Rhiannon - Beyond the Mabinogion announced

Written by Jack Allin — February 14, 2007 at 13:16

Fans of popular horror adventures like Scratches and Barrow Hill should start bracing themselves for another haunting experience, as independent developer Arberth Studios has announced production on its debut title Rhiannon - Beyond the Mabinogion.

Based on the classical Welsh "Four Branches" legends, the game is a modern day extension of the conflict recorded in the Mabinogion, where the evil wizard Llwyd held a grudge against the prince Pryderi, but vowed never to seek vengeance during the prince's lifetime. After death is a different matter altogether, and in Rhiannon, the battle between the two is still ongoing and now revolves around a rural Welsh farmstead.

As the lines between natural and supernatural begin to blur, the current disturbances on this lonely property have been felt by fifteen-year old Rhiannon, and it's up to the player to resolve the ongoing ancient mystery. According to the press release, the point-and-click adventure will have gamers journeying though "a hippie commune, an Edwardian tragedy and pre-Christian myths. Magic and science are interwoven, with the 'Four Elements', the physics of combustion, astrology, Kirlian photography, Email, an ancient Celtic script and lots more all playing a part."

Rhiannon - Beyond the Mabinogion is initially being developed for PC, and will be released on DVD with a targeted release in late 2007 or early 2008. For more information about the game, be sure to check out the game's official website.