Koei Tecmo Europe released a long story description today full of glimpses into the various characters that players will meet in Atelier Shallie Alchemists of the Dusk Sea, the last chapter in their Atelier Dusk series. Additionally, they released a whopping ten (yes, ten!) videos highlighting various aspects of the upcoming RPG.
Shallotte Elminus, called Shallie by her friends, is a poor young alchemist with big dreams. She spends her days running her deceased father’s small Atelier and doing whatever work she or her loving mother Nady can find for her through her contacts. Though she doesn’t have a lot of experience or knowledge of alchemy she is very keen to learn and she spends a lot of time discovering and synthesising new items.
Luckily, Shallotte’s childhood friend Miruca Crotze is a very good alchemist. She studied in Central city and though this has caused her to develop a colder and more distanced personality she still admires Shallie’s honest and simple thinking. Miruca is a keen researcher and a devoted friend and she always says her opinion frankly, though sometimes this makes her seem a little harsh.
Shallotte will also find a teacher in the face of Wilbell Voll-Erslied, a travelling magician who, after she assists Shallie, becomes a role model and an instructor for her. Wilbell is travelling the land of Dusk in search of spirits that offer her powerful magic. Her child-like appearance might fool some, but she is actually quite old and seasoned and provides Shallie with good advice and valuable help.
These are not the only people Shallie crosses paths with in her efforts to become successful. She also has to deal with government officials like Solle Grumman, a hard working young man sent to investigate the town of Stellard and establish a government branch office.
Shallotte must learn to tame her wild and free spirit and work with merchants, like the troublesome Kat l a Larchica who never seems to sell anything that works and rely on treasure hunters like the cool and collected homunculus Homura whose skill with the sword is near unparalleled or the romantic Reyfer Luckberry who searches for the long lost treasure of a famous pirate.
By learning how to apply the knowledge and skills of those around her and win their assistance, Shallotte will embark on a journey to adulthood and focus on her ongoing effort to eventually become the alchemist she always dreamed of being.
Introducing Shallotte
Willbell and Shallies
Synthesis
Dusting
Imbuing
Fishing and Mining
Battle/Gameplay
Solle and Raoul
Shallotte and Nady
Shallotte and Katla
Additionally, the publisher revealed a number of pre-order bonus DLC, depending on where one does his or her pre-ordering.
Specifically, those who pre-order through GAME & Amazon will receive a Colseit costume for their leading lady fashioned after that of Escha Malier- the protagonist of Atelier Escha and Logy- and a compilation of music from the game. Those who prefer a more summer attire for Shallie can pre-order the Limited Edition of the game from store.nisaeurope.com or selected Independent Retailers for a Flower Pareo costume and a compilation of music from the game as an extra bonus. Finally, for pre-orders through ShopTo.net or the PlayStation Network will receive a special Atelier series selection of music and a Passion Dress.
Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea will release in North America on March 10th and in Europe on March 13th.
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