❓ How to Play
🎯 GOAL: Graduate from the Rune Atelier! Learn all 10 runes, pass the gentle duel trials, and face the Gloomy Examiner at the end.
✍️ DRAWING IS CASTING: Trace a rune's shape on the parchment with your finger or mouse. Match it 70% or better and the spell casts — a lovelier drawing casts a stronger spell. Mistakes just fizzle; try again freely!
🎓 LESSONS ARE THE TUTORIAL: Every new rune is taught first — watch its light-trace, practise with the ghost guide, then use it for real. The guide fades as you grow.
⚔️ DUELS: Each creature has a weakness — draw the counter-rune shown above it to strike hard. Other runes only tickle, and the creature bonks you back every second tickle.
🧪 CRAFTING: Draw two runes back-to-back in a duel (or experiment in the Crafting Corner) to discover 12 hidden combination spells. Combos can heal, shield you, or break monster shields!
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