Kali: Call of Darkness is the 21st book released on the mobile game Romance Club. This book was released in November 2021, has three seasons, and was completed on May 24, 2023. The author of this book is Aleksandra R., who also wrote Kali: Flame of Samsara Season 1 (the prequel of this book) and is now writing Song of the Crimson Nile.
Plot Summary
When you're unexpectedly summoned to India to assist an investigation, you aren't sure what to expect. Soon, you're pulled into a terrifying web of murder and mystical powers...
Gameplay features
Most choices you make for your Main Character in this book influence one of the following variables: Independence 🐍, Loyalty 🌺, Respect 🐘, Rage of Goddess 💥, and Kindness of Goddess ✨. These choices change the story, the interactions you have with other characters and the scenes you will be able to play.
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Characters
- Complete list of all characters in this book
- Main Character: Amala Khan
- Love Interests:
- Casual Love Interests:
Story achievements
You can find a list of all the story achievements here. ⚠️Beware: Spoiler warning for this story and other stories if clicking the link.
Walkthroughs
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Trivia
- Soundtrack: Click here to check out KCD's playlist (official RC music composer soundcloud)
Loading screen tips
Tips about paths
- Choose Loyalty if you want Amala to be calmer and gentler. On this path, she considers other people's points of view and doesn't rush into arguments.
- Choose Independence if you want Amala to be determined and resilient. On this path, she doesn't care about fitting in and is always true to herself.
- If you are close to Indian culture and share its values, choose the Kindness of Goddess Path.
- If you reject Indian culture and feel closer to the British way of life, choose the Rage of Goddess path.
- The Respect points will determine to what extent Amala's colleagues will listen to her and take her seriously.
Tips about gameplay
- Pay attention to small details and signs. They'll give you many clues.
- In the future, Amala will be able to learn how to control the supernatural.
- Remember: if you develop a romantic relationship with two characters at the same time, there will be consequences.
Tips about characters and plot
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- This story takes place in autumn, in Kolkata, in the 1980s.
- Killian Lightwood is obsessed with cleanliness. He suffers from OCD caused by some events in his past.
- Killian Lightwood has a complicated personality. However, if you get through to him, he will become a great ally.
- Locals believe that the influential Doobay family has eyes and ears everywhere, so they try not to speak ill of them.
- The symbol of the Doobay family is a lion or a tiger. Their color is red.
- The Doobays are very controversial. Some admire them, and some fear them.
- Lima Berg might look gentle and soft-spoken, but she went through a lot to prove herself as a competent professional.
- Lima Berg sincerely supports those she cares about. Get close to her and she will share her warmth with you.
- The company that employed Ratan and sent him to be your guide went off the grid at some point.
- Ratan Vaish is full of mysteries. Some of them are better left unspoken.
- Ratan is always calm. Only those feelings which he's been unable to experience before can unsettle him.
- Very few people are able to spark Amrit Doobay's interest. It's even more difficult to win his respect.
- The Hindu gods are ambivalent: they have both a dark and a light side that does not conform with the duality of good and evil.
- Blood has great power, which is why it is used in dark rituals.
- In India, a man is traditionally seen as responsible for a woman. First her father, then her husband, and then her son when she gets old.
- Merali Patil is a Bengali historian who studied the influential families of India.
- Merali Patil believed that the Doobays chose a tiger or a lion as their symbol as a reference to the goddesses Kali and Durga.
- Each family who is part of the "Influential Dozen" has an occupation they are famous for.
- Owls are considered an omen of death.
- Most locals know who is making sacrifices and why.
- Maithuna is a part of the ancient Pancha Tattva ritual, whose purpose is to release energy.
- Tamas-Vitala is the dark realm where damaged souls live.
- Damaged souls are people who died a violent death or committed very grave sins during their lifetime.
- There is a rumor that Mahadevi Kali's blood runs in the Basu women's veins. That's how people explain their famous temper.
- Rita-Shiva is the avatar of order, the dark hypostasis of the god Shiva. He is the master of Tamas-Vitala and all bhoots obey him.
- Before the Basu lineage died out, their symbol was a lion. Purple, the color of wealth and power, was also associated with this family.
- Many of the rajahs who influenced the fate of India belonged to the Basu family.
- Some people in India believe that most events in the world are linked to the phases of the moon.
- Those who have knowledge must unite with those who have power. One without the other will only wreak havoc.
- The Banerjee family owns publishing houses and bookstore chains throughout West Bengal.
- The ancient Thakur family counts many famous brahmins and teachers of philosophy among its lineage.
- The wealthy Sharma family is involved in the extraction and processing of precious stones. They own the majority of the sapphire mines in India.
Gallery
Note: Please check each character's individual page for more images. ⚠️Be aware that some images may reveal significant plot points.
Book covers and promo art
Episodes' summaries
⚠️SPOILER WARNING⚠️: Spoilers might be contained in the episodes' summaries.
Season 1
Ep 1 · The Gaze
November 2021
When you’re unexpectedly summoned to India to assist an investigation, you aren’t sure what to expect. Soon, you’re pulled into a terrifying web of murder and mystical powers…
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Ep 2 · A trail of breadcrumbs
November 2021
Amala meets a guide named Ratan that will help the group in their trip across India. As the investigation continues, Amala realizes something strange was going on with the diplomat.
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Ep 3 · The Vision
November 2021
Amala sees a terrifying vision she can't explain. Sana the servant warns her of the looming danger.
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Ep 4 · The Symbol
January 2022
The group arrives at the scene of Ritual Murder has only recently taken place . Amala finds out that it hadn't been the first. She has an opportunity to get to know her colleagues.
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Ep 5 · Echoes of Madness
January 2022
After another terrifying vision, Amala begins to think that she is going insane, like all the women in her family.
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Ep 6 · The Left-Hand Path
January 2022
Amala visits the library to study religious texts and figure out the killer's motives.
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Ep 7 · Time
March 2022
Once inside the archive, the team discovers the real number of ritual murder victims. Meanwhile, Amala uncovers a shocking truth...
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Ep 8 · Kali's Shelter
March 2022
Amala decides to visit Kalighat, the main temple of Kali. The team learns more information about the goddess and the rituals associated with her, while also getting to know a certain Mr. Doobay.
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Ep 9 · Consequences
March 2022
There's friction in the team, and Amala and Lima decide to walk out of the meeting. The ramifications of this conflict will be disastrous...
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Ep 10 · A Gathering of Shadows
April 2022
Amala, Lima and Killian investigate the murder of Mr. Rose. The future of their work in Calcutta is in jeopardy.
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Ep 11 · A New Lead
April 2022
To find out the meaning of the symbol left by the killer, a molo visits the library again. But what awaits her there are new riddles and an unexpected meeting.
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Ep 12 · The Gods Have Spoken
April 2022
The team attends Sana's wedding, where they will witness some horrific events.
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Season 2
Ep 1 · Voices of the Past
April 2022
A night raid at the police archive, a meeting with an angry bhoot, and a strange finding... the investigation continues.
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Ep 2 · Where It All Began
June 2022
The characters are about to embark on a short but dangerous journey.
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Ep 3 · The Cursed Land
June 2022
Amala and her colleagues visit a village. They try to find new clothes, but the locals are not helpful. An unexpected companion comes to the rescue.
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Ep 4 · Primordial Yajna
June 2022
Kliphagrami is the cursed place where it all began. As proof, Ratan shows Amala a vision from the past, but a stranger watches them from the shadows.
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Ep 5 · Where You Belong
June 2022
Having survived the attack, Amala and the team speak to the local brahmin about the first ritual murder. Meanwhile, the new team leader and Amala's younger brother arrive in Calcutta.
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Ep 6 · Timelessness
August 2022
Amala finds herself in a very unusual place. Ratan reveals the diplomat's fate in exchange for one promise.
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Ep 7 · A New Beginning
August 2022
It's time to get to know the new leader better. But Amala has other things on her mind.
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Ep 8 · Connection
August 2022
Killian finally lays his cards on the table.
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Ep 9 · The Doobays' Estate
August 2022
Meeting the mysterious Mr. Doobay in the garden has unexpected consequences.
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Ep 10 · The Mineral
September 2022
The diplomats fate is finally discovered in the investigation is over. What's next?
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Ep 11 · Reflection
September 2022
Amala finds out the meaning of her visions. The truth she discovers changes everything radically.
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Ep 12 · Glory to the wrathful Durga!
September 2022
It's time to celebrate Durga Puja.
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Season 3
Ep 1 · Predestined Path
September 2022
Some things can shake you to the core and convert even the most skeptical minds.
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Ep 2 · Pawns
November 2022
Amala, Killian, and Lima finally realize that they have been pawns in a big game all along. This price of victory will be measured in blood.
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Ep 3 · Kalighor
November 2022
Amrit invites Amala to a meeting held by his family.
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Ep 4 · Betrothed
November 2022
The mysterious connection between Amrit and Amala is explained and Kiran is about to face the supernatural.
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Ep 5 · The Goddess' Kiss
December 2022
It's time to go back to Kilphagrami, but things look totally different from last time.
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Ep 6 · Blood and Fire
December 2022
Amala realizes she has been knee-deep in blood all this time. Her attitude toward Calcutta changes drastically.
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Ep 7 · The Whisper
December 2022
One by one, the masks come off. Now it's clear who's a friend and who's a foe.
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Ep 8 · Playing With Fire
February 2023
The games are over. Amala goes from pawn to a queen.
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Ep 9 · Kali Puja
February 2023
Everyone has a weak spot. You have to protect yours and hit your enemy's Achilles' heel.
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Ep 10 · The Messiah
February 2023
Kali Puja is here. The blood moon has risen.
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Ep 11 · Prophecy
April 2023
The struggle for power turns into a cruel desire to jump at each other's throats. Chaos has affected everyone, even the strongest bonds.
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Ep 12 · Blood Moon
April 2023
The Dark Mother is calling Amala.
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Ep 13 · The Place Where Mahakali Dances
May 2023
She's both the spider and the web. She traps you in her threads and she also gives you complete freedom.
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Ep 14 · Threads of Fate
May 2023
Fate laughs as it spins its wheel.
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Ep 15 · Epilogue
May 2023
Epilogue.
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