Thank you so much for the kind words!
I've added a bit more story to the opening area in the new .76 version of the demo to help set up the characters, world, and stakes a bit better.
I aim to polish some of the battling to make Relic choices the focus but still spice up the encounters once you've decided what to equip!
Next thing I'll likely add is a bit more lore sprinkled into the notes and bookshelves. I'd love to spend more time on additional side quests but I want to focus on getting the starting area as smooth as possible. :D