The last thing most people would want to do in real life is oversee a medieval graveyard, but a modernsim gameof one might make for an interesting prospect. That’s the idea behindGraveyard Keeperand it’s got all the trappings of an old-timey churchyard caretaker, from the daily clerical responsibilities to the occasional witch-burnings.
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Speaking of witches, there’s one that needs a Cauldron inGraveyard Keeperand if the protagonist can find her one, she’ll teach them the fine art of using spices. Her name is Clotho, and she’s the guardian of many secrets. The Cauldron is only needed to complete the first quest she gives the player, and doesn’t appear in the game again.
1The Politics Of Graveyard Keeping
There are two main religious factions in this strange universe.The Church, which keeps the graveyard and is connected to the ruling class, and theWitches, which are now few in number due to persecution. However, the power of witchcraft still has some uses, and certain townsfolk are willingto pay for their potions and cures.
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After players bring Hiccup Grass to the Merchant, who is located in a yard south of the Dead Horse tavern, he’ll lose his sense of taste. Alarmed, he’ll impart a story about how he was cursed and needs a witch to help him cure his affliction. All he can tell the player is that old witch Clotho is somewhere out in the Swamp.
In order to reach the swamp, it’s necessary to repair the bridge that leads west across the river. This requires one wooden plank, four pieces of flitch, and eight nails.
2Clotho The Witch
The first time the protagonist heads into the swamp, they’ll have to follow a convoluted spiral into the center to find Clotho’s Hut.The journey isn’t a total loss, as there are some handy resources along the way including hiccup grass, iron ore, and wood products.
Players should remember to bring six pieces of Flitch, three wooden planks, and ten nails when visiting the swamp. It’s possible to build a bridge to bypass the roundabout for future trips once the player has reached the other side.
3The Lost Memories Quest
The first time the player encounters Clotho, she’s not sure if she can help the Merchant or not, because she’s lost her memory, and she needs a healing potion to restore it. The protagonist has two choices
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They can either craft her a potion using their Tier I Alchemy skillorbring her the ingredients and the equipment, including the Cauldron, so that she can make one for herself. If the protagonist hasn’t unlocked that Alchemy recipe yet, or simply decides to purchase the Cauldron for the sake of convenience, then it’s time to head into town to speak to the Blacksmith.
4Krezvold The Blacksmith
Krezvold is the town blacksmith. He’s one of the first NPCs that the protagonist meetsafter delivering a message to himon their first visit to town.Once he reaches Tier II, a Cauldron will appear in his inventory for the price of ten silver.
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Players can raise the Tier levels of the vendors by increasing their Reputation and trading with them. The Blacksmith doesn’t buy everything, but he appreciates iron bars, ore, and some tools of rusty or Tier I quality.
Clotho also appears as the High Priestess of the Ancient God in the “Stranger Sins” DLC, which serves as a prequel. Players who have experienced that storyline will be familiar with the memory she claims to have lost.
Graveyard Keeperis available on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, iOS, and Android
