scorched plains
Description:
The scorched plains are primarily a desert and mesa zone where an ancient civilization stands headstrong, unbeknownst to what lies below them. A long time ago, the mages of the city banded together to seal away the void beneath the city. Now, after eons of peace, the city and its inhabitants have forgotten the darkness that lies below.
scorched plains
A little more straightforward compared to Von's Domain, the Scorched Plains are a haven for bandits, or worse. While creating this design, I wanted to emphasis the idea of lost knowledge, and the Void creeping back. With this in mind, I tried to create a sense of rediscovering the area's past with different quests that allow the player to unearth artifacts, as well as a museum in the central city, which allow players to contribute to. The other main aspect, the seeping of the Void back into the world, allows for players to work together in order to seal rifts that appear within the area, while earning unique rewards. This concept was inspired by the MMOs Rift and Elder Scrolls Online. Note: the header image is simply concept.
