Editing Update of the Avatar/Update 224 (section)

===<span id="3">The Making of Highvale Outskirts</span>===
'''SPOILERS:''' After Highvale Village was overrun by Obsidian Elves the villagers escaped to Resolute and the soldiers who were defending the village fled to a nearby abandoned monastery high in the mountains in a scene we are calling [[Highvale Outskirts]]. They have made camp there but are blocked from completing their retreat to Resolute by an encampment of Elves who are patrolling the area. Players following the Path of Courage will go directly to this scene after Highvale Village and will assist the soldiers as well as follow numerous other quests and side quests. The monastery will include some crafting stations, merchants and trainers among the soldiers who can help players outfit and train. This very large scene also contains a small Kobold mining camp, a hunters cabin on an alpine lake, and an abandoned farm. We hope to have this scene live in Release 42.

[https://www.shroudoftheavatar.com/forum/index.php?threads/the-making-of-highvale-outskirts.86993/ &#91;A Dev+ Forum Post by Chris “Sea Wolf” Wolf&#93;]

Hey folks, I have a few screenshots to share of the upcoming Highvale Outskirts. This is one of three new introductory areas that are designed to help new players learn about the basics of gameplay in SotA. The centerpiece of the map (metaphorically speaking) is a forgotten monastery, where the forces from Highvale have retreated. From this monastery, players will be able to take on local quests throughout the map.

The inspiration for this map is drawn from European monasteries such as the ones in Meteora Greece, where monks would study in isolation.

Most of the map is open fields and patches of forest, perfect for hunting wild game. The map also features a lake where players can fish, and even a fishing boat which circles the lake.

'''The Monastery Cliff-side'''<br>
[[Image:Highvale-Outskirts-1.jpg|800px]]

'''The Monastery Chapel (exterior)'''<br>
[[Image:Highvale-Outskirts-2.jpg|800px]]

'''The Monastery Chapel (interior)'''<br>
[[Image:Highvale-Outskirts-3.jpg|800px]]

'''The Under-croft'''<br>
[[Image:Highvale-Outskirts-4.jpg|800px]]

'''The Elven Camp'''<br>
[[Image:Highvale-Outskirts-5.jpg|800px]]

'''The Fisherman’s Hut'''<br>
[[Image:Highvale-Outskirts-6.jpg|800px]]

'''The Wilderness'''<br>
[[Image:Highvale-Outskirts-7.jpg|800px]]

Also here’s a sneak peak video I did yesterday for Pen of the Avatar:

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As always, feel free to leave feedback!

Chris Wolf<br>''Level Designer''

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