Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
1) Ecclesia
The Ecclesia Clan was created for the purpose of eradicating Dracula. To this end, they research glyphs and other magical techniques.
2) Glyph
Essentially, an artistic symbol representing the power that dwells within all things. Each symbol contains a great deal of magical energy, which can be released if one properly channels magic through the glyph itself.
3) Shanoa
Shanoa is one of Ecclesia’s female warriors. She joined the clan at a young age, and was groomed in her training to destroy Count Dracula. An accident during the Dominus ceremony wiped away her memories and emotions. Shanoa possesses a unique ability, allowing her to channel power through glyphs that are marked on her body.
4) Albus
Albus is Ecclesia’s Chief Researcher and, like Shanoa, was trained from a young age to harness Dominus. Dedicated to research, he became Barlowe’s trusted assistant. Using Agartha, a charmed firearm, Albus is able to channel glyph energy into bullets, which then becomes magical projectiles.
5) Barlowe
Barlowe formed Ecclesia to study glyphs as a way of fighting Dracula. His research culminated on Dominus, a glyph of ultimate power. Barlowe prays that its power is enough to save the world from darkness.
6) Belmont
This storied clan of vampire hunters has engaged in mortal combat against Dracula countless times in the past. However, one day the Belmonts simply vanished. In their absence, a number of clans have risen in their place, to continue the fight against evil.
7) Dracula
Vlad Tepes Dracula is a powerful vampire, and the Lord of Evil. His dark magic is embodied in a demon fortress, Castlevania.
8) Dominus
Dominus is a powerful glyph and the ultimate weapon against Dracula’s evil. Barlowe created this glyph by splitting a powerful magic into three separate parts. However, all three sections must be channeled simultaneously for Dominus to have an effect, meaning Shanoa is the only member of Ecclesia able to harness its power.
9) Glyph Union
Glyph Union is a method of combining the power of two glyphs on Shanoa’s left and right arms to create a third, more powerful glyph.
(Up + Y and X)
This technique will consume hearts.
10) Glyph Sleeve
You may set up to three glyphs in advance for quick selection. While holding down (A), press (L or R) to swap the glyphs you have selected. Glyphs equipped in this way indicated as A, B and C.
11) Familiar
Shanoa can place glyphs on her back which summon Familiars. These creatures will fight enemies, and like Shanoa, will become stronger as they level up.
12) Attribute Points
Glyphs gain strength with use. When you defeat enemy using glyphs of a specific attributes: slash, strike, flame, ice, lightning, darkness or light, it strengthens glyphs associated with that attribute.
13) Chest
Treasure chests contain items. Wooden Chests contain common items, and may be restored when you returned to the area later. Green Chests, however, are rare, and conceal much better items. Other chests are rumored to be locked away, far from inquisitive eyes, hiding treasures worth the trouble.
14) Boss Medal
Defeat a boss without receiving damage to earn this mark of valor. Merely decorative, unfortunately.
15) Wygol Village
Father Nikolai founded this sleepy village, and others soon followed. Now, danger lurks in surrounding wilderness and threatens Wygol’s tranquility.
16) Ruvas Forest
An old, winding road from Wygol Village passes through this wood. Legends whisper that wayfarers lost along this forsaken path will find themselves in another world.
17) Monastery
As the monks fell to plague and more indulgent lifestyles, this sacred place fell into despair. Now, rumors suggest that criminals and strange creatures have taken refuge within its once-holy walls.
18) Kalidus Channel
The weather within this area changes suddenly and violently, due to strong winds from the south. These stormy conditions cause ships to capsize, sending their crew to watery grave; doomed to wander a maze of undersea caverns for all eternity.
19) Minera Prison Island
This abandoned prison once housed petty thieves and criminals forgotten by society. The lighthouse on the island is still in service, at the time strange figures can be seen coming and going.
What purpose have they for empty cells and forsaken souls?
20) Lighthouse
An important landmark for seafaring folk in nearby waters, this lighthouse is home to many riddles. Who built it? Who tends the light? Lately, even more mysteries have arisen, such as what causes the island to tremor and shake?
21) Tymeo Mountains
The Tymeo range is the largest in the region, rumored to be a nesting ground for terrible creatures. Hikers foolish enough to traverse these peaks tells of strange howling that can be heard from many caverns below.
22) Misty Forest Road
This forest path is enveloped in a thick fog, regardless of the season. The mists whisper to unwary travelers, swallowing them as they stray from the road, never to be seen again.
23) Skeleton Cave
It is said that on a moonless night, many graves were opened, and many bones stolen. The stench of death rose up, and the empty eyes of the thousand skulls set themselves to seek yet more tombs to befoul. Such was the price of a temple built from the bones of the fallen.
24) Somnus Reef
This reef is an area of calm and gentle seas of warm water. On a clear day, one can see the peaks of Tristis. Care must be taken, however, as swifts riptides may carry swimmers to dangerous currents along the ocean floor.
25) Giant’s Dwelling
This deserted estate once belonged to local authorities. Nobody dares approach it these days, as legends suggest a giant has taken up residence there, lending the place an appropriate name.
26) Tristis Pass
A rough path cut through mountains, Tristis is said to be a march of the dead. The road winds through caverns rumored to glow an eerie blue, from countless tears shed in grief for the lost.
27) Oblivion Ridge
These cliffs were once the site of the local harvest celebration. Now, the fruitful land is withered and barren, and the sound of laughter has long since died away.
28) Argila Swamp
This festering swamp is putrid with decayed leaves from rotten trees. The foul waters have been known to engulf travelers, dragging them screaming toward the abyss.
29) Mystery Manor
The subject of local legend, this mansion was the scene of a number of bizarre murders. Supposedly burned down, it has more recently been host to a number of curious incidents…
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