While Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn shares a number of recognizable and established fantasy conventions, its world-building takes inspiration from the literary "Flintlock Fantasy" genre, where traditionally mythological and other otherworldly elements meet and clash on a fair footing against humanity's ingenuity and technological advancements.. An integral part of both Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn's story and gameplay is the companion character to its heroine, Nor Vanek, named Enki.