The ritual that was supposed to free your lineage has awakened a dark presence that wishes to end you. Vigilum is a first-person survival horror game set on a rural estate in medieval Europe. Survive the nights, complete the ritual, outlast the darkness. THE ESTATE A rural family property on the outskirts of medieval Europe, surrounded by beautiful natural woodland. The House - Once the family home, now a base for rest and preparation. Craft materials in the Workshop for sigil casting, eat to keep your energy, or brew tea for a quick remedy. The Barn - Past the fields, a large wooden structure houses the Alchemy Lab, where herbs are distilled into extracts and potions to gain an edge against what hunts at night. The Woodshed - An old structure once used by the estate's former matriarch for her craft. Starter materials can be found here. Past it, hidden from plain sight, lies a Shrine she once tended, seeking aid from higher entities. PREPARE. CRAFT. ENDURE. During the day, several options are available to manage your resources wisely. GATHER - Find herbs in the gardens or in the wild. Each one carries a different virtue... or curse. ALCHEMIZE - Grind and distill your findings in the alchemy lab to brew potions and elixirs that give you an edge. CRAFT - Convert raw materials into chalk or charcoal, essential for sigil creation. CAST - Draw sigils during the night to empower yourself or weaken the hunter's grasp. REST - Sleep to restore energy and replenish your nourishment at home. Each action takes time. Plan accordingly. SURVIVE THE NIGHT Place Vylem, the gemstone of Dreams, on the ritual grounds. At 23:00, the energy settles... the ritual begins. Dr. Hayden arrives at the stroke of midnight. He investigates, adapts, and remembers. TRACKS - Every room visited, every route taken, every item used. He builds a profile and acts on it. OBSERVES - Every sigil placed, offering made and herb gathered. He perceives the energies around him and adjusts his awareness accordingly. COUNTERS - From each encounter, he forms a new approach to better anticipate your moves and hunt you more efficiently. LEARNS - As each night progresses, he unlocks new abilities to further challenge you. Never settle on one strategy as he will find a way around it. Survive until dawn for seven nights.
