diff --git a/.gitattributes b/.gitattributes
index 6982117..3c270e6 100644
--- a/.gitattributes
+++ b/.gitattributes
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
 # Normalize EOL for all files that Git considers text files.
 * text=auto eol=lf
-*.gd linguist-detectable=false
+
+# disable addons from showing up in linguist stats
+addons/* linguist-vendored
diff --git a/Assets/Animations/player_hurt.res b/Assets/Animations/player_hurt.res
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e77a06f
Binary files /dev/null and b/Assets/Animations/player_hurt.res differ
diff --git a/Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue.import b/Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue.import
deleted file mode 100644
index 7a77b67..0000000
--- a/Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue.import
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
-[remap]
-
-importer="dialogue_manager_compiler_8"
-type="Resource"
-uid="uid://dntkvjjr8mrgf"
-path="res://.godot/imported/doc.dialogue-9af7b89bed22cfead99a33235819bbdf.tres"
-
-[deps]
-
-source_file="res://Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue"
-dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/doc.dialogue-9af7b89bed22cfead99a33235819bbdf.tres"]
-
-[params]
-
-defaults=true
diff --git a/Assets/Dialogue/books.dialogue b/Assets/Dialogue/books.dialogue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a8c14f5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Assets/Dialogue/books.dialogue
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+~ unwanted_frequencies
+
+Sonus Non Gratus draws upon the natural properties of shungite, a two billion-year-old rock, to create a gravitational force that collapses unwanted frequencies into a single focal point and redirecting them away from the la casa.
+
+=> END
+
+~ forsen1337
+
+My fanfic (not like others)
+
+Hello, this is the beggining of a story/fanfic called Eolnyss, which is also the name of the world in this story where the "World government" controls cities and bigger parts of Eolnyss.
+
+I will give you the first, second and the third chapter too see if you like it or not (please finnish all three of them). I want to be more original then many other fan fics that copies everything. Its quiet hard to knot copy anything from different mangas/stories/mythology but I have tried my best.
+
+I can write english pretty good but since It is not my mothertounge I will make errors here and there. IMPORTANT\: READ ALL THREE CHAPTERS BEFORE VOTING. Enjoy.
+
+The dark room was clouded with smoke as the 1st lieutenant entered the room. He walked slowly , trying to avoid the big clouds, towards the black desk where a man in black cape was sitting and enjoying his last cigar.
+
+=> END
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Assets/Dialogue/books.dialogue.import b/Assets/Dialogue/books.dialogue.import
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..291c83f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Assets/Dialogue/books.dialogue.import
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="dialogue_manager_compiler_8"
+type="Resource"
+uid="uid://dilmuoilweoeh"
+path="res://.godot/imported/books.dialogue-cc272ebae322ae3ca46820dca11a3437.tres"
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://Assets/Dialogue/books.dialogue"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/books.dialogue-cc272ebae322ae3ca46820dca11a3437.tres"]
+
+[params]
+
+defaults=true
diff --git a/Assets/Dialog/doc-first-encounter.dtl b/Assets/Dialogue/doc-first-encounter.dtl
similarity index 100%
rename from Assets/Dialog/doc-first-encounter.dtl
rename to Assets/Dialogue/doc-first-encounter.dtl
diff --git a/Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue b/Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue
similarity index 93%
rename from Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue
rename to Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue
index e817bc4..2452e7d 100644
--- a/Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue
+++ b/Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Doc, The Two Time: Nothing but success.
 Doc, The Two Time: That's what my life's about. Period.
 Doc, The Two Time: And the arena today, ladies and gentlemen...
 Doc, The Two Time: is wide open, and the crowds are flooding in. VIP seating. Skybox section. Reserved for the Slick Daddy Club.
-Doc, The Two Time: The Slick Daddy Club looking so damn good today. I'm feeling so damn good. It's obvious.
+Doc, The Two Time: The Slick Daddy Club lofoking so damn good today. I'm feeling so damn good. It's obvious.
 Doc, The Two Time: The V of success.
 Challenge [b]Doc, The Two Time[/b] to a duel?
 - Yes
diff --git a/Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue.import b/Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue.import
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e2f1132
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue.import
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+[remap]
+
+importer="dialogue_manager_compiler_8"
+type="Resource"
+uid="uid://dntkvjjr8mrgf"
+path="res://.godot/imported/doc.dialogue-8f95f6a09d3ac685b71d7e07c49df1c6.tres"
+
+[deps]
+
+source_file="res://Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue"
+dest_files=["res://.godot/imported/doc.dialogue-8f95f6a09d3ac685b71d7e07c49df1c6.tres"]
+
+[params]
+
+defaults=true
diff --git a/Characters/Character.cs b/Characters/Character.cs
index bf9305d..a7854f4 100644
--- a/Characters/Character.cs
+++ b/Characters/Character.cs
@@ -152,8 +152,16 @@ public partial class Character : CharacterBody2D, IFaction
 
     public virtual void Die()
     {
-        GD.Print("lol died");
-        QueueFree();
+        if (HurtAnimation.HasAnimation("death"))
+        {
+            HurtAnimation.Play("death");
+            HurtAnimation.AnimationFinished += (StringName name) =>
+                QueueFree();
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            QueueFree();
+        }
     }
 
     public void ApplyImpulse(Vector2 impulse, bool resetVelocity = false)
@@ -189,7 +197,7 @@ public partial class Character : CharacterBody2D, IFaction
 
     public void UseCurrentItem()
     {
-        if (StunTime > 0)
+        if (StunTime > 0 || !IsAlive)
         {
             return;
         }
@@ -242,6 +250,12 @@ public partial class Character : CharacterBody2D, IFaction
         float oldHealth = Health;
         Health -= ReceiveDamage(damage, inflictor, knockback, knockbackDir);
 
+        var hurtParticles = GetNode<GpuParticles2D>("Effects/HurtParticles");
+        if (hurtParticles is not null)
+        {
+            hurtParticles.SetDirection(knockbackDir);
+        }
+
         // create damage text
         var textScene = GD.Load<PackedScene>("res://UI/FloatingText.tscn");
         var instance = textScene.Instantiate<UI.FloatingText>();
@@ -268,9 +282,10 @@ public partial class Character : CharacterBody2D, IFaction
             //plr.Camera.Shake(1, 0.4f);
         }
 
-        if (this.GetNode("HurtSound") is AudioStreamPlayer2D sound)
+        if (this.GetNode("Effects/HurtSound") is AudioStreamPlayer2D sound)
         {
             // very small pitch deviation
+            GD.Print("hurt sound");
             sound.At(GlobalPosition).WithPitchDeviation(0.125f).PlayOneShot();
         }
 
@@ -295,6 +310,9 @@ public partial class Character : CharacterBody2D, IFaction
 
     public virtual void Footstep()
     {
-        throw new System.NotImplementedException();
+        if (GetNode("Effects/Footstep") is AudioStreamPlayer2D player)
+        {
+            player.Play();
+        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/Characters/Doc.cs b/Characters/Doc.cs
index 18b4c8e..9d3c061 100644
--- a/Characters/Doc.cs
+++ b/Characters/Doc.cs
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@ using Godot;
 using GodotUtilities;
 using SupaLidlGame.Extensions;
 using SupaLidlGame.State.Character;
-using DialogueManagerRuntime;
 
 namespace SupaLidlGame.Characters;
 
@@ -81,7 +80,7 @@ public partial class Doc : Boss
         _dashState = StateMachine.FindChildOfType<CharacterDashState>();
         _originalDashModifier = _dashState.VelocityModifier;
 
-        var dialog = GD.Load<Resource>("res://Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue");
+        var dialog = GD.Load<Resource>("res://Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue");
 
         GetNode<BoundingBoxes.InteractionTrigger>("InteractionTrigger")
             .Interaction += () =>
@@ -139,6 +138,7 @@ public partial class Doc : Boss
         return 1;
     }
 
+    /*
     public override void OnReceivedDamage(
         float damage,
         Character inflictor,
@@ -150,6 +150,7 @@ public partial class Doc : Boss
 
         base.OnReceivedDamage(damage, inflictor, knockback, knockbackDir);
     }
+    */
 
     protected override void Think()
     {
@@ -181,8 +182,12 @@ public partial class Doc : Boss
                 bool shouldDashAway = false;
                 bool shouldDashTowards = false;
 
-                var lance = Inventory.SelectedItem as Items.Weapons.Sword;
-                var lanceState = lance.StateMachine.CurrentState;
+                var lanceState = Lance.StateMachine.CurrentState;
+
+                if (Inventory.SelectedItem != Lance)
+                {
+                    Inventory.SelectedItem = Lance;
+                }
 
                 float dot = Direction.Normalized()
                     .Dot(bestTarget.Direction.Normalized());
diff --git a/Characters/Doc.tscn b/Characters/Doc.tscn
index 28576e7..d504080 100644
--- a/Characters/Doc.tscn
+++ b/Characters/Doc.tscn
@@ -726,6 +726,9 @@ stream = ExtResource("26_js7p2")
 volume_db = 3.0
 attenuation = 0.5
 
+[node name="HurtSound" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="Effects"]
+stream = ExtResource("9_stm0e")
+
 [node name="Sprite" type="Sprite2D" parent="."]
 modulate = Color(1, 1, 1, 0.5)
 y_sort_enabled = true
@@ -753,16 +756,14 @@ script = ExtResource("8_r8ejq")
 Items = Array[Node2D]([])
 
 [node name="DocLance" parent="Inventory" instance=ExtResource("24_2es2r")]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
 
 [node name="DocLanceHold" parent="Inventory" instance=ExtResource("26_0tntj")]
 
-[node name="HurtSound" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="."]
-stream = ExtResource("9_stm0e")
-
 [node name="InteractionTrigger" parent="." instance=ExtResource("33_08dyq")]
 
 [node name="CollisionShape2D" parent="InteractionTrigger" index="0"]
-position = Vector2(0, -8)
+position = Vector2(0, -6)
 shape = SubResource("CircleShape2D_8hwat")
 
 [editable path="Hurtbox"]
diff --git a/Characters/ExampleEnemy.tscn b/Characters/ExampleEnemy.tscn
index 88734cd..e22addb 100644
--- a/Characters/ExampleEnemy.tscn
+++ b/Characters/ExampleEnemy.tscn
@@ -16,6 +16,44 @@ resource_local_to_scene = true
 shader = ExtResource("1_fx1w5")
 shader_parameter/color = Quaternion(1, 1, 1, 1)
 shader_parameter/intensity = 0.0
+shader_parameter/alpha_modulate = 1.0
+
+[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_k6l16"]
+length = 0.001
+tracks/0/type = "value"
+tracks/0/imported = false
+tracks/0/enabled = true
+tracks/0/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/intensity")
+tracks/0/interp = 1
+tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
+tracks/0/keys = {
+"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
+"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
+"update": 0,
+"values": [0.0]
+}
+
+[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_dxevc"]
+resource_name = "hurt"
+length = 0.6
+tracks/0/type = "value"
+tracks/0/imported = false
+tracks/0/enabled = true
+tracks/0/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/intensity")
+tracks/0/interp = 2
+tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
+tracks/0/keys = {
+"times": PackedFloat32Array(0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6),
+"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4),
+"update": 0,
+"values": [0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0]
+}
+
+[sub_resource type="AnimationLibrary" id="AnimationLibrary_xe5eq"]
+_data = {
+"RESET": SubResource("Animation_k6l16"),
+"hurt": SubResource("Animation_dxevc")
+}
 
 [sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_55yt4"]
 atlas = ExtResource("3_ocaae")
@@ -93,43 +131,6 @@ size = Vector2(16, 8)
 [sub_resource type="RectangleShape2D" id="RectangleShape2D_8lxmf"]
 size = Vector2(16, 18)
 
-[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_dxevc"]
-resource_name = "Hurt"
-length = 0.6
-tracks/0/type = "value"
-tracks/0/imported = false
-tracks/0/enabled = true
-tracks/0/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/intensity")
-tracks/0/interp = 2
-tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/0/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4),
-"update": 0,
-"values": [0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0]
-}
-
-[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_k6l16"]
-length = 0.001
-tracks/0/type = "value"
-tracks/0/imported = false
-tracks/0/enabled = true
-tracks/0/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/intensity")
-tracks/0/interp = 1
-tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/0/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"update": 0,
-"values": [0.0]
-}
-
-[sub_resource type="AnimationLibrary" id="AnimationLibrary_xe5eq"]
-_data = {
-"Hurt": SubResource("Animation_dxevc"),
-"RESET": SubResource("Animation_k6l16")
-}
-
 [node name="ExampleEnemy" type="CharacterBody2D" node_paths=PackedStringArray("Sprite", "Inventory", "StateMachine", "Hurtbox")]
 y_sort_enabled = true
 texture_filter = 3
@@ -159,6 +160,14 @@ script = ExtResource("6_73mr6")
 IdleState = NodePath("../Idle")
 Character = NodePath("../..")
 
+[node name="Animations" type="Node" parent="."]
+
+[node name="HurtAnimation" type="AnimationPlayer" parent="Animations"]
+root_node = NodePath("../..")
+libraries = {
+"": SubResource("AnimationLibrary_xe5eq")
+}
+
 [node name="Sprite" type="AnimatedSprite2D" parent="."]
 use_parent_material = true
 position = Vector2(0, -4)
@@ -184,11 +193,6 @@ script = ExtResource("7_43gq8")
 [node name="Sword" parent="Inventory" instance=ExtResource("8_s3c8r")]
 Knockback = 100.0
 
-[node name="FlashAnimation" type="AnimationPlayer" parent="."]
-libraries = {
-"": SubResource("AnimationLibrary_xe5eq")
-}
-
 [node name="HurtSound" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="."]
 stream = ExtResource("10_n1e64")
 
diff --git a/Characters/NPC.cs b/Characters/NPC.cs
index f903d7e..09c4165 100644
--- a/Characters/NPC.cs
+++ b/Characters/NPC.cs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#undef DEBUG_NPC
+#define DEBUG_NPC
 
 using Godot;
 using SupaLidlGame.Extensions;
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ public partial class NPC : Character
         }
     }
 
+    [Export]
+    public Items.Item DefaultSelectedItem { get; set; }
+
     public bool ShouldMove { get; set; } = true;
 
     public bool CanAttack { get; set; } = true;
@@ -67,11 +70,16 @@ public partial class NPC : Character
     {
         base._Ready();
         Array.Fill(_weights, 0);
+
+        if (DefaultSelectedItem is not null)
+        {
+            Inventory.SelectedItem = DefaultSelectedItem;
+        }
     }
 
     public override void _Draw()
     {
-#if DEBUG_NPC
+#if DEBUG
         for (int i = 0; i < 16; i++)
         {
             Vector2 vec = _weightDirs[i] * _weights[i] * 32;
@@ -92,7 +100,7 @@ public partial class NPC : Character
         base._Draw();
     }
 
-    protected virtual Character FindBestTarget()
+    public virtual Character FindBestTarget()
     {
         float bestDist = float.MaxValue;
         Character bestChar = null;
@@ -100,7 +108,8 @@ public partial class NPC : Character
         {
             if (node is Character character)
             {
-                if (character.Faction == Faction || character.Health <= 0)
+                bool isFriendly = character.Faction == Faction;
+                if (isFriendly || character.Health <= 0)
                 {
                     continue;
                 }
diff --git a/Characters/Player.tscn b/Characters/Player.tscn
index cc9b366..f1c7106 100644
--- a/Characters/Player.tscn
+++ b/Characters/Player.tscn
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
-[gd_scene load_steps=59 format=3 uid="uid://b2254pup8k161"]
+[gd_scene load_steps=57 format=3 uid="uid://b2254pup8k161"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://Characters/Player.cs" id="1_flygr"]
 [ext_resource type="Shader" path="res://Shaders/Flash.gdshader" id="2_ngsgt"]
 [ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://bej8thq7ruyty" path="res://Assets/Sprites/Characters/forsen2.png" id="4_5vird"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://cl56eadpklnbo" path="res://Utils/PlayerCamera.tscn" id="4_ym125"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://State/Character/CharacterStateMachine.cs" id="5_rgckv"]
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://State/Character/CharacterDashState.cs" id="6_rft7p"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://State/Character/PlayerIdleState.cs" id="6_wkfdm"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://dvqap2uhcah63" path="res://Items/Weapons/Sword.tscn" id="7_4rxuv"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://State/Character/PlayerMoveState.cs" id="7_dfqd8"]
@@ -15,6 +16,7 @@
 [ext_resource type="Material" uid="uid://x5qcq5muvc3g" path="res://Assets/Sprites/Particles/PlayerDamageProcessMaterial.tres" id="8_yf112"]
 [ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://c1a7lvb4uuwfy" path="res://Assets/Sprites/Particles/circle-16.png" id="9_7gumm"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://cjgxyhgcyvsv7" path="res://BoundingBoxes/Hurtbox.tscn" id="9_avyu4"]
+[ext_resource type="AnimationLibrary" uid="uid://epe31b7x1nt1" path="res://Assets/Animations/player_hurt.res" id="9_g42dl"]
 [ext_resource type="Material" uid="uid://ra02tvwd5o5g" path="res://Assets/Sprites/Particles/PlayerDeathProcessMaterial.tres" id="10_agw51"]
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://bbqdpexvknma2" path="res://Assets/Sounds/never-lucky.mp3" id="12_vd7j4"]
 [ext_resource type="AudioStream" uid="uid://bkeyg8weaqnuu" path="res://Assets/Sounds/splat-player.ogg" id="12_vvem5"]
@@ -151,6 +153,7 @@ _data = {
 }
 
 [sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_adxyh"]
+resource_local_to_scene = true
 length = 0.001
 tracks/0/type = "value"
 tracks/0/imported = false
@@ -187,203 +190,6 @@ _data = {
 "sword": SubResource("Animation_3w3u1")
 }
 
-[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_k6l16"]
-length = 0.001
-tracks/0/type = "value"
-tracks/0/imported = false
-tracks/0/enabled = true
-tracks/0/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/intensity")
-tracks/0/interp = 1
-tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/0/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"update": 0,
-"values": [0.0]
-}
-tracks/1/type = "value"
-tracks/1/imported = false
-tracks/1/enabled = true
-tracks/1/path = NodePath("Sprites/Node2D/Character:frame")
-tracks/1/interp = 1
-tracks/1/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/1/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"update": 1,
-"values": [0]
-}
-tracks/2/type = "value"
-tracks/2/imported = false
-tracks/2/enabled = true
-tracks/2/path = NodePath("Effects/HurtParticles:emitting")
-tracks/2/interp = 1
-tracks/2/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/2/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"update": 1,
-"values": [false]
-}
-tracks/3/type = "value"
-tracks/3/imported = false
-tracks/3/enabled = true
-tracks/3/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/alpha_modulate")
-tracks/3/interp = 1
-tracks/3/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/3/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"update": 0,
-"values": [1.0]
-}
-tracks/4/type = "value"
-tracks/4/imported = false
-tracks/4/enabled = true
-tracks/4/path = NodePath("Effects/DeathParticles:emitting")
-tracks/4/interp = 1
-tracks/4/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/4/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"update": 1,
-"values": [false]
-}
-
-[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_vtf8v"]
-resource_name = "death"
-length = 3.0
-tracks/0/type = "value"
-tracks/0/imported = false
-tracks/0/enabled = true
-tracks/0/path = NodePath("Sprites/Node2D/Character:frame")
-tracks/0/interp = 1
-tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/0/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1, 1, 1, 1),
-"update": 1,
-"values": [11, 15, 16, 17]
-}
-tracks/1/type = "value"
-tracks/1/imported = false
-tracks/1/enabled = true
-tracks/1/path = NodePath("Effects/DeathParticles:emitting")
-tracks/1/interp = 1
-tracks/1/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/1/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"update": 1,
-"values": [true]
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-tracks/2/type = "value"
-tracks/2/imported = false
-tracks/2/enabled = true
-tracks/2/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/alpha_modulate")
-tracks/2/interp = 1
-tracks/2/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/2/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(1, 1.2),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1, 1),
-"update": 0,
-"values": [1.0, 0.0]
-}
-tracks/3/type = "method"
-tracks/3/imported = false
-tracks/3/enabled = true
-tracks/3/path = NodePath("Effects/DeathCry")
-tracks/3/interp = 1
-tracks/3/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/3/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0.3),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"values": [{
-"args": [0.0],
-"method": &"play"
-}]
-}
-
-[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_dxevc"]
-resource_name = "hurt"
-length = 0.2
-step = 0.05
-tracks/0/type = "value"
-tracks/0/imported = false
-tracks/0/enabled = true
-tracks/0/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/intensity")
-tracks/0/interp = 2
-tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/0/keys = {
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-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(4, 4, 4, 4),
-"update": 0,
-"values": [1.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0]
-}
-tracks/1/type = "value"
-tracks/1/imported = false
-tracks/1/enabled = true
-tracks/1/path = NodePath("Sprites/Node2D/Character:frame")
-tracks/1/interp = 1
-tracks/1/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/1/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"update": 1,
-"values": [11]
-}
-tracks/2/type = "value"
-tracks/2/imported = false
-tracks/2/enabled = true
-tracks/2/path = NodePath("Effects/HurtParticles:emitting")
-tracks/2/interp = 1
-tracks/2/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/2/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0, 0.1),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1, 1),
-"update": 1,
-"values": [true, false]
-}
-tracks/3/type = "method"
-tracks/3/imported = false
-tracks/3/enabled = true
-tracks/3/path = NodePath("Effects/HurtParticles")
-tracks/3/interp = 1
-tracks/3/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/3/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0.2),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(1),
-"values": [{
-"args": [],
-"method": &"restart"
-}]
-}
-
-[sub_resource type="Animation" id="Animation_pjey7"]
-resource_name = "hurt_flash"
-length = 0.4
-step = 0.05
-tracks/0/type = "value"
-tracks/0/imported = false
-tracks/0/enabled = true
-tracks/0/path = NodePath(".:material:shader_parameter/intensity")
-tracks/0/interp = 2
-tracks/0/loop_wrap = true
-tracks/0/keys = {
-"times": PackedFloat32Array(0, 0.2, 0.4),
-"transitions": PackedFloat32Array(4, 4, 4),
-"update": 0,
-"values": [0.0, 1.0, 0.0]
-}
-
-[sub_resource type="AnimationLibrary" id="AnimationLibrary_xe5eq"]
-_data = {
-"RESET": SubResource("Animation_k6l16"),
-"death": SubResource("Animation_vtf8v"),
-"hurt": SubResource("Animation_dxevc"),
-"hurt_flash": SubResource("Animation_pjey7")
-}
-
 [sub_resource type="AnimationLibrary" id="AnimationLibrary_kks2p"]
 _data = {
 "stun": ExtResource("8_m08fh")
@@ -468,6 +274,10 @@ font_size = 24
 [sub_resource type="RectangleShape2D" id="RectangleShape2D_cjk6b"]
 size = Vector2(8, 8)
 
+[sub_resource type="OccluderPolygon2D" id="OccluderPolygon2D_7482j"]
+closed = false
+polygon = PackedVector2Array(-3, 0, 2, 0)
+
 [node name="Player" type="CharacterBody2D" node_paths=PackedStringArray("Camera", "DirectionMarker", "Sprite", "Inventory", "StateMachine", "Hurtbox")]
 y_sort_enabled = true
 texture_filter = 3
@@ -495,18 +305,27 @@ MoveState = NodePath("../Move")
 IdleState = NodePath(".")
 Character = NodePath("../..")
 
-[node name="Move" type="Node" parent="StateMachine" node_paths=PackedStringArray("RollState", "IdleState", "Character")]
+[node name="Move" type="Node" parent="StateMachine" node_paths=PackedStringArray("RollState", "DashState", "IdleState", "Character")]
 script = ExtResource("7_dfqd8")
 RollState = NodePath("../Roll")
+DashState = NodePath("../Dash")
 IdleState = NodePath("../Idle")
 Character = NodePath("../..")
 
+[node name="Dash" type="Node" parent="StateMachine" node_paths=PackedStringArray("IdleState", "Character")]
+script = ExtResource("6_rft7p")
+IdleState = NodePath("../Idle")
+TimeToDash = 0.1
+VelocityModifier = 5.0
+Character = NodePath("../..")
+
 [node name="Roll" type="Node" parent="StateMachine" node_paths=PackedStringArray("IdleState", "Character")]
 script = ExtResource("8_fy0v5")
 IdleState = NodePath("../Idle")
 Character = NodePath("../..")
 
 [node name="Animations" type="Node" parent="."]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
 script = ExtResource("7_sdgvb")
 
 [node name="Movement" type="AnimationPlayer" parent="Animations"]
@@ -522,7 +341,7 @@ libraries = {
 [node name="Hurt" type="AnimationPlayer" parent="Animations"]
 root_node = NodePath("../..")
 libraries = {
-"": SubResource("AnimationLibrary_xe5eq")
+"": ExtResource("9_g42dl")
 }
 
 [node name="Stun" type="AnimationPlayer" parent="Animations"]
@@ -539,6 +358,7 @@ parameters/conditions/move = false
 parameters/conditions/roll = false
 
 [node name="Effects" type="Node2D" parent="."]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
 
 [node name="RollParticles" type="GPUParticles2D" parent="Effects"]
 emitting = false
@@ -574,14 +394,15 @@ volume_db = 2.0
 [node name="Footstep" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="Effects"]
 stream = ExtResource("13_bxguv")
 
+[node name="HurtSound" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="Effects"]
+stream = ExtResource("12_vvem5")
+
 [node name="Camera2D" parent="." instance=ExtResource("4_ym125")]
-limit_left = -256
-limit_top = -256
-limit_right = 256
-limit_bottom = 256
+limit_smoothed = true
 position_smoothing_speed = 8.0
 
 [node name="Sprites" type="Node2D" parent="."]
+unique_name_in_owner = true
 y_sort_enabled = true
 use_parent_material = true
 rotation = 6.28319
@@ -641,11 +462,6 @@ shape = SubResource("RectangleShape2D_cjk6b")
 [node name="Timer" type="Timer" parent="Hurtbox"]
 one_shot = true
 
-[node name="HurtSound" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="."]
-visible = false
-stream = ExtResource("12_vvem5")
-max_distance = 64.0
-
 [node name="AudioListener2D" type="AudioListener2D" parent="."]
 visible = false
 current = true
@@ -655,7 +471,6 @@ visible = false
 position = Vector2(0, 6)
 
 [node name="InteractionRay" type="RayCast2D" parent="Direction2D"]
-visible = false
 target_position = Vector2(16, 0)
 collision_mask = 64
 collide_with_areas = true
@@ -663,6 +478,7 @@ script = ExtResource("13_hs3u1")
 
 [node name="PointLight2D" type="PointLight2D" parent="."]
 visible = false
+position = Vector2(0, -8)
 blend_mode = 2
 shadow_enabled = true
 shadow_filter = 2
@@ -673,4 +489,8 @@ height = 10.0
 [node name="DamageTime" type="Node" parent="."]
 script = ExtResource("15_4xl06")
 
+[node name="LightOccluder2D" type="LightOccluder2D" parent="."]
+occluder = SubResource("OccluderPolygon2D_7482j")
+occluder_light_mask = 8
+
 [editable path="Hurtbox"]
diff --git a/Entities/Torch.tscn b/Entities/Torch.tscn
index 6aee75c..5753fd7 100644
--- a/Entities/Torch.tscn
+++ b/Entities/Torch.tscn
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [gd_scene load_steps=11 format=3 uid="uid://c1w7t6irnohfx"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://har1bd5u4dq3" path="res://Assets/Sprites/Misc/torch.png" id="1_14bgb"]
-[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://b8ann6yb8qox4" path="res://Assets/Sprites/Particles/light-pixel.png" id="2_f0xs8"]
+[ext_resource type="Texture2D" uid="uid://coarr28adgo1u" path="res://Assets/Sprites/Particles/point-light.png" id="2_hotvd"]
 
 [sub_resource type="AtlasTexture" id="AtlasTexture_js1l1"]
 atlas = ExtResource("1_14bgb")
@@ -64,15 +64,16 @@ animations = [{
 
 [node name="AnimatedSprite2D" type="AnimatedSprite2D" parent="."]
 texture_filter = 1
-position = Vector2(0, -12)
+position = Vector2(0, -10)
 sprite_frames = SubResource("SpriteFrames_gf7ku")
 autoplay = "default"
 frame_progress = 0.337799
 
 [node name="PointLight2D" type="PointLight2D" parent="."]
-color = Color(1, 0.898039, 0.686275, 1)
+color = Color(1, 0.976471, 0.92549, 1)
 blend_mode = 2
 shadow_enabled = true
 shadow_filter_smooth = 3.0
-texture = ExtResource("2_f0xs8")
+texture = ExtResource("2_hotvd")
 offset = Vector2(0, 2)
+texture_scale = 0.25
diff --git a/Entities/TorchLamp.tscn b/Entities/TorchLamp.tscn
index 973648d..11df0f7 100644
--- a/Entities/TorchLamp.tscn
+++ b/Entities/TorchLamp.tscn
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ frame_progress = 0.743234
 offset = Vector2(0, -12)
 
 [node name="PointLight2D" type="PointLight2D" parent="."]
-color = Color(1, 0.803922, 0.698039, 1)
+color = Color(1, 0.9525, 0.85, 1)
 energy = 1.2
 blend_mode = 2
 shadow_filter_smooth = 3.0
diff --git a/Entities/UnwantedFrequency.cs b/Entities/UnwantedFrequency.cs
index 5a1f8a4..53e00ee 100644
--- a/Entities/UnwantedFrequency.cs
+++ b/Entities/UnwantedFrequency.cs
@@ -1,12 +1,11 @@
 using Godot;
-using SupaLidlGame.Extensions;
 
 namespace SupaLidlGame.Entities;
 
-public partial class UnwantedFrequency : Projectile
+public partial class UnwantedFrequency : Projectile, Utils.ITarget
 {
     [Export]
-    public Characters.Character Homing { get; set; }
+    public Characters.Character CharacterTarget { get; set; }
 
     [Export]
     public float HomingVelocity { get; set; } = 1;
@@ -46,17 +45,10 @@ public partial class UnwantedFrequency : Projectile
         TrailRotation.Rotation = Direction.Angle();
         TrailPosition.Position = new Vector2(0, 4 * Mathf.Sin(radians));
 
-        // home towards player
-        if (Homing is not null)
+        if (CharacterTarget is not null)
         {
-            var desired = GlobalPosition.DirectionTo(Homing.GlobalPosition);
-            //var steer = (desired - Direction) * HomingVelocity * (float)delta;
-            //float dTheta = Direction.AngleTo(dirToHoming);
-            //float dTheta = Mathf.Acos(Direction.Dot(dirToHoming));
-
-            //float max = (float)(delta * HomingRotationalVelocity);
-            //float rotVel = Mathf.Clamp(dTheta, -max, max);
-
+            var pos = CharacterTarget.GlobalPosition;
+            var desired = GlobalPosition.DirectionTo(pos);
             Direction += (desired - Direction) * HomingVelocity * (float)delta;
         }
 
diff --git a/Items/Weapons/Sword.tscn b/Items/Weapons/Sword.tscn
index c9d0d02..555fb1c 100644
--- a/Items/Weapons/Sword.tscn
+++ b/Items/Weapons/Sword.tscn
@@ -353,13 +353,12 @@ graph_offset = Vector2(0, -104.073)
 
 [sub_resource type="AnimationNodeStateMachinePlayback" id="AnimationNodeStateMachinePlayback_o5g2u"]
 
-[node name="Sword" type="Node2D" node_paths=PackedStringArray("Hitbox", "AnimationPlayer", "AnimationTree", "ParryParticles", "StateMachine", "Anchor", "HandAnchor")]
+[node name="Sword" type="Node2D" node_paths=PackedStringArray("Hitbox", "AnimationPlayer", "ParryParticles", "StateMachine", "Anchor", "HandAnchor")]
 y_sort_enabled = true
 texture_filter = 3
 script = ExtResource("1_mlo73")
 Hitbox = NodePath("Hitbox")
 AnimationPlayer = NodePath("AnimationPlayer")
-AnimationTree = NodePath("AnimationTree")
 AttackTime = 0.2
 AttackAnimationDuration = 0.75
 ParryParticles = NodePath("Anchor/Node2D/Sprite2D/ParryParticles")
@@ -386,10 +385,9 @@ script = ExtResource("4_j3cud")
 Sword = NodePath("../..")
 AttackState = NodePath("../Attack")
 
-[node name="Attack" type="Node" parent="State" node_paths=PackedStringArray("Sword", "AnticipateState", "IdleState")]
+[node name="Attack" type="Node" parent="State" node_paths=PackedStringArray("Sword", "IdleState")]
 script = ExtResource("5_hmisb")
 Sword = NodePath("../..")
-AnticipateState = NodePath("../Anticipate")
 IdleState = NodePath("../Idle")
 
 [node name="WorldEnvironment" type="WorldEnvironment" parent="."]
@@ -461,10 +459,8 @@ hframes = 5
 
 [node name="SwingSound" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="."]
 stream = ExtResource("10_mfnl7")
-max_distance = 256.0
 
 [node name="ParrySound" type="AudioStreamPlayer2D" parent="."]
 stream = ExtResource("6_8nxjm")
-max_distance = 256.0
 
 [editable path="Hitbox"]
diff --git a/Scenes/BaseMap.tscn b/Scenes/BaseMap.tscn
index 266d8d9..983ccfa 100644
--- a/Scenes/BaseMap.tscn
+++ b/Scenes/BaseMap.tscn
@@ -1837,30 +1837,30 @@ y_sort_enabled = true
 texture_filter = 3
 tile_set = SubResource("TileSet_18c7j")
 format = 2
-layer_0/name = "Walls"
+layer_0/name = "Layer 3"
 layer_0/y_sort_enabled = true
-layer_1/name = "Ground 2"
+layer_1/name = "Layer 2"
 layer_1/enabled = true
 layer_1/modulate = Color(1, 1, 1, 1)
 layer_1/y_sort_enabled = true
 layer_1/y_sort_origin = 0
 layer_1/z_index = -1
 layer_1/tile_data = PackedInt32Array()
-layer_2/name = "Ground Paths"
+layer_2/name = "Layer 1 Overlay"
 layer_2/enabled = true
 layer_2/modulate = Color(1, 1, 1, 1)
 layer_2/y_sort_enabled = true
 layer_2/y_sort_origin = 0
 layer_2/z_index = -1
 layer_2/tile_data = PackedInt32Array()
-layer_3/name = "Ground"
+layer_3/name = "Layer 1"
 layer_3/enabled = true
 layer_3/modulate = Color(1, 1, 1, 1)
 layer_3/y_sort_enabled = true
 layer_3/y_sort_origin = 0
 layer_3/z_index = -2
 layer_3/tile_data = PackedInt32Array()
-layer_4/name = "Lower 2"
+layer_4/name = "Layer 0"
 layer_4/enabled = true
 layer_4/modulate = Color(1, 1, 1, 1)
 layer_4/y_sort_enabled = true
@@ -1881,6 +1881,8 @@ Spawners = NodePath("Spawners")
 
 [node name="CanvasModulate" type="CanvasModulate" parent="."]
 
+[node name="Static" type="Node2D" parent="."]
+
 [node name="Entities" type="Node2D" parent="."]
 y_sort_enabled = true
 
diff --git a/Scenes/Level.tscn b/Scenes/Level.tscn
index eb51199..5032ba1 100644
--- a/Scenes/Level.tscn
+++ b/Scenes/Level.tscn
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [gd_scene load_steps=7 format=3 uid="uid://1pb3mpmrl7lc"]
 
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://Utils/World.cs" id="1_1k6ew"]
-[ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://b2x17su05ou5w" path="res://Scenes/Maps/Arena.tscn" id="2_avsrq"]
+[ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://b2x17su05ou5w" path="res://Scenes/Maps/Arena.tscn" id="2_lddbd"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://bxo553hblp6nf" path="res://UI/HealthBar.tscn" id="3_5rhge"]
 [ext_resource type="Script" path="res://UI/UIController.cs" id="3_fe62s"]
 [ext_resource type="PackedScene" uid="uid://01d24ij5av1y" path="res://UI/BossBar.tscn" id="5_8njq4"]
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 
 [node name="World" type="Node2D" node_paths=PackedStringArray("UIController", "MusicPlayer", "DialogueBalloon")]
 script = ExtResource("1_1k6ew")
-StartingArea = ExtResource("2_avsrq")
+StartingArea = ExtResource("2_lddbd")
 UIController = NodePath("CanvasLayer/UI")
 MusicPlayer = NodePath("MusicPlayer")
 DialogueBalloon = NodePath("DialogBalloon")
diff --git a/Scenes/Map.cs b/Scenes/Map.cs
index 3432ec2..50fdcae 100644
--- a/Scenes/Map.cs
+++ b/Scenes/Map.cs
@@ -19,6 +19,15 @@ public partial class Map : TileMap
     [Export]
     public Vector2 CameraUpperBound { get; set; }
 
+    [Export]
+    public Color ClearColor { get; set; }
+
+    [Export]
+    public string AreaName { get; set; }
+
+    [Export]
+    public string MapName { get; set; }
+
     private bool _active;
 
     public bool Active
@@ -44,6 +53,11 @@ public partial class Map : TileMap
         base._Process(delta);
     }
 
+    public void Load()
+    {
+        Godot.RenderingServer.SetDefaultClearColor(ClearColor);
+    }
+
     public Node SpawnEntity(PackedScene scene)
     {
         var instance = scene.Instantiate();
diff --git a/State/Character/CharacterState.cs b/State/Character/CharacterState.cs
index 7632a4a..6491763 100644
--- a/State/Character/CharacterState.cs
+++ b/State/Character/CharacterState.cs
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ public abstract partial class CharacterState : Node, IState<CharacterState>
 
     public virtual CharacterState PhysicsProcess(double delta)
     {
-        if (Character.Health < 0)
+        if (!Character.IsAlive)
         {
             Character.Velocity = Vector2.Zero;
             Character.MoveAndSlide();
diff --git a/State/Character/PlayerMoveState.cs b/State/Character/PlayerMoveState.cs
index 64d3732..9dae222 100644
--- a/State/Character/PlayerMoveState.cs
+++ b/State/Character/PlayerMoveState.cs
@@ -7,6 +7,9 @@ public partial class PlayerMoveState : PlayerState
     [Export]
     public PlayerRollState RollState { get; set; }
 
+    [Export]
+    public CharacterDashState DashState { get; set; }
+
     public double MoveDuration { get; private set; }
 
     public override IState<CharacterState> Enter(IState<CharacterState> previousState)
diff --git a/State/NPC/Doc/DocShungiteDartState.cs b/State/NPC/Doc/DocShungiteDartState.cs
index 417d10c..0404c9c 100644
--- a/State/NPC/Doc/DocShungiteDartState.cs
+++ b/State/NPC/Doc/DocShungiteDartState.cs
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ public partial class DocShungiteDartState : DocAttackState
 
     protected override void Attack()
     {
-        var player = _world.CurrentPlayer;
+        var player = NPC.FindBestTarget();
         var playerPos = player.GlobalPosition;
         // global position is (from npc to player) * 2 = (2 * npc) - player
         //projectile.GlobalPosition = 2 * NPC.GlobalPosition - playerPos;
diff --git a/State/NPC/Doc/DocShungiteSpikeState.cs b/State/NPC/Doc/DocShungiteSpikeState.cs
index eb884f3..df96d4b 100644
--- a/State/NPC/Doc/DocShungiteSpikeState.cs
+++ b/State/NPC/Doc/DocShungiteSpikeState.cs
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ public partial class DocShungiteSpikeState : DocShungiteDartState
 
     protected override void Attack()
     {
-        var player = _world.CurrentPlayer;
+        var player = NPC.FindBestTarget();
         var playerPos = player.GlobalPosition;
         var docPos = NPC.GlobalPosition;
         var projectile = SpawnProjectile(docPos, Vector2.Zero) as ShungiteSpike;
diff --git a/State/NPC/Doc/DocUnwantedFrequencyState.cs b/State/NPC/Doc/DocUnwantedFrequencyState.cs
index ea0e85f..bfeb2aa 100644
--- a/State/NPC/Doc/DocUnwantedFrequencyState.cs
+++ b/State/NPC/Doc/DocUnwantedFrequencyState.cs
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ public partial class DocUnwantedFrequencyState : DocShungiteSpikeState
         var docPos = NPC.GlobalPosition;
         var projectile = SpawnProjectile(docPos, docPos.DirectionTo(playerPos))
             as UnwantedFrequency;
-        projectile.Homing = player;
+        projectile.CharacterTarget = NPC.FindBestTarget();
 
         _currentAttackDuration = 1;
         _currentAttacks++;
diff --git a/Utils/ITarget.cs b/Utils/ITarget.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8ff004a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Utils/ITarget.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+namespace SupaLidlGame.Utils;
+
+public interface ITarget
+{
+    public Characters.Character CharacterTarget { get; set; }
+}
diff --git a/Utils/World.cs b/Utils/World.cs
index 621d291..828fc22 100644
--- a/Utils/World.cs
+++ b/Utils/World.cs
@@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ public partial class World : Node2D
 
         CurrentMap = map;
         CurrentMap.Active = true;
+        CurrentMap.Load();
 
         if (CurrentPlayer is not null)
         {
diff --git a/default_bus_layout.tres b/default_bus_layout.tres
index b710e55..b3e4feb 100644
--- a/default_bus_layout.tres
+++ b/default_bus_layout.tres
@@ -1,3 +1,21 @@
 [gd_resource type="AudioBusLayout" format=3 uid="uid://ljp6denwxmye"]
 
 [resource]
+bus/1/name = &"Ambient"
+bus/1/solo = false
+bus/1/mute = false
+bus/1/bypass_fx = false
+bus/1/volume_db = 0.0
+bus/1/send = &"Master"
+bus/2/name = &"Music"
+bus/2/solo = false
+bus/2/mute = false
+bus/2/bypass_fx = false
+bus/2/volume_db = 0.0
+bus/2/send = &"Master"
+bus/3/name = &"Effects"
+bus/3/solo = false
+bus/3/mute = false
+bus/3/bypass_fx = false
+bus/3/volume_db = 0.0
+bus/3/send = &"Master"
diff --git a/project.godot b/project.godot
index ef6983a..e741e62 100644
--- a/project.godot
+++ b/project.godot
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ GlobalState="*res://State/Global/GlobalState.cs"
 [dialogue_manager]
 
 general/states=["GlobalState"]
+general/wrap_lines=true
 
 [display]
 
@@ -105,10 +106,11 @@ equip_3={
 
 [internationalization]
 
-locale/translations_pot_files=PackedStringArray("res://Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue")
+locale/translations_pot_files=PackedStringArray("res://Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogue", "res://Assets/Dialogue/doc.dialogue", "res://Assets/Dialogue/spellbook.dialogue", "res://Assets/Dialogue/books.dialogue")
 
 [layer_names]
 
+2d_render/layer_4="Godray Occluder"
 2d_physics/layer_1="World"
 2d_physics/layer_2="Character"
 2d_physics/layer_3="Player"
@@ -123,4 +125,5 @@ locale/translations_pot_files=PackedStringArray("res://Assets/Dialog/doc.dialogu
 
 [rendering]
 
+textures/canvas_textures/default_texture_filter=0
 environment/defaults/default_clear_color=Color(0.301961, 0.301961, 0.301961, 1)