Since its announcement, MercurySteam’s Blades of Fire has outlined how combat and blacksmithing work. However, beyond protagonist Aran and the scholar Adso, little is known about the other characters. A new trailer is available for the same and offers some intriguing revelations.
For instance, Queen Nerea, who ascended the throne after her father’s death, actually grew up alongside Aran. The latter is the son of the King’s Ward commander, and the two had a “close bond.” A “tragic event” seemingly changed things and scarred Aran, though he’s determined to move on.
Other notable characters include Glinda, Aran’s mentor who also wields a Forge Hammer; Melkart, an ogre who helps in exploration but thinks of himself as a king; and Melcart, the Dorian Graves undertaker who could be the key to venturing to the Necropolis and dealing with the necromancer, Acedes Alexander.
Blades of Fire launches on May 22nd for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC. Check out some more extensive gameplay here.
