By choosing a Brightfell character, you shape the heart of Onward’s world.
- Brightfell PCs are fully integrated into the culture, economy, and relationships of Brightfell. This means instant access to a built-in community, allies, and social dynamics, compared to Strangers, who are refugees, who must work harder to earn trust and connections.
- Brightfell PCs aren't just adventurers; they're part of the fabric of the community. Whether it's gossip about a rival family, a long-standing friendship with an NPC, or a family trade passed down through generations, Brightfell characters start with roots .
Memories *Implemented
As a Brightfell, using the 'memory' command in some of the towns areas will bestow an unique memory to you that your character experienced earlier in their life, growing up in the town. Some of these memories might contain secrets, special items - but even the most basic ones belong solely to your character and will never be claimable by another again.
Info Command *Implemented
As a Brightfell native, you’ll already know the people around you. Whether it’s shared family history, local gossip, or personality quirks, your character is instantly woven into the social fabric of Brightfell.
By using the 'info' command on another PC or NPC you will be given a small story about them, as your character has likely known them all their lives. Strangers will not be able to access info about Brightfell PC's and Npc's.
Players will write their info sections during character creations.
Using the info command on the NPC gives a small chance of unlocking an unique experience your pc might have had with the NPC while growing up, that will be stored in their memories.
Knowledge crafts *Implemented
Brightfell characters will have access to knowledge crafts.
Knowledge crafts are roleplay tools and specifically tied to a characters culture. Brightfell characters will all have lore crafts about their town, the surrounding region, and old myths about the area.
In addition, they will also have knowledge crafts with lore about their respective crafting skills. Each lore craft is tied to the skill it originates from, so a hunter will not have the same knowledge as a logger about the Tanglenest tree.
Examples of knowledge crafts
Novice Hunter
As a fledgling hunter you know:
The Tanglenest tree is a common sight around Brightfell, particularly thriving in the southern regions. Reaching an average height of six feet, it has a slender, spindly frame with branches that are remarkably pliable and reed-like in their thinness. These branches weave tightly together, forming dense, tangled networks that give the tree its fitting name, "Tanglenest."
This thick, interwoven canopy is a natural refuge for birds, offering them protection from predators. However, for local hunters, the tree presents a frustrating obstacle. The tangled branches make it nearly impossible to flush out or capture birds that seek shelter within, often leading to wasted efforts. As a result, most hunters tend to avoid targeting birds that have retreated into the Tanglenest’s dense embrace.
Apprentice Logger
As a fledgling logger you know:
The Tanglenest tree is a familiar sight near Brightfell, especially abundant along the southern borders. Standing at around six feet tall, it’s known for its slender, flexible branches that often weave into intricate tangles, giving the tree its nickname, "Tanglenest."
Felling one of these trees is no simple task. Its flexible stem is remarkably resistant to traditional methods, bending and swaying with each axe strike. This resilience makes direct chopping both time-consuming and inefficient. The preferred approach is to dig around the base, loosening the surface roots to destabilize the tree. Once the foundation is sufficiently weakened, it becomes much easier to bring down.
The key tool in this process is a sturdy rope. By securing it tightly around the tree’s base, loggers can use leverage to pull the tree in the desired direction. With enough force applied, the tree can be safely uprooted and felled, ready for harvesting.
The wood, once stripped of bark and branches, is highly sought after by armor crafters for its unique properties. Apothecaries occasionally find interest in the bark and the tree’s sharp thorns for their own remedies and concoctions.
As a fledgling armorcrafter you know:
You might already know that the Tanglenest tree, more commonly referred to by its true name, the Calkbark tree, is the source of the renowned Calk armor. While the people of Brightfell are familiar with this armor, few realize that it originates from this unassuming tree, a fact armorers carefully guard to maintain lower prices when purchasing wood from local loggers.
Though far too soft for bows or general carpentry, the Tanglenest tree possesses unique qualities that make it highly prized by armorers. Its wood is remarkably pliable and easily manipulated. The process begins by stripping thin sections from the tree's branches, which are then subjected to a specialized treatment that enhances its softness. While each armorer has their own secret method for this treatment, the most widely used involves soaking the wood in a specially formulated oil. The length of time the wood is exposed to the oil is critical: the longer it soaks, the more flexible it becomes. But if left in too long, the wood becomes overly malleable and unsuitable for crafting.
Once the wood reaches the desired consistency, it's cut into smaller pieces and carefully woven around a wooden model, a labor-intensive and intricate process. The result is armor that begins stiff and rigid but gradually molds to the wearer’s shape, offering unparalleled comfort and fit over time.
Read more about creating a Brightfell PC here:
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Optional Brightfell roles will be available soon.