The Source Hunter
Protectors of Rivellon who wield godlike powers to seal away the Void.
In the world of Divinity: Original Sin, Source Hunters are not mercenaries or bounty hunters, but a pair of customizable protagonists dedicated to eradicating dangerous magic. These heroes belong to an organization specifically tasked with hunting down 'Source' and its adepts, known as Sourcerers. Unlike typical adventurers seeking glory, their mission is defined by the need to stop a conspiracy involving mass murder and human sacrifice orchestrated by the Immaculates cult. Whether playing alone or in cooperative multiplayer, players control these two heroes as they navigate from the besieged port town of Cyseal to the frozen fairy realm of Hiberheim, uncovering a plot that threatens all of Rivellon.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Protagonists; Source Hunters
- First appears
- Divinity: Original Sin (30 June 2014)
- Target
- Sourcerers and the Immaculates cult
Lore & Background
The Source Hunters begin their journey receiving orders in Cyseal to investigate a town councilor's murder by a suspected Sourcerer. Upon arrival, they find the town under siege by orcs and undead, quickly discovering a link to the Immaculates cult based in Luculla Forest. Their investigation leads them to Hiberheim, where they free Icara from an ice block; she is revealed as the White Witch who accidentally killed the councilor but joins the hunters against her sister Leandra, the Conduit. The hunters learn that Leandra uses tenebrium and Source to create indestructible 'Death Knights' in the Luculla Mines. Through magical crystals called Star Stones, the heroes discover they are reincarnations of two ancient generals who once imprisoned Source corruption inside the God Box. These Stones hold fragments of their lost memories as Guardians stripped of power and reborn as ordinary humans.
Reader's Guide
Players control both Source Hunters in single-player mode or split control between two players in cooperative multiplayer. In single-player, you command the pair directly; in co-op, each player controls one hero. The core gameplay involves turn-based action and adventure within an interactive world that includes a built-in modding tool for creating custom adventures. To succeed, players must navigate from Cyseal through Hiberheim and the Luculla Mines to Hunter's Edge and the First Garden. Key mechanics include finding Star Stones to access the Homestead, gathering evidence against the Immaculates, and deciding Leandra's fate based on earlier choices regarding the soulforge. The game allows for deep customization of these protagonists as they fight Death Knights and uncover the truth about Source magic.
Did You Know?
- In cooperative multiplayer mode, each player takes control over exactly one of the two customizable protagonists.
- The Source Hunters can choose to restore Leandra's soulforge with Icara or kill her, depending on whether they unearthed specific means in the Phantom Forest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are The Source Hunters in Divinity Original Sin?
They serve as the customizable protagonists of the 2014 game, recruited by an organization to eliminate dangerous magic users known as Sourcerers.
Who are the main antagonists they fight?
The hunters confront the Immaculates cult and ultimately face the Void Dragon to protect the world of Rivellon.
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