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Truth Hidden in Verse
You’ll need this later
Hard work’s always been enough to fill my net.
All I need’s a good tide and a strong back.
I still get by the same way my pa did.
Lot of folks I know don’t fish no more—don’t need to.
Mekhi’s hand put food in their mouths just the same.
Even the lazy ones eat like kings now.
Keep seein’ people forget what work feels like.
Hard to say if that’s good or bad.
I just keep haulin’ in what the sea gives me.
These words are more than what meets the eye. Decipher them and you’ll have the key for even greater rewards. Hold tight to that key until the doors open.
Have you figured the crypt out yet? Hold onto it just a bit longer. We promise it’ll be worth it.
A WELCOME TO ASTRA:
THE BATTLEMAGE
Most sorcerers keep their distance using their brains and casting from afar. Battlemages don’t. This rare breed strides into the thick of combat, blending the precision of a warrior with the devastating force of arcane magic. They are forged through discipline, awakened by innate power, and defined by their ability to turn every strike into a conduit for elemental fury.
Originating from the Ignaran Revolutionary army, foreign sorcerers bestowed their magic knowledge on the brute, fiery warriors who were battered by combat.
Through years of mixing their existing combat skills with their new-found magic arsenal, Battlemages found mastery in imbuing their weapons with magic. It’s become a devastating discipline of fighting.
From the moment you choose the Battlemage at 3rd level, you gain Imbuement Mastery, allowing you to charge your weapon with elemental energy, store a prepared spell within its steel, or bind it to fate’s unpredictable hand with Lucky Draw. As you advance, your Arcane Strikes grow in potency, your Arcane Surges ripple outward with explosive force, and new imbuements expand your tactical options—whether that means teleporting into a better position, gaining skill bonuses, or striking again in a heartbeat.
By 14th level, Arcane Charge lets you weave melee attacks and spellcasting into seamless, devastating combos. And at the pinnacle of your power, Arcane Overdrive pushes your magic beyond mortal limits, amplifying every blow and turning you into an unstoppable storm. Though, for a price.
Who is the Battlemage for?
If you’re the kind of player who wants to be in the center of the action, charging headlong into danger while unleashing elemental magic, this subclass is for you. Battlemages thrive in situations that demand adaptability: holding the front line, punishing enemies who get too close, and seizing opportunities to unleash precise, high-impact bursts of damage.
Whether you picture yourself clad in charred armor or wielding an arcane-forged staff, the Battlemage isn’t just about raw power—it’s about control, momentum, and making every swing count. In the right hands, a Battlemage is both shield and sword, storm and steel.
KICKSTARTER UPDATES
BOX AND BOOK SAMPLES HAVE ARRIVED
Mail day in the last couple of weeks has been magical as samples of the game have been rolling in.
The Ascent of Aeon isn’t just in our heads now, it’s something that we can see, touch, and play.
Check out the post above to get a quick preview of the game box and campaign book that Kickstarter backers will be receiving!
Stay tuned for more.
LORE WHISPERS
Hansen, Innkeeper of Azure’s Den
Hansen is a towering human with broad shoulders, a barrel chest, and arms as thick as tree trunks. Despite his goliath stature, he is remarkably neat and approachable, with neatly trimmed hair falling to his chest and a booming laugh that makes him the heart of Azure’s Den. His scarred hands tell of countless brawls settled without malice. He is often seen wearing his sturdy tunic and a tattered apron featuring an illustration of a dwarf holding a beer and exclaiming, “Another!”
Born an orphan to dwarven ex-adventurers, Hansen grew upon tales of legendary taverns, places where kinship and ale flowed freely. That dream became his purpose.
Azure’s Den may not be legendary yet, but its roaring hearth and sturdy beams welcome weary travelers. To Hansen, a tavern is more than a place to drink: it is a refuge, a meeting ground, and the birthplace of history. One story at a time.
PROJECT UPDATES
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 DOWNLOAD GAME PREVIEWWant to get a flavor of the lore and the world yourself? Come partake in the Blue Lantern Festival with notable NPCs to get a taste of Astra. |  WATCH THE STORY TRAILERYou don’t just hear about the Tower—you feel it. You feel the stakes, the longing, the quiet doubt that creeps in when everything is on the line. |
 | READ THE WEBCOMICWant an introduction to the world of Astra and Whispers of Taiji? Give our webcomic a read - available on Webtoon Canvas and Tapas where you'll get a taste of some of our characters and what's to come. |
Until next time, may Mekhi be with you.
- Studio Munbou