Vestiges of the Hallowing

Be it fate or just plain misfortune, all it took was one little chance encounter to set you on a path you never even imagined you'd tread. Now, it's up to you to decide where it will lead you.

⋆⁺₊⋆  SYNOPSIS  ⋆⁺₊⋆

As a child, you got your hands on a Vestige, a remnant of a bygone era containing immense power and potential. It was an opportunity many would pay dearly for, and pay you did, as finding the relic did not come without a cost. The encounter left you with a parting gift you wish you could return, and sent you and your sister on the run - and you've been running ever since.

Years later, you find yourself in the bastion of knowledge, Verimys, joining the local guild in search for answers. But, it appears you have arrived at exactly the wrong time; a series of murders plagues the city, seemingly without rhyme or reason, and you are about to get dragged into the fray.

With the fate of more than just your own life in your hands, can you weather the storm ahead?

⋆⁺₊⋆  FEATURES  ⋆⁺₊⋆

• play as male, female, or nonbinary; cis or trans
• customize your appearance, skillset, and personality
• romance any (or none) of the 6 potential love interests (2 male, 2 female, 2 nonbinary) without any gender restrictions
• join a guild, investigate the murders in the city, and uncover a secret or two (or ten)
• explore the Archives in the city and find out more about the Vestiges and your...unique situation

CONTENT WARNING: This game contains/will contain depictions of violence, blood and gore, psychological/emotional manipulation and abuse, explicit language, alcohol use, and similar possibly triggering topics. Player discretion is advised.

⋆⁺₊⋆  ROMANCE OPTIONS  ⋆⁺₊⋆

‧͙⁺˚･༓☾　the Companion　☽༓･˚⁺‧͙

A member of the Greyhounds guild your sister talked into vouching for you. Eager to help and friendly with everyone, but when the spotlight is off him, that spark in his eye dies out. Is he really as relaxed and easygoing as he tries to appear?

Appearance: Lanky and of average height, with tan skin and big round chocolate brown eyes framed by short fluffy hair of the same colour that falls in messy waves, encircling his face.

‧͙⁺˚･༓☾　the Journalist　☽༓･˚⁺‧͙

A journalist working for a local newspaper called The Meridian. Resourceful and naturally charismatic, she has a way with people that seems almost effortless. Persistent in the pursuit of the truth almost to the point of recklessness, how far is she willing to go to achieve her goals?

Appearance: Tall and lean, with rich brown skin and hazel eyes with prominent specks of green. Her long black hair falls down her shoulders in big curls.

‧͙⁺˚･༓☾　the Archivist　☽༓･˚⁺‧͙

An archivist of the Order of Erudition. Poised and perfectly cordial at first glance, though anyone who has crossed their path would say it's all a front, concealing their razor sharp wit and heartless disposition. Seemingly always in the know about everything, with just the right words to say, one can't help but wonder what goes on behind that calculating gaze?

Appearance: Lithe and on the taller side, with olive skin and dark, midnight blue monolid eyes. Their silky black hair falls in a fringe over one side of their face and reaches a little past their shoulders.

‧͙⁺˚･༓☾　the Renegade　☽༓･˚⁺‧͙

A mysterious stranger that appears to be living full-time in a tavern. Bitter and asocial, with only a stray dog as company, he refuses to get involved in anything, yet seems suspiciously connected to the happenings in the city. It's clear he's hiding something, but what?

Appearance: Tall and athletic, with fair, freckled skin and forest green eyes. His fiery auburn hair is shaved on the sides, while the rest is left short and unruly.

‧͙⁺˚･༓☾　the Investigator　☽༓･˚⁺‧͙

One of the two agents sent by the City Council to investigate the murders. Soft-spoken and level-headed, with a keen eye for details and an even keener mind, their forte is obtaining information and interpreting it. Though it's obvious they're devoted to the task, something else draws their attention away from it; what could be so important?

Appearance: Lean and on the shorter side, with pale skin and sandy blonde hair that falls in a fringe over their dark grey eyes.

‧͙⁺˚･༓☾　the Enforcer　☽༓･˚⁺‧͙

Second of the two agents sent by the City Council. Assertive and ambitious, with an unorthodox approach to solving problems, her skill with a sword and quick reflexes make her an invaluable asset. Driven, but not too concerned about her task nor the goings on in the city; is there something else that holds her interest?

Appearance: Toned and of average height, with fair skin and icy blue eyes framed by bangs of sleek platinum blonde hair that, when loose, reaches the small of her back.

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The demo consists of a Prologue and Chapter One, a total of 38k words without code.

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