Stonehenge … where the demons dwell, or at least where some mysterious Druids practice rituals. The forthcoming adventure title Mystery of the Druids features the real-life setting of Stonehenge, which is still a site of much speculation.
Throughout the ages, tests and experiments have been carried out on the area, and yet, only the age and methods of construction are certain. The alignment of stones and pillars indicate Stonehenge was an ancient temple of the Sun, being perfectly aligned to allow the light of the midsummer sunrise right into its centre.
In 1649, it was generally assumed that ancient Druids built Stonehenge sometime around 3500 BC, and a renewed interest in Druidry was born with rituals being performed there. 1781 saw the formation of The Ancient Order of Druids, and this order continued through to the 20th Century claiming Winston Churchill as a member in 1908, two years before he was made foreign secretary.
Real life locations are rarely used within games, but in Mystery of the Druids, detective Brent Halligan does just this, visiting Stonehenge to glean secrets of the Druids and their rituals. Using research based on Jean Markale, author and expert on Celtic culture, House of Tales have taken the story where known history finishes. Markale has written over 60 books on Druids and Celtic religions.
The Mystery of the Druids weaves real-world locations with a dark and sinister plot and sees players exploring Scotland Yard, Epping Forest and Stonehenge, among many others, in a bid to expose the horror behind the Druid’s plan.
Human sacrifice and a treachery play a large part of the adventure – ensuring this is no game for the faint-hearted.
Recently released to huge acclaim in Germany, Mystery of the Druids is currently being fully localised, and will be released in the UK and US on September 14th.
Throughout the ages, tests and experiments have been carried out on the area, and yet, only the age and methods of construction are certain. The alignment of stones and pillars indicate Stonehenge was an ancient temple of the Sun, being perfectly aligned to allow the light of the midsummer sunrise right into its centre.
In 1649, it was generally assumed that ancient Druids built Stonehenge sometime around 3500 BC, and a renewed interest in Druidry was born with rituals being performed there. 1781 saw the formation of The Ancient Order of Druids, and this order continued through to the 20th Century claiming Winston Churchill as a member in 1908, two years before he was made foreign secretary.
Real life locations are rarely used within games, but in Mystery of the Druids, detective Brent Halligan does just this, visiting Stonehenge to glean secrets of the Druids and their rituals. Using research based on Jean Markale, author and expert on Celtic culture, House of Tales have taken the story where known history finishes. Markale has written over 60 books on Druids and Celtic religions.
The Mystery of the Druids weaves real-world locations with a dark and sinister plot and sees players exploring Scotland Yard, Epping Forest and Stonehenge, among many others, in a bid to expose the horror behind the Druid’s plan.
Human sacrifice and a treachery play a large part of the adventure – ensuring this is no game for the faint-hearted.
Recently released to huge acclaim in Germany, Mystery of the Druids is currently being fully localised, and will be released in the UK and US on September 14th.