The map of Niwen
Niwen is the region where the majority of Ori and the Will of the Wisps takes place.
Description[]
Kwolok describes Niwen as a "perilous place". In contrast to Nibel, Niwen lost the light of the Spirit Willow some time ago, and the inhabitants have not seen a Guardian Spirit like Ori in a long time. As a result of this, Niwen is suffering from the Decay.
Niwen has several intelligent species who call it home, such as the Moki and Gorleks. It once had Owls, but now they are gone.
Locations in Niwen[]
- Inkwater Marsh - first location, home of the Moki.
- Howl's Den - a sub-area of Inkwater Marsh, a den full of bones, home of Howl.
- Midnight Burrows - a hidden area with a secret entrance adjoining Inkwater Marsh.
- Kwolok's Hollow - a dank location connected to Inkwater Marsh, home of Kwolok.
- Silent Woods - a petrified forest, home to Owls and Moki before Decay. Currently the home of Shriek, where she guards the silence.
- Weeping Ridge - a sub-area of Silent Woods, surrounding base area of the Spirit Willow.
- Luma Pools - a colorful place where water comes from before flowing to The Wellspring.
- Windswept Wastes - a windy desolate desert, the previous home of Gorlek.
- Windtorn Ruins - ancient desert ruins, that hold the Heart of the Forest and an ancient prophecy concerning Niwen's hope.
- Wellspring Glades - a safe village.
- The Wellspring - an ancient watermill and its surroundings.
- Mouldwood Depths - a dark spider den, home of Mora.
- Baur's Reach - icy heights of the forest, home of Baur.
- Willow's End - the ghostly Spirit Willow of Niwen.
Gallery[]
A view of Niwen at night. The Spirit Willow (top center), The Wellspring (left), Baur's Reach (top left) and Windswept Wastes (top right).
Trivia[]
- Originally Niwen was called Vale throughout most of development. It was a placeholder name that was kept until late in development when Moon Studios renamed it "Niwen".[1]
References[]
en:Нивен