Item Descriptions for Eclipse Ashes
Brief
General Info
Project Title: Eclipse Ashes
Project Type: Narrative-driven ARPG
Setting: Post-apocalyptic dark fantasy
Reference: combination of...
- Diablo
- NieR: Automata
- Hollow Knight
Tone: Poetic yet concise. The world is dying but refuses to admit it. Items should feel like remnants of forgotten faith and decayed technology.
Objective
Spine of the project:
We’re building a world that feels ancient but corroded — where every tool, weapon and relic carries traces of forgotten faith and lost purpose.
Task:
Write 8 item descriptions that reveal this world indirectly through tone, texture and implication.
Writing Guidelines
- Item Name — evocative but grounded (2–4 words).
- Short Description — functional and atmospheric (1–2 sentences).
- Flavor Text (optional) — italicized one-liner of lore, emotion or voice.
Style:
- Use poetic minimalism.
- Hint at stories, but don’t tell them outright.
- Blend decayed spirituality with broken machinery.
- Avoid clichés like "legendary", "ancient", or "mysterious".
Item categories:
- Weapon (melee)
- Weapon (ranged)
- Armor piece
- Accessory
- Consumable
- Key item / quest relic
- Crafting material
- Junk / flavor collectible
Deliverables
- Eight item entries (one per category)
- Delivered as: Spreadsheet document (Item Category, Name, Type, Description, Flavor text)
- Word count: approx. 200–250 words total