As I have mentioned before I am a huge fan and supporter of small-shop indie RPGs, and have also been able to help out by beta-testing games for Spiderweb Software for the past several years. As the last Avernum game released, Spiderweb’s Jeff Vogel announced that a new property would be announced this year. That time has come – the new game world coming from Spiderweb Software is Avadon: The Black Fortress, and is due early next year.

Spiderweb Software brings you Avadon: The Black Fortress, the first chapter in a new, epic fantasy saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Experience an exciting fantasy role-playing adventure and battle a conspiracy to destroy your people.

Avadon: The Black Fortress Features:

Epic fantasy role-playing adventure in an enormous and unique world.

Four different character classes, with dozens of unique spells and abilities.

Uncover the fascinating history of Avadon and the land of Lynaeus.

Many different endings. Your choices will change the world.

Dozens of side quests, hidden dungeons, and secrets to discover.

Hundreds of magical items to find. Use powerful crystals to make your artifacts even more powerful.

Huge adventure with lots of replay value.The Story:
You are a servant of Avadon. The Black Fortress. Your job is to protect the Pact, five nations that have banded together in a fragile alliance. The purpose of the Pact: To hold back the waves of invaders that seek to destroy you.

Outside the lands of the Pact, there are limitless threats. Barbarians. Fading, jealous empires. Titans and unspeakable horrors. The warriors and spies of Avadon are charged to keep them at bay, weak and divided. You fight in the shadows, rooting out small threats before they have the chance to grow. Your resources are unlimited, and your word is law.

But a dark time is coming. Assassins are killing Avadon’s warriors, and a hidden enemy plots to unite all of your homeland’s foes. If you cannot discover and destroy this conspiracy, and soon, your people face total destruction. But beware. The defenders of Avadon are being picked off, one by one, and you are the next target.

Based on what I have seen and heard, I am thrilled: the graphics and interface are an obvious step forward, and have a new look that I think suits the setting and story quite well. The story seems like fairly standard fantasy stuff, but Vogel always excels at nuancing great games out of fairly ordinary scenarios.

There are still several months before the game is released, and I can’t wait to find out more. For now head on over to the Avadon: The Black Fortress website and check out the screens and details!

Source: Spiderweb Software