[b]Only Two Months Until the Expansion Release.[/b] While you wait, we'll be sharing more about the new mechanics and content in a series of posts. This is the first of seven posts, so stay tuned for more! [b]New Mechanic: Fishing[/b] To start fishing, simply equip a fishing rod and cast it toward any water surface. Each fishing spot has a unique loot pool, with rewards ranging from common fish to divine treasures. There are even new exclusive items that can only be obtained by fishing. The expansion will introduce different types of fishing rods, special rings to enhance fishing, and a new attribute to increase your chances of finding the best loot quickly. Our goal with mechanics like this is to further enhance the meditative exploration aspect of the game, inviting you to check every lake and river as you journey through each area. [b]New Mechanic: Gardening[/b] The expansion also unlocks gardening, allowing you to cultivate your own plants. Each time you plant, you'll harvest an alchemical herb or cooking ingredient the next day. Different houses in various regions will yield unique plants. For those who’ve already gathered most of the plants in the world, this feature provides an endless source of herbs and ingredients, plus, once a full in-game year passes, there is a new world event which will refresh plant life across the world. ************************************************************************ Since you enjoyed our post sharing lore about one of the gods, we'll continue with more! This week, we'll talk about: [b]Veles, the God of the Underworld[/b] [i]Some stories call him the protector of cattle, others say he’s the god of the underworld, and in certain places, he’s even linked to the sun or known as a trickster who looks out for musicians. In ancient times, having a god protect your cattle was a big deal since a good herd could mean the difference between surviving winter or not. [/i] In the game, we mention these different roles, but he’s mostly known as the god of the underworld. [i]In old tales, Veles and Perun, the thunder god, are famous for their clashes. Veles would steal Perun’s cattle, his wife, or even his children just to provoke him. This would lead to fierce battles. People believed these fights caused dry spells on Earth (when Veles stole from Perun), followed by storms and lightning (as they fought), and then rain when Perun got what was stolen back. Perun always won, but Veles’s defeat was never permanent - he’d keep coming back from the underworld.[/i] In the game, Veles works alongside Perun against their common foe, but there are hints about their past conflicts, and some endings might even spark a new fight between them. Veles is one of the key characters in the game. He’s the one who pulls you out of the underworld. And in the upcoming expansion, you’ll find out that he and Stribog have set up a whole new path for you to follow. Soon, more lore is coming. ************************************************************************