Relic Files
Illustrated breakdowns of legendary items — where they hide, what they mean, and the questlines that reward the patient. Published fortnightly.
A calm corner for thoughtful gamers
Slow down. Read the lore. Hunt the relic.
Dragon Relic Empire is a Perth-based game blog for players who savour worlds instead of speed-running them — deep RPG lore, relic-hunting guides, and essays on mindful play.
Our story
Where relic-hunting meets a quieter kind of play
We started Dragon Relic Empire in a rented terrace off Aberdeen Street, tired of gaming coverage that treated every release like a race. Instead we write long — mapping forgotten questlines, cataloguing hidden relics, and asking what a world is trying to say.
Today the journal reaches readers across Perth and beyond, pairing weekly lore essays with unhurried strategy guides. No hype cycles, no rage-bait — just careful writing for players who want to feel a game rather than beat it.
240+
Lore deep-dives published
6 yrs
Writing from Northbridge
How we work
From first playthrough to published essay
Every piece on the site follows the same slow, deliberate path. No rushed reviews, no day-one verdicts.
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Full playthrough
We finish the game before we write a word — main quests, side stories, and the quiet corners most reviews skip. Minimum 40 hours logged.
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Lore mapping
Names, timelines, and relics go onto a shared wall of index cards until the world's internal logic becomes clear enough to explain simply.
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Draft & verify
Every guide step is re-tested on a fresh save so directions actually hold. Claims about story beats are cross-checked against in-game text.
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Publish & discuss
Pieces go live Thursday mornings, then we host a Sunday reader thread to trade theories and corrections. Guides are updated as patches land.
What you'll find
Columns worth reading twice
Slow Play Essays
Reflective long-reads on why lingering in a world beats rushing it — on grief in RPGs, quiet towns, and the art of doing nothing well.
Unhurried Guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs written for enjoyment, not exploits — spoiler-tiered, screenshot-rich, and re-tested after every major patch.
Reader letters
Words from the community
"Your Relic Files piece on the Ashen Crown made me restart a game I'd shelved for a year. I finally saw the story I'd rushed past."
"The slow-play essays feel like they were written for burnt-out adults. I read one on the train home every Thursday and it resets my whole week."
"Guides that actually work. Every step in the Sunken Vault walkthrough matched my screen exactly, even after the patch. That never happens."
"I came for a boss guide and stayed for the writing. It's rare to find gaming coverage this calm and this careful. No shouting, no spoilers dumped on you."
"The Sunday reader threads are the best comment section on the internet. Thoughtful people, genuine theories, and moderators who actually read the lore."
"I've unsubscribed from every other gaming newsletter. This is the only one that respects my time and never tries to sell me a pre-order."
Say hello
Pitch a story or trade a theory
Reader mail, guide corrections, and guest pitches are always welcome. We read everything and reply within two business days.
Phone
+61 8 9321 5768
Studio
93 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge WA 6003
Desk hours
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AWST