[WIP] MALAGAST [Part 1, 53k words, 08 July 2026]

[Clever-Crow]

A work-in-progress rural fantasy interactive novel.

You are the blacksmith’s apprentice in a remote small village threatened from all sides. An attempt to buy your village more time against these threats changes your world forever.

When everything changes how will you cope?

And more importantly: How will you feel about it?

Features:

• A focus on interpersonal relationships under pressure.
• A small, detailed world and cast.
• Decisions that can carry real consequences.
• Two Deep Romance Options. Neither of them what you expect from a classical romance route.
• There will be no Happily Ever After - at least not for everyone.

What it is not:

• No simple villains, no easy solutions.
• No quest to save a kingdom — there isn’t one.
• No princes, no princesses.

State as of 07-08-2026: Part 1 of 5 completed (53k words, 4 chapters)

Links: Demo, Tumblr

AI Disclosure:

No — This project does not contain the output of Generative AI
Yes — This project contains the output of Generative AI

[Clever-Crow]

Finally, I have uploaded the first four chapters of my little story. I hope some people will enjoy it. Constructive feedback is always welcome!

[mayaya]

(Just a heads up, you have neither “yes” nor “no” checked for the ai disclosure agreement/both boxes are blank!)

[Clever-Crow]

Sorry. Just too stupid to check a box…

[myeraland]

Huh? There’s a box? I usually just type [x] before the word.

I’ve been reading a little so far; the premise interests me. I do wish there was a bit more interactivity (by this, I mean I’m often clicking Next without making a choice).

I am very happy that there’s a lore section in the stats menu. I was starting to become overwhelmed with information. I can tell there is a depth to the world you’ve created.

[Clever-Crow]

Thank you for the valuable feedback! It is much appreciated.The interactivity point is noted. I am still learning the ropes of the medium .

[Alain_Leleut]

i could alike to have the exile