edwen, the witch has mastered certain hitherto unknown dark and mystical arts. She is able to devastate adversaries at long range with powerful magic spells, and can temporarily take control of an enemy’s mind and turn it against their allies. Last, but not least, Mathras is no ordinary undead… more ancient than the Ice Lords themselves, Mathras has perfected the art of swordsmanship and melee combat over the last several thousand years. Like Edwen, he can also reverse the allegiance of an opponent for a short period using his willpower alone!

Your companions also play an important part in the story, as they all have their own reasons for fighting at your side and may be driven by honor, vengeance or mere curiosity. You will gradually develop friendships, rivalries and even romances with them along the way, and your actions and decisions will influence your relationship with each one, so make sure you don’t upset your best friend!

Bound by Flame will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC on May 9th, 2014.