After slowly trudging through the scenic snowy peaks of Kolmstein for the first time, opening hidden chests, and talking up other visiting slayers vacationing in Hinterberg, I finally spot what I’m looking for glistening in the distance: the vaunted Skill Shrine. I jump and scale icy walls and obstacles until the rotating energy source is just steps away. I’m eager to absorb whatever magic lies within, not just for the power trip of learning a new ability, but because I can’t wait to see how developer Microbird Games will incorporate this new ability into Hinterberg’s many dungeons.
