As the corrupting Black Essence spreads across Relm, a former emotionless soldier and a young princess must confront the powers shaping their world—and discover why their destinies have become inseparable.
A traditional fantasy RPG inspired by the emotion, adventure and discovery of the genre’s classic era.
For generations, kingdoms have fought while darker forces quietly spread beneath the surface. In a world scarred by war, the mysterious Black Essence threatens to corrupt the lands of Relm and awaken powers that should have remained forgotten.
At the centre of the story are two people who were never meant to meet: Edge, a young warrior who escaped a program designed to erase his emotions, and Princess Celes, heir to Genat and bearer of a dormant magical legacy.
Their journey begins separately. Their destinies do not remain so.
Enter Relm and witness the beginning of Edge and Celes’ intertwined journey.
The heart of The Tale of Relm is the evolving connection between two heroes searching for their place in a world that has already chosen roles for them.
One was trained to become a weapon without emotion. The other was born to inherit a kingdom while carrying a power she does not yet understand. As Edge slowly regains his humanity and Celes discovers the truth of her legacy, their paths reveal a connection extending far beyond coincidence.
The first known soldier to escape the Crudo Program. Edge remembers neither his true identity nor where he came from. Though his emotions were suppressed and his past stolen, fragments of feeling begin to return as he searches for the person he once was.
The young heir of Genat begins her traditional journey into the wider world, unaware of the magical inheritance sleeping within her. Her connection to animals and nature gradually reveals a power meant not only to protect Relm—but perhaps to protect Edge from himself.
Their fight against corruption becomes a journey of identity, sacrifice and two lives bound to the same ancient fate.
Explore a handcrafted world, uncover its history and overcome enemies through observation, preparation and tactical thinking.
Discover enemy weaknesses, shatter shields and create openings for devastating attacks. Victory comes from understanding each encounter, not simply overpowering it.
Each major enemy has an effective strategy waiting to be uncovered, rewarding careful observation, equipment choices and party planning.
Earn job points and unlock abilities in the order you choose. Shape each hero around your preferred approach to combat and build a party that reflects your strategy.
Enemies move directly through the world. Choose when to engage, avoid unnecessary battles and explore without traditional random encounters.
Journey from quiet villages to forgotten temples, solve puzzles, speak with inhabitants and piece together the history of a world approaching collapse.
Weapons and armour carry their own strengths and vulnerabilities. Preparing for an area or boss can matter just as much as the actions taken during battle.
The Definitive Edition expands and improves the original experience through player-requested features, visual enhancements and extensive polishing.
From peaceful forests and towns to ancient ruins and dangerous battlefields, every location forms part of a larger world and history.
Read RPGFan’s full review of The Tale of Relm.
An entertaining start to an indie RPG saga.
The Tale of Relm reached its Kickstarter funding goal with the support of players who believed in its world, characters and classic JRPG spirit. That support helped bring the project to release and continues to shape the future of Relm.
The Tale of Relm is available for Windows PC.
Follow Edge and Princess Celes into a world of war, forgotten powers and secrets that will shape the future of an entire realm.