Rating: 18+ for optional sexual content, depictions of violence, torture, blood, and death, kidnapping, instances of sexism and classism, and pregnancy (dependent). Will be updated as needed.
Demo: TBA.
Link(s): RO Artbreeders (book 1) | Pinterest
Asks: All types of asks are welcomed, including explicit asks. The tag to block is kaisins.
Disclaimer: This IF is heavily inspired by the BBC show Merlin, but there will be extensive changes throughout to both the plot and characters.
Other IF account: @midnightdelights-if
Youāre one the rare ones, a child born of old magic, able to wield it instinctively and without the use of spells. You were raised by your mother, Hunith, after your father left you both when you were a babe. But your mother had no magic, and you had no choice but to control your magic to the best of your abilities, and hide it from all those who would wish you harm.
When you reached the age of eighteen, your mother arranged for you to apprentice as a physician under her older brother at the Palace in Camelot. There you find yourself saving the life of the young and arrogant Prince Arthur and being forced into rewarded with the position of his manservant by King Uther himself.
So, begins the prophecy of the Once & Future King and the Greatest Sorcerer to Ever Live.
Fully customisable MC: gender, pronouns, sexuality, name (preset name is Merlin), height, body type, hair colour/length/style, eye colours (magic and normal), skin colour, scars, disabilities, etcā¦
Have the chance to explore your identity and sexuality.
Lots of variations/flavour text depending on gender/sexuality.
Romance 1 of 4 ROs, as well as 1 more that is officially introduced in book 2. 4 poly options available.
Found Family.
Juggle your duties, protect Arthur from all manner of disasters, keep your magic (and possibly your identity) a secret, learn how to control said magic, and try not to end up with your head on the chopping block.
Arthur Pendragon [M]
21 | 6ā2ft | Straight (?)
Character Profile
The Prince of Camelot is known throughout the Kingdom for his bravery, loyalty, and battle prowess. Itās said that all who met him fall instantly in love. You arenāt sure exactly who these people are, but youād like to give them a piece of your mind. The Arthur you meet is spoilt and arrogant, and most certainly not anyone you could see yourself falling in love with. However, it doesnāt take long for you to see just how much Arthur loves: his family, his knights, his people, his home. With understanding, comes true loyalty and trust, and a bond of friendship that could never be broken. Yet, sometimes the touches between you linger, and the looks shared are filled with a little too much longing. Arthur struggles with, and explores, his sexuality throughout the book.
āYou might drive me utterly mad, but I couldnāt imagine my life without you in it. Itās inexplainable, but I know that to lose you, would be to lose myself.ā
Morgana le Fay [F]
23 | 5ā10ft | Lesbian (Female & NB!MCās only)
Character Profile
King Utherās ward is as kind as she is beautiful. Fiercely protective of those she cares for, and always ready to fight for what she believes in, Morgana often finds herself in disagreement with her severe guardian. You find yourself in awe of her the first time you meet, and many subsequent meetings after. As you get closer to the beauty of Camelot though, you learn that she hides a quiet sadness, and a deep-rooted fear of that which awaits her in her dreams. Trust isnāt something that Morgana gives out easily, but with you it seems to come naturally, and you watch as she visibly brings her walls down for you.
āYou already have my trust, so what will you take next I wonder? Perhaps my heart? Itās a fragile thing, but I believe youād take care of it.ā
Lancelot Du Lac [M]
22 | 6ā4ft | Pansexual
Character Profile
Arthurās personal knight with dreams of becoming a Knight Commander one day, but unfortunately only knights that come from noble blood are chosen. Lancelotās loyalty is first and foremost to Arthur, and he would do anything to ensure the Princeās safety. Lance is kind and charming, but can be a little serious at times, often finding himself nearly pulling his hair out at yours and Arthurās hair-brained schemes. Lance is the first to find out about your magic (and identity if applicable), and becomes your loyal and steadfast confidant. He becomes just as protective of you as he is of Arthur, and frets constantly over your recklessness.
āI know that I have no room to talk, but I wish that you would put yourself first for once. I couldnāt bear it if anything happened to you. you areā¦you are my friend and you mean too much to me.ā
Guinevere [F (?)]
18 | 5ā3ft | Bisexual
Character Profile
Morganaās maidservant and closest friend, Guinevere is kind and soft-spoken, but is surprisingly strong due to the work sheād do with her father, the blacksmith. Many find themself crushing on the sweet girl, but no one has ever tempted her from Morganaās side. You bring a new kind of light and friendship into Gwenās life, helping her gain the confidence to get closer to Arthur and Lance as well. She always tries to be there for you whenever you need her, and often finds herself getting messed up in your plans. Gwen struggles with, and explores, her gender identity throughout the book.
āYou make people happy and you inspire them to be better. You inspire me everyday to accomplish things I could only dream of before you came into our lives. So thank you, thank you for being my light.ā
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Development blog for the upcoming IF: The Whisper in the Mist. This IF is based on Pacific Rim media (with a focus on the 2013 film).
Asks are welcome (including explicit asks).
Rated 18+ for explicit language, unhealthy coping methods, dark humour, mental health issues, character death, sexual content (optional), violence, blood, gore, mutilation and body horror, and murder and attempted murder. Will be updated as needed.
Setting: Tsing Yi Island, Hong Kong (with futuristic elements).
Other IF account: @kalorphic
When I was a kid, whenever I'd feel small or lonely...I'd look up at the stars and wonder if there was life up there. Turns out I was looking in the wrong direction.
When alien life entered our world it was from deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. A fissure between two tectonic plates. A portal between dimensions.
They called it the Breach.
- Raleigh Beckett (Pacific Rim).
Itās funny how quickly things can change.
One minute youāre on top of the world, then the next, your world is crumbling down around youā¦
Five years ago, you and your drift partner had the highest success rates of any Jaeger pilots. Now, one horrific tragedy and a hasty promotion later, youāre pushing pencils thousands of miles away from the place you called home.
That is, until a Kaiju with stealth abilities like nothing thatās ever been seen before crawls out of the Breach.
Recalled back into service, youāre forced to team up with your once rival under the command of your former drift partner, and the advice of two scientists who seem more interested in the Kaijuās than your safety. All while someone with more money than sense attempts to undermine you at every turn.
With everything seemingly against you, will you take up the mantle of hero once more or will you let the darkness plaguing your mind consume you?
Customisable MC (including name, pronouns, appearance, and identity). Personality is semi-set (MC uses humour and sarcasm as a coping method for their trauma) for a majority of the time, however there will be chances for character development and therefore more personality choices.
Pilot a Jaeger, fight Kaijuās, and keep the world safe all while battling your own demons.
Five characters are available to romance. Two are only romanceable in a (triad) poly.
Found family.
RO PoVs.
Befriend (and potentially adopt) a baby Kaiju. Also give your dog lots of love.
Ciaran OāDoherty [M/F] - Hot-tempered and viciously in denial of the love they have for you that has only seemed to grow in your absence, Ciaran is your newly assigned drift partner and self-proclaimed rival. [PROFILE].
Killian Zhao [M/F] - Once a talented pilot and your former drift partner, Killian is now your formidable and highly respected commanding officer with a soft spot reserved just for you. [PROFILE].
Brin Kazlauskas [M/F/NB] - Waspish, fastidious, and someone that no one wants to be on the wrong side of, Brin is a K-Science officer with a wicked protective streak towards Zai and you . Only romanceable in a poly with Zai. [PROFILE].
Zai Oumarou [M/F/NB] - Despite a somewhat anxious disposition around those they donāt know, Zai is a K-Science officer with a lot of enthusiasm and a deep curiosity towards Kaiju. Only romanceable in a poly with Brin. [PROFILE].
Ajax Nikolaou [M!NB/F!NB] - With a twisted determination to be a giant pain in your ass, Ajax is the ruthless CEO of Nikolaou Industries, a company that seeks to make the Pan Pacific Defense Corps completely redundant. [PROFILE].
Ferelith [F] - The baby Kaiju with a sweet character that was rescued by Zai, Ferelith loves cuddles, Lord of the Rings (according to Zai), and munching on Brinās lab coat.
iāll never understand people who canāt make fun of their faves a little. like yes i love this character and would defend them to my grave but also theyāre stupid sometimes and they do dumb things and imma make fun of them for it
With a Musketeers IF joining the gang (@theinseparables-if), I would like to let everyone know that there is a BBC series called The Musketeers which stars (among others) Santiago Cabrera as Aramis (aka Lancelot from BBC Merlin) looking very good š
Itās not the best show, but itās a definite comfort show (pretty much like Merlin I guess).
Based on the novel The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, as well as subsequent media inspired by and related to it.
After the tragic death of your father, you travel to Paris to join the famed Kingās Musketeers, and end up meeting (and upsetting) the three best Musketeers in the garrison. Impressed by your skills and your determination, as well as your willingness to help those in need, the trio invite you to join their team.
Thus begins your new life as the youngest Musketeer and fourth member of the Inseparables, dāArtagnan.
18+ for sometimes graphic depictions of violence, injuries, and blood, explicit sexual content (which will be optional), depictions of abduction, kidnapping, torture, and mutilation, mentions of past and current emotional and physical abuse, instances of period-typical classism, prostitution, alcohol consumption and alcoholism, vomiting, mental health issues, subtle mentions of infertility (Queen Anneās), and murder and attempted murder.
Join the Musketeers and become a member of the famed group dubbed āThe Inseparablesā.
Customise your dāArtagnanās appearance and identity (male/female/nonbinary & cis/trans).
Personality is semi-set to begin with. dāArtagnan is loyal, kind, noble, and passionate. They take their duties to protect very seriously, but can be extremely hot-headed and reckless. Over time, as dāArtagnan matures and lives through all kinds of experiences, players will have more personality options available to them.
Four characters available to romance with one poly option. A friends with benefits (non-exclusive) option with Aramis and a one night stand option with Milady are also available.
Create meaningful relationships with characters other than the romance options.
Discover who is responsible for the death of your father while completing missions and keeping your charges and your loved ones safe.
Athos/Athena [M/F]
Appearance + Profile
As a natural-born leader who is highly intelligent and respectable, itās little wonder that everyone looks up to them. However, Athos/Athenaās past haunts them leaving them reserved, yet prone to allowing their emotions to get the better of them, and afraid to fully trust again. This doesnāt stop them from being deeply kind and supportive though.
Athos/Athena is the second in command of the Musketeers, the leader of the Inseparables, and is barely holding their head up above water. Meeting you is an awakening for them, and suddenly, all they want is to live again.
Conrad/Constance Bonacieux [M/F]
Appearance + Profile
Conrad/Constance hides a fierce heart and adventurous spirit beneath their gentle disposition. Married to a man who they hold no affection for, and who treats them like part of the furniture, Conrad/Constance chafes against their banal life, dreaming of excitement and thrills. When you literally crash into their life, they realise that this is the opportunity theyāve been waiting for.
Despite a somewhatā¦rocky first meeting, Bonacieux is the first truly friendly face you meet when you arrive in Paris. They even offer you a room to rent in their home, and often go out of their way to help you in your duties.
Nasira bin Sinan [NB]
Appearance + Profile
Lazy and care-free, Nasira is seemingly unbothered by the goings-on of the Capital or by their sworn duties. Despite this, Nasira is well-liked by their fellows and often trusted to complete high-priority covert missions that rely on stealth by the Captain. Through this, you quickly start to realise that nothing about Nasira is as it seems.
Nasira is somewhat of an enigma, and the missions that they undertake only heighten that. Join Nasira on these missions and learn valuable skills as well as more about the Musketeer that keeps everyone guessing.
Jules/Juliette de Rochefort [M/F]
Appearance + Profile
The most ruthless of the Cardinalās Agents, Jules/Juliette is determined to destroy the Musketeers, and is willing to do anything to achieve that goal. Intelligent and calculating, it was only a matter of time before their ambition drove them to extremes, and now theyāve set their sights on you. In Jules/Julietteās eyes, youāre the key to their success.
Rochefort believes they can manipulate you into betraying the Musketeers. Itās time for you to prove them wrong, and turn this back on Rochefort to protect your fellows. Just try not to fall in love in the process.
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coming in to say it's not bc we havent gotten over merthur - well maybe i should speak for myself, i've never liked them romantically outside of the ot5 - but that your interpretation has sucked us (well me. but also us) in!
Personally, I will never be over BBCās Merthur ajsksksf but, thank you, I appreciate your words either way!
I mean whatever your interpretation of them was, they were literally soulmates, and I canāt believe that wasnāt explored more (stupid BBC). So obviously, I had to fully throw myself into that side of Arthur and Merlin. Iām glad to know that itās paid off and Iāve managed to suck you guys in š
So, Novaturient is based on Spyā¦do you know any other IFs that are based on existing shows/movies/books etc? Iām quite new to IFs so any recs would be a great help! Thank you!
IFS INSPIRED BY/BASED ON EXISTING MEDIA:
Thereās probably loads that Iām missing lol, but here are the ones that I know of. Unfortunately, a lot of them donāt have demos and/or havenāt updated in a long time (some a really long time), but I put them all in just in case you want to follow and hope for a miraculous reappearance lol.
Once & Future by @kaiwrites-if
Merlin | No Demo
Midnight Delights by @midnightdelights-if
The Morganville Vampires | No Demo
The Kiss of Midnight by @if-kissofmidnight
Predator Franchise | No Demo
Scandal by @nightingale-interactive
Scandal | Demo | MC genderlocked to Female
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: An Affair of the Heart by @doriana-gray-games
Sherlock Holmes | Demo
Valhalla by @palette-jack
Farscape | Demo
Supernova: Renegade by @jupitergames-if
Mass Effect/Star Trek | Demo
Unmourned by @unmourned
Frankenstein | No Demo
FaƧade by @altair-interactive-fiction
Jekyll and Hyde | No Demo
Swan Song by @swansong-if
Swan Lake | Demo
Return to Never, Never Land by @never-never-land
Peter Pan | Demo
Hidden World by @hidden-world-if
How To Train Your Dragon | No Demo
A Life Supreme by @lifesupreme-if
Cyberpunk 2077 | Demo
Beyond the Waves by @allthatwrites
Little Mermaid | No Demo
Orenda by @orenda-if
Howlās Moving Castle | No Demo
Rabbit Hole by @if-rabbithole
Alice in Wonderland | No Demo
Knights of the Eternal by @if-eternalknights
Transformers | No Demo
Sempre by @sempre-if
Castle | No Demo
Elsinore: After Hamlet by @lapinlunaire-games
Hamlet | Completed [Itch.io]
Calamity Control by @calamitycontrol-if
Mass Effect meets The Dragon Prince | Demo
The Spark of Hope by @thesparkofhope
Star Wars | No Demo
The Hymn of Winter by @thehymnofwinter
Game of Thrones | No Demo
Dusk Till Dawn by @dusktilldawn-if
Dracula | No Demo
A Court of Serpents by @acourtofserpents
Folk of the Air Series | Demo
A Dangerous Game by @adangerousgame-if
Killing Eve | No Demo
The One Who Cried Wolf by @bluewritesif
Teen Wolf/Chilling Adventures of Sabrina/Vampire Diaries/Twilight | No Demo
Blood of a Saint by @bloodofasaint-if
Grishaverse | No Demo
Song of Valhalla: Spear of Heaven by @songofvalhalla-if
Percy Jackson & The Olympians | No Demo
Welcome to the Family by @wttf-if
The Addams Family/Kuroshitsuji | No Demo
Untitled Naruto IF by @stephschoices
Naruto | No Demo
Maboroshi by @maboroshi-if
Naruto | No Demo
Tales From Roseborough by @roseborough-if
Stardew Valley/Harvest Moon | No Demo
Emberwood by @emberwood-if
X-Men meets Ms. Peregrineās Home for Peculiar Children | Demo
Decaying Picture by @decayingpicture
Dorian Gray | No Demo
Slayer by @slayer-if
Buffy the Vampire Slayer | No Demo | MC genderlocked to Female
The Sixth Guardian by @the-sixth-guardian
Rise of the Guardians | No Demo
My Fair Maiden by @my-fair-maiden
Resident Evil: Village | No Demo | MC genderlocked to Female
It occurs to you just then, the true depth of your helplessness: you've been taken to another universe, alone with no way home, you're stuck prisoner, your phone has no signal...and they don't even know what Wi-Fi is.
Yeah. You're screwed.
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ā The Decoy is a dark fantasy that follows you, a 21st century normal human, kidnapped to an alternate magical universe to play the part of the missing heir to a powerful throne...who also happens to be your doppelgƤnger. ā
Life, for the most part, has been all-around uneventful. You work in Manhattan at a convenience store under a sleazy boss in order to scrape by and support your struggling family. Your dad is absent, your mom is too tired to parent, one brother is getting arrested while the other has detached himself from the life he once had. Still, while your days as a twenty-something employee are mundane, at least they're predictable.
Meanwhile, in another realm, the magical dark world of Eterna is in ruin. A war against an entity and his bloodthirsty creatures is brewing, and after the powerful royal family is viciously murdered and the only living child--and now rightful owner of the throne--goes missing, that evil is one step closer to winning.
But of course, that's not your problem. That's in a whole other universe, one you don't even know exists. Your biggest worry is whether you'll be able to take on a double shift tomorrow. Right?
Wrong.
Turns out the missing heir is your doppelganger. In a desperate attempt to save face and stop from losing a war before it even starts, you're kidnapped and taken to Eterna in order to play the part of the monarch, all while working behind the (bloody) scenes to find the true heir and get home.
Stuck in a world of magic and fantasy you've only ever seen in movies, an entire country--and an impending war-- is now dependent on how well you can act.
No pressure.
The Decoy is rated 18+ for dark themes, violence, and explicit content.
FEATURES
Customize your MC from gender identity, pronouns, personality, and appearance.
Choose whether to adapt to this new world or reject it, whether to be defiant or not. Pick what kind of monarch you'll lead as and take full advantage of your new royal identity.
Build yourself up in this new world, focus on honing combat or knowledge of the realm, choose a preferred choice of weapon and more.
Romance one of seven ROs with a variety of backgrounds and magical types. Some more dangerous than others.
Maybe teach your new makeshift gang what television is? Hopefully find some signal for your phone? (not going to happen).
CHARACTERS + ROs
SERIDA/SOREN/SAHAR CRETILLON (m/f/nb , identity dependent on player choice ): the successor to the throne and only living person left in the Cretillon line, S has gone missing not long after the slaughter that murdered their entire family. People have been waiting for them to be coronated in order to plan their next move, but they're now gone without a trace and without them and the power that binds them together, Eterna is vulnerable. That's where you come in.
AZRIEL DAMARIS [RO] (m, he/him): once S's primary royal guard, Azriel has been promoted as the general of the Eternan army and head of the operation to save S. Stiff, serious, and severe, Azriel is tasked with being guard and guiding you through the world of politics and royalty. Unfortunately, Azriel doesn't want you here and he doesn't do much to hide it.
NAMARA AL-LUVEN: [RO] (f, she/her) Azriel's second, Namara is a fierce warrior and loyal to the cause. She's quite difficult to read, distant considering who you are.
DRENWIN SILVA: [RO](m, he/him): a skilled Mage and jester, Drenwin works alongside the Eternan army and puts his skills to work. He seems to be the most approachable of the bunch, which isn't saying much.
VALE: [RO](nb, they/them) the boisterous, flirtatious and arrogant mercenary turned pirate captain of The Lady Mystica. Vale exists simply to make and spend as much coin as possible while engaging in their harem and abundance of bad habits.
CERIS BESILLE [RO] (selectable, she/her, he/him, they/them): a priest-in-training, Ceris is fiercely devoted to their beliefs. Reserved and easily scandalized, they haven't left their quarters in the church since they were twelve, contributing to their lack of outside experience and rather insular outlook on the world.
TALEEA FAREWYN [RO] - (she/her) A half-fae Healer, Taleea follows alongside you as your right hand. She seems to be the only one empathetic to your circumstances, but it's hard to trust anyone in this world, especially someone who is so keen on being...nice.
ARWEN/ARYA VALARIN: [RO] (selectable, she/her, he/him): A Valarin is S's childhood friend and their arranged betrothed. A has been S's other half since they were kids, which means you need to be extra careful around them. They have no idea you're not S and judging from your orders, it's better they never find out.
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youāre extremely correct on the merthur assumption, i personally still have yet to heal from the PAIN this ship has caused me so your game will be therapeutic (bless you for that <3)
Is it mandatory to follow the poly routes? Would the Ros feel less happy if they stayed in a monogamous relationship?
I donāt understand where you got either of these ideas from, but no, there are solo romance routes and, no, no one would feel less happy in a mono relationship.
what ROs would be fine with Merlin being a firm top? I am uncomfortable reading sexual scenes where MC bottoms, so I'd love to know if I will need to skip sexual content on some routes. also could you include Gwaine in this answer? ze are my favorite
I know Lancelot is a firm top too, so I figured this ask won't cause a lot of judgment. A lot of people seem to come to the "normal people don't have strict top/bottom roles" mindset, so seeing a character have a firm role in the bedroom feels kinda validating, even if he and I are not compatible here. Nothing against characters who are switches/verses obviously, I fully understand that every person has their own preferences.
Gāday!
Thatās understandable, everyone has their own preferences as you said.
I can confirm that Lance is the only RO who will not have top!Merlin scenes. The rest of them, including Gwaine, will all have scenes where Merlin can be the (firm) top.
Me voting for Gwen and seeing the 1%: its fine babygirl i got to have you all to myself š„° I was also looking for the Arthur/Gwen poly option but you know what? Im going for the best girl now. Just her. No distractions. Yall can enjoy your Arthur (this is a joke, ill be doing multiple playthroughs BUT i have my favorite sjfnsnd)
I honestly completely forgot that there was an Arthur/Gwen poly when I made that pollā¦ironic considering theyāre the ācanonā couple (in all other media) so to speak.
Itās what Gwen deserves though, she needs more love and devotion so Iām very happy to see that youāre going for our girls route š
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