Earthen Grove
Themes
Environmental
- A classic dungeon overrun by lush, untamed flora.
- Cracked stone floors are split by tree roots and glowing fungi.
- Nature is still alive and ever-present. Some twisted by magic
Emotional
- Key Emotions: Resolve and Innocence.
- Caela is still at her most hopeful. She is focused, brave, and ready to walk her sister’s path.
- The memories found here are simple, foundational.
- Hints of early failures from other witches begin to shake her certainty.
Gimmicks
- Overgrowth Hazards: Vines and such, causing slowed movement
- Poison Spores: Light environmental traps that pulse on a timer.
Enemies
Basic: Hollowed
All basic enemies will likely be simple black creatures with minor variations depending on the environment. For all of these, they will be small, black creatures with green eyes. They might have small flora or fauna attached to them.
- Sprouts: Melee, occasionally dash.
- Burrowers: Hidden, but leave a trail when burrowing. Burst from the ground when near a player.
- Rootling Watchers: Stationary enemies that fire seed-like projectiles.