The story is confusing can anybody explain it?

[Sweetshart]

I haven't finished the story but im a little passed the part were styx free's the goblin in cell 5, and im confused as to what the ♥♥♥♥♥ happening, anybody care to explain?

[ed]

You were a clone of the real Styx all along. Those scenes that were presented as Styx narrating his past adventures in the tower while captured by humans were meant to trick the player; they were happening at roughly the same time as the events you're playing.

This explains things like Styx's shaky memory and the fact that he "tells himself" things mentally like he's talking to himself (he's really being ordered around kinda like you can control player!Styx's clones). The game this is a prequel to, Of Orcs and Men, made a point of establishing that mages can really mess with your mind, too.

The scene pretty much told you this outright, idk what else we can explain. Also I don't want to say anything more because I can't remember what else is and isn't a spoiler at the point you're at now.

[Prinses Pannekoek]

Ed got it right. I did not see this twist coming, and I too was a bit confused at first. Maybe it would be best to mention spoilers in the title though?

[ed]

Originally posted by Yoshfiction:

Maybe it would be best to mention spoilers in the title though?

I'm all for labeling spoilers, but IMO "please explain the plot" is already basically a spoiler warning.

[Uunn]

I just got to this part in the game, I understand what has happened but I am unsure of one thing, if someone could clarify this for me it would be greatly appreciated. The "real styx" kills the "clone styx", right? And I am now playing as the "real styx"?

[AlexNasvay]

Originally posted by jimd13:

I just got to this part in the game, I understand what has happened but I am unsure of one thing, if someone could clarify this for me it would be greatly appreciated. The "real styx" kills the "clone styx", right? And I am now playing as the "real styx"?

No, you're still playing his clone, Styx didn't kill you with this stab, only wounded you.

[ed]

Originally posted by KADbIK:

No, you're still playing his clone, Styx didn't kill you with this stab, only wounded you.

This. That's why your character is stumbling around holding his side and generally not looking too good.

[Uunn]

Thanks guys, it was basically thrown in my face a little further down the line. Although I wish I was right cuz the real styx seems like much more of a bad ass!

[Uunn]

Also, I hope he at least gets his hood and cape back!