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Dan the Man

25/1/2019

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We can now confirm that Dan Smith, also known by his artistic signature, "Smif" will be joining the Relics art team. 

Dan Smith has been producing art for the game industry for over twenty years and is one of the most striking and exciting artists in the field. What's more, Dan was a huge part of the unique look of the game In Nomine, from Steve Jackson Games. Ever since we announced Relics, people have of course brought up In Nomine. Surprisingly, angel and demon games are quite rare in roleplaying canon, and In Nomine and its French antecedents stand alone in their exciting take on the subject matter and their unique sense of humour and whimsy. We cannot ever claim Relics would replace or succeed in In Nomine's legacy, but we do hope to capture some of its amazing quality and stature. In Nomine was a huge influence on Relics, and much of what we loved about that game is reflected in ours. 

In fact, it's true to say that without In Nomine, there would be no Relics. I've been interested in angels all my life, but In Nomine was a big part of what kicked my passion into high gear. Especially the art by Dan. The picture above (of an angel that of a band the game calls the Elohim)  caught my eye so much I had it on my wall. And I copied the fashion. I had a white linen suit I called my angel outfit. 

So to have Dan Smith come onto Relics feels like a fever dream. It feels like recognition that we are a worthy successor to In Nomine, and have a connection to it, a continuation of its legacy. We are so proud and excited Dan is joining us and can't wait to show you some of his art for us as we approach the Kickstarter.

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Who is Rachel?

18/1/2019

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Who is Rachel?
Rachel was one of the first pieces of art we commissioned for Relics, although she didn't have a name at the time. We liked the image so much we knew she had to have a backstory - and she has been our cover image since we began promotion back in 2016! Don't worry, we do have some other amazing art to show you, but Rachel is very special to us. She's also one of the iconic characters you'll see throughout the rulebook, and in the fiction. And if you follow us on Instagram, you can read another story of Rachel there. 

Rachel is an Isha, the angels of communication and speaking. Her Herald is Barachiel, the angel of Intercession. Her Mission is the Boots of Humility, the angels that believe their kind are supposed to blend in and be invisible to the mortals around them, although she has strong contacts with the Belt of Truth and strong leanings towards the Armour of Righteousness. We'll explain more about what all those things mean as we get closer to the kickstarter - and of course in the fiction. 

Start following Rachel's story today!

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