Before the game starts, you establish relationships with each other. You all know each other - perhaps you're old friends, recent acquaintances, or former rivals. These relationships shape how you interact. You might protect someone, distrust them, or have romantic feelings. Strong relationships are crucial - when you're terrified or broken, your friends can help you recover. The game encourages playing these relationships fully and letting them develop.
Castle Gyllencreutz is your base of operations in Upsala. This ancient castle, restored by your group, serves as library, workshop, medical facility, and home. Between mysteries, you prepare here - healing injuries, studying texts, maintaining equipment. You can also develop the castle over time, improving it with new facilities. The headquarters represents your refuge and your commitment to the Society's mission.
Beyond the player characters, important NPCs support your mission. Linnea Elfeklint, elderly former member of the Society, gave you the keys and secrets to Castle Gyllencreutz. Across Scandinavia, you'll meet scholars, priests, hunters, and others who provide information or assistance. Building relationships with key contacts makes future mysteries easier and richer - they become recurring characters in your story.