Baba Yaga | Interactive Narrative

A brash, fearless little girl and daughter to the Chief, Magda will stop at nothing to save her mother from Baba's curse. With fierce determination, Magda hatches a plan to go into the dark forest, confront Baba Yaga, and bring back the magical flower that can lift the curse against her mother's wishes.

“Baobab is at the very forefront of VR and interactive animation, so it’s been exciting to work with Eric and the team to bring such a beautiful story to life. I love playing Magda, because she is brave, vulnerable and fiercely protective of her family all at the same time. The idea that the viewer will be able to genuinely interact with my character in this magical world and help steer the course of the narrative is so amazing” — Daisy Ridley

The forest is filled with energy and life - spirits that inhabit the trees and plants. The forest contains numerous personalities, no two trees are the same. More bark than bite, the forest attempts to scare misguided villagers from entering. As the village continues to destroy the forest, it has taken on darker more ominous tones in response to the village threats.

“While the story is rooted in classic folklore, we were inspired to bring it into modern light by focusing on environmental themes and strong female characters, themes the world needs to explore now more than ever. It was my pleasure to be part of the strong female cast alongside Daisy, Kate and Glenn.” — Jennifer Hudson

A fearless warrior and leader of the village, the Chief comes from a lineage of leaders guarding the villagers while expanding into the forest. She is protective of Madga and Sasha, her children, the future leaders of the village having raised them herself. Cursed by Baba Yaga with a deadly illness, she is too weak to move, living out her remaining days in bed.

A mysterious witch who has protected the forest from destruction at the hands of the village. Her methods have become more aggressive over time as the village continues to destroy the forest, leading her to place a deadly curse on the chief of the village. Similar to the Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga flies around on her magical mortar with her pestle, and she resides in her seashell hut that stands on top of chicken legs.