Fantasy-themed gamebooks are always full of terrifying monsters, aren’t they? This book features plenty of monsters as well. I love monsters.
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changedMy love for monsters began with *RPG Fantasy Encyclopedia* by Hiroshi Hayakawa, published by SoftBank Publishing’s Publishing Division in Japan. Of all the gifts my mother ever gave me, this was the one that made me happiest—second only to life itself (I’m exaggerating a bit). Inside this book are countless monster names, illustrations, and backstories. Inspired by this book, my older brother—who was still a child at the time—and I would take turns drawing monsters in a single notebook, just like a shared diary. That notebook was my most treasured possession, but I lost it when I moved away from my hometown. It’s such a shame.
addedPerhaps because I love monsters so much, each monster in this game has its own backstory—or rather, a background. When you come face-to-face with one… if your life is in danger, you have no choice, but if you have the option to talk to the monster, you might be better off doing so. After all, negotiating is easier and safer than fighting. In Dark Castle, you’ll encounter female-type monsters named “Marguerite” and “Birgitte.” They are former humans whose forms were altered by a witch’s magic, but they’ve accepted their new appearances and continue to live true to themselves. If you ever visit the world of “The Witch of Dark Castle,” I hope you’ll take the time to listen to their stories.
Veritas Tales: Witch of the Dark Castle changes
changedMy love for monsters began with *RPG Fantasy Encyclopedia* by Hiroshi Hayakawa, published by SoftBank Publishing’s Publishing Division in Japan. Of all the gifts my mother ever gave me, this was the one that made me happiest—second only to life itself (I’m exaggerating a bit). Inside this book are countless monster names, illustrations, and backstories. Inspired by this book, my older brother—who was still a child at the time—and I would take turns drawing monsters in a single notebook, just like a shared diary. That notebook was my most treasured possession, but I lost it when I moved away from my hometown. It’s such a shame.
addedPerhaps because I love monsters so much, each monster in this game has its own backstory—or rather, a background. When you come face-to-face with one… if your life is in danger, you have no choice, but if you have the option to talk to the monster, you might be better off doing so. After all, negotiating is easier and safer than fighting. In Dark Castle, you’ll encounter female-type monsters named “Marguerite” and “Birgitte.” They are former humans whose forms were altered by a witch’s magic, but they’ve accepted their new appearances and continue to live true to themselves. If you ever visit the world of “The Witch of Dark Castle,” I hope you’ll take the time to listen to their stories.
Fantasy-themed gamebooks are always full of terrifying monsters, aren’t they? This book features plenty of monsters as well.
I love monsters. It’s not just their appearance—I can’t help but wonder where they came from, why they’re there, and what they usually do.
My love for monsters began with *RPG Fantasy Encyclopedia* by Hiroshi Hayakawa, published by SoftBank Publishing’s Publishing Division in Japan. Of all the gifts my mother ever gave me, this was the one that made me happiest—second only to life itself (I’m exaggerating a bit). Inside this book are countless monster names, illustrations, and backstories. Inspired by this book, my older brother—who was still a child at the time—and I would take turns drawing monsters in a single notebook, just like a shared diary. That notebook was my most treasured possession, but I lost it when I moved away from my hometown. It’s such a shame.
Perhaps because I love monsters so much, each monster in this game has its own backstory—or rather, a background. When you come face-to-face with one… if your life is in danger, you have no choice, but if you have the option to talk to the monster, you might be better off doing so. After all, negotiating is easier and safer than fighting. In Dark Castle, you’ll encounter female-type monsters named “Marguerite” and “Birgitte.” They are former humans whose forms were altered by a witch’s magic, but they’ve accepted their new appearances and continue to live true to themselves. If you ever visit the world of “The Witch of Dark Castle,” I hope you’ll take the time to listen to their stories.
