Introducing the Most Violent Character in The Stone of Madness [EXCLUSIVE]

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New insights into Leonora Guzman, the most ruthless character in the tactical stealth game The Stone of Madness, have been revealed.
Leonora can eliminate guards, unlock doors, and soothe her companions’ minds by playing the violin, although she has a phobia of fire that reduces her sanity near flames.
The official release date for The Stone of Madness is set for January 28, 2025, on multiple platforms including PC and consoles.

In an exclusive video shared by Game Rant, fans can get an early glimpse into the character of Leonora Guzman from The Stone of Madness. This character spotlight showcases her as the most violent member of the game’s ensemble, providing an intriguing look at her capabilities and background.

Initially revealed in August 2020, The Stone of Madness is developed by The Game Kitchen, a studio based in Sevilla, Spain. The game puts players in control of a group of five prisoners trying to escape from an 18th-century Spanish monastery. Scheduled to launch on January 28, 2025, it will be available on PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Players on Steam have been exploring its demo since mid-October 2024.

Leading up to the game’s release, the publisher, Tripwire Interactive, has unveiled a one-minute character vignette focused on Leonora Guzman. The video illustrates her relentless nature, showcasing her ability to use stealth and violence to manage threats, making her an essential asset within the game.

Leonora’s Multidimensional Skill Set

While Leonora is unafraid to resort to violent tactics—such as using a wooden plank as a weapon or ambushing guards—her talents extend beyond sheer aggression. She possesses the unique skill to pick locks, a craft she inherited from her father, who was a skilled watchmaker. This ability allows her to facilitate her team’s progress by unlocking paths, while each member can also contribute their specialized skills in return.

Leonora is depicted as agile and resourceful. She can adeptly scale walls draped in ivy and utilize a rope hook for vertical movement. During the nighttime segments of the game’s day-night cycle, she can charm guards and restore her companions’ Sanity with her violin playing—a crucial element for maintaining the psychological stability of the group. Players will need to ensure their characters do not succumb to madness, paranoia, or violent outbursts, echoing themes familiar to fans of Darkest Dungeon.

Overview of Leonora Guzman

Daytime Skills	Can stun and eliminate guards, unlock doors, and climb steep surfaces.
Nighttime Skills	Can bribe guards and play violin to replenish the party’s Sanity.
Phobia	Fear of fire.

Both Darkest Dungeon and The Stone of Madness introduce unique character fears, impacting gameplay significantly. However, while Darkest Dungeon randomizes phobias for each character, The Stone of Madness assigns specific fears, such as Leonora’s aversion to fire, which causes her to lose Sanity in its presence.

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