Folkbound

Folkbound 0.1.0-beta.1

The first public beta of Folkbound is here.

Folkbound is a folklore-inspired magic mod focused on discovery, experimentation, physical rituals, strange spirits, and supernatural consequences. Instead of traditional spell menus or mana systems, players learn how the unseen world works by exploring, gathering unusual materials, finding clues, and performing rituals in the world.

Added Folkcraft ingredient system Wild Lavender and processed ritual materials Mortar and Pestle processing Ritual Stones Data-driven ritual system Physical ritual layouts built in the world Ritual success, partial success, misfires, and backlash Weather-based ritual outcomes Spirit Sight effect Antler Shade Hearth Wisp Veiled Wanderer Wild and Hearth affinity progression Antlered Stranger pact Favor progression for the Antlered Stranger Pact taboo system with consequences for breaking an oath Abandoned Cabin structures Standing Stones structures Weathered Pages containing ritual clues Survival crafting and acquisition paths for core Folkbound materials Dedicated Folkbound creative tab Beta Notes

This is the first beta release and is primarily intended for testing the complete Folkbound 0.1 gameplay loop.

The core progression is:

Explore → discover materials and clues → create folkcraft tools → construct rituals → interact with the unseen world → develop affinities → form pacts → deal with their consequences

Folkbound intentionally does not provide a spell list or traditional progression menu. Discovering how rituals and supernatural systems work is part of the experience.

Known Limitations The current ritual, spirit, and pact selection is intentionally small for 0.1. Structure loot is currently simple and may be expanded in later versions. Some supernatural systems are intentionally hidden from the player. Balance may change throughout the beta based on feedback. More rituals, spirits, folkcraft, pacts, and world discoveries are planned for future releases. Compatibility Minecraft 26.2 NeoForge 26.2 Server and client installation recommended for multiplayer Feedback

If you encounter a bug, please include:

What you were doing when it happened Whether it occurred in singleplayer or multiplayer The Folkbound version Minecraft and NeoForge versions Relevant logs or crash reports if available

This is a beta release. Back up important worlds before updating or testing.