Architecture concept (RPG game)
The Exiled Faction is one of the five playable factions in Chronicles of the Solar Empires: The Purge of the Exiled. Central to the game’s lore, they play a crucial role in shaping the future of the CSE universe.
Unlike traditional swarm-style factions, the Exiled provoke complex reactions from players. They are a young civilization—toddlers among more established races—with a recently gained freedom of choice that gives them a unique cultural perspective. Their society spans only a few generations, which reflects in their behavior, architecture, and technology.
Their buildings are utilitarian and grim, emphasizing function over form, with resources allocated strictly to necessitie, no extravagance. This minimalism is a visual storytelling element that underscores their history and worldview.
As concept artist and 2D asset creator, I developed their visual identity, balancing cultural depth with gameplay requirements to craft a faction that feels authentic, distinctive, and narratively rich.
This project deepened my experience in worldbuilding through faction design, showing how art can convey lore, strategy, and emotion simultaneously.
