v.151 - Rising Heroes: Echoes of Darkness Update Notes

Shade's story is depressing as hell.

I honestly chalk it up to poor writing. I acknowledge even sullen stories can have a powerful impact, but I feel Shade's has no purpose other than to be utterly dismal. I would have liked it if Maple World had forgotten about Shade, but he'd forever have a home in the Fox Village. Or even if he became one with the guardian spirits and watched over Maple World/Grandis that way. But no. No one remembers me. No one will ever remember me. Let's fight the Black Mage for some reason.

It doesn't even make sense why everyone suddenly forgets Shade when he goes from world to world. It really makes living seem pointless.