The following contains spoilers forGreedFall.
GreedFall’s story is one of political intrigue, colonization, and greed, where various factions compete for control of Teer Fradee, an island cherished for its abundant natural resources and what many believe to be a cure for a deadly disease known as Malichor. Despite every major and minor storyline inGreedFall, Malichor is arguably at the heart of it all, manipulating and coercing the people groups of its world into taking any action necessary toward achieving their own good.GreedFall 2: The Dying Worldis Spiders' upcoming sequel — or rather, prequel — to the first game, and it seems Malichor will be at the center of its story as well.
GreedFall’s Malichor is a silent killer and has thus proven to be an effective motivator. However, it nonetheless plays a significant role inGreedFall’s storyand could likely play an even bigger role inGreedFall 2. The secret to Malichor’s success lies in what it is capable of doing to the human body, as well as how fast it can spread between people. Although many ofGreedFall’s most prominent characters consider others to be their greatest threat, one could argue that the Malichor plague is the greatest enemy of them all, and the sole reason why some people do the drastic things they choose to do.
GreedFall’s Malichor Plague Explained
Malichor Played a Significant Role in GreedFall’s Many Moving Parts
As with any story,GreedFallstarts at the beginning. Players take control of De Sardet, whose mother is shown suffering from Malichor. In an effort to save her,De Sardettravels to the island of Teer Fradee, as it is rumored to be the home of a cure for the deadly disease. This is largely the reasoning behind why so many others have recently flocked to Teer Fradee, and the increased popularity of the island has only led to many of those parties competing for dominance over the territory. Thus, Malichor serves as the great puppet master ofGreedFall’s many moving parts, urging those who fear its power to perform actions they might not otherwise.
InGreedFall, Malichor is a deadly disease that has been consistently spreading for the last few years, and whether foreigners have fled to Teer Fradee in search of a cure for themselves or a loved one, the illness is the instigator. When a person contracts Malichor, they experience symptoms such as blindness, nausea, fatigue, numbness in the legs, and painful splotches on the body and face. A person who has had Malichor for some time will begin to resemble something akin to one ofFallout’s Ghouls, so finding a cure for it is imperative. AsGreedFall’s story comes to a close, it is revealed that Malichor is a result of the Old Continent being exploited for its resources and the pollution that arose because of it.
In GreedFall 2: The Dying World, Malichor Is Only Just Beginning to Spread
Whereas Malichor is well-established inGreedFall, Spiders has confirmed that the disease is only just beginning to spread inGreedFall 2: The Dying World.GreedFall 2is technically a prequelthat takes place three years before the events ofGreedFalland will place players in the shoes of a Teer Fradee native who has been forced from their home and transported to the Old Continent. The newly discovered Malichor disease is likely whereGreedFall 2: The Dying Worldgets its name, as players are more than likely going to witness the illness beginning to spread, forcing residents of the Old Continent to make for Teer Fradee.
It will be interesting to see the beginning stages of the Malichor plague inGreedFall 2, especially given the fact that the deadly disease is arguably the primary antagonist of the series. Thankfully, asGreedFallhas proven,GreedFall 2’s protagonistshould be immune to the disease, since they are a native of Teer Fradee.
GreedFall II: The Dying World
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The story starts three years before the events of the first chapter and the adventures of De Sardet.This time you play as a native of Teer Fradee, snatched from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the colonists. In this old world ravaged by war and scarred by the Malichor plague and the political scheming of the different factions, you need to regain your freedom and take back control of your own destiny. Using diplomacy, cunning or combat, as well as help from allies you find along the way, it’s up to you to end one man’s ambitions of conquest, which could spell the end for both the continent and your island.Dive back into the unique world of GreedFall, this time exploring the old continent! Travel across new landscapes, from Olima – the city of stars of the Bridge Alliance – to the shores of Uxantis, and uncover the secrets of these ancient lands. Meet all the factions that share control over these nations and navigate the treacherous waters of their schemes and conspiracies.Create your own character and find allies to join your team. Help them with their quests, uncover their secrets and make them your friends, rivals or even lovers. As well as equipping them the way you want, you can also take control of them in combat.Immerse yourself in an ever deeper RPG experience where every choice you makes has an impact on your adventure, and where diplomacy, manipulation, infiltration and combat are all viable ways to achieve your ends.
