Summary
In the forest of Bres an otherworldly sickness corrodes the soil and changes the creatures within. “A parting gift from the fallen angels,” say the citizens of the Hyaku Region and the mark on your hand confirms it.
Though the scent travelling in the air is sweet and enticing, everyone knows better than to get closer. But the mark, it pulses, it burns, the pain spreading as fast as the corruption of the forest does.
Your masters are calling, and it seems like this time you cannot escape them.
Features
- Explore Kyou, a japanese inspired country, and discover the secret behind the sickness corroding the land.
- Choose from four different animals (serpent, dragon, wolf, cat) to make your familiar. Each of them has a different personality.
- Romance a forgotten childhood friend, a headstrong knight, a runaway performer or a fellow witch.
- Find a way to erase the mark on your hand once and for all, or perish trying.
- Become Kyou’s hero, or its tyrant.
- To be implemented: Receive letters from your allies.
- A test page from which you can alter stats.
- More features may be added as I continue to write the story.
ROs
I pulled two tarot cards for each character, it’s more or less accurate.
Miwa Imamura | Strenght in reverse, 6 of wands in reverse
“You are, love, my will to laugh, the goodbye I won’t know how to say, because I’ll never be able to live without you” Tú - Shakira
A runaway performer. Her smile serves to hide all the secrets beneath. Has a pleasant demeanor and knack for getting into trouble. With her around there are no uneventful days.
Hazuki Tamashiro | Death, 6 of swords in reverse
“You and I, maybe it’s not so illogical. Tell me it’s not.” Dime que no - Jesse & Joy
Lord Sakuma Tamashiro’s firstborn. He, much like you, has demon blood, though its dark divinity has long since faded.
Hazuki tends to be kind and patient, raised in near seclusion to be a husband and not his father’s successor, however, when around Masami you can see traces of who he really is; a mischievous vein, immature even.
Klaus/Katja Rassé | Death, 5 of wands
|He|She|They
“He knows no one shines forever, they change with the weather.” On the Arrow - AFI
Klaus is a vampire from Aveli, recently moved to Kyou. They have an arrogant streak, a charming wit and some unfinished business involving your person. Some could say Klaus has a dying wish, and they wouldn’t be wrong.
It is in your power whether to use them to your advantage or nudge them into a different path.
Masami/Masaru Shiraishi | 5 of swords, the sun
| She | He | Male version to be implemented.
“'Till now, I always got by on my own. I never really cared until I met you.” Alone - Heart
Yamato Shiraishi’s child and Hazuki’s retainer (and unwilling spouse-to-be).
Known for being stubborn, headstrong and fiercely loyal. Will not hesitate to attack when presented with an opponent or potential threat to their newfound friends, though we all know they secretly enjoy all the adventuring and fighting that ensues.
Possible extra RO: Konoe | 7 of cups rev, judgment rev
“I fell for you like autumn leaves, never faded, evergreen.” Beating Heart - Ellie Goulding
Konoe is the image of the proper lady: quiet, poised, beautiful. And that’s where the image ends. Honest to a fault, proud and curious to boot, her unusual upbriging makes her a rather interesting companion.
About update frequency
The demo will, most likely, be updated once the chapter is finished. If you want to get earlier access to the chapters, consider becoming a patron! Alpha access is now available on patreon.
The thread, on the other hand, will be updated depending on thread activity (I don’t want to fill it with only my own posts to the point it seems like I’m spamming) and progress made during the week.
Do follow my tumblr for sketches and occasional extras (along with the weekly updates for those who don’t check the forum very often). Also you can ask me questions if you’d like.
Beta vs. Alpha
There are two version of the game available, the Alpha version and the Beta version.
Alpha
- Only available to tier 2 patrons and above.
- Monthly story updates.
- May contain placeholders of new mechanics.
- May be a bit buggier than Beta.
Beta
- Free
- Story updates will include the entire chapter, most likely proofread and edited.
- Updates happen less often, but once it is updated, the update will most likely be very long and you will be able to play uninterrupted.
Last story update in Beta: 13/09/2020
Patreon Alpha Story Update: 03/01/2021
Minor fixes and new mechanics for public demo: 03/01/2021
Total Word count: 68221 words (exc. code)
- Chapter 1: Festival of souls
- Chapter 2: A night without moonlight
- Chapter 3: A figure looms in the dark (In progress
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Extra Links
|Tumblr| |Patreon| |Ko-Fi to be announced|
The story is set, as you’ll find out, on a Japanese inspired country named Kyou, following our MC as they attempt to survive the pursuits of the demon that marked them, the servants of the Goddess, unsympathetic humans, and avoid being consumed by the osen.
This is a standalone book, there will be no sequels, however, I have many ideas for future installments set in the same universe, along with some traditional novels set in this universe, but modern.
In regards to feedback: because my main language is spanish I’m used to following spanish rules for grammar and the like, so don’t be afraid to tell me when a phrase is weird or if I fail to get my point across.
Though, I wonder whether or not we can control our mark or things connected to our mark? Good luck!
Did it ruin the story for you? Do you think it should be changed?
” Still, it was fun to catch him off guard. I look forward to updates!