Hello there! Stay a while and read!

I thought it was about time to bring you an update on the next patch of Cylaic. I’ve been continuing the available quests - the main quest and the “Finding Peace” quest. For the main quest, I have added Birchwood, and for the “Finding Peace” quest I’ve created the island of Seraphin, which you can see in the image above - including palm/coconut trees, parrots, escaped sheep, tall grass, a different color of grass, a small village, a part (currently) of the temple of Pharlax and several NPCs…

If you’re new to Cylaic, “Finding Peace” is about a ghost that wants the pearl of the ancient warlord Pharlax to pass on to the Spirit Realm. The pearl is on the island of Seraphin, in his temple. But the temple has been locked down, and you need to find an alternate entrance… and there is a curious archeologist who may be able to help you. For those who have already tried earlier patches of Cylaic, the quest is started by talking to Miss Humbley on Skylark Island, who lost her wedding ring. She wants you to check the graveyard for it, but instead you find the tomb of Mister Humbley, who is lingering there as a ghost.

Currently, I’ve been focusing on this sidequest, but I’ve hardly worked on the actual main quest (which involves “perfecting” the battle mechanic). And for the last few days, my focus was on designing Seraphin. And I’ve been proud of what I’ve worked on - for instance, I think the sprites of the parrots came out excellently, and the sheep will stop and turn around if you stand in front of them. Okay, given, these are all quite small things, but I’m very satisfied with how it all looks.

Just thought I’d update you on this. It’s not all I’ve added, of course, but if you want to know what more I added… well, you’ll just have to wait when it comes out. I think that when I’ve fixed the battle mechanic and the “Finding Peace” quest that I will release the patch.

-Tom