A succulent piece of roast meat, slightly charred at the edges, with visible marbling and juices. Its rich texture suggests it's aged and preserved, ideal for regaining health in desperate moments.

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Aged Roast Loin

A large, dark piece of wild venison, seared on the outside with a rustic, primal presentation. The coarse, fibrous meat exudes the aroma of open-fire cooking, hinting at the creature’s forest origin.

Charred Venison Haunch

A dense, rustic loaf of bread, roughly hewn and dusted with flour. The uneven surface shows cracks from prolonged baking, suggesting it’s tough but sustaining.

Hardtack Loaf

A dark, nearly black rye bread, slightly moldy at the edges. Its gritty texture and compact size imply it’s meant for emergencies, often found in abandoned bags.

Crumbled Rye Ration

A small, bruised red apple, coated in a thin layer of dust and showing surface blemishes, hinting at its age and the absence of fresh food sources.

Dusty Apple

An orange with a shrunken, slightly desiccated form, bearing spots and blemishes. Its pitted skin suggests long storage in poor conditions, but it still offers a glimmer of health.

Sunken Citrus

A small, bright red mushroom with a glossy, blood-like cap speckled with tiny white warts, its stalk twisted and slightly slimy.

Bloodcap Fungus

A squat green-capped mushroom, its surface dotted with brown patches and emitting a faint, moldy vapor. Faint cracks run along its stem, making it look unhealthy and ominous.

Rotspore Toadstool

A pale purple mushroom with a slightly translucent cap, the delicate gills faintly visible beneath. The stem is thin and crooked, exuding a subtle, misty aura.

Wraith’s Violet

A broad, gray mushroom with dull, waxy skin. Its large cap droops wearily, and dark watery spots mar the sagging flesh, resembling decay and putrefaction.

Corpselight Fungi

A small green fish with patchy scales and milky eyes, its fins frayed and body slightly bloated. The fish gives off a faint odor of decay, making it unappetizing and dangerous.

Sickly River Fish

A cloudy green vial of poison, the thick liquid swirling inside. The glass is heavily scratched and the cork stained, hinting at hasty use and hazardous origins.

Eldergreen Poison

Whispering Ashwood lies on the outskirts of Candlewick Hamlet, shrouded in an eerie mist that swirls between twisted, towering trees. The air is thick with whispers of lost souls, and the forest floor is strewn with ash and withered roots, making every step feel haunted.

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Whispering Ashwood

Once a place of solace, this secluded glade is haunted by the lingering spirits of the estate’s past caretakers. The gentle sway of the willows belies the sorrow that lingers in the overgrown clearings, where lanterns hang from branches and the ground is perpetually damp.

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Mourning Willow Glade

This dense stretch of tangled undergrowth and thorny brambles borders the ruins of the servants’ domain. It is filled with echoes of hardship and hidden paths that lead to the secrets of the past, its atmosphere thick with unease and history.

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Brackenveil Tangle

Located deep within the Fog-Shrouded Swamp, Veiled Mire Woods is almost entirely submerged, with knotted trees rising from murky waters. Desolate and foreboding, the forest is haunted by flickering ghost lights and the mournful cries of unseen creatures.

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Veiled Mire Woods

Hidden among the weathered stones of the Forgotten Mausoleum, the Graveshade Thicket pulses with supernatural energy. Knotted roots entwine with ancient gravestones, and a cold, unholy fog lingers over the thorned underbrush, making this forest a place of both power and peril.

Graveshade Thicket

Once the heart of gatherings in the manor, this grand parlor now stands desolate. Echoes of forlorn whispers haunt its velvet chairs and cold marble hearth.

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Hollow Manor Parlor

This overgrown gardener's hut lies tangled within the Withered Gardens. Its broken shelves and muddy tools tell tales of past caretakers lost to time and nature.

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Gardener's Fallen Hut

A cluster of small, dilapidated homes where estate workers once stayed. Now, skeletal beds and collapsed rafters set a grim backdrop for secrets buried by dust.

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Servant's Ruin Quarters

Hidden among dense fog and reeds, this hideaway once sheltered a reclusive hermit. Its sagging structure and eerie silence provoke anxiety, tempting explorers to peek inside.

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Swamp Hermit Hideaway

A stone lodge built for the caretaker of the mausoleum, overlooking ancient gravestones. The air is thick with sorrow, and unlit lanterns line the cracked path to its door.

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Mausoleum Keeper's Stone Lodge

A weathered signpost points the way to the overgrown and haunting Withered Gardens, where secrets lie beneath tangled vines. Step beyond to explore its mysteries and dangers.

Path to the Withered Gardens

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A faded wooden sign offers a path back to the Hollow House, your central refuge from the eerie stillness of the gardens. Retrace your steps to safer ground.

Return to the Hollow House

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An aged, slightly tilted sign marks the winding passage toward the remnants of the servant quarters. Shadows linger where history is half-buried by time.

Way to the Crumbled Servants' Quarters

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A battered placard designates a way back to the heart of the estate. The air shifts as you leave behind the desolate servants' lives for more familiar, yet equally haunted, halls.

Path Back to the Hollow House

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A sodden, moss-clad sign directs brave souls toward the perilous Fog-Shrouded Swamp. Ghostly mists swirl ahead, warning of the dangers within.

Trail to the Fog-Shrouded Swamp

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A half-submerged signpost marks the retreat from the suffocating swamp. Retreat to the relative safety of the Hollow House before the fog closes in.

Escape to the Hollow House

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A somber sign, dusted with cobwebs, points toward the mausoleum’s ancient mysteries. Lanterns flicker, inviting the bold to confront restless spirits.

Way to the Forgotten Mausoleum

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A discreet marker allows return to the Hollow House from among the gravestones and shadows of the Mausoleum. Find your way out before spirits stir.

Return Path to the Hollow House

Candlewick Hamlet sits precariously at the edge of shadow and light, where the warped silhouette of The Hollow House looms over its clustered dwellings. Villagers live with uneasy truce amongst flickering lanterns, contending with lingering hauntings and the house's ever-present gaze. Despite the pervasive dread, some pockets of warmth and camaraderie persist within its crooked streets.

Candlewick Hamlet

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At the edge of the Withered Gardens lies Thornvale Outpost, a scattered collection of dwellings huddled between warped trellises and monumental headstones. This defensive settlement serves as a barrier between explorers and the hostile wilds, providing a crucial respite amidst decay and lingering spirits. Its residents are resilient, accustomed to the whispers and shifting shadows that haunt the estate’s boundaries.

Thornvale Outpost

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Shallowside Refuge emerges on a rare patch of high ground within the Fog-Shrouded Swamp, its battered palisades warding off spectral lights and twisted spirits. The outpost is perpetually enveloped in mist, with precarious walkways connecting a handful of structures built atop sunken, moss-draped timbers. Tales of disappearances hang heavy here, matched only by the resolve of steadfast survivors.

Shallowside Refuge

Small town of 3 white houses with blue roofs and trees

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Nestled within tangled roots and ancient gravestones, Cryptwillow Enclave serves as haven and outpost for those who brave the Forgotten Mausoleum. The enclave’s denizens move quietly under a canopy of dead branches, adept at keeping watch for restless spirits and uncovering secrets lost in the stone’s cold embrace. Luminous lanterns and tattered prayer flags offer feeble comfort amid relentless hauntings.

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Grey stone keep with crenalated walls and a central tower with a red roof

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Elin

A young woman with short brown hair and red and brown clothes

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The Hollow House Shade

An adventurer wearing a black and red hooded cloak with a white mask

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Steward Aldric

A middle aged male adventurer dressed in leather armor with a green cape and brown hair and beard

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Mira, the Wandering Maid

A young male adventurer dressed in a black cloak with a hood and black leather

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Old Gardener Twell

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Edda, Watcher of Statues

A young robed male adventurer dressed in green robes with a black hat and black hair

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Corbin, the Forgotten Hand

A middle-aged male adventurer with silver and brown armor, black hair and a mustache

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Helena, Keeper of Bones

Wyll, Swamp Hermit

A young man with short brown hair dressed in a brown shirt and jeans

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The Lantern Wisp

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Anwen, Mausoleum Sentinel

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House of Hollow

An eerie, decaying manor towers over the darkness, its shadowy corridors and collapsing rooms creating an oppressive maze of psychological terror. Players awaken in a locked chamber with only a faint flashlight and must navigate through ominous halls, haunted by ghostly presences and cinematic horrors. Each step is fraught with unsettling sounds, disturbing visuals, and sudden frights, culminating in a desperate escape as the house itself threatens to devour them.

The Hollow House

Once a flourishing estate, now overrun by tangled, rotting foliage and twisted stone paths. Foul mists linger among the dead trees and statues, masking hidden dangers and buried secrets.

The Withered Gardens

The remnants of servants’ housing sprawled with broken walls and scattered bones, surrounded by overgrown weeds. In the silence, echoes of past lives remain, and eerie notes of abandonment chill the air.

Crumbled Servants' Quarters

A damp, oppressive swamp with decayed trees, thick fog, and treacherous, muddy ground. Ghostly lights flicker in the distance, and the sounds of distant wailing seep from the obsidian waters.

Fog-Shrouded Swamp

An ancient mausoleum complex, cracked and overtaken by wild, gnarled roots and faded memorials. Lanterns flicker beside weathered gravestones, and spirits are said to wander the shadowed aisles.

Forgotten Mausoleum

In a tranquil realm shaped by sprawling forests, lively towns, and towering castles, players assume the role of Elin, a newcomer seeking a fresh start among the region's diverse inhabitants. As Elin explores the interconnected world, they build relationships with three distinct NPCs: a wise castle steward, a reclusive forest herbalist, and an ambitious town merchant. Each encounter offers opportunities to forge friendships, unravel local customs, and take part in the community’s daily life. Through meaningful choices and social interactions, players influence both their own journey and the broader harmony of the world. The story celebrates personal growth, connection, and community in a charming and immersive setting.

House of Hollow

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