Chapter 9 - Tension

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Chapter 9 - Tension
Synopsis At first it seems that the Red District is still untouched by the Bleakness. From other refugees Koru and Tap gather that everyone is supposed to gather at Colortown’s central Market District. However on the way there, our heroes find their path blocked by a huge mass of Bleakness.

Again, the Red Symbols appear to guide the team onto a side alley, which turns out to lead towards a massive dome that’s home to the Red Spirit. The Red Gang already awaits them at the entrance, trying to prevent Koru from entering so that Bolzo can talk to the Red Spirit undisturbed. After a quick brawl, Tap convinces them to rather help the other refugees and leave the matter of Bolzo and the spirit to Koru.

Trivia
 * The fishermen trio from the Outer District is scattered throughout this area. One is taking a break near the start of the level, another waits for Koru near the path to Market District and the third is haggling with a Red District merchant.
 * Originally, you were supposed to reach a small harbor where all the refugees waited for Muddy’s group to bring boat building materials. You would then set out to find them, and pass through the dome in the process. Thankfully, we decided to streamline the level, which allowed us to keep up the pace and also build the harbor area entirely around the battle sequence.
 * We thought the idea for the glowing red symbols guiding you to the dome was pretty sweet, until we realized that most of the environment also had to be red.
 * Though some red symbols can be found at the beginning of the area, the once guiding you to the dome only appear after the path has been blocked by the Bleakness.