Description

Welcome to Haven, a city where the oppressed must rise to become the last line of defense against the forces of evil.

You are a Mage living in a world where magic is outlawed and your people are oppressed and reviled. Society has been taught to fear the supernatural, and the world is ruled by humans who believe in science, technology, and industry. At best, you and your kind are nothing more than a fairytale, and at worst, you are the state’s greatest threat. 

Thus, using magic has been illegal for centuries. But after years of persecution, you are suddenly offered an opportunity to use your powers for good: demons are now returning after centuries of absence, and the world needs fighters like you to protect the population from their invasion. Guns and bullets do no good against monsters pulled from primeval nightmares; only your people and your supernatural powers have the ability to fight fire with fire. 

So you join the Shepherds: an elite order of heroes that the world might fear more than the demons themselves. As a Shepherd, you’ll solve magical crimes, engage in epic battles against demonic forces, and build your reputation as a champion of the people. Explore the world of Blest, recruit allies and factions to join the Shepherds’ cause, find romance and companionship, investigate mysteries, lead rebellions and exorcisms, and uncover answers to the crises plaguing the world. Why are the demons returning now? Why have the creators of this world fallen silent, if they ever existed at all? Who are you, really? 

And will you be the beacon of hope the world so desperately needs... or will you be its downfall?

Features

A choice-driven RPG with 1.3 million words, set in a world full of invading demons, absent gods, and outlawed magic 

  • Customize Your Hero: Define every aspect of your character, from their appearance to their magical specialty. Choose your protagonist's name, racial heritage, gender, sexuality, and more, then shape their journey with thousands of choices that alter the course of the story. There are options to play as male, female, or non-binary; straight, gay, bisexual, or pansexual; and aromantic, asexual, aro-ace, or allo. 
  • Build Rich Relationships: Build a network of diverse relationships with 15 companions to recruit and befriend, 10 romance options, and 2 one-night stands. Explore fulfilling friendship and romance routes, with each leading to a plethora of unique endings for every major character, as well as diverse endings for the protagonist, their relationships, and the state of the world.
  • Explore a Living World: Immerse yourself in a vibrant hubworld where every decision counts. Interact with the city and explore the world on your days off; take quests or side jobs; train; shop; gamble; pray; read; and spend time with or date companions between story missions.
  • Make Meaningful Choices: Uncover the truth behind the looming crisis as you navigate a rich narrative filled with intrigue and suspense. Test your loyalties and morals in every chapter, with your decisions shaping the fate of the world and story in thousands of different ways.
  • Forge Your Destiny: Experience ultimate replayability with an adaptive codex, unlockable art, collectible trading cards, new game+ mode, and more. Discover hidden secrets and unlock new pathways with each playthrough. Achievements and a robust save system will motivate you to explore the consequences of different paths!

Embark on an epic journey where your choices truly matter. The fate of Haven rests in your hands. Will you answer the call?

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Updated 1 day ago
Published 2 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(41 total ratings)
AuthorManifold Studios
GenreInteractive Fiction, Role Playing
TagsFantasy, Magic, Meaningful Choices, Narrative, Romance, Story Rich, Text based, Twine

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