The Making of: Libris Ruins

Hey guys SorcerousSteve here to give you an early sneak peak into Libris Ruins! The images below are currently a work in progress.

Libris Ruins is located in North Paladis along the Sanctus River. It is the old seat of Justice and will feature a ruined prison alongside the ruins of an ancient court.

From this angle looking North we can catch sight of the prison built along the cliffs overlooking the Sanctus River while on the upper right hand corner we can spot some skycells meant to house prisoners at high altitudes.


Various cells and enclosures once meant to house Novia's most dangerous criminals will fill this ancient prison.


Dead leaves and pine cover the outskirts of the ancient prison.


Inside one of the prison blocks.


Stay tuned for more as I continue to flesh out Libris Ruins!

Level Designer
Esteben Zaldivar

 

It's an impressive place. I love it and I'm looking forward to visit it !

 

Awesome!

A prison, built along a water's edge, as a former seat of Justice? Where have I seen that before?

 

Its great to see the old ruined towns having some 'majesty' to them like this in their architecture. Its a reminder of a time that came before which I think the game has needed to connect to its lore. Good job!

 

For some reason, something other than the name 'Libris' makes this prison remind me of a library, like the prisoners are collected and cataloged.

 

Hey guys! SorcerousSteve here to give you an update on the Making of Libris Ruins!

A look at the ancient prison which consists of three cell blocks and numerous enclosures, torture chambers, and of course traps!


Sky cells are located high up on the cliffs overlooking the Libris Ruins where the most notorious criminals would be brought.


Looking West, in the background the prison can be seen under the morning mist while to the left the ruined court building now lays overgrown.


As the ancient seat of Justice. Libris Ruins was once the site of a prestigious court.


A full view of the prison with the sky cells in the background.


Stay tuned for more progress on Libris Ruins!

Esteben Zaldivar
Level Designer

 

Great work, Esteben! Thank you for sharing it.

 

I'm ready to explore!

 

Wow!

 

Hey guys! SorcerousSteve here to give you an update on Libris Ruins!

I am approaching completion of the the worldbuilding phase and now with all the major POI's in place I will begin spawning the map with lots of bad guys and yes, traps.

Looking to the North the ruins of the ancient courthouse are dwarfed by rugged cliffs in the background. To the lower right we can catch a glimpse of the Sanctus River flowing by.


The presence of shards has cause an overgrowth of alien plants near the prison grounds.


Bear traps still lay obscured outside the prison grounds ready to snatch at prisoners who once tried to escape. Watch your step! Shoutout to ReidtheRollo for his support in making this trap come to life!


A panoramic of Libris Ruins with the ruined courthouse in the far left, and the prison in the far back built on to the cliffs.


Hope you guys are excited to visit Libris Ruins this R43!

Esteben Zaldivar
Level Designer

 

...if this is a jail, wouldn't the traps be targeted at people trying to get OUT?

 

And here is a new teaser video we just put together!



Esteben will be on today's community livestream to talk more about the scene:

https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/?p=73243