A Witch's Curse

Y’all are all so kind, and you don’t know how much I needed these kind words. Special shout out to 🤍 anon because I always love replies from people. These messages over the past couple of weeks have had me tearing up in a good way. Things have been really tough lately, I mean I- know it’s been tough for everyone lately but my family is going through quite a bit right now, and some days have been really rough. But being a part of this community, working on AWC, and seeing your messages (even if I don’t respond) has been a bright spot for me. Again, thank you all for your kind words, they mean so much to me 💕

I did this for a few reasons. The game focuses a lot on memory and a loss of self. Names have a lot of significance placed on them and losing one to time or crueler forces is... well it’s too late in the day for me to be able to articulate thoughts properly, but to misquote a great fictional character “it’s rough, buddy”. BUT then again, for people who are trans/non-binary/starting over it can also be seen in a more positive light of finding yourself after a long and arduous journey. (What I’m hoping to do is have there be differences in dialogue if you choose different names vs the same. But I still gotta figure out if I can code that correctly so don’t quote me)

@montjoy I know it’s you

The Witch in game has been more careful than most, binding a lot of her magic into objects or people temporarily to mitigate some of the more negative effects of magic use. The problem is, once bound to something, even if unbound, a trace of magic is always left behind on the object/person. Bind and unbind magic to something often enough, the thing/person begins to have a reservoir of magic they can tap into. Which is, again, dangerous.

In some routes you’ll actually be able to find out what happened to MC’s siblings! Unfortunatelu, they never knew what happened to MC, only suspicions, but they definitely would’ve thrown hands at the witch if given the chance.

Know that I see you, and you absolutely made my day. ❤️

L would probably already know about this little habit considering how many rests they’ve been around for, but would get a little choked up that MC is still drawing them after all this time.