# Bright Eyed, New High-elf IF (26K words so far, updated on June 18. 2026) **URL:** \ **Category:** Other Interactive Fiction\ **Tags:** gender-locked-male, high-fantasy\ **Created:** [May 31, 2025, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627 "2025-05-31T10:13:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/23 "2025-05-31T20:45:30Z")
Noted! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/24 "2025-05-31T20:46:26Z")
Glad to hear it, will prob add the quotes next update ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/25 "2025-05-31T20:47:14Z")
Thanks. What makes it unique? What parts did you particularly like? ---
**Author:** ![Dragomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/dragomer/32/162730_2.png) [@Dragomer](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Dragomer)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/26 "2025-05-31T20:50:10Z")
It’s just very rare to have a high elf centered story with a high elf MC of pretty good status dealing with humans instead of the other way around. It’s a bit short to really judge beyond that yet but I think you’ve got a good thing started. ---
**Author:** ![Smile\_001](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/smile_001/32/245350_2.png) [@Smile\_001](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Smile_001)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/27 "2025-06-04T02:08:39Z")
Love the concept! It’s so cool and fun! Very rare to see an interactive fic with a tolkien-esque setting! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/28 "2025-06-04T12:04:06Z")
Thank you for the feedback! I am trying to create something a little different, yes, glad some people appreciate it ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/29 "2025-06-20T11:55:58Z")
Uploaded a new file with the first update! Current word count - around 14K. Enjoy ---
**Author:** ![Dragomer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/dragomer/32/162730_2.png) [@Dragomer](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Dragomer)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/30 "2025-06-20T18:26:45Z")
Nice, always cool to see progress. ---
**Author:** ![kizzygm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/kizzygm/32/267445_2.png) [@kizzygm](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/kizzygm)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/31 "2025-06-21T03:07:55Z")
A few questions. Can we get a list of the planned ROs and is there a option for poly with the first one we start off with? ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/32 "2025-06-21T08:32:15Z")
Hmm, frankly, I don’t even know who all the ROs will be yet. But I’m sure there won’t be more than 4 total, because that would be too much branching. So far, two characters are confirmed romantic options. Vanya is 100% going to be a RO, as well as the mysterious sorceress who MC meets in the dream at the end of the current demo. As for the others, I’m not there yet to be able to say! But I will probably include a list once there are at least three known ROs. ---
**Author:** ![Romaan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/romaan/32/264311_2.png) [@Romaan](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Romaan)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/33 "2026-05-15T03:01:07Z")
I read the demo and must say, this holds quite alot of potential. Especially as a Tolkien fan this was amazing work. The only problems was no save option and slight grammer errors here and there but overall I enjoyed this thoroughly and hope to see an update to this coming soon. Nice work! ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/34 "2026-06-18T12:30:14Z")
> [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](#): > > **Update 2 is (finally) here**: > > -Relocated Game from CS to Twine in a major rework - the save system, freedom and a much vaster array of options around what can be done have convinced me to rework the game and move it to Twine. I must say I love the format so far! > > -Now there are 26k words of the story in total and 2 fully completed chapters > > -Fully functional new, color based dual morality system (kind of like Paragon and Renegade if you have played Mass Effect) > > -Many new scenes and choices as well as partial edits to old content Enjoy, and please comment on anything you find notable as I am still learning how to make a good game, and this is my first time with a project like this. Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![Romaan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/romaan/32/264311_2.png) [@Romaan](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Romaan)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/37 "2026-06-26T03:27:46Z")
Small Spelling errors: ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/original/4X/3/2/f/32f1718b1a025c9f79b1b5fcf0167a43c9461f08.png) ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/original/4X/9/9/f/99fd4b63ba024425d08250c8756468b732d5e9d2.png) Overall I am impressed with the new update! sorry for missing it though but I must say this story is going way above my expectations! I just cant wait for the next episode since this is absolutely amazing work! I honestly was afraid that work on this story ended but am VERY glad the project isnt death and eagerly await the next update. Until then I will read the story and updates again and again just to feel the story more to my heart! This isnt something you should read in a whimp! I congragulate you and hope to keep a very close eye on this forum! Again this story was EPIC ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/38 "2026-06-26T05:18:12Z")
Thank you for playing and giving feedback I truly appreciate it! Yeah the project went on a hiatus when I decided rebuilding it on another system and got burnt out learning Twine + rewriting everything 😅 Then life happened and you know how it goes. But I came back to it, and plan to continue as I’m able! I also started a Tumblr for this game 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Romaan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/romaan/32/264311_2.png) [@Romaan](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Romaan)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/39 "2026-06-26T17:42:29Z")
Im really glad you came back! I honestly am happy to look up to something whenever I come to the forum because Ive been reading it before the update again and again because I can see the work you put it in there. Overall this was an EPIC comeback! Hope you this project turns out a very successful story! ❤ ---
**Author:** ![Haylis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/haylis/32/196721_2.png) [@Haylis](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Haylis)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/40 "2026-06-26T22:10:32Z")
are all the ro’s going to be women? ---
**Author:** ![Zahmed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/zahmed/32/262589_2.png) [@Zahmed](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Zahmed)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/41 "2026-06-27T22:44:31Z")
You should change your tags a bit, twas hard to find this topic in the forums. But that aside amazing game 10/10, def one of my top 3 despite being in its early stages, hope you don’t abandon the game as what happens to most great games​🔥🔥❤❤ ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/42 "2026-06-28T06:22:31Z")
Mostly but maybe not, I’m not fully decided yet. Generally there will be deeper relationships with men as well but it might be more bromance like, like in Tolkien, or it could steer into optional romance. I haven’t gotten there yet in short! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/43 "2026-06-28T06:23:53Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/choiceofgames/user_avatar/forum.choiceofgames.com/jonathan_michaelson/32/251241_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Michaelson](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/u/Jonathan_Michaelson)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627/44 "2026-06-28T06:26:02Z")
I’ll look into it! Though there are real reasons why I can’t use the best tags which is that my project is no longer in choice script so to be honest I’m happy the thread wasn’t removed entirely, it took some negotiation with a friendly mod even to keep this up as a Twine thing. [Previous page](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.choiceofgames.com/t/bright-eyed-new-high-elf-if-26k-words-so-far-updated-on-june-18-2026/169627.md?page=3)