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The Plague Doctor's Tale, Plot, Protagonist - Coggle Diagram

- - - - player will face many moral dilemas
    - - diagnosing peoples sickness by examining their bodies and figuring out treatments
    - - managing exposure to virus
    - - herbs and tinctures
      - cane/staff for examining patients
      - plague doctor mask
      - upgradable equipment
- - - - Deep character interactions
      - Historical accuracy in architecture, medicine, and social hierarchy.
      - Atmospheric animations, dynamic weather, and a day-night cycle.
- - - - Muffled echoes and eerie ambiance in the Catacombs.
      - Chants and hymns from church gatherings.
      - Occasional cries for help or pleas for mercy from distressed citizens.
- - - - Rain, mist, or fog animations to create atmospheric changes in different districts of Paris.
    - - Animated crowds in various city areas, reacting to the plague outbreak, or engaging in protests and other events.
    - - Animations of funeral pyres where the deceased are cremated due to the plague, with somber ceremonies and smoke billowing into the sky.
  - - - Animated sequences of the plague doctor administering treatments to patients, showcasing the delicate process of using herbs, poultices, and medical instruments.
    - - Visual representation of how the disease progresses within the body, with animated overlays on patients' portraits to indicate their deteriorating health.
  - - - Animated combat sequences when dealing with plague-carrying animals, rats, or other infected creatures.
    - - Animated sequences for confrontations with hostile individuals, including tense dialogues, gestures, and potentially violent interactions.
  - - - Narrative-driven cutscenes with detailed character animations and voice acting to advance the storyline and reveal key plot points.
    - - Animated flashbacks that provide insight into the protagonist's past or the history of the plague.
- - - - Background
        
        Cardinal Valerius de Montferrat was once a respected member of the clergy, a high-ranking figure within the Catholic Church in medieval Paris. However, the plague outbreak has twisted his sense of morality and sanity, transforming him into a malevolent force.
      - Traits
        
        Manipulative
        
        Sadistic
        
        Religious Fanaticism
      - Role
        
        Valerius firmly believes that the plague is a divine punishment sent by God to cleanse the sinful city of Paris. He sees himself as an instrument of divine wrath, and his sole purpose is to accelerate the suffering and death of those he deems unworthy or sinful.
- - - - Seraphina has experienced personal loss due to the plague, having lost close friends and family members to the epidemic. This tragedy fuels her commitment to finding a cure and preventing further devastation.
      - Throughout the game, players witness Seraphina's character growth as she grapples with the moral dilemmas posed by the plague, confronts her own vulnerabilities, and evolves from a dedicated healer into a determined plague doctor.