Lore & field records

The Kali archive

Meet the people who guard the island, study the beings that stalk its night, and inspect the tools carried against them.

11 records recovered
The arnis-wielding protagonist of Kali01

Featured character · Confirmed

The Arnisador

When creatures cross into the village after dark, one fighter meets them with paired yantok and the hard-earned rhythm of arnis.

Role
Village defender
Weapon
Paired yantok
Record
CHAR-001

Recovered knowledge

Field records

11 records

CharactersCHAR-001

Village defender

The Arnisador

A village fighter whose paired yantok turn footwork, timing, and discipline into the island's first line of defense.

Playable

CharactersCHAR-002

Spiritual guide

The Babaylan

A keeper of ritual knowledge, healing practice, and warnings passed down through generations.

Field dossier

CreaturesNIGHT-001

Night hunter

Aswang

A shapeshifting hunter that hides among ordinary people before revealing its true nature after sundown.

Confirmed threat

CreaturesNIGHT-002

Winged terror

Manananggal

A winged predator said to separate at the waist and hunt beneath the cover of deep night.

Folklore dossier

CreaturesWILD-001

Forest trickster

Tikbalang

A towering trickster of the forest paths, known for leading travelers away from familiar ground.

Folklore dossier

CreaturesWILD-002

Ancient watcher

Kapre

An ancient watcher associated with old trees, heavy smoke, and the feeling that the forest is looking back.

Creature study

CreaturesNIGHT-003

Wandering flame

Santelmo

A wandering ball of fire whose distant glow can lure the unwary deeper into the dark.

Folklore dossier

ArsenalARMS-001

Primary arnis weapon

Yantok

Paired rattan sticks used for fast angles, defensive checks, and decisive counterattacks.

Equipped

ArsenalARMS-002

Utility blade

Bolo

A practical village blade that becomes a close-range answer when the night leaves no room to retreat.

Field dossier

RelicsRELIC-001

Protective charm

Agimat

A small protective charm carried close to the body and entrusted with the hopes of its bearer.

Folklore dossier

RelicsRELIC-002

Traditional ward

Asin

A simple household ward whose bright line marks a boundary some creatures are said to fear crossing.

Field supply