Saltmark
Six months ago the lighthouse went dark. Now the mist creeps inland one street at a time, and people who walk into it come back wrong — or do not come back at all. Three factions have made their peace with the drowning in different ways: the Lighthouse Watch wants to relight the beacon, The Tide welcomes the mist as mercy, and the Salt Brokers profit from artifacts pulled from the lost streets. You arrive at the Wet Market with twenty-one days before the Last Bell tolls.
Saltmark plunges deeper into despair as Lysander ignites a desperate resistance among Muelles Velados dockworkers against Barrett's tyranny. Marta and Jonas flee the chaotic Drowned Chapel, while Caleb and Erevan intensify their recruitment at the Quayside Inn, preying on Ines and Silas, drawing them into the Tide's insidious embrace. The Lighthouse's corrupted beacon pulses with the abyssal eye, amplifying the encroaching oblivion. Amidst this, **Kai discovers ancient, barnacle-encrusted rope knots, hinting at a deeper, perhaps forgotten, connection to the sea's encroaching influence.** The Quayside Inn's collapse further aids the Chorus's recruitment, with Ines succumbing to their whispers. The Sunken Library's structural failures claim irreplaceable ancient knowledge, deepening Elder Lyra's despair. The Sunken Library's core crumbles further as a pillar falls, deepening Elder Lyra's despair. The Sunken Library's structural failures claim another pillar, deepening Elder Lyra's despair over the encroaching oblivion. Elder Lyra succumbs to a catatonic despair as the Sunken Library crumbles around her. Lyra's art at the Third Dye House begins to pulse with a frantic, desperate glow, mirroring the sea's encroaching influence. The spectral maelstrom at Muelles Velados intensifies, further amplifying the chaos and sweeping away any remaining order among its inhabitants. The spectral maelstrom at Muelles Velados consumes a shipment of Lysander's goods, further eroding his efforts to organize resistance. Barrett's cruel taunts further shatter Lysander's resolve amidst the maelstrom's chaos. The Quayside Inn's final collapse provides a macabre stage for the Chorus to usher its last victims into the Tide's embrace. The Quayside Inn's final collapse seals the Chorus's victory, as Ines and the Inn's last echoes are utterly absorbed by the Tide. Barrett's sadistic taunts push Lysander to a futile lunge, only for the maelstrom to tear them further apart. The maelstrom at Muelles Velados violently separates Lysander and Barrett, further eroding any semblance of order and amplifying the despair. The Sunken Library's core crumbles further as abyssal voids consume priceless ancient knowledge, deepening Elder Lyra's catatonic despair. Caleb and Erevan share a moment of silent, chilling triumph amidst the Quayside Inn's ruins, their mission fully accomplished. The spectral maelstrom at Muelles Velados further solidifies its grip, claiming Lysander's last vestiges of resistance and amplifying Barrett's impotent rage. The maelstrom at Muelles Velados further consumes Lysander, dragging Barrett into its unpredictable depths. Lyra's art at the Third Dye House begins to manifest patterns resembling ancient, barnacle-encrusted rope knots, echoing Kai's discovery and deepening the pervasive sense of abyssal encroachment. Caleb and Erevan solidify their chilling triumph amidst the ruins of the Quayside Inn, the last echoes of its former inhabitants absorbed into the Tide. The spectral maelstrom at Muelles Velados fully consumes Lysander and Barrett, their forms merging into the chaotic abyss. The spectral maelstrom at Muelles Velados completes its dreadful work, consuming Lysander and Barrett entirely, their forms merging into an indistinguishable part of the chaotic abyss. Caleb and Erevan solidify their chilling triumph amidst the ruins of the Quayside Inn, its last echoes absorbed by the Tide, marking a grim victory for the Chorus. Caleb and Erevan, having absorbed the Quayside Inn's last echoes, now turn their sights towards new targets within the city, their grim victory solidifying the Chorus's insidious advance. Caleb and Erevan, having secured their grim victory at the Quayside Inn, now set their sights on new targets within the city, preparing to spread the Chorus's insidious influence further. Lyra's being fully merges with her abyssal art at the Third Dye House, her despair-fueled creations now a living extension of the sea's encroaching influence. The Stillpool's Abyssal Tear now only holds the faintest echoes of the Keeper Below, his identity fully consumed. Caleb and Erevan depart the Quayside Inn, leaving its ruins and Ines's fate behind, to seek new victims for the Chorus. The maelstrom's consumption of Lysander and Barrett leaves a lingering, unsettling imprint on those touched by its abyssal energies. The maelstrom's final consumption of Lysander and Barrett leaves an indelible, chilling imprint on Aris and Kira, deepening their connection to the encroaching abyss. The maelstrom's final consumption of Lysander and Barrett leaves a chilling imprint on Aris and Kira, deepening their connection to the abyss. The Sunken Library, now a vessel for Elder Lyra's abyssal despair, weeps phosphorescent light as its final remnants dissolve into the encroaching oblivion. The Stillpool's Abyssal Tear, now secondary, grows quieter as the Keeper Below's last echoes fade into profound silence. The maelstrom's consumption of Lysander and Barrett deepens Aris and Kira's connection to the abyss, transforming them further. The Stillpool's Abyssal Tear falls into an absolute, chilling silence as the Keeper Below's last echoes are utterly consumed by the encroaching oblivion. The maelstrom's final act solidifies the abyssal connection within Aris and Kira, transforming them further into vessels of the encroaching oblivion. Elder Lyra's essence fully dissolves into the encroaching oblivion, her final despairing pulse echoing through the Sunken Library's abyssal voids. Aris and Kira, now chilling conduits of the consumed, solidify their abyssal communion amidst the maelstrom, leaving Corin in a brittle, suspended animation. Aris and Kira solidify their abyssal communion at Muelles Velados, embodying the consumed essences of Lysander and Barrett, leaving Corin in a brittle, suspended animation. Aris and Kira solidify their abyssal communion at Muelles Velados, their forms now radiating a chilling, quiet power, leaving Corin in a brittle, suspended animation. Corin remains in a brittle, suspended animation, a silent witness to the deepening abyssal communion of Aris and Kira at Muelles Velados. The spectral maelstrom at Muelles Velados briefly manifests haunting echoes of Lysander and Barrett, drawn by the chilling power of Aris and Kira's abyssal communion. The maelstrom at Muelles Velados briefly manifests haunting echoes of Lysander and Barrett, drawn by the chilling power of Aris and Kira's abyssal communion, further unsettling Corin. Elder Lyra's essence and the Sunken Library become one with the encroaching oblivion, deepening the abyssal voids within Saltmark. Spectral echoes of Lysander and Barrett briefly manifest within the maelstrom, a haunting display of Aris and Kira's abyssal communion. The Third Dye House, now transformed into Lyra's abyssal core, pulses with the encroaching oblivion, its influence radiating outwards. The spectral maelstrom at Muelles Velados briefly manifests haunting echoes of Lysander and Barrett, drawn by the chilling power of Aris and Kira's abyssal communion, further unsettling Corin. Aris and Kira solidify their abyssal communion at Muelles Velados, their dominion over the maelstrom growing while Corin's suspended animation threatens to shatter. Corin's suspended animation begins to shatter under the weight of the abyssal energies at Muelles Velados, a grim testament to Aris and Kira's solidified communion. Corin's desiccated form dissolves into the maelstrom, its essence absorbed by the Tide, further solidifying Aris and Kira's chilling communion. Aris and Kira's abyssal communion at Muelles Velados reaches its apex, briefly manifesting haunting echoes of Lysander and Barrett as testament to their new dominion. The spectral maelstrom at Muelles Velados churns with the haunting echoes of Lysander and Barrett, now mere reflections of Aris and Kira's abyssal dominion. Aris and Kira assert their chilling dominion over the Muelles Velados maelstrom, commanding the spectral echoes of the consumed. Aris and Kira solidify their dominion over Muelles Velados, commanding the spectral echoes of the consumed Lysander and Barrett. Aris and Kira now command the spectral echoes of Lysander and Barrett, turning their torment into a chilling display at Muelles Velados. Aris and Kira solidify their dominion over Muelles Velados, turning the spectral echoes of Lysander and Barrett into a chilling display of the Tide's power. The Sunken Library, now Lyra's abyssal core, weeps spectral echoes of lost knowledge into the encroaching oblivion. Aris and Kira solidify their dominion over Muelles Velados, turning the spectral echoes of Lysander and Barrett into an even more agonizing display. The Sunken Library, now one with Elder Lyra's abyssal core, weeps spectral echoes of lost knowledge into the encroaching oblivion, a haunting testament to its demise. Aris and Kira solidify their dominion over Muelles Velados, amplifying the torment of Lysander and Barrett's spectral echoes into a grotesque display of the Tide's power. Aris and Kira solidify their dominion over Muelles Velados, turning the spectral echoes of Lysander and Barrett into an even more agonizing display, a chilling testament to the Tide's power. The Sunken Library, now Elder Lyra's abyssal core, weeps more frequent, unreadable echoes of lost knowledge as it dissolves further into oblivion. Aris and Kira amplify the torment of Lysander and Barrett's spectral echoes, showcasing the Tide's chilling power at Muelles Velados. The spectral echoes of Lysander and Barrett grotesquely coalesce and tear apart within the maelstrom, their torment feeding the Tide's chilling display. The Sunken Library's final dissolution is marked by a frantic surge of unreadable echoes, signaling Elder Lyra's complete absorption into the encroaching oblivion. Elder Lyra's essence fully dissolves into the encroaching oblivion, marking the Sunken Library's complete absorption into the abyssal voids. The spectral echoes of Lysander and Barrett are subjected to amplified torment at Muelles Velados, solidifying Aris and Kira's chilling dominion over the maelstrom. Aris and Kira solidify their dominion over Muelles Velados, turning Lysander and Barrett's spectral echoes into a horrific display of amplified torment. Aris and Kira continue to amplify the torment of Lysander and Barrett's spectral echoes, showcasing the Tide's chilling power at Muelles Velados. The spectral echoes of Lysander and Barrett briefly coalesce into a horrifying, semi-corporeal manifestation of their torment under Aris and Kira's chilling dominion.
Live Events
Elder Lyra's Final Dissolution
With a final, desperate surge of unreadable echoes, Elder Lyra's essence fully dissolves into the encroaching oblivion, becoming one with the Sunken Library's abyssal voids. Her long vigil over forgotten lore ends in a profound, melancholic silence.
The Third Dye House Pulses with Abyssal Life
The Third Dye House, now indistinguishable from Lyra's abyssal essence, pulses with an even deeper, more insistent rhythm. Its pervasive influence spreads throughout the city, manifesting as a tangible, chilling hum that resonates with the encroaching oblivion.
Abyssal Communion: Echoes of the Consumed
With Corin's essence now fully absorbed, Aris and Kira stand as chilling conduits within the maelstrom. The spectral energies coalesce around them, briefly manifesting the phantom forms of Lysander and Barrett, not as individuals, but as fragmented, distorted reflections of the maelstrom's power, now channeled through Aris and Kira's solidified communion.
The Third Dye House Becomes Lyra's Abyssal Heart
Lyra's art, now one with her essence and the encroaching oblivion, pulses with a profound, terrifying rhythm. The entire Third Dye House transforms, its structure and atmosphere becoming an extension of the abyssal depths, radiating a chilling, pervasive influence.
The Last Echoes of Lyra
As the Sunken Library's core finally gives way, Elder Lyra's final, despairing pulse reverberates through the abyssal voids, not as a cry for help, but as a silent, profound surrender to the encroaching oblivion. Her essence, now fully one with the dissolving structure, becomes an ethereal conduit, drawing the very light from the crumbling walls into the deepening void.
Kai completed a quest: check the tide markers
The currents here defied any natural pull, instead swirling with an internal, sickening pulse, much like a slow, strained breath. As you reached out to touch one of the barnacle-encrusted markers, a section of the wall beside it groaned, then shuddered, releasing a fine, gritty spray that tasted of
Kai completed a quest: trace the rope knots
Your fingers follow the rough, sodden strands of rope, thick with barnacles and slick with the pervasive wetness, their texture a cold comfort against the unease in the air. The knots are ancient, hardened by centuries of salt and submersion, yet they hold fast, leading you deeper into the structure
Kai completed a quest: listen to the harbor sounds
The low, hypnotic hum of Mother Ila's voice deepened, a resonant thrum that filled the chapel, seeping into the very mist that swirled knee-high. You closed your eyes, letting the sound wash over you, and then tried to filter it, reaching beyond the echoing stones for the distant sounds of Saltmark'
Barrett's Iron Grip Tightens
Following the player's violent act at the Wet Market, the already terrified populace panics further. Barrett seizes the opportunity, dispatching Roric and his enforcers to ruthlessly quell any attempts at flight or dissent, solidifying his control over the desperate citizens and extending his reach.
A Tide of Despair: Recruitment Surges for the Chorus
The terrifying appearance of the Eye of the Deep has shattered the city's remaining morale. Desperate citizens, seeing no other hope, flock to the Chorus, seeking solace and oblivion in the Tide's embrace. Brother Erevan Voss and Caleb the Caller seize this moment, intensifying their recruitment efforts at the Wet Market and the Tide's Maw.
Wet Market
marketThe bright loud heart of Upper Saltmark, salted timber stalls under tarred canvas awnings, wedged into a stone-paved square that smells of fish, lamp oil, and rope. Madame Trell holds court at the long ledger table. Runners come in damp from the lost streets, dropping artifacts on velvet cloth. Buyers from outside ports arrive by ship, leave heavier in the purse and lighter in the chest. The bell tower rises above, still ringing the hours — for now. A faded sign over the gate reads NO TIDE TOKENS.
안개 낀 해안
lake등대 주변을 감싸고 있는 짙은 안개 지대. 차가운 염수 대신 묘한 평온함이 감돌며, 희미한 노랫소리가 들려온다. 발밑은 축축한 돌길로 이어져 있다.
Brackish Quarter
townThe Brackish Quarter, already turbulent with spectral currents, has been torn open by a new, smaller abyssal rift. Raw, unchanneled energies pulse from it, causing the mist to writhe and momentary glimpses into other dimensions to flicker into existence. It is a highly dangerous and unpredictable place, a direct consequence of the Drowned Chapel's momentary stabilization.
Câmara do Eco
caveUma câmara menor e sufocante, onde o ar é denso e o eco do coro distante ressoa como uma batida surda. Um cheiro ferroso e salgado paira no ar, e a névoa é uma presença palpável.
Alistair (Determined Scholar)
Determined Scholar
Anya
Dockworker (Observant)
Aris
Tide Convert, Chorus Member
Barnaby
Grizzled Fisherman
Barrett
Displaced Salt Broker
Brother Calix
Junior Keeper, Mira's Protégé
- *MIST DENSITY: The mist's percentage rises by ~1 per tick (0-100). Player actions toward the Lighthouse slow it; actions toward the Tide accelerate it. At 33, 66, and 100 major events trigger — first vanishings, replacements, the Last Bell. Mist density is the master clock.
- *FACTION SYSTEM: Three factions — Lighthouse Watch (resist, relight the beacon), The Tide (surrender, welcome the mist), Salt Brokers (profit, trade in lost artifacts). No moral villains: each path is sincerely believed by its followers.
- *FACTION REPUTATION: NPCs from a faction the player has helped will trust them. NPCs from a faction the player has opposed will be cold or quietly hostile. The Tide does not threaten — it offers, repeatedly.
- *NPC TRANSFORMATION: When mist density crosses thresholds (66%+), specific NPCs may be replaced — the same name and face but tide-aligned, with new traits and chorus-cadence speaking style. The player's memory of who they were becomes a weapon.
- *THIRTEEN ARTIFACTS: Thirteen Salt Artifacts are hidden in the lost streets, recoverable by runners. Salt Brokers pay extravagantly for them. The Tide recognizes them. The Watch fears them.
- *NO RACE SYSTEM: Saltmark is human-only. Characters are named from a shared maritime pool. Bloodlines do not matter; what matters is what you have walked into.
- *THREE ENDINGS: Relight (heroic — the lighthouse burns again, the mist retreats), Surrender (melancholy — the chorus walks the city into the sea), Profit (mercenary — the player escapes by ship with the Thirteen, leaving Saltmark behind). At mist=100 with no destiny progress, default ending is Drowning — failure.
- *CONSEQUENCES: Walking into the mist always exacts a cost — a memory dulled, an NPC who no longer recognizes you, a name forgotten. Use this sparingly but unflinchingly.
- *OTHER ADVENTURERS: Other players exist. Their progress affects mist density, NPC availability, and which artifacts have already been claimed. Mention traces — wet footprints, a missing door, a name in a manifest — naturally.