This would be a fun Easter-egg in the next game! :D

Context: Oi started as a little squishy rectangle during the development of Blind Forest

Edit: I just realized "Original" starts with Ori, lol

Jk

It's a funny idea tho

>Oh look, a new spirit, gonna upgrade you to a guardian spirit myself — Old Oi

>AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA — New Oi

>🍿 — Ku

>So brave, so doomed — Mokk

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What do you think they gonna watch tonight?

I heard Mokk is playing as Dr. Doom in the new movie!

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Spirits, Mokies, and whatever the heck Gumo is, welcome to the Ori & Mokk Art Contest!

The canvas has been stained, the brushes have been wielded, and now... you are the judge. Your mission is to look upon these masterpieces and vote for your favorite in the comments below.

Ku will be flying over the voting board, keeping the scores updated when she stop getting distracted.

The "Totally Legal" Bribe System

Look, we all love fair play, but we love chaos more. We gonna teach Ku about bribes today.

• 1 Orang 🍊 = 1 Extra Point for your chosen artwork.

Want your favorite to win? Spam those oranges in the comments!

May the best artist win, and may the juice be ever in your favor! 👇 VOTE NOW! 👇

^(This is totally not setup by Ori and Mokk to take your orangs)

Ori	Mokk
19 🍊 1 🥭	21**🍊** 3🥭

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Also does he have feathers covered arms or wings? Those kinda don't look like they can be used to fly yet he can fly. hmmmm

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Oi can't resist orangs

Project Update: The Main Page is Complete!

The forest is constantly shifting, and after a lot of careful shaping, the foundation is finally solid. I am excited to show you that the project's Main Page is finished!

Bringing this interface to life has been a challenging journey, and I can't wait to show you how the atmosphere is evolving.

Here’s a whisper of the new features and magic that have just blossomed:

Breathing Life: Logo Animation Upgrade

The main logo animation has received a beautiful upgrade to make the world feel alive the second you arrive. It now features rolling mist effects and wispy light particles that dance around the title, mimicking the breathing energy of Nibel.

Shifting Auras: Light Themes

While the project's main theme is a sleek, light and dark, you can now tailor the atmosphere to your favorite part of Ori's journey. You can switch between:

• Blind Forest Theme: Bathing the interface in a warm, Golden light.
• Will of the Wisps Theme: Infusing the pages with a deep, ethereal Blue light.

Tailoring the Journey: Graphics Settings

To ensure this experience runs beautifully for every spirit, I’ve implemented a graphics settings menu. You can now adjust the resolution or toggle certain animations off to maximize performance without losing the mood.

Guiding Paths: Navigation Panel

Though it’s hiding off-screen in the video, a new navigation panel has been integrated. It acts as your compass, letting you glide effortlessly between the different corners of the project.

The Chapters Page, Reimagined

The Chapters Page has received a gorgeous glow-up. It now supports the new dynamic Light Themes, features refined visual elements, and is completely connected to the new navigation panel for seamless access.

Echoes of the Forest: The About Page

I’ve crafted a dedicated About Page where you can learn more about the heart of this project. It features a beautiful, atmospheric lighting that seamlessly adapts to the Light Theme you have active, making the reading experience whimsy.

Your thoughts?

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! What do you think of the new themes? My DMs are always open if you want to chat about the project.

What's next?

With the Main Page fully grown and completed, it’s time to venture deeper into the woods. Next up, I will be starting work on the Prologue. Prepare yourselves for pretty art, fluid animations, and a lot of narrative light.

Thank you for wandering this path with me and keeping the light alive. See you in the next update!

Updates Timeline:

• Project Reveal.
• Update #1.
• Update #2. (Ori and Lily)

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What would you do if this happened to you?

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Project Update: Meet Lily! (Ori & Lily Sketches)

Introducing Lily, Ori's girlfriend 🤭 ...I mean, companion in the Threads of Light journey!

I have been working on Lily for the past 2-3 months now, and I think it's finally time to let her glow bright. I’ve included some sketches of Ori and Lily together. Take a look!

Lily The Spirit

Lily is my very first spirit OC! I've always thought spirits come in all shapes and sizes, so I didn't follow the Ori template like others would do. Instead, I went for a much more feline looking spirit because I love cats. 🐾

She doesn't just look like a cat, she behaves like one, too. I think this is going to open up so many fun opportunities for different interactions. Expect claws, knocking things over, 3 AM zoomies, and maybe... accidentally burning down a tree. How do you accidentally burn down a tree anyway?

Fun fact: At first, I really wanted to give Lily paws. I had a massive internal debate for a whole day before finally deciding on hooves. It just fits her spirit nature perfectly, and Hooves go stomp stomp!

Lily's Powers & Mysteries

Ah, this is a very exciting topic... that I'm dodging today! 😉

What I can tell you is that Lily has a very interesting, unique power that only she can use, and she's going to use it throughout the story to uncover the deep secrets of the forest. There's a lot more to her than these sketches let on. She's full of secrets, and she is a mystery to solve all on her own.

Ori The Spirit

Don't worry, I didn't forget about Oi! I made my own Ori redesign for the story. He's a bit fluffier than regular Ori, and probably a lot more cuddly too! :p

You can see a glimpse of Ori and Lily dynamic in the sketches. He is the perfect match to her feline energy.

Your thoughts?

Let me know what you think in the comments! If you have suggestions, ideas for the story, or anything else, I’d love to hear them.

What's next?

Back to work on the website! Time to finish building this thing. 💻✨

If you are new to this take a look at the project reveal here and update #1 here to learn more.

Another fun fact: It's been a year since I started working on this project, time flies :D

Yum! 🥪😋