Strings of Fate: Origins
demo (155K words)
genre: medieval fantasy
content warnings: may include explicit sexual content, graphic violence, gore and mutilation, cannibalism, animal cruelty, torture, violence against children
A work in progress medieval fantasy interactive novel that follows the steps of a Hero's Journey. Take control of a hunter, cutter, smith or alchemist born in Woodcutter's Village, a small hamlet in the Kingdom of Alyrid that houses no more than 200 people.
The village is all you've ever known, but now it faces an unforeseen danger by a long forgotten enemy. Your home's only hope for survival lingers on you delivering a message pleading the Southland Duke for military support, leading you to explore regions you've only heard of in tales and songs.
But the journey is never simple. What was a simple task of delivering a message is impeded every step of the way. Struggle your way through the dangers lurking in the kingdom. Develop and awaken your still fledgeling potential for magic. Prepare for what may well be a suicidal last stand.
How much will the journey change you?
features
Play as male, female or nonbinary; straight, gay or bisexual; monogamous or polyamorous.
Choose the profession you were born into from a hunter, woodcutter, smith or alchemist. Your surname is dictated by your profession.
Fight against familiar enemies: orcs, goblins and the undead.
Awaken and learn magic to wield against your enemies, but be careful—the Arcane is dangerous when used in excess.
romance options
Alyssa Woodcutter (f) — "There's no changing our lot, so I serve the militia. If I could, I'd be a knight."
Over six feet tall with black hair, Alyssa has a Woodcutter's dark blue eyes. She exchanges the most work days to serve in the village militia and spends even her off-hours in the training yard.
Agrien Hunter (f) — "If you fail, it's your fault. If you don't like that, maybe do better next time."
A cocky huntress with a competitive streak that inherited her father's rare ginger hair and green eyes. An assertive woman that doesn't believe in sugarcoating the truth, leading to harsh words and controversial opinions.
Elanor Woodcutter (m) — "Stop being so damn reckless. I'm the one that has to patch you up later."
Though keeping his surname of birth, Elanor was chosen by the village healer to be her apprentice. While still tall as most of his family, he never developing the strength that the work builds, leading to a lanky physique. The unkempt black hair and a grumpy mood that masks his sensitive nature gives him a boyish demeanor.
William Carpenter (m) — "Excuse me, she was perfectly willing. Just not very single."
A carpenter by trade but a musician by passion, William could never truly work on what he wanted the most as the village values only practical skills. Inspired by heroic tales, he longs to leave the village and live somewhere he can truly do what his heart desires. His trade of carpentry and the arts give him an athletic physique, a dancer's grace and a poet's tongue—and the infamy of using it on everyone, whether married or not.
links
demo | cog forum post | ko-fi










