'A Bulwark Against Darkness' quest walkthrough in The Blood of Dawnwalker

Coen, the half-man and half-vampire protagonist of The Blood of Dawnwalker, does not enjoy consuming rats. He has expressed his disgust multiple times after being forced to drink the blood of a rodent. As a pescetarian in real life, the reporter feels compelled to make Coen's vampiric diet somewhat kinder. This means having him hunt for animals to drain during breaks in the action, while also taking bites from enemies during fights.

The reporter acknowledges this may be akin to allowing someone to commit murder without using a nuke. Despite this, she believes it is necessary to maintain Coen's hero status and prevent him from looking in the mirror with shame. The game itself does not judge the player, but the absence of a clear "evil" meter allows the player to contemplate the morality of their actions.

The reporter questions if this approach is any better than mindlessly feeding on whatever, whenever, and wonders if Coen still has a valiant soul despite his vampiric nature. The decision-making process in RPGs often provides clear consequences, but The Blood of Dawnwalker allows players to grapple with their choices internally.

The reporter asks if it is morally right to force Coen to consume plague-ridden animals and if there are any other ethical ways to satisfy his vampiric needs. However, she acknowledges that the vampire form provides significant advantages in fighting the enemies, and thus, the reporter is torn between her ethical concerns and the game's mechanics.

Ultimately, the reporter is left to ponder the moral boundaries in The Blood of Dawnwalker and the consequences of Coen's vampiric actions.