The Forgotten City has been released as a full standalone game. The title is built off an original The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim mod that exploded in popularity. While the core ideas remain the same, the game differentiates itself with an alternate setting and new characters.
The Forgotten City uses time travel as a core gameplay mechanic to solve its mysteries. This way, players can use past knowledge to turn enemies into friends or slyly get revenge. However, this goes both ways and one may also need to rekindle a strong bond from that first awkward impression.
Many residents occupy The Forgotten City and are up for helping the player stop the Golden Rule.
Galerius
- Galerius is already a friendly guy, but he will become ecstatic if you aid him in wooing Equitia. One must first locate Galerius’ zip-line prototype in the slums, and then ask him about it in a subsequent loop. He will hand over the device which can be attached to any of the rope cables in the city to quickly get across. Use the one located right outside the Temple of Proserpina, drop off while over the lake to land on the rock formation. Grab the flower on top and bring it to Equitia on Galerius’ behave. She will inform players that she already knows Galerius’ feelings and the gesture isn’t necessary, meaning another flower won’t be needed on subsequent loops.
Horatius
- Horatius is very law-abiding and loyal to Sentius and his family. Players will simply need to follow any rules or commands given by Hortius or his masters to stay on the guard’s good side. If Horatius has to escort the player out, he won’t take it personally but may not be as cordial.
Sentius
- Sentius is very focused on stopping the one who is going to break the Golden Rule. He will be friendly as long as players are willing to following his orders. Either defying him or accusing him of the very conspirator will cause him to become brisk. Entering the cistern and finding Sentilla will make Sentius outright hostile, and this state cannot be mended by looping.
Sentia
- Sentia is rather rude to players as she views them as barbarians. By agreeing to help find Sentilla, the older sister will be a bit friendlier. However, accusing her of crimes or other amoral acts will cause her to ignore players until the next loop.
Equitia
- Equitia is already helpful due to her role as priestess. However, she has become concerned about Livia’s mental state and ramblings of patterns. She will ask players to speak to four or five citizens to see what they recall about arriving at the city. After finding clues linking the river Tiber, coins, and death Equitia will ask players to join her at the Roman Baths. After examining the murals inside, she will become much more open about her own experience.
Lucretia
- Lucretia has become stressed from filling in for Naevia because the former is not a trained doctor. Players can help relieve her duties by either finding Naevia’s key in her slum room or talking to Naevia directly in the Palace dungeon. Use the key on the Temple of Apollo chest to gain knowledge of cures that can help Lucretia’s work.
Iulia
- Iulia is dying and needs siliphium resin. This item can be bought from Desius for 1,000 denarii or stolen off his shelf. Once saved, keep conversations with Iulia sympathetic. Bringing up mean or sarcastic topics, especially related to death, will cause her to become despondent for the rest of the loop.
Desius
- Desius is greedy and loves denarii. Those who own a bow can work with him to explore the Temple of Diana. One must go through the entire dungeon without confronting Desius, surprise him again outside the front door, and then agree that they are still good partners. Accusing him of betrayal or ever scamming him will cause Desius to hate players until time is rest.
Georgius
- Georgius is naturally friendly and open, but will become somber if Fabia is ever harmed or killed. He will become overjoyed if the player (or Galerius) saves Fabia from certain doom.
Fabia
- Fabia starts out the first loop afraid and will end up dying. In a second time loop, one will need to warn her that the abandoned temple is unsafe to save her life. She will still be terrified, but can be calmed down by defeating the assassin in the Roman Baths.
Vergil
- Vergil is being persecuted by a “cultist”. One will need to find a note in Rufius’ slum room and confront him about it. Use the cure fond in Naevia’s chest to heal his affliction, and as thanks demand he leave Vergil alone.
Rufius
- Rufius is roaming around the streets in pain. Players will need Naevia’s above-mentioned medical knowledge. With it, speak to Lucretia for some willow bark, and give it to Rufius to treat his rheumatism.
Duli
- Duli is locked up due to his inhibition of stealing. Players can get on his good side by mentioning they or Gelerius will help him escape. If players hint that Duli deserves to be in jail then he will refuse to talk until the time is reset.
Livia
- Livia has been ranting and is seemingly insane to the rest of the population. Players will need to go with Equitia to the Roman Baths and look over the murals inside. Now, approach Livia and tell her she is absolutely right. She will calm a little and be friendly.
Octavia
- Octavia will start off talkative, but will run away when Ulpius dies. As long as players prevent this tragedy, she will maintain a friendly attitude. However, she will also become brisk if she spots players sneaking into the secret Christian shrine.
Ulpius
- Ulpius has lost hope from the disappearance of Sentilla and Iulia’s impending death. To stop his suicide attempt players must first save Iulia’s life, tell him to think of Sentilla, and have 2,000 denarii to pay off their debts. Note that unless Malleolus has been blackmailed, players will have to pay this fee on every loop; to save money make sure Malleolus drops from the election before time traveling.
Some characters in The Forgotten City have gone missing, are untouchable, or were unaccounted for in the Magistrate census.
Naevia
- Naevia can be found inside the Palace with the real Golden Bow Desius is scheming after. To get on her good side, agree to use the bow to re-freeze all of the flayed statues. Otherwise, she may become uncommunicative or even hostile.
Hermit Philosopher
- This man is a secret inhabitant. Players will need to view the mural in the Roman Baths first. Now, crawl through the passage in the back of the Temple of Demeter. The philosopher is inside, and is willing to discuss interesting and pragmatic ideas. However, if players are closed-minded the philosopher may dismiss them during this time.
Khabash
- After pleasing the philosopher, players will have a key to the Duat. Inside, Khabash will be on his guard but still willing to speak as long as players refrain from entering the Sumerian floor. If one ignores this advice, Khabash will later intercept players. To become friendly, one will need to convince him that there is no shame with building a good society on the back of another. Otherwise, goading him will make him attack and break the Golden Rule.
Sentilla
- Sentilla has been locked away in the cistern. Players that find her must actually refuse to help her. She will become angry during the current loop, but if an ending is later reached she will apologize directly. She will be a bit sad if Ulpius died, or show players gratitude if he lived.
There are other inhabitants of The Forgotten City, like Domitus and Aurelia. However, they are antagonistic characters only looking out for themselves. Players may be able to temporarily placate them for quest goals, but any ounce of friendship is simply deception.
The Forgotten City is available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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