“In the ancient days, long before the rise of the mortal races, there was a civilization of unparalleled wisdom and power, known as the Sintherans. They delved into the deepest mysteries of the world, mastering the arcane arts and unlocking the secrets of life and death. Their dominion was unmatched and their knowledge vast.
But as time passed, other races began to emerge upon the fair continent of Akal. The High Elves, noble and wise, the industrious Dwarves, and the burgeoning race of Men. Yet there were those of darker hearts: the cunning Dark Elves, the savage Orcs, and the treacherous Goblins. War and strife spread like a shadow across the land. Resources dwindled, and reckless experiments with forces beyond their ken brought forth calamities.
Foreseeing the doom that would befall Akal, the Sintherans chose to depart. They took to the sea, leaving their ancestral home behind, severing all ties with the land they once ruled. Across the vast ocean, they found a new haven, where they prospered in isolation, awaiting the time when they might reveal themselves once more.
For millennia, the fires of war burned unceasingly on Akal. The High Elves, allied with Dwarves and Men, waged bitter battles against the Dark Elves, Orcs, and Goblins. The land was scarred by conflict, even as civilizations grew and evolved.
Then, one fateful day, a great explosion rent the skies far across the ocean. Its shockwaves reached even the distant shores of Akal. In its wake, a land shrouded in mist was revealed, and from this enigmatic place, an enormous stele emerged upon the western shores of Akal. Crafted from an unknown metal and adorned with runes of strange beauty, it spoke of a land called ‘KOPNO’ which meant ‘’Our Continent’ in the tongue of the ancients.
The races of Akal, driven by curiosity and ambition, sought to claim the stele and its secrets. Thus began the dread ‘Neldor Gwaen Sarnr’ or the Hundred Grim Days in elvish tongue. Allies turned against one another, and for one hundred days, the land was soaked in blood. Over fifty thousand perished in relentless battles, their cries echoing through the ages.
In the aftermath of such horror, the Elves, with their enduring wisdom, proposed a truce. In the newly founded town of Seahaven, they forged a fragile peace around the mysterious stele. Here, two docks were built, offering passage to the enigmatic land of KOPNO and all scholars could study the artefact in total freedom.
Now, it is the year 1237, eight centuries since the Hundred Grim Days. The allure of KOPNO’s secrets, fueled by tales of wonder and wealth, still draws adventurers into the perilous mists. But none who have ventured forth have returned to tell their tale. The mysteries of KOPNO remain, shrouded in legend and shadow, awaiting those brave enough to uncover them…”
In the war-torn lands of Kopno, two dominant factions vie for control, each embodying the fundamental forces of darkness and light—the Tenebrian Faction and the Lumineth Faction. Each faction consists of three distinct races, and within each race, two ethnic groups have developed their own unique traits, cultures, and fighting styles.
Nomadic herders and skilled cavalry warriors, these people thrive in vast grasslands. Their architecture is simple yet functional, often built from wood and stone. Their weapons favor axes and swords, and light armor designed for mobility.
Hardy coastal dwellers, expert shipwrights, and masters of naval warfare. Their weapons and armor incorporate coral, shells, and reinforced bronze, and their architecture is inspired by the tides, often built on stilts or carved into cliffside coves.
Nomadic herders and skilled cavalry warriors, these people thrive in vast grasslands. Their architecture is simple yet functional, often built from wood and stone. Their weapons favor axes and swords, and light armor designed for mobility.
Hardy coastal dwellers, expert shipwrights, and masters of naval warfare. Their weapons and armor incorporate coral, shells, and reinforced bronze, and their architecture is inspired by the tides, often built on stilts or carved into cliffside coves.
The vast continent of Kopno is structured across two distinct layers: the Surface and the Underground, each teeming with danger, mystery, and untold treasures. Within these layers lie four unique biomes, each with its own ecosystem, creatures, and challenges.
The Surface Biomes
On the Surface, players will embark on an arduous journey through four treacherous landscapes, each more formidable than the last:
The Plains
A sprawling, open expanse where adventurers take their first steps. Rich in basic resources and teeming with relatively docile creatures, it serves as the foundation for survival.
The Black Forest
A shadowy, dense woodland where sunlight barely pierces through the towering trees. Strange beasts lurk in the mist, and the deeper one ventures, the more ominous the threats become.
The Swamps
The Glacial Mountains
The Underground Biomes
Beneath Kopno’s surface, an entirely different realm awaits, filled with labyrinthine dangers and wonders unseen by daylight:
The Crystal Caves
The Mushroom Forest
Towering fungi form a dense, alien landscape, where both flora and fauna thrive in strange symbiotic relationships. Some mushrooms provide sustenance, while others conceal deadly predators.
The Muddy Swamps
The Magma Caves
Progression and Survival
The difficulty intensifies as players move from biome to biome. To advance, one must master each environment, harnessing its resources and unlocking new crafting techniques and technologies essential for survival. Mastery of one biome paves the way to the next, ensuring that only the most skilled adventurers can endure the trials ahead
Each biome is a living, breathing ecosystem filled with unique monsters, flora, fauna, and resources, making exploration not just a necessity but a thrilling challenge. In Kopno, survival is only the beginning—conquering the world requires true mastery.
The Follower System
Companions, Allies, and Rivals in Kopno
In Kopno, players can embark on their journey either alone or in co-op with up to two other players. However, those who choose the solitary path are never truly alone—Followers, AI-driven companions with unique personalities, backgrounds, and quests, will stand by their side.
The Role of Followers
Followers are not just generic allies; they are fully developed NPC companions who evolve alongside the player. Each has a unique background, alignment, and personal story that may unfold over time. Some may be loyal warriors, while others have hidden agendas or shifting allegiances based on the player’s decisions.
How to Recruit Followers
Players do not simply acquire Followers by default. Instead, they must earn their trust through various conditions, such as:
The Follower System
Companions, Allies, and Rivals in Kopno
In Kopno, players can embark on their journey either alone or in co-op with up to two other players. However, those who choose the solitary path are never truly alone—Followers, AI-driven companions with unique personalities, backgrounds, and quests, will stand by their side.
The Role of Followers
Followers are not just generic allies; they are fully developed NPC companions who evolve alongside the player. Each has a unique background, alignment, and personal story that may unfold over time. Some may be loyal warriors, while others have hidden agendas or shifting allegiances based on the player’s decisions.
How to Recruit Followers
Players do not simply acquire Followers by default. Instead, they must earn their trust through various conditions, such as:
Team Composition & Class System
Each Follower can be assigned a class, allowing players to create a balanced party for combat and exploration. Players must carefully consider their group’s composition, whether they need tanks, damage dealers, or support roles.
Settlement System – More Than Just Fighters
Dynamic AI – Organic Conversations and Changing Loyalties
Followers are not mere extensions of the player’s will—they have deep AI-driven personalities that shape their actions. Players can converse with them in an organic way, uncovering their thoughts, past experiences, and personal quests.
However, loyalty is not absolute:
Every decision matters, making the management of Followers just as important as battle and exploration.
The Settlers of Kopno – The Backbone of Civilization
In Kopno, settlers form the core workforce, essential for the growth and survival of any player-controlled settlement. While they lack the combat prowess of Followers, they bring skills, labor, and social complexity, shaping the player’s domain into a thriving or struggling society. Unlike mindless workers, each settler has an AI-driven personality, a family, and a unique role, making them a living part of the world.
The Structure of Settler Life
The Role of Settlers – Economy & Labor
Settlers provide labor for gathering resources and managing buildings, ensuring the settlement runs smoothly. The player can assign families to tasks such as:
Each family functions as a unit, meaning that if one member becomes injured or dies, the entire workflow can be disrupted.
The player’s chosen political system dictates how settlers view authority and react to laws, discipline, and leadership.
If settlers oppose the player’s governance, they might:
Maintaining discipline through guards, laws, or public trials will be essential to keep order, but excessive control could lead to uprisings.
Threats to Settlers – Protection & Security
Unlike Followers, settlers cannot fight, making them vulnerable to external dangers. The player must ensure their safety against:
A strong defense system, well-armed guards, and fortifications will be necessary to ensure the settlement’s survival.
A Living, Breathing Society
The Settlers of Kopno go beyond being simple laborers—they are families, workers, and citizens who bring life to the player’s settlement. Their AI-driven routines, moral alignments, and responses to leadership create a dynamic world where every decision matters. Will the player rule with wisdom, fairness, or fear? In Kopno, the fate of the settlers rests in the leader’s hands.
In Kopno, survival is not just about individual strength—it’s about establishing and growing a thriving settlement. The player’s main settlement serves as a bastion of power, where settlers and followers gather, defenses are built, and the journey toward dominance begins. However, the road to greatness is fraught with challenges, as the player must defend their domain from constant threats, manage resources, and complete difficult evolution quests.
The settlement is not static—it evolves through five stages, each unlocking new buildings, expanding its area, and increasing the maximum number of settlers (capped at 50). With every evolution, the settlement becomes stronger, but also attracts more dangerous threats.
Settlement Growth Stages:
Each evolution stage requires:
Prerequisites – Certain resources, constructed buildings, and a stable settler population.
Evolution Quests – Tower siege-like scenarios where the player must defend against powerful enemy assaults (e.g., bandit raids, monster hordes, necromancer attacks).
Biome Control – Reducing local threats through quests, dungeon clearing, and territory stabilization.
Failure to defend the settlement during an evolution quest may cause severe losses, delaying progression.
The main settlement can only be founded around a rare, ancient artifact, which serves as a resurrection point for the player. These artifacts are incredibly scarce and difficult to obtain, making the settlement’s location a strategic choice.
Since the settlement is tied to the artifact, it must be heavily fortified, as its destruction could mean the collapse of the entire settlement. Defenses like walls, towers, watchmen, and trained forces will be necessary for survival.
While only one major settlement can be built, players can establish lesser settlements across different biomes. These serve specialized purposes and are smaller in scale but essential for resource gathering, economy, and influence.
Examples of Lesser Settlements:
Trading Hubs – Allows resource exchange and commerce.
Lumber Camps – Provides a steady supply of wood and construction materials.
Mining Colonies – Extracts rare ores and minerals.
Outposts – Strategic defensive positions to protect trade routes and deter enemy incursions.
While lesser settlements do not require ancient artifacts, they still face threats and may require patrols, reinforcements, and upkeep to maintain control.
Every biome is filled with dangers, and settlements will be under constant attack from:
The only way to decrease these threats is to actively engage the biome, completing quests, clearing dungeons, and eliminating enemy strongholds. As the player reduces threats, settlement life becomes safer, allowing:
Each settlement stage unlocks new buildings, allowing greater functionality and specialization. Some of the most important include:
Essential Production Buildings:
Governance & Military Structures:
Special Structures (High-Level):
Each evolution phase comes with a major siege event—an attack scenario that the player must survive to progress.
Victory rewards the player with greater power, influence, and stronger settlements, while failure results in devastating consequences—damaged buildings, lost settlers, and set-back progress.
The Settlement System in Kopno is not just about building structures—it is a living, evolving entity that requires strategic resource management, political decisions, and military defense. With every expansion, the player must balance growth with security, managing:
In Kopno, a settlement is more than just a home—it is a fortress of survival, a beacon of power, and a kingdom waiting to be shaped by the player’s choices.
A Living, Breathing World – The Dynamic AI of Kopno
In Kopno, the world does not revolve around the player—instead, it is a fully living, evolving ecosystem where NPCs have their own goals, ambitions, and interactions. Every creature, whether a simple mob, a ruthless boss, or a hardworking settler, is driven by three fundamental AI principles:
The World Evolves Without the Player
Unlike traditional games where the world waits for player intervention, Kopno’s NPCs will progress on their own. Factions will rise and fall, cities will expand, wars will break out, and NPCs will pursue their own goals—whether or not the player is involved.
It is up to the player to adapt to this living world, deciding when to intervene, exploit, or ignore the unfolding events.
NPCs & AI-Driven Decision Making
Some NPCs are passive, living their lives in settlements, but others have ambitions just like the player:
These characters may compete against the player, ally with them, or become major threats over time.
The NPCs of Kopno will actively interact with one another, shaping the world’s politics, economy, and warfare.
The player is not the only one with ambitions—if they do not act, another warlord might dominate Kopno before they do.
Dynamic Single-Player & Multiplayer Experience
Kopno is designed for co-op or solo play, but the world remains populated by rulers and conquerors—whether they are controlled by real players or AI-driven warlords.
This means no two playthroughs are ever the same—whether the player faces a brutal warlord, a treacherous politician, or an aggressive religious order, the world will shift and react accordingly.
The Future of Kopno – A World That Evolves With or Without You
Kopno is not a static sandbox—it is a world that lives, breathes, and changes whether the player chooses to engage or not.
The constant NPC interactions, emergent conflicts, and player-driven influence create a game where no playthrough is ever the same. In Kopno, the player is not the center of the world—they are simply one force among many fighting to leave their mark on a land that will endure long after they are gone.
Combat in Kopno – A Real-Time Tactical Experience
In Kopno, combat is a real-time action system that blends weapon-based attacks, active and passive skills, and strategic stamina management. Inspired by the Dark Souls genre but without its extreme difficulty, combat rewards skillful execution, timing, and tactical decision-making.
Weapons, skills, and abilities are tied to stats, ensuring that only capable players and followers can wield the most powerful techniques. Followers are not just passive allies—they are fully integrated into the combat system, offering direct commands, behavior customization, and advanced tactical automation to create a fluid and adaptive battle experience.
Combat System – The Core Mechanics
Combat in Kopno revolves around stamina management, forcing players to balance attacking, dodging, blocking, and skill usage. Every action drains stamina, and reckless fighting without managing resources will leave players vulnerable.
Weapons are not just stat sticks—they provide unique combat techniques and enhancements, but only if the player or follower meets the required stats to wield them.
Each weapon class encourages a different playstyle, making combat diverse and engaging.
Skills are divided into two main types:
Players must choose their skills carefully, as they directly impact combat effectiveness and synergy with followers.
Followers in Combat – Three Key Systems
Followers are more than AI-controlled allies—they are an extension of the player’s strategy. To make combat both immersive and controllable, Followers operate through three key functionalities:
A fast-access menu allows the player to issue direct commands during battle. This includes:
Directing followers to attack specific enemies. Stationing them in a defensive position. Triggering special follower abilities on demand>.
This system ensures that players can respond to changing battle conditions quickly, maintaining control without slowing down combat.
Followers can be assigned specific combat roles to influence their decision-making:
These roles allow for quick and adaptable party compositions , ensuring that each Follower has a clear purpose in combat
For advanced control, the Tactics Menu allows players to set up strategic commands using an IF – TARGET – DO – ACTION system. This allows Followers to react dynamically to specific combat conditions.
Example Tactical Commands:
IF Player’s health drops below 50%, DO cast a healing spell. IF an enemy is stunned, DO use a high-damage finisher. IF a nearby ally is down, DO focus on reviving them. IF an enemy is poisoned, DO execute a poison-enhanced combo attack. IF a boss prepares a strong attack, DO use defensive skillsto mitigate damage.
With this system, the player’s followers can be tailored to match any playstyle, from aggressive rushdowns to methodical, defensive encounters.
A Combat System Built for Depth and Accessibility
The real-time combat of Kopno blends skillful execution, strategic follower management, and dynamic AI interactions to create a battle system that is both immersive and adaptable.
Whether leading a small group of elite warriors or commanding a balanced force of fighters, tanks, and healers, Kopno’s combat system ensures that every fight is engaging, strategic, and uniquely challenging.
Quest System in Kopno – Dynamic, Evolving, and Player-Driven
Quests in Kopno are designed to offer deep immersion, dynamic storytelling, and meaningful player choices. Unlike traditional static questlines, Kopno’s quests evolve alongside the player, their Kingdom, and their alignment.
There are three main types of quests, each serving a unique function:
These are smaller-scale, spontaneous quests that offer resources, loot, faction reputation, and moral choices. They serve to enhance immersion by creating a living world where NPCs have needs, conflicts arise organically, and encounters feel dynamic.
How Are Random Quests Generated?
1 Quest Board – As the Kingdom evolves, Citizens begin posting requests on a quest board.
2 Followers’ Personal Requests – While exploring, the player may encounter potential Followers who offer personal quests before joining.
3 World-Based Triggers – Quests may activate randomly when the player:
Rewards: Moderate loot, resources, NPC loyalty, moral alignment shifts.
Epic Quests are larger, multi-stage storylines that unfold in phases, providing major Kingdom advancements, technology unlocks, and unique rewards.
How Are Epic Quests Unlocked?
1 Settlement Evolution Quests – As the player progresses their settlement, new challenges emerge based on leadership choices.
2 Follower Progression Quests– As Followers grow in loyalty, they will unlock multi-stage personal quests.
Rewards: Settlement upgrades, Follower evolutions, rare loot, and new mechanics.
Lore Quests are deeply tied to Kopno’s history and heavily impact the world and the player’s legacy. These quests are not randomly obtained but are triggered by specific milestones.
How Are Lore Quests Unlocked?
1 Quest Givers – These NPCs do not appear randomly, but instead are discovered through progression milestones, such as:
2 Faction & Alignment-Based – Some Lore Quests change depending on the player’s race, alignment, or faction allegiance.
Rewards: Major lore reveals, ancient technologies, powerful relics, and faction control.
Quest Interaction – Classic vs. ChaAI Dialogue
Kopno introduces a groundbreaking quest interaction system, allowing players to choose their preferred style of engagement.
Quest markers, direct dialogue, and clear objectives. Ideal for players who prefer a clear, action-driven approach.
The NPC explains the mission, offers choices, and provides a clear destination.
Instead of NPCs outright giving a quest, players must engage them in dynamic conversations. There are no direct markers—the player must ask the right questions to uncover quests. Some NPCs may lie, withhold details, or react to the player’s charisma, alignment, and approach.
Example:
Clear objective). Player must investigate further).
Players who engage NPCs naturally will learn about rumors, legends, and secret quest paths that would otherwise be missed.
Benefit: Creates a more immersive, organic world where the player truly interacts with the inhabitants instead of simply receiving tasks.
The three-tiered quest system and dual interaction methods ensure that Kopno’s world is rich, immersive, and reactive to player choices.
Random Quests keep the world dynamic – Perfect for resource gathering, moral decisions, and small-scale storytelling. Epic Quests provide long-term progression – Rewarding players with Kingdom growth, Follower evolution, and class unlocks. Lore Quests uncover the mysteries of Kopno – Giving players access to ancient technologies, powerful relics, and game-changing discoveries. Two quest interaction methods – Ensuring that both action-focused players and immersive roleplayers enjoy their experience.
The Morality System of Kopno – Actions, Consequences, and Reputation
In Kopno, every choice matters. The player’s actions shape their alignment, relationships, and how the world perceives them. Whether they rule with justice, embrace darkness, or walk a morally gray path, their journey will be unique in every playthrough.
Alignment isn’t just a cosmetic system—it directly influences abilities, interactions, and how NPCs react. A simple choice, such as sparing or killing an enemy, can have lasting consequences.
A Living Morality System
The alignment system in Kopno is not static—it constantly shifts based on decisions, behaviors, and quest outcomes.
Consequences of Alignment – More Than Just Reputation
The world of Kopno reacts to the player’s morality:
NPC Reactions – A notorious warlord may respect a ruthless player but refuse to deal with a benevolent one. A settlement may lock its gates against a villain or celebrate a hero’s arrival.
Followers’ Loyalty – Followers judge the player’s choices. A good-aligned warrior may abandon a player who murders innocents, while a cruel assassin may be drawn to their ruthlessness.
Quest Variations – The same quest can have different endings, rewards, and long-term impacts based on morality.
Abilities & Skills – Alignment unlocks unique powers. A good player may gain healing and protective auras, while an evil player may access life-draining or fear-based attacks.
Kingdom Evolution – A tyrannical rule results in harsh laws, high discipline, and fear-driven stability, while a benevolent leader fosters loyalty and prosperity but risks insurrections from power-hungry factions.
Small Choices, Big Consequences
Even minor interactions influence alignment:
A single moment can define the player’s future, changing how settlers, factions, and entire regions treat them.
Kopno’s World Doesn’t Forget
The player is not the center of Kopno—they are a force within a living world where actions echo far beyond immediate results.
Their deeds will spread through rumors, influencing distant lands.
Enemies may seek vengeance for past actions.
Kingdoms and factions will weigh alliances based on reputation.
A seemingly minor choice early on may resurface in powerful, unexpected ways later.
A Morality System That Shapes Every Playthrough
In Kopno, morality is not a simple good vs. evil slider—it is an evolving force that impacts dialogue, relationships, abilities, and the very world itself.
Will the player be a feared tyrant, a cunning survivor, or a noble hero?
Will their legacy be built on power, compromise, or justice?
And when the world pushes back against their decisions… will they stand by their morals, or abandon them for survival?
Every choice matters.
Enter the World of Kahir Baneheart – A Journey into Kopno
Step into the perilous world of Kahir Baneheart, a warrior whose fate is etched in the pages of a lost journal, chronicling his harrowing adventures across the unforgiving continent of Kopno. Through his words, you’ll uncover ancient mysteries, clash with formidable foes, and witness the rise and fall of civilizations shaped by ambition and despair.
This is more than just a story—it’s your introduction to the mechanics of our game, where every choice, every battle, and every discovery shapes your survival. Experience the intensity firsthand, but remember: Kahir’s journey was only the beginning.
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