About this bundle

SKALD: Against the Black Priory Deluxe Edition contains the base game as well as the full, official soundtrack composed by Romanus Surt and the Reinforcement Pack.

The Reinforcement Pack contains the following:

• A pack of In-Game portraits
  
• 5 New Die Skins to roll with animations
  
• 3 unique backgrounds with additional stats
  
• 2 wallpapers
  
• Two High Resolution versions of the game's hand-drawn overland map
  
• Additional Vendor: Malachai the Magical Item Merchant - A vendor that sells a handful of unique magical items, available from the Refugee’s Camp and beyond.

*Malachai the Magical Item Merchant can be found further into the game at the Refugee’s Camp
*Please note - We are aware of an issue that Malachai the Magical Item Merchant may not spawn into an ongoing run if you choose to upgrade from standard to deluxe. This will not affect new save files.

SKALD: Against the Black Priory is inspired by roleplaying games of yesteryear, combining modern design and compelling storytelling with authentic 8-bit looks and charms.

Delve into a dark fantasy world, full of deadly creatures, tragic heroes, and lovecraftian horror for an epic, retro-style adventure, rich in exploration and tactical, turn-based combat.

Do you have what it takes to lead a company of broken heroes from the tainted shores of Idra to the gates of the Black Priory - and beyond?

Gather your party

Lead a band of broken heroes through challenging turn-based combat scenarios as you cleave, blast or stealth your way through deadly enemies of all definitions. Equip your heroes using a modern inventory system, fulfil objectives through quest logs, read journals to discover hidden secrets. And if the action is still a bit too hot to handle, auto-resolve to bypass conflict entirely.

Prepare thyself

Set yourself up for the journey ahead by crafting and cooking from a slew of distinct recipes Choose your character, select their stats and build out a party from a series of diverse allies, each with their own skill-set, agenda and personality. Decide between a dozen classes and varied backgrounds, levelling up to 20 while customising your spells and equipment to suit your style.

Venture Forth

Set in an unforgiving world with lovecraftian horrors and choice-based dialogue, your story will take many unexpected twists and turns. Living life as a mercenary, you’ll need to roll the dice to determine whether you fall prey to certain peril or escape grave danger.

Celebrate Yesteryear

Uncover the grand schemes of the Gallian Empire and explore the vast expanse of Freymark and the Outer Isles. In SKALD: Against the Black Priory, you’ll experience this richly illustrated world of authentic pixel art, built from thousands of hand-drawn tiles and images using a palette inspired by the legendary Commodore 64 computer. Optional CRT filter for true retro aficionados also included.