[Dev Note] Stage Narrative : The Red Lady
Hello, Survivors!
In the last Dev Note, we introduced some new gameplay content.
Today, we’re shifting back to the narrative to explore the stage design that conveys the dark atmosphere looming over REMORE.
[h3]The Saint’s Statue in the Pleasure District[/h3]
The tragedy that struck Remore manifested as the Dark Shroud. However, long before its emergence, corruption had already spread throughout society. The Pleasure District, in particular, had become twisted and decayed.
It wasn’t always this way. An example of this transformation is the statue we introduce today—The Red Lady, a monument that once symbolized sainthood.
Now standing at the center of the downed square, the statue is now known only as The Red Lady, its original name and purpose forgotten by most. One of its hands extends outward, offering spiritual solace, while vibrant red flowers twist around her body. Before corruption took root in the Pleasure District, this square was a quiet sanctuary—some even called it sacred. People would come here to lay offerings at the statue’s altar, seeking blessings.
As time passed and the area became known as the Pleasure District, the story of the saint’s statue began to twist. The hand that once offered sacred comfort was now seen as an invitation to indulgence. The altar, where offerings were once placed with reverence, turned into a street-side stall where people poured wine and laid blood lilies, hoping for pleasure instead of blessings. And so, the statue took on the crude and distorted name "The Red Lady", straying far from its original meaning. The square itself was eventually named after it.
The statue’s true significance was completely forgotten—warped beyond recognition. Some say it depicts a saint who governs physical pleasure. Others claim it is a statue of Olivia, the one who ruled the Pleasure District until the Dark Shroud arrived. But to them, the statue’s real identity doesn’t matter. With every retelling, its meaning drifts further from the truth.
A nun from the Order of the Shadow Sisters (Worshippers of the Sun), now mistaken for a prostitute, secretly kept an eye on the square mourning what had become of the once-sacred statue... its altar being defiled with spilled liquor and blasphemy. And yet, she remained composed, searching for a way to bring judgment upon the sinners.
[h3]The Vile Desires Rooted in the Plaza[/h3]
Before the Memolith explosion, The Red Lady square was a thriving center of the Pleasure District. As a result, the area is littered with remnants of human corruption and sin.
One such place is the Blood Lily Den, where visitors indulged in substances derived from blood lilies. Shelves lined with vials of the elixir stand near the walls, alongside long pipes, braziers, and other paraphernalia used for consumption. Shallow, wide beds are scattered around for patrons to recline as they drift into intoxication. Given that the Pleasure District catered mostly to the upper class, the den has a somewhat refined appearance—at least compared to the filth found elsewhere.
The Vanity Tables were where prostitutes prepared themselves—applying makeup and changing outfits between shifts. These tables are neatly arranged, with bottles of perfume and various cosmetics scattered across their surfaces. Deeper inside, however, lies a more "secretive" area, catering to those with particular tastes.
A far darker and more unusual place, the Masochist’s Den serves as both a workspace for prostitutes and a chamber for more extreme desires. While it features beds and dimly flickering candles that set an intimate mood, it is also equipped with something else—chains, restraints, and instruments of pain. It is a grim testament to the depths of human depravity that have taken root in REMORE’s Pleasure District.
The Tavern was primarily a place where patrons socialized and arranged meetings with prostitutes. Though now littered with shattered bottles, it was once filled with the scent of food and alcohol, drawing in crowds from the streets. But deep within the tavern lies a Hidden Room—a place of secrecy.
The Order of the Shadow Sisters have been keeping a close watch on this area, recognizing it as one of the deepest roots of the Pleasure District’s corruption. And it was in this very hidden chamber that they held their secret gatherings. Here, they exchanged information on the district’s activities, their reports scattered across the dimly lit room, whispering of the darkness lurking within.
The Red Lady square lays bare the depth of REMORE’s descent into corruption before the Memolith explosion. As you explore REMORE, you’ll encounter these spaces and naturally experience the stories they hold, gaining a deeper understanding of this world.
We’ll be back with more exciting updates in the next dev note.
Until next time,
Thank You, Survivors!
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