Welcome to the Zephara development blog! Here we share our journey building this epic fantasy RPG — from technical challenges and design decisions to art reveals and milestone celebrations. Follow along as we bring the world of Zephara to life.

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⚔️ Pre-Kickstarter Support Is Now Live!

You can now support Zephara's development before our Kickstarter launches. Every contribution helps us build the vertical slice demo and prepare for a legendary campaign.

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Pre-Kickstarter support announcement for Zephara
Announcement

Pre-Kickstarter Support Is Now Live!

You asked how you could help before the campaign. Now there's a way — support Zephara's development today and become a founding champion of our epic fantasy RPG.

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Placeholder layout of Zephara's first city showing building positions and street paths
Development Update

Mapping Our First City: Placeholders, Scale & Finding Our Style

We've started mapping our very first city! Everything you see is placeholder art — we're focused on nailing the layout, measuring scale and travel times, and finding our art style before the final art pass.

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Epic fantasy landscape representing our journey to Kickstarter
Campaign Announcement

Our Road to Kickstarter: Building Something Legendary Together

Join us on our journey to Kickstarter later this year! Learn why we're crowdfunding and how your support makes all the difference.

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Development screenshot showing placeholder character in front of guild buildings
Development Update

Our Workflow: Transparency, Tools & Artists

A behind-the-scenes look at how we create assets — our collaborative process, use of AI tools, and commitment to artists.

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Glacial lake with turquoise waters surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks
Environment

Crafting Zephara's Glacial Landscapes

An inside look at the environment design process for our stunning glacial lake area — from level blocking to turquoise waters.

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Zephara Concept Art - Frozen citadel
Art & Design

Visions of Zephara: Concept Art Reveal

Explore the stunning concept art that captures our vision for Zephara — frozen citadels, lone wanderers, ice caverns, and epic frost giant battles.

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Zephara village crafting scene
Art & Design

Finding Our Art Style

Discover the art style direction for Zephara — cozy villages, rustic crafting areas, and the balance between warmth and wilderness.

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Tactical combat terrain
Combat Design

Tactical Terrain: Height Advantage & Ambush Mechanics

Learn how the environment becomes your greatest weapon—or your deadliest enemy. Height advantage, ambushes, and more.

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Frozen mountain lake
Environment

A Glimpse at Our Frozen Realm

Experience the serene beauty of Zephara's frozen wilderness — snow-capped mountains, peaceful lakes, and activities like fishing await.

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Map blocking overview
Development Update

Vertical Slice Map Progress!

Get an inside look at our vertical slice progress — map blocking, level design, and the foundation for Zephara's first playable demo.

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