King's Despair Interactive Fiction

KING'S DESPAIR: THE FOG OF WAR. BOOK 1.

''Welcome, dear slayer.

Or better yet, slayer-to-be.

Sit with me by the fire and help yourself to some ale.

This journey will be long.

And what a journey it will be!

We are about to slay the spawn of a god.''

King's Despair is set in Melethya, a planet similar to Earth.

Our main character is a young adventurer sought after by the renowned sage Egon. Egon presents a mission to slay creatures born from nightmares, the offspring of a bestial god believed to have created the entire universe.

But is this belief true?

Before the creatures can be slain, a sword must be retrieved. Its pieces are scattered throughout the continent of Kellet, where the slayer was born and where our adventure begins.

Kellet is the largest of the five great continents in Melethya. It is also the most hostile, filled with magical creatures who are not keen on sharing their spaces. Now, you must form a party with creatures from different species who despise each other and try to make it work. The greater good calls for heroes, and you are those heroes… sort of.

Choose from 6 unique races, each with their own abilities and appearances.

Fully customize your SLAYER, including their name, height, weight, eyes, body, hair, sexuality, and gender.

Romance, befriend, or become enemies with any of the 6 romance options (plus a secret one).

Select your class, define your personality, and determine the fate of the world. Fight for peace or for destruction.

And who knows, you might even have the opportunity to hatch a dragon egg and have a dragon companion. 👀

This game will primarily focus on character interactions and romance.

Please note that this game contains explicit content and graphic violence, and is only suitable for players aged 18 and above. Reader discretion is advised (This is a very horny and very gory game).

Amisha Kahax, SHE/HER, 29 years old, lesbian, WARG. She has been your best friend since childhood, when your parents found her lost and alone in the forest. Amisha is a formidable warrior who can transform into a powerful white tiger. Despite her fierce appearance, she has a sweet and playful personality, often teasingly flirtatious with the female Slayer. Amisha will always crush on the female Slayer and is dedicated to protecting her friends and loved ones.

Standing at a height of 5'11" (1,82), she possesses a muscular physique and wields a heavy battle axe with great skill.

[Friends to lovers, puppy love, best friends falling in love]

Veleena, SHE/HER, 31 years old, bisexual, HALF ROYAL ELF. Veleena possesses a quiet and lethal demeanor. She is cold and distant, likely due to the mistreatment from her father and the abandonment by her mother since birth. Her father, a human from the human realm, began training her in combat from a young age, as soon as she could hold a dagger in her small hands. Despite her tough exterior, Veleena is fiercely loyal to her cousin, Veldon. However, there are moments when she lets her guard down and reveals her vulnerability, as evidenced by the faint sound of her crying when she believes everyone else is asleep.

Veleena stands at 5'7" (1.70) with a slender body. She has albinism.

[Oblivious to love, Emotional scars, Everyone can see it]

Prince Khalid Razzarq-cassim, HE/HIM, 24 years old, bisexual, HASSAM. Meet Khalid, the youngest member of the royal Hassam lineage. He is fiercely loyal to his people and will go to great lengths to protect them from the mistreatment of other races. Khalid is a strong and passionate individual who isn't afraid to show it. He tends to judge others quickly and is even quicker to dismiss any threats. With a strong sense of pride and stubbornness,

Khalid stands at a height of 5'3"(1,60), taller than most in his race, and despises when anyone suggests otherwise.

[Enemies to lovers, Unattainable love, Lovers in denial, Royal]

Veldon Heredon, HE/HIM, 33 years old bisexual, HUMAN. Veldon is Veleena's older cousin. He hails from the human realm's royalty and takes great pleasure in indulging himself in the city's brothels. He enjoys getting to know the people who work there, as well as engaging in activities like drinking and gambling. However, he puts a pause on his fun-filled schedule when his cousin needs him. At that moment, his playful smile transforms into a serious frown. Veldon has always made it a point to protect his cousin, even from her own father. The scar on Veleena's face haunts his nightmares, as he blames himself for it.

Veldon takes pride in his appearance and engages in regular training for two main reasons: to ensure his cousin's safety and to maintain his attractiveness to potential suitors. He stands at a height of 5'9'' (1,75).

[One-night stand to something more meaningful, Belated love epiphany, Playboy in love]

Kaellë Lorthan, SHE/HER, 27 years old, demisexual. SALT ELF. Kaellë is a timid salt elf who is fearful of her own shadow, but possesses exceptional healing skills. She has never failed to save a patient, even during her years working aboard perilous merchant ships. Accompanying her at all times is her affectionate sea wyvern, Jokhan. Blushing easily and frequently hiding behind her hands, Kaellë exudes a charming presence. However, her thanatophobia raises doubts about her suitability for her current occupation. "Has Egon lost his mind? Oh well, so be it."

She is 5' 1'' (1,55).

[Love at first sight, First love, Can’t say 'I love you', Sweet love]

Mauthak, the cruel, HE/HIM, 35 years old, gay, ORC. Mauthak lives up to his name, being strong, big, and fierce. However, this doesn't mean he indiscriminately kills every creature he encounters. He simply enjoys fighting a little too much for his own good. As the leader of his Orc tribe, Mauthak is responsible for training the young recruits in the army, a role he takes very seriously. He has a love for drinking, fighting, and sex, making him a straightforward individual.

Physically, Mauthak is an imposing figure, standing at a towering height of 6' 5'' (1,98). He possesses the strength of a minotaur. He confidently struts around, his muscular and scarred chest exposed, wearing heavy armor on his shoulders.

[Redemption, Nobody thinks it will work, Forbidden love]

SECRET. Selectable Gender, 28 years old, gay/lesbian/heterosexual, their sexual orientation depends on MC's gender. UNKNOWN race.

They are familiar with you, even if you are unaware of them. They have been discreetly observing you, captivated by you. You are their sole focus.

Unknown height.

They possess immense power. Wait, did you hear that?

[Unrequited love, Dark secret, Secret identity, Secret admirer, If I can’t have you, nobody will]

PLAY THE DEMO

English is not my first language, so please be gentle with me.

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My side project, Shadow of Styria, can be found HERE.

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It's been a couple of days. Again, I've been busy with work, but I'm still writing whenever I find the time. I can confidently guarantee that I've written more than what's currently playable. I've added the first introduction to Mauthak.

And to celebrate, here's a sneak peek at our silly orc.

Well, I'm almost done with the first revamp of the coding for King's Despair. The coding being done, now I'm going to rewrite the story and remake the character descriptions. The fun part!

Shadow of Styria is half done as well. And the new IF? I've been playing Bioshock for inspiration (yeah, some parts are similar, so there's that).

Well, I hope y'all had a great Easter/Ostara and an amazing weekend. It's time for the update I promised to deliver every week.

I've been working like crazy lately since I got a new job, but I've also been finding time to write and code. Geez, why did I make so many characters? I think I bit off more than I can chew, but it's fine, because I love them all.

This weekend, I worked more on Shadow of Styria and the new game than I have on King's Despair, but it's not forgotten. I'm working on new paths for Secret.

Speaking of which… here's a little spoiler for Secret's new portrait. I know a bunch of you thirst for the batshit crazy little half-dragon weirdo. (The image shows both male and female Secret.)

I do, in fact! For the current images, I generated them using → https://www.artbreeder.com

For the updated versions, I'm using → https://www.bing.com/images/create

But I do like to add my own touch—editing the shades and colors, and sometimes fixing missing details or hair/eye color with Photoshop. That being Adobe Photoshop. As for the textual descriptions, though? No, those came from my own mind and imagination. Some of them were inspired by characters I created for tabletop RPG games I played.

Still alive and kicking! Just wanted to share a little update on what I'm doing, how the writing is going… the usual.

Like I said before, I'm rewriting everything from scratch, and I can say I've completed about 20% of the work so far. I'm also remaking the images and descriptions for the characters—here's a sneak peek at Amisha! 🐯

Also, that surprise I mentioned I was working on? It's nearly done and almost ready to be released into the world. I hope y'all are having an amazing weekend.

Should I start doing weekly updates? I think I will.

Thank you for asking.

Long time no see!  Well, I've been away for... maybe two years now, or close to it.

It's been a while, I know! But for those who haven't given up on me yet... thank you. I just wanted you guys to know I'm alive, and I'm back.

I'll be working on my interactive fictions again, and yeah... a lot will change (for the better, I hope). I'll be revamping some stuff and rewriting everything from scratch since I lost my backups. But honestly, that's alright—there was a lot I wasn't happy with anyway. Now's my chance to start over and give my characters more depth, add richer details to the scenes, and create better choices that will make sense for both the characters and the main character.

I'm aiming for more freedom and choices that have a higher impact once made.

Hello, dear.

I wanted to provide an update on my progress.

Currently, everything is about 80% ready for release. I just need to review my coding and paths to ensure smooth operation. I have made significant revisions to parts I was not satisfied with and am also preparing to launch a third IF project (my personal fav)

However, I am currently struggling emotionally and feeling drained.

I recently moved to a new place and now I'm going through a difficult time in my personal life. As a result, I am unable to dedicate myself to writing, coding, or any other tasks as I fear I may not meet my usual standards.

So, I wanted to explain why there has been a delay in updates and why I have been less active.

Rest assured, my IF projects are still works in progress, and I remain committed to them. I have a deep affection for my characters and the stories I am crafting along with all of my readers.

At the moment, my focus is on dealing with personal challenges, and I appreciate your understanding, patience, and support during this time.

I will need to take a necessary break for my well-being.

Take care, and thank you for following my work.

I'm here 😈 I'm curious as to what it would be like to go on a Valentine's date with Amisha and Secret 💜 (poly route pls ✊😍)

Hello, kitty. 👻💜

You are quite persistent, aren't you?

I've already said no to poly for Secret. But since you're my favorite, I'll make an exception and give you this little treat.

As per request, Secret here will be the female variant.

Let's see.

~

It's early in the morning, and you're returning from your morning shower. As you dry your hair with a towel, you feel water droplets trickling down your neck. With your hand on the doorknob of your room, you pause before turning it as you hear a noise coming from inside. It's a conversation. No, it's a fight. Clearly, those two can never get along, and their early morning arguments have become a part of the routine.

You chuckle to yourself when you hear it.

"What are you doing? I already told you not to touch me!" Amisha barks.

"I didn't touch you because I wanted to. You stepped on my tail, so I had to push you away from me," Secret bites back.

"What kind of stupid creature even has a tail?"

"That's rich coming from the brute who literally turns into a tiger… WITH A TAIL!"

"Oh, you piece of…"

Okay, time to interfere. You turn the doorknob and enter. As soon as they see you, Amisha drops the candleholder she was about to throw at Secret, and Secret blows out the fireball she had just conjured.

"Good morning, ladies. I see we're all excited to spend Valentine's together, huh?" you ask, giving them both a knowing smirk.

Secret moves closer to Amisha, wrapping an arm around her shoulder as she growls in response to the physical contact.

"Oh, yes! Me and the kitty here were just talking about how much we enjoy each other's company, right?"

Amisha huffs and unfolds herself from Secret's embrace, walking towards you and grabbing both of your hands with her warm ones.

"Never mind the dumb half-lizard. I'm just happy you're here, and even more so to know that you set aside the whole day for me," Amisha says to you, her affection evident in her words and glowing orange eyes.

"Yes, for you. And for Secret too. You're both my girlfriends. And you both look wonderful today. Now, why don't you two take a break from your rivalry, just for today?" you reply, brushing a stray strand of hair away from her face and giving her a sweet kiss on the temple.

"Ugh, fine. I promise," Amisha says, raising her hand.

"Secret?" you ask, narrowing your eyes at her.

"Yes, my destiny?" she replies mischievously, blinking rapidly with her hands under her chin.

"Will you behave today?"

"I don't know what you're talking about. I always behave."

You shake your head, pointing at the black pillow that was set on fire a few weeks ago during one of the morning fights.

"Alright, ladies. Let's go. We have a wonderful day ahead of us," you offer your hands to both of them. Amisha grabs your left hand, and you hold out your right hand for Secret.

"I… I can't hold your hand like this. I might hurt you…" Secret looks at her own left arm, covered in scales, with big dark claws coming out where her nails should be.

You smile at her, grabbing her scaled hand and intertwining your fingers.

"No, you won't. Come on."

The three of you head out the door and manage to squeeze in all the activities you had planned for the day.

Amisha had organized a walk in the woods, a picnic, and some time to relax and watch the clear blue sky and peaceful white clouds.

Secret found some wild strawberries, and Amisha cooked a delicious sandwich with boar meat, wild herbs, and fresh bread from the kitchens.

You all took a refreshing dive into the waterfall and enjoyed the sunset from the top of a mountain, spending a lot of time stargazing.

The tent you brought turned out to be too small for three people to sleep in, but it didn't matter since you hadn't planned on sleeping that night.

The whole forest became the witness of your love for both Amisha and Secret.

𝙷𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝚅𝚊𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚎'𝚜 !💜

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And when I saw this I thought why not make my MC a flirt and now THIS HAPPENS. 😭😭😭

What inspire this project?????

Hello again, dear.

Thank you for sharing how you found my IF; it's always interesting for me to know. It's also funny to hear that you came to be the flirty one and ended up falling for the resident playboy hahaha

The whole story is actually an adaptation from a DnD campaign that I created to play with my friends, where I was the Dungeon Master. The ROs are NPCs from my DnD campaign with the same name (King's Despair), and most of the other important characters, like the human Prince and Horseshoe, are also NPCs from my campaign.

As for what inspired me to create the story… Well, A Song of Ice and Fire, Lord of the Rings, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and The Witcher have all had a huge influence on me. They helped me design the universe of the IF.

Thank you for your interest and for your question. I hope this fulfills your curiosity.

And since you're such a huge Veldon fan, here's a pic of him that I made while fooling around one of these days.

Hello, dear.

Hello, dears.

I wanted to give you all an update on my progress.

First of all, I apologize for not responding to the messages in my ask box. I will reply to them all very soon.

Thank you for your patience.

I also want to let you know that my IFs are not on hiatus. I am still working on them daily. Currently, I am working on three different projects: King's Despair, Shadow of Styria, and a new project that I will be announcing soon (it's almost ready).

That's the reason why my progress has been delayed, and I'm slower at posting relevant updates. But I'm still working on it.

So, rest assured that my work is not abandoned or on hiatus.

Thank you to everyone who enjoys my writing and continues to follow my stories and characters.