Dear friends,

Today officially marks one year since Eclipse Ridge first opened its doors to the public, and in that time, it has grown and evolved in ways we could never have imagined; that is due, in no small part, to you, our players, and the roles you have played both in-character as heroes, villains, citizens and inhabitants, and out-of-character as a community, confidantes, and ultimately friends. To you, we say thank you, thank you for coming with us on this journey and being part of the fabric of Eclipse Ridge. Each of you is integral to this world and this adventure.

Of course, a huge thank you goes out to our Storyteller and Mentor teams, without whom we would be a lot less successful and a lot more stressed; your presence as colleagues, sounding boards, sanity checks, and partners is without comparison. Thank you.

And lastly, no milestone would be complete without a bombshell reveal, so without further ado…

“Neither angels nor demons… but something far older. They have lingered at the edge of myth, their names whispered in fractured scripture, mistranslated texts, and fever dreams. Now, they cross the veil. The gates have opened.”

We are proud to announce the arrival of a new species into the world of Eclipse Ridge…

The Vocatis

Ancient travelers of realm and rapture, whose presence reshapes not just reality, but morality itself. The Vocatis (The Summoned) do not hail from any known plane. They are not born… they manifest, tethered to the Seven Facets: Greed and Charity, Pride and Humility, Lust and Chastity, Wrath and Patience, Gluttony and Temperance, Envy and Kindness, Sloth and Diligence. They do not serve good or evil, but act according to self-interest, influence, and desire.

They draw their power in four distinct Manifestations

Commutatio – The Exchanger The Communtatio, or The Exchanger, seeks their calling through trades. This could be simple commerce, or more commonly, through bargaining. This may take the form of the traditional ‘Devil’s Deal’, trading one’s soul or liberty for gain or wealth, but more often exacts a less severe cost. Examples may be trading one’s servitude in exchange for protection, or trading blood or flesh for revenge.

Carnes – The Flesh The Carnes, or The Flesh, seeks their calling through exploits of the flesh. Often characterized as the incubi and succubi, The Carnes can indeed gain power through sexual intercourse, however, they just as easily gain power through devotion, healing of wounds, arousal, or pure hedonism.

Bellator – The Warrior The Bellator, or The Warrior, finds their calling through martial prowess. Traditionally, this was through warfare and conquest, leading great armies of both human and Vocatis alike, where conquest and bloodshed would elevate a being to greater powers. In modern times, while combat is still a key component for The Bellator, most often this is achieved through more conspicuous means; often through employment as soldiers, law enforcement, bodyguards, or mercenaries, or recreationally as boxers, martial artists, and athletes.

Moderatoris – The Controller The Moderatoris, or The Controller, finds their calling through the alteration or manipulation of the mind. Like all Vocatis manifestations, this exists on a spectrum of good and ill and can be used to soothe the troubled mind or manipulate the weak one. The Moderatoris can alter the thoughts and, by extension, the actions of those they target either through subtle nudges and suggestions or by taking complete control of an unwitting subject. Highly valued for both their offensive and therapeutic uses, they have become masters of their craft.

The Vocatis are live now and ready to be played, learn more about the Vocatis here: https://eclipseridge.com/vocatis/

The Vocatis represent the first of our Second Generation species, distinct in their detail and depth of lore. In due course, all existing species will be updated to a Second Generation iteration, starting with The Witches. Stay tuned and stay safe.

-Your Owner Team.