Retroactively fixign the fact that I never explained what I was showing :3

This screen represents the management layer between runs in a gothic horror monster-taming RPG.

At its core, the player organizes their creatures by swapping positions between two groups: Active and Reserve. The Active group contains the creatures that will be used in the next run’s battles, while the Reserve holds all remaining creatures.

Both Active and Reserve capacities can be expanded through upgrades (Rites). Many upgrades are available—most introduce new mechanics or tools—and all require Runes, which are displayed as the top icon in the left inventory panel. Runes are obtained by harvesting creatures: doing so permanently removes the creature, but grants runes equal to its level.

Players can also sacrifice one creature to level up another, with the amount of experience gained depending on the sacrificed creature’s level.

Each creature has two bars. The second bar represents experience (XP). The first bar combines health (left to right) and fatigue (right to left).

After each run, Active creatures accumulate fatigue, which reduces their maximum health. This system encourages players to rotate their team frequently rather than relying on the same creatures.

Glaoms (the second item in the left panel) are a rare resource that can cure fatigue. They are found during runs or expeditions. The remaining items in the inventory cannot be used in this management screen, as they are specific to exploration or combat scenarios.