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The Ancestral Compendium
CODEX
Every warrior, beast, blade, and relic of the islands — gathered at the forge. Select a relic below to descend into its collection.
Tap a glowing relic to explore
The Tribal Fellowship
Characters
Igorot
Dakila
A feared mountain warrior bound by a blood oath. His axe carries the names of every foe he's felled.
Wakou
Wen
A lost soul trying to find his heritage.
Visayan Pintados
Idlas
Each tattoo on his skin tells a battle won. He fights with the ferocity of the spirits that guide him.
Lakan of Lusong
Lakan Bunao
The unification of Lusong lies in his hands.
Beasts of Myth & Shadow
Creatures
Bakunawa
Serpent Dragon
Devourer of Moons
A massive sea serpent that swallows the moon during eclipses. Its scales shimmer with the night sky.
Threat: Legendary
Manananggal
Viscera Horror
Night Tearer
A creature that severs its upper body at nightfall, growing leathery wings to hunt the unborn.
Threat: High
Tikbalang
Equine Shapeshifter
Forest Trickster
A towering being with the head of a horse. It leads travelers astray in the deep jungle.
Threat: Moderate
Sigbin
Shadow Beast
Soul Drinker
A small creature that walks backward and sucks the life from those who cross its path in darkness.
Threat: Moderate
Forged in Ancestral Fire
Weapons
Kampilan
Heavy Blade
Two-Handed Sword
A single-edged long sword with a carved hilt in the shape of a creature's maw. Favored by Visayan datus.
Damage: 82
Kris
Wavy Dagger
Spirit Blade
A wavy-bladed dagger believed to hold spiritual power. Each wave is said to cut deeper into the soul.
Damage: 54
Sibat
War Spear
Polearm
A long bamboo spear tipped with iron. Used for both hunting and the bloody raids between tribes.
Damage: 61
Campilan
Battle Axe
Cleaving Weapon
A heavy axe wielded by mountain headhunters. It can shatter shields and bone alike in a single swing.
Damage: 75
Ward of the Warriors
Armors
Kalasag
War Shield
Defensive Gear
A carved wooden shield reinforced with rattan. Its face bears the markings of protective spirits.
Defense: 68
Barote
Woven Armor
Light Armor
A vest of tightly woven abaca fiber that turns blades and absorbs impact. Light and silent.
Defense: 42
Cota de Malla
Chainmail
Heavy Armor
Imported chainmail adopted by coastal datu. It resists slashing but is heavy in the tropical heat.
Defense: 80
Kalumbiga
Horn Plate
Medium Armor
Overlapping plates of carabao horn laced with rattan. A rare armor worn by elite champions.
Defense: 64
Relics of the Anito
Accessories
Anting-Anting
Sacred Amulet
Protective Charm
A blessed talisman inscribed with orasyon prayers. It wards off blades, illness, and ill spirits.
Effect: +15% Resist
Balaraw Fang
Creature Relic
Damage Charm
A pendant strung with the fang of a slain bakunawa. It grants the wearer ferocity in battle.
Effect: +12% Damage
Gold Tambukin
Status Ring
Leadership Boost
A carved gold ring worn by datus. It marks authority and emboldens allies in the heat of combat.
Effect: +10% Morale
Spirit Bead
Babaylan Focus
Mana Conduit
A black bead strung on hemp. It amplifies the wearer's connection to the spirit world.
Effect: +20% Spirit
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