First-person survival horror

Vigilum

The ritual that was supposed to free your lineage has awakened a dark presence that wishes to end you.

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The estate

A rural family property

On the outskirts of medieval Europe, surrounded by beautiful natural woodland.

The House

Once the family home, now a base for rest and preparation. Craft materials for sigil casting in the Workshop, eat to keep your strength, or brew tea for a quick remedy.

The Barn

Past the fields, a large wooden structure houses the Alchemy Lab, where herbs are distilled into extracts and potions to gain an edge against what hunts at night.

The Woodshed

An old structure once used by the estate's former matriarch for her craft. Starter materials can be found here. Past it, hidden from plain sight, lies a Shrine she once tended.

The day

Prepare. Craft. Endure.

During the day, several options are available to manage your resources wisely. Each action takes time, so plan accordingly.

  1. 01

    Gather

    Find herbs in the gardens or in the wild. Each one carries a different virtue… or curse.

  2. 02

    Alchemize

    Grind and distill your findings in the alchemy lab to brew potions and elixirs that give you an edge.

  3. 03

    Craft

    Convert raw materials into chalk or charcoal, essential for sigil creation.

  4. 04

    Cast

    Draw sigils during the night to empower yourself or weaken the hunter's grasp.

  5. 05

    Rest

    Sleep to restore energy and replenish your nourishment at home.

The night

Survive the night

Place Vylem, the gemstone of Dreams, on the ritual grounds. At 23:00 the energy settles and the ritual begins. Dr. Hayden arrives at the stroke of midnight. He investigates, adapts, and remembers.

Tracks

Every room visited, every route taken, every item used. He builds a profile and acts on it.

Observes

Every sigil placed, offering made and herb gathered. He perceives the energies around him and adjusts his awareness accordingly.

Counters

From each encounter, he forms a new approach to better anticipate your moves and hunt you more efficiently.

Learns

As each night progresses, he unlocks new abilities to further challenge you. Never settle on one strategy; he will find a way around it.

Survive until dawn for five nights.

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