The Professors of Elderwood
A university is only as good as its staff, and the staff of Elderwood is an impressive collection of some of the most brilliant, eccentric, and downright mysterious arcanes in the world. Learn more about the professors of Elderwood in our latest blog post.
Candle Craft 13: Fractal Storytelling
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Spellfyre: Beginner Spells
Read more about the beginner magic spells you’ll learn at Elderwood University in our latest blog!
Candle Craft 12: Unity of Effect
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Candle Craft 11: But Therefore
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Holiday of Heroes
The school year at Elderwood University begins with one of the most beloved celebrations in Austerea: Old King’s Day. Check out some of the lore behind the holiday in our latest blog.
Candle Craft 10: Okay Choices
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Into the Wilderlands
The Wilderlands are the most mysterious place in Austerea… and the most deadly. Learn more about different WIlderlands locations and how they were formed in this blog post.
From Sketch to In-Game
Behind every character you meet and location you explore in LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE lies an involved artistic process to make the world come to life. In this post, we’ll walk you through our art pipeline from initial art request to animation.
Candle Craft 9: Tactics & Strategy
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The Magic of Feeling
In LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE, magic is fueled by emotions. There are six major emotions, each associated with its own set of magical spells. These are known as Affinities.
Meet the Love Interests
At Elderwood University, you’ll learn magic spells, battle terrifying monsters, solve forbidden mysteries… and most of all, fall head-over-heels in love. Meet our six unique Love Interests in our new blog!
Candle Craft 8: Writing Good Choices
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Here There Be Monsters
The world of LOVE & MAGIC: SPELLFYRE is full of threats, but none are more dangerous or terrifying than Shades, magical embodiments of emotion that stalk the Wilderlands. At Elderwood University, you'll be trained to fight them and restore the Wilderlands to safety. Read more about these monsters and how we designed them.
Candle Craft 7: The Spider Test
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Evolution of a Scene
Here’s an inside look at how one of our early scenes has changed over time!
Candle Craft 6: Matriarch, Patriarch, Scholar, and Fool
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Candle Craft 5: The Story Mind
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Heartthrobs and Heartaches: GDC Summary
On March 18, Andrew and Megan spoke at the Game Narrative Summit at GDC 2025, presenting a talk where they shared some insights on crafting memorable love interests for interactive romance games using examples of love interests they’ve written. In this blog post, we wanted to share a few of the talk’s highlights!