Keagan Du Plessis Narrative Game Designer
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Ashante

Ashante is a mythic death figure designed as a solemn guide rather than a simple threat, bringing spiritual weight to the world of Oblivion.

Overview

Ashante represents death through care, ritual, and consequence. His public profile focuses on the idea of death as a guide for souls, giving Aarda a more reflective mythic layer alongside its battles and kingdoms.

Narrative Design Purpose

The character adds tonal contrast to the setting. Where other forces in Oblivion are built around conquest or survival, Ashante helps frame mortality as part of the world's spiritual structure and moral atmosphere.

Public Lore Notes

  • Ashante is associated with death, souls, and the afterlife.
  • His role should be presented as solemn and protective, not purely frightening.
  • Future-era references, avatar details, and unapproved religious imagery should remain private for now.

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