The Theian Journal #16: Ngama Joins the Party, Tomoe’s In-Game Voice, and New Map: Imperial Palace of Digyu!
Welcome to the sixteenth edition of the Theian Journal, our bi-weekly content series detailing everything that has been going on in the Theia universe! If you missed it, you can check the fifteenth edition over here.
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In this week’s journal, we are introducing Ngama as our 14th playable Icon, as well as revealing the in-game voice lines for Tomoe, and a brand new Map — the Imperial Palace of Digyu!
The Desert’s Mother
All the way from the island of Jukur, Ngama, the Desert’s Mother, will be Icons of Theia’s 14th playable Icon!
A popular leader within Jukur’s impoverished communities, Ngama played a pivotal role in securing her country’s independence in the war against Bainbridge. As tensions rise again with the formation of the Alliances, Ngama realizes that war is inevitable. But this time, the arrival of someone dear who seemed long lost will give her renewed strength — the enemy may be at the doors, but this time, her family will be by her side.
In-game, Ngama wields her shield to lead the line and tank substantial incoming damage. Her ability to conjure protective force fields around allies makes her an exceptional asset on the battlefield, ensuring she — and her allies — are always well-guarded.
Speak, Icons of Theia!
As part of the next feature batch for next February’s Closed Beta, we are super excited to introduce voiced lines for ALL 14 Icons!
You will be able to hear how your Icons react when you select them in-game, or when they used an ability and kill an enemy, for a total of 11 unique lines per Icon — and more might be planned for the future!
Here you can check how Tomoe’s voice lines are looking in the game:
More voices and lines will be announced over the next weeks and months, stay tuned!
The Imperial Palace of Digyu
One of the settings for the first Chapter of Icons of Theia’s story, the Imperial Palace of Digyu is home to the powerful Empress and her Imperial Guard — including Tomoe.
As the action strikes this idyllic location, here is an in-development look at how the map will look in the game, with the complex in the background — the battle itself will take place in the palace’s gardens!
Stay tuned for the final version coming in early 2023, but for now, hope you enjoy what you see!
And this wraps up this week’s — and year’s Journals! In the name of the entire Icons of Theia team, THANK YOU for your immense support throughout 2022. This year was amazing in many ways, starting with a successful Genesis Sale, and cultivating in the announcement of our seed raise and the very first Closed Beta in November.
As we look toward 2023, you can expect many, many new things, including of course the one we all have been waiting for the past year — the global release of Icons of Theia!
Thank you so much for your time and see you in January Theians!
