On Monday, August 3rd at 4pm EDT Soulbound Studios posted their first design journal titled "Introduction to Souls" on MMORPG.com. The design journal is the first of a three-part series delving into the different mechanics and features of the Soul System, which plays an important role in many elements of the game including: lore, permadeath, skill advancement, endgame balance, dynamic story-telling, and character creation.
To learn the fundamentals of souls head over to the article: Design Journal #1 - Introduction to souls.