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Risen Guide

2009 · Open-world fantasy RPG

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The hero carries a weapon through twisted trees and tall grass.Factions and joiningUnderstand the career choices before committing to Faranga’s factions.
The hero runs beside a stone wall beneath a bright moon.Combat and trainingTurn levels into a coherent build and survive the first difficult fights.
Glowing crystals illuminate the entrance to an underground ruin.Magic and craftingSeparate permanent magic training from scrolls and practical crafting skills.
The hero talks with an armored man beside a stone staircase.Faranga and questingNavigate an island that rewards returning with better tools.
The hero carries a weapon through twisted trees and tall grass.CharactersIdentify the principal Risen characters and their connections.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Explore before committingThe route into the monastery can affect the career choices available.
Save learning points for teachersLeveling grants points; trainers turn them into learned abilities.
Use scrolls for explorationUtility magic can solve obstacles even for a non-mage.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
Nameless heroPlayer protagonistA shipwreck survivor exploring the island of Faranga.
SaraFellow survivorAccompanies the opening aftermath of the shipwreck.
Don EstebanBandit leaderCommands the faction based in the swamp.
Inquisitor MendozaInquisition leaderDirects the investigation of the island’s rising ruins.
CarlosHarbour Town commandantRepresents the Order’s authority in town.
Master IgnatiusMonastery mageA central contact for the magical order.
PattyTavern keeper and adventurerA recurring ally with a personal search.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Factions and joiningMeet the competing authorities →

Pictures All pictures →

The hero carries a weapon through twisted trees and tall grass.
The hero carries a weapon through twisted trees and tall grass.
The hero runs beside a stone wall beneath a bright moon.
The hero runs beside a stone wall beneath a bright moon.
Glowing crystals illuminate the entrance to an underground ruin.
Glowing crystals illuminate the entrance to an underground ruin.
The hero talks with an armored man beside a stone staircase.
The hero talks with an armored man beside a stone staircase.
References
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Risen: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com