Netmarble's first console release game, "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer -" officially launched November 5th on the Nintendo Switch! It garnered much interest as the first console installment based on the beloved mobile IP. In particular, many gamers are curious about the story of this traditional single player gaming experience! What kind of adventure awaits in "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer -"? And what kind of gameplay will players discover?
You can find hints in the official branded webtoon on the game's special page. It'll be chock-full of interesting clues. Let's dive into the world of "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer -".
#1 Young Eileene and Rachel, and the 8th Seven Knight, Vanessa
The first scene of the official webtoon features two adorable girls, but they have familiar names. They're the younger versions of Eileene and Rachel, who both play important roles in "Seven Knights." Also appearing is another character that obviously seems like the protagonist. She is the main character of "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer -", Vanessa Winderinger.
Vanessa Winderinger first appeared in the mobile version of "Seven Knights" on the game's 3rd anniversary. In the original, we could only learn that it was unknown if she was alive or dead due to an unfortunate accident which led to her being trapped inside a magical hourglass, and then she was barely rescued by her father. Just like her title as the 8th Seven Knight implies, she has powerful abilities and maybe some connection to the other Seven Knights, but no details were provided.
Thus, it seems like the long-hidden story of Vanessa Winderinger will be revealed in "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer -". In the official webtoon, we can see her enjoying a happy childhood with Eileene and Rachel. By reading it, we should be able to learn more about their special friendship.
#2 Seven Knights vs the Old Seven Knights
▲ Eileene in the Webtoon, and the Original Rachel and Eileene from "Seven Knights"
Chapter 5 of the official webtoon shows Rachel and Eileene fighting against a foe called Gelidus. Vanessa, who is lost between time and space, is still in the form of a child, but Rachel and Eileene are adults, and seeing as they are in the forms seen in the original "Seven Knights," the scene is set on in the middle of an incident in the future. It is speculated that Vanessa's powerful wish to see Rachel and Eileene again has impacted her time travel.
The problem is that Vanessa warped in the middle of a fierce battle. The long-haired man called "Gelidus" backed Rachel and Eileen into a corner and was about to deliver the final blow.
▲ This is Gelidus
The Gelidus seen here is someone who is associated with the Old Seven Knights, one of the figures that guided Gaia alongside Rudy before the current Seven Knights' time. It's not clear why a member of the Old Seven Knights is fighting with the current ones, but the reason may be revealed in "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer"!
Most importantly, contrary to Sandy's claim that one who is trapped between time and space won't be able to affect reality, a scene shows Rachel barely escaping with her life thanks to Vanessa's power. Perhaps events in the original "Seven Knights" were also affected by Vanessa?
#3 The Magical Artifact Sandy Reclaims Its Original Form
Another highlight of the webtoon is the magical artifact Sandy and how it changes forms cross chapters. When Vanessa first released the seal and was subsequently sucked into the hourglass, Sandy took the form of a normal hourglass. As Sandy comes to recognize Vanessa's ability while wandering between time, Sandy's appearance steadily changes.
Later, when Vanessa becomes accustomed to time travel as well as her situation, Sandy takes a different form from before. No longer just the glass that contains the sand, Sandy is in fact something entirely different. However there's no explanation as to why in the original webtoon, and Vanessa doesn't seem to care that much, so it goes unmentioned.
▲ Sandy's Changing Form Across Time
However, seeing as Sandy's appearance changes as Vanessa becomes used to her abilities, we could speculate that Sandy is recovering its original form. From the moment that Sandy acknowledges Vanessa and allows her to use its power, Sandy's appearance begins to change, and when Vanessa returns to reality, completes her training, and is about to leave on her adventure again, Sandy is unrecognizable. Players should look forward to learning just what the mysterious Sandy is in-game!
#4 Dellons Outta Nowhere
The biggest piece of foreshadowing from the "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer -" webtoon comes from the last chapter. It's none other than Dellons! First appearing in chapter 7, Dellons notices Vanessa's presence, something no one has done before. He then alludes to knowing what Vanessa's power is and even gets in the way of her reunion with her father.
Dellons is a villainous character whose charisma was clear in the original as well. Although he was a member of the Seven Knights, he brought chaos to his world by joining forces with another power to accomplish his goals. Compared to the other Seven Knights, who had their progression shown over time, much about him was veiled in mystery, creating suspicions that he had something to do with the incident that plunged the world into chaos.
In the webtoon, Dellons stands in Vanessa's way, saying that she should know what he's doing all of this for. How did Dellons notice Vanessa's presence? And what is he really after? Dellons's secret story will also be revealed in "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer -".
Are you curious about the secrets of "Seven Knights"? Want to see more of the plot introduced in the webtoon? Then play "Seven Knights - Time Wanderer -" to find the answers you seek!
[Brand Webtoon]
https://7knights4s.netmarble.com/en/media
