Umbra

**Spoilers below for the whole game of Blue fire!**

Umbra is the main character of Blue Fire and who the player controls throughout the adventure.

## Lore

The history of Umbra is very mysterious. He is an experiment in which the Fire was fused with the Darkness, and apparently there were several unsuccessful attempts and their bodies can be seen at the beginning of the adventure.

It is believed that the one behind these experiments was Ikiros, character of which almost nothing is known and we can never see him in the game.

When the shadows corrupted most of the castle and hope seemed non-existent, Umbra, who is apparently the last and only successful experiment, awakens and begins to make his way through the lands of Penumbra to end the shadows that corrupt the Kingdom.

## Life

The life in blue fire is represented with hearts. Umbra starts the game with 4 hearts, to increase the amount of life, we will have to complete Voids. Each time we complete one we will have one more heart. If we complete all the Voids in Penumbra we can increase our life to 20 hearts.

### Fire essence

The fire essence is what Umbra uses to heal. These fire essences can be found by breaking objects and are also recharged by resting in a Fire Shrine. At the beginning of the game, we can only have up to 2 fire essences, but we can increase the amount by completing sanctuary missions and buying two from Poi at bremur's tavern.

## Mana

Mana is represented in a blue bar. The mana is useful to perform magical attacks or use the shield. We can increase our mana by paying shadows orbs in a Fire Fhrine and each time it will be more expensive. It regenerates by hitting enemies or resting on a Fire Shrine.

## Abilities

### Eternal Glory

Gives Umbra the ability to summon a shield that protects him from damage. Consumes mana.

Obtained after beating the first ambush in the Fire Keep.

### Fire Charm

Gives Umbra the ability to launch magic projectiles. Consumes mana.

Obtained after beating the first ambush in the Arcane tunnels.

### Nuos Claws

Gives Umbra the ability to walk and jump on walls.

Acquired after completing Nuos Temple.

### Uthas Bracelet

Gives Umbra the ability to double jump.

Acquired after completing the Uthas Temple.

### Whirlwind Hook

Gives Umbra the ability to make a spinning attack that damages enemies and grants a boost in midair.

Found on a chest after defeating the Well ambush.

### Eya’s Faith

Gives Umbra the ability to sprint.

Can be bought from Speedo in Firefall River for 8,000 ore.

## Spirits

Umbra can equip spirits that can be found somewhere in Penumbra or be sold by some NPC. These spirits gives Umbra powerful abilities that will make combat or platforming easier.

### Spirits slots

At the beginning of the game we can only equip up to 2 spirits; however, we can get more by offering 60 void souls and 800 ore to the Spirit Hunter. We can have up to 10 spirit slots.

## Swords

We can obtain many swords throughout the game, either in chests, completing missions or buying them from an NPC. Each sword has a different appearance and damage.

## Tunics

Throughout the game we can find or buy unique tunics that will modify the appearance of Umbra! The tunics modify the appearance; however, they don't give any benefit when playing, it's simply aesthetic.