Shepherd's Descent
The Old Shepherd, hooded, writing in his journal by candle and lantern light, his golden crook leaning beside him

The Shepherd's Journal

Pages from the Old Shepherd's journal, and plain notes from the workshop on what is being built.

A Lantern at a New Door

From the journal

I have hung a lantern at a new door. It is not much of a door, only a place on the road where travellers might stop and ask the way. But a light in the dark tells a stranger that someone has been here, and that someone may come again.

If you have walked far to find it, come in. Sit a while. I will send word when there is something worth the telling. The path below is still being cut. Keep your own light close. I will keep this one burning.

Shepherd

Notes from the workshop

The official site is live. This is the home of Shepherd's Descent from now on: the story, the world, the callings, and this devlog.

If you want to hear about big updates and the Google Play launch, join the newsletter. Letters will be rare. You can also join the Discord to talk with other players and with me.

Here is what I am building next, in this order:

  • Skill runes. Runes that change how each skill works, so every calling can be played more than one way.
  • The Crook Gate. I will say no more than that for now.
  • Waystones. Standing stones along the Endless Deep, for those who go farthest down.
  • A new interface. Parchment, wrought iron and candlelight, from the first menu to the last.

I am one developer, so it takes time, but every piece is made with care. Thank you for coming down early.

Shepherd