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May 2025
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Perpetua 01: The Shadow of the Dragon To...

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Bastion Blaque, battle-hardened ranger and erstwhile captain of the Sonnerian royal guard. Canary Shye, Placid Guardian and master of the Cyclic Hand School of Combat. Quarter Tomm, high arcanist of the hundred burroughs and virtuoso conductor of the elements.Powerful alone, together they were the famed adventurers known as the IRON TRIGON.

Which is why, Vinnor Jekk, heterodox cleric of the Way of Fearless Truth hired them when he needed protection for his would-be-protege, the girl of prophecy. Setting out from Verus, capital of the Holy Protectorate, they eschewed train and carriage, traveling surreptitiously across the savannah, hidden in mountains’ shadow, towards the seaside village of Salann where their wide-eyed charge awaited 

And as they learned, with ward in tow, she was not alone in awaiting them. Just halfway to their destination, in moonbright night, AMBUSH. Exhaustion. Blinding light. Confusion. Blades unsheathing. The sound of shouting. Magic unfettered. A poisonous air. The cry of death.

Was it simple luck or evidence of the prophecy that the young novice they were sheltering escaped that night? That she stumbled forward, alive, into the warm dark. That her protectors had not failed her, in the end, and that she moved now towards new bodyguards, unlikely bodyguards. Not quite heroes, but fellow travelers, if from worlds so unlike her own. 

And with death behind her, and rendezvous with a fated future ahead, she wondered if that wasn’t better, maybe? To spend some time not with champions of virtue or mythic figures, but with regular Perpetuans just like her. 

This week on Perpetua: The Shadow of the Dragon Tower Pt. 1

Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.01]

Hey everyone, we made it to release! Welcome to this new FAQ for Perpetua. Because the site’s system is Biased towards walkthroughs that are A) oldest B) most updated, I’m releasing this guide on day 1 even though it’s pretty slim right now! And unlike some other FAQ writers, I’m not just copying whatever they say in the “official guide.” So that means you can actually TRUST what’s here. Anyway, on to the good stuff!

Playable Characters - Western Scenario [PPCW]

Elena Millefiori (she/her) [EMPC]

Identity: Megadungeon Hostess

Theme: Tourism

Origin: Passika Megadungeon Rillspur

Classes: Chanter, Spiritualist, Elementalist

Stats: DEX 6, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 10

The Prelude did NOT make me think that the Passikan dungeons had "hostesses" but whatever! Elena is the western party's de facto combat mage. Don't be fooled by her looks, she's one of the hardest hitting members in the party for SURE. Yes, she has those bard-like chants, and those are cool, but let me tell you, her elementalism spells pack a punch.

Starter Tip: Her BARRIER spell is essential in the early game before you start to get better armor. Always keep it up!

Jonathan (he/him) [JNPC]

Identity: An elderly Terrapine gear-head

Theme: Curiosity

Origin: Clay Ridge

Classes: Tinkerer, Loremaster

Stats: DEX 8, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 8

Remember this guy from Prelude!? Everyone was debating whether any of the demo characters were gonna show up in the full game, and basically NO ONE thought about the weird turtle man. But here he is! He's a "gear head," which means he can make magical gadgets and devices. Yes that means to use him right, you really have to learn how to craft and how to manage your IP. BUT if you do, it really pays off. 

Starter Tip: Jonathan is MORE THAN JUST HIS MAGICANNON. Yes it's powerful. But his Magispheres are great too. Remember to use Acceleration!

"Uncle Nicky" Nikolas "Niko Da Shark" Dashiell (he/him) [UNPC]

Identity: Redeemed Scoundrel Chef

Theme: Anger

Origin: Sonnerean

Classes: Dark Blade, Gourmet

Stats: Dex 10, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 6

I have to say I did NOT expect this guy’s backstory (mobster turned traveling chef? Cool!)! I also really didn’t expect how much his unique cooking mechanics change every layer of the game. Unlike in the East scenario, traveling with this group always has a benefit because you’re constantly finding new ingredients. He’s also definitely the best physical damage dealer this party has. Plus, the way he gets furious in combat is hilarious. 

Starter tip: Give him the best armor you can, because even though he isn’t a tank, a lot of his abilities are based on getting hit.

Veile Lynndel (she/her) [VLPC]

Identity: Chosen Priestess

Theme: Duty

Origin: Pastoral Chapel of Salann

Classes: Orator, Entropist

Stats: DEX 6, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 10

I guess I can’t say for sure, but this “girl of prophecy” is definitely one of those high potential characters who will get way, way better as you level her up. That doesn’t mean her starting skill set is weak, it’s just that she’s very support focused in the early game. Interestingly: She has the same starting stats as Elena—and I think it’s funny that they keep having scenes together where they’re sort of compared/contrasted.

Starter tip: The ability Lucky 7 is BROKEN. Don’t forget that if you have a low number “saved” in your Lucky slot, you can use it on a great roll just to cycle it out and put something better in!

 

Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social)

Featuring Janine Hawkins (bleatingheart.bsky.social) Sylvi Bullet (sylvibullet.bsky.social), Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social), Keith J Carberry (keithjcarberry.contentburger.biz) and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social)

Produced by Ali Acampora

Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp)

Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art)

With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint

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