When realism puts our idealism to a very severe test!
As gamers, we tend to embody beings who start out as weak, and who over combats, face enemies and lead battles that from the start seemed impossible to win. This creates a great sense of idealism in us.
But!!! Once we get out of there, we face the harshness of life and ‘‘realism’’ that the world throws in our faces, which creates in us a kind of dissonance that we constantly seek to balance. No longer knowing where begins Realism and where idealism and honor end.
The game therefore depicts a conflict between honor and realism, two values which are embodied by two main characters of the game : Enzo (Enkwo) and his ju'u (master) Nama Yode.
• Enzo (Enkwo) is an idealistic and optimistic hero, who believes in justice, freedom and fraternity between people. He is guided by his honor, which requires him to respect his commitments, to protect the innocent and to fight evil.
But his idealism borders on utopia and even naivety. Knowing nothing other than his peaceful and sweet city of Zama, he is brutally confronted with the reality of the "outside world" and will face its harshness and the titanic challenges that his rank as King of Zama implies. And his master Nama yode will make it clear to him.
• Nama Yode, on the contrary, is an Aurionic master who has renounced her candor to access a higher level of power. She embodies realism which is one of the primary socles in the Yode clan, that is to say objective and rational knowledge of the world.
For her it is necessary to take things for what they are and not for what we think they are (difficult to do, right !?).
She considers that honor is a luxury that only those who have the means to keep it can afford. So one must be strong, very strong in the face of adversity to claim it. Through her power she wants to impose her ideal on the whole world, and she believes that there is no right way to get there, there is only the way that wins.
The game thus offers a reflection on the meaning of life, on the choice between the ideal and the real, between faith and skepticism. The player is led to question his own values, what constitutes his dignity and his greatness of soul. The game also shows that honor and realism are not necessarily incompatible, but that they can complement and reinforce each other.
Enzo (Enkwo) learns throughout his adventure to be realistic, to recognize his limits and his errors, to accept the complexity of the world and its geopolitical issues. Nama Yode, for her part, teaches her student that his honor is sure a beautiful thing, but it must be sublimated with a layer of realism, this to cultivate pragmatism, in order to be able to face evil without ever losing the light that shines in his soul.
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When honour faces revolution in a video game.
When we grow up, almost all of us find ourselves having to choose between our education or drastic change in order to adapt and survive. In the Aurion universe, we wanted to highlight this moral dilemma through Enkwo's battle against Ngarba.
On one side, we have Enkwo, who embodies the honour that drives him to preserve traditions and defend ancestral values for the collective good. On the other, we have Ngarba, who embodies the Revolution, representing the urgency of change and the sacrifice of the past for the survival of the group.
(Enkwo versus Ngarba in the PC game)
This very first major battle in Aurion: The Legacy of the Kori-Odan sees much more than two Aurionics and their swords clashing. This battle symbolises the confrontation between honour and revolution.
The newly crowned King Enkwo is as devoted to his cause as he is doubtful of his ability to rise to the occasion. Faced with Ngarba's attack, Enkwo feels a mixture of courage and integrity, but also a need to prove his legitimacy. These feelings are transmuted into his Aurion when he gathers his Aurionic base, the Honour of the Kori-Odan.
(Enkwo performing the "Honour of the Kori-Odan" in PC game and in the graphic novel)
Ngarba is carried along by the fire of anger at seeing his people driven into the wall by a king with no knowledge of the outside world. He is not seeking a crown just for the pleasure of being king. His coup d'état was more an act of education for the people of Zama (hence the importance for him not to kill any citizens during his putsch).
He had travelled outside Zama and seen the cruelty of the world and knew that if this cruelty reached the gates of his city, the city would be lost. His revolution should be a wake-up call, enabling Zamians to come to terms with the reality of the world and its ills. His experience can be compared to Itachi's one in Naruto (more on that in a later article).
(Ngarba carrying out "the revolution")
The fight between Enkwo and Ngarba transcends simple swordplay, and is in fact the manifestation of the existential war in the Aurion.
(the ancestor who questions himself during the fight)
We are facing an Aurionic dialogue where two people who want the best for their community are fighting while talking to each other, but ironically, the nature and motivations of each prevent them from listening to each other. Makes you think, doesn't it?
Which choices do you generally make? Between Honour and Revolution, which do you lean towards for the good of those you love? We'd love to know in the comments.
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The resource paradox: sources of prosperity and eternal conflicts
Humanity key resources (gold, oil, etc.) are sources of wealth and prosperity, but the paradox is that they are also sources of conflict. We wanted to highlight this paradox in our game through aurionite.
(Aurionite emerging at the surface)
In the fantasy world of Aurion, a mysterious and powerful material called Aurionite emerges from the crystallisation of aurion, a spiritual energy that permeates the earth and gushes out in the form of magnificent stones. These gems are the source of many wonders and problems for the inhabitants of Aurioma.
The Hekimas, enlightened craftsmen, have mastered the art of extracting Aurionite from the bowels of the earth and shaping it. They can channel and purify aurion energy, awakening the potential of every stone they touch.
(Hekimas in front of their workshop)
Aurionite mining is the most important industry on the planet Aurioma, propelling the continent of KAH-ISAO to the pinnacle of power thanks to its extraction mines. However, this wealth has led to some worrying excesses.
Greed for this rock has led to human exploitation in the mines, overexposure to Aurion's energies, overexploitation of the soil, environmental degradation and the proliferation of counterfeit products. The quality of Aurionite varies according to a number of factors, including its original environment, crystal purity, age and alloy. However, the most decisive factor is the craftsmanship of the Hekima who work it. The purity of the light emanating from an Aurionite, its physical durability and, above all, its durability in use are essential criteria for judging the craftsman's work.
On Aurioma, almost everyone uses Aurionites in their daily lives: housewives for their household chores, farmers to improve their crops, breeders for the health of their animals, and artists to enhance their art.
(Different uses of aurionite)
However, the sector where Aurionite is most ubiquitous is warfare. The weapons and armour of Aurionic warriors are strengthened by this stone, giving these fighters extraordinary abilities. Aurionic warriors and shamans use Aurionites to stabilise and channel their Aurion, enabling them to effectively manifest phenomena or elemental energy during confrontations. As warriors and shamans use up their Aurionites, they become depleted, forcing these powerful fighters to replace them regularly to maintain their strength.
(Selecting aurionites in the game to change the texture of the hero's armour)
Faced with this growing dependence, some Hekimas set out to find ways of processing Aurionite in a more sustainable way, while preserving the ancestral traditions of their craft. A struggle for the conservation of Aurion and the Aurioma ecosystem is emerging, seeking a balance between the magical power of Aurionite and the preservation of nature.
Aurionite remains a fascinating enigma, a symbol of the power and spirituality that unites the people of Aurioma, while confronting them with profound ethical and environmental dilemmas.
Beyond its role in political and military affairs, Aurionite also embodies the hope of preserving the balance between living beings and the spiritual energies that animate them.
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Why anger is an important emotion for those who want to change the world...
Why is anger important and should be passed on between generations to fight injustice? I know. In a peaceful era that glorifies peace, and kindness the message seems "aggressive" but read on.
Anger is an important emotion for those who want to change the world. Only those who are unhappy will change things. But it is a double-edged weapon, like fire.
If it overwhelms us, we burn ourselves out and hurt our loved ones. If we channel it, it is a flame that we can direct against the darkness within and around us.
Anger should therefore not be removed from our emotional palette, but directed to the right targets. And it is this mastery of "targeting" that is taught to young men in particular.
This is one of the topics we have symbolized in Aurion on these 2 pages.
Enkwo connects to one of his ancestors because they share a deep anger against injustice.
This woman was the first queen heir to the throne in the city of Zama. You can imagine the struggles against misogyny she had to go through.
Aurion is a universe with 5000 years of history that we try to represent on every page, on every detail, on every frame. NOTHING is done randomly, in the games as in the graphic Novels.
Can you decode the AurionVerse? The Aurion is an experience we offer to the world.
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HERE ARE THE ‘’AURIONIC ‘’ SUMMER SALES!!!
It's Christmas before time!!! The annual meeting that no one wants to miss is here, YES the "summer sales" are here, sure you already know it. From June 29th to July 13th, take advantage on our game Aurion because it's 70% sales off. Your wallet who will say thank you...😏👌. This action-RPG's, is an explosive and epic initiatic story of those who start weak and idealistic, and how they must mature to stand against the brutality of the world..
Aurion : Legacy Of The Kori-Odan will take you on a journey through a fantasy universe between fights, politics, betrayals and power games, all in a breathtaking story and unique lore..
You are Enzo and with Erine Kori-Odan your wife, you are now the exiled king and queen of Zama who must travel to discover the true challenges of leadership, the struggles, the clashes, and the dilemmas of those who want to change the world. In Aurion there are no prophecies, no Chosen Ones, No Temple of Ancients with all the answers, No Good Vs Evil, No Angels, No Demons.
Instead you will have to face 5 tribes bonded by centuries of wars, alliances, treasons and interdependances. You will discover their traditions, their Umoja crafting, their beautiful hand-drawn landscapes inspired by more than 200 tribes and 5000 years of History.
-70% Discount ,from $14.99 to $4.49 it's all it takes. Buy your game now and have the best summer of your life.
When heroes depression teaches us how to handle our fear.
We are all inspired by heroes with infinite courage and infinite strenght. Those who never give up and who never fail. But we are more inspired by those who fall and who get up again.
No one achieves perfect wins all the time, we will fail and cry. We will feel that we are not worthy for our dreams, not enough skilled for our duties.
There are two critical moments in life when the "fear to fail" will hit you harder and bring you close to depression:
When you start your journey and you see all the challenges coming.
When you are close to succeed on your main goal and you realize that it was not the "endgame" but the start of another level of apocalypse.
That's normal to fear, this is "the growth path ". We are all normal humans seaking for greatness despite our imperfections. And we should never be ashamed of that. We need symbols on our way showing us the light again and again.
That's why we wrote the "prince depression" passage in Aurion. At some point in the story, Enkwo is totally overwhelmed by the challenges of the world out of Zama.
After his greatest victory, Enkwo finally realize that he is powerful enough to take back his kingdom. But the freedom of Zama is not the "endgame", it's just a checkpoint of a greatest and more difficult challenge.
Like a lot of us Enkwo had first to go through a denial moment (in good company with the funny Dramane)
Then when he hits the bottom, he decide to face the truth again, with a more calm and pragmatic mindset.
When fear is paralyzing you, one of the most important solution is to be honest with yourself. Don't deny your emotion, face them with calm and resilience.
The ultimate power to overcome fear, may lie in the love we have for someone else (our kids, friends, lovers, parents, cats, dogs, etc). And the fact we are willing to strive to protect this other one.
If you enjoy meditating on your life, and you also love epic Fantasy stories. Play Aurion here on Steam and get 3 volumes of the Aurion Graphic Novel by clicking on the picture below.
To All RPG braves! Now is the time to take your sword and dive in the Aurion
Fellows Braves of the "dash, hit, limitbreak" Unit!
My brothers and sisters! We have saved the world many times, (You shout ***Yeeeaaah***) Crushed dragons, killed hundred of rabbits in tutorials, We have suffered to fulfill hundred of prophecies, given by peoples who were often the bad guys!
And yet most of our achievements lack a critical success for our gaming life! Many of us have not conquered the Aurion. Few have passed the test of seeking the Legacy!
That's why we must travel to a strange world with no prophecy, no good versus evil, no dragons. This time our enemy is bigger than ever, more subtle than ever. We will face 5000 years of violent history with our honor and idealism.
This mission is 40% off this week until the 15th of May, look here for more details:
Here is what the gameplay unit reported. It seems that it's recommended to play this game with a pad:
You will explore a vast world in a 2D hand-Drawn style.
You will be able to fight on the ground and in the air.
Master more than 60 techniques, unlock more than 20 Legacies (transformations).
Your reward?
More than 15 hours of emotion, bravery and an ending that will leave you in awe. You've never experienced anything like it. Check out the testimonies of those who have finished this adventure (I repeat those who have finished).
Free gifts to prepare the mission
This world will be like nothing you have experienced before. So we prepared you a little gift to help you take your marks for free.
Click on the picture to grab 3 free volumes of the Aurion Graphic Novel.
We will wait you in the Aurion. May the Melody of All things guides you safe. Join our Discord if you want more support and guidance during your Aurionic journey. You will also meet others Aurionics and discuss about this strange and epic universe.
MADIBA Olivier Founder of Kiroo Games Big Boss of RPG lovers outer Heaven
Be among the first to join our Aurionic Discord Server
Hi everyone, We are really proud to announce to all the RPG and Fantasy passionates in the steam community that the AurionVerse Discord is finally open. You can jump inside by following this link
This is something we planned for a long time, but we wanted to make it right even for the "Version 0". So what's cool in the server?
Meet and discuss with really nice people who use video games as a tool to grow inside themselves.
Get very cute Emojis for your Discord life.
See how we are working on the sequels of the game.
Discover the secret of the Aurioma planet, the secrets hidden in the game.
A more direct supports by us the developpers.
Discuss about your Aurionic Experience with others.
All the AurionVerse in one place
Aurion has evolved into a crossMedia IP with Mobile games, graphic novel and (even anime project). We were wondering if we had to create a separate server for each element. And finally we decided to just have one place. At least for now.
So you will have the opportunity to discuss with Aurionics from everywhere, those who only know the graphic Novels, those who discovered by the mobile game and you the "Origins" who discovered.
Aurionic gift
If you are new to the AurionVerse, you can discover it with 3 free Graphic Novel available on our animated website. Just clik on the picture to grab yours.
Get 3 FREE Volumes of the Aurion Graphic Novel on the new AurionVerse website
Hi RPG lovers accross the world!! The AURIONVERSE WEBSITE IS FINALLY LAUNCHED! And we have not one, but three gifts for you. 3 free exclusives volumes of the graphic Novel of Aurion.
We also launched our Discord Server, you will find the link below the website. Join us there to discuss about the sequels, the secrets of the universe.
Aurion is a deep story driven game (read the steam game description) packed with an epic real time fightig gameplay inspired by the Old Tales of Series.
And we wanted to provide an easy way to everyone of you to dive into it even beyond the game:
Dive in a unique fantasy world marked with more than 5000 years of History.
Enjoy epic confrontations between Aurionics: The clashes of dreams and visions for the purpose of mankind.
We have tried to write one of the most spiritual, emotionnal and inspiring story you ever played/read.
If you liked our new website and the graphic Novel, please share this news around all your RPG/Fantasy lover friends (reddit, steams group, etc) and ask them to join us so our little community will grow ^_^
We wait to see you in the Aurionverse!
---- MADIBA Olivier (Founder of Kiroo Games)
Aurion LKO Game & Graphic Novel Comparison: How the story starts
The Zama Palace garden, It was the first scene mapped in the game (the 1st version was done 35 days after the official opening of our studio). I remember how the layers were bugged at the time (butterfly flying under the water, etc).😅
Our first idea was to start the game like a Zelda. Enzo was supposed to wake up in his bed, and he would had some doubts about his duty as the future king of Zama. We wanted to make a connction with the "hard morning" we all have in our real life when we feel discouraged to get out of the bed.
But The idea gave us challenge to animate Enzo getting out the bed. We didn't knew that we could use the classic "Mask screen+ sound" technique (haa rookie time).
So we switched for the garden view. Our objective was to offer a real nice first look in the game to the player (we succeeded? you tell us).
In the graphic Novel, the visual are less magical, it was also our first jump into the Graphic Novel Design. But we were more free to change angle of view.
The graphic novel offered us a way to show diffenent angle of the hero and also to enhance his body language in the scene. It was more difficult to dothis in the game.
And also in our first design of the garden scene, Enzo was supposed to jump down to the village, we even wanted to add a "sliding on the hills" gameplay. Buuuuuut we could not.
The engine was not ready to do it, and we also had to let the player walk and discover the Zama city more freely (tutorial, etc).
Both scenes were our "testing" ground for the game and the graphic Novel. My personnal feeling is that the game is more beautiful on this one. What do you think?
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Why is anger important and should be passed on between generations to fight injustice?
