A noxious gas that disorients Survivors, causing coughing fits and a Hindered status effect. This slows their movement speed and prevents "fast vaults," forcing them into vulnerable positions.

Lewis describes the afterpiece as a tool to move away from "toxic materials" and toward a "hand-gestured" accumulation of fiber and gesso. It functions not as a decoration, but as a "point of reflection" that completes the work.

In the world of contemporary fine art, particularly in the work of artist Spencer Lewis , an "afterpiece" is a physical object—often cast aluminum or rope—affixed to a heavily layered painting.

By removing the "clutter of identity," these afterpieces invite viewers to use their own memories to finish the story of the artwork. 3. The Design Ethos: AFTERPIECE®