#tsoe

i'm sorry its so late, a lot of stuff with my family and school came up, but I got the demo out! it isn't very long right now, partially because i did a lot of different coding this time that took a while to get right lol

feel free to tell me what you think <33

you can play it here : https://asherwrites.itch.io/the-songs-of-eternity

Slightly different colors here, it’ll stay consistent for the next few pages though

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From left to right we’ve got Ester, Naja, Tariq, Adil, Zufar, Benyamin “Ben”, Fariha, Merten, Yardena, Kohinoor, Aynara and Arslan.

Now here’s the quick descriptions!

Ester - The main protagonist of The song of Ester. A squire of Lusitania training under count Barcacion with the alias, Étoile,. Eventually ends up journeying outside her home kingdom.

Naja - A girl Ester becomes close friends with. A former slave from the lands of Aatish, now seized by Pars the enemy kingdom. Very shy and has trouble speaking up. Goes by the name “Nadir” while serving as a squire with Ester.

Tariq - A former enslaved boy from Sindhura who also ends up in Count Barcacion’s custody. A very persistent kid, despite everything he’s been through.

Adil - Another boy that was also enslaved from the kingdom of Turk. Only living relative he has is his mother. Isn’t the best under pressure but develops a very interesting palate and really likes cooking.

Zufar - Another boy that was enslaved from the southwest, what’s now East Africa. Mother is also alive, but barely knows of his father. A very levelheaded kid who loves a good story.

Ben - Ester’s older brother and a current knight of the Princeguard, warriors who serve and protect Prince Hilmes. Hardworking and does not like the faith of Yaldabaoth, at all.

Fariha - A squire that also serves Prince Hilmes under the alias, “Farim”. The older sister of Merten. Is a responsible older sibling and ends up being close with Ben.

Merten - Also a knight serving the princeguard. Fariha’s younger brother. Is surprisingly relatable when it comes to experiencing chaos and he is in for a heck of a ride. He and Fari also have a lost younger brother they’re searching for.

Yardena - A young girl from the Kinda (Keen-da) kingdom (which is now Saudi Arabia) who ends up coming with the Princeguard. A clever and energetic young girl who ends up becoming close with Merten.

Kohinoor - A young feisty Parsian noblewoman and the 2nd daughter of Lord Hodir. Escaped her own home to avoid an engagement to the crown prince. Ends up joining Ester’s friends and has an older sister, Delara.

Aynara - A girl from a nomadic clan that’s under Tūrān’s rule. Really good at horseback archery. A robust girl who doesn’t give up. Join’s Ester team later in the story and befriends Zufar.

Finally, Arslan - The crown prince of Pars who surprisingly has a supporting role in this story but is 100% lawful good and learning about the land beyond his own kingdom. Has unusually pure white hair and sky colored for a Parsian…

(please keep in mind that all of this, besides the tsoe demo release date, are just rough estimates of around when I want to get these things done, not a rigid deadline)

october 20 - TSoE demo release

november 1 - incendiary halloween special release

november 15 - incendiary update release

november 31 - TSoE update release

december 12 - TSoE Noble Dawnfest release

december 30 - incendiary update release

Coming in under the wire (it's still Wednesday here!) with a snippet of what I wrote today on my novel.

"What do you plan to do with them?"

Nel let her fingers slide away from the books on the library table, forced her shoulders down, and turned around slowly despite her body screaming at her to do the opposite. Behind her, Corvin stood with his arms crossed, a hard look on his face. She echoed the stance but jutted her hip to the side to feign nonchalance.

"I don't see how that's your concern anymore."

He closed his eyes and sighed through his nose, and she observed the tick in his clenched jaw with pleased fascination. It was so easy to get under his skin. She met his gaze head on when he opened his eyes to glare at her.

Warning : This IF will include descriptions of death, kidnapping, abuse, plagues/disease, and other potentially disturbing content.

Life as a simple merchant in a city as large as Yaafena, the capitol of Syleric, was never easy for you, but it becomes much harder when you find an ancient artifact that once belonged to your grandfather, an artifact which defines you as the sole survivor of not only your bloodline, but your entire race. Accompanied by a mercenary hired for your protection, a wandering dancer, your estranged childhood friend of regal descent, and a tavern owner with suspicious ancestry, you embark on a dangerous journey through your nation to find the true abilities your ancestors provided you with.

The Mercenary: Nasiphe (F)

A young woman graced with significant talent in battle, well-known throughout Syleric as a ruthless and loyal member of The Forsaken Brotherhood, and the only woman among their ranks. Rumor has it that any humanity she previously possessed was beaten out of her early in her childhood, and she has since become a stone-hearted warrior who swiftly ends anyone who gets in her way. Don't get too close to her, many terrified citizens warn, for she is a vessel of destruction and malice.

The Musician: Faelyn (Gender Selectable)

Once a petty theif, they were born in the nearby city of Monadh, but fled their land of birth in their youth to avoid being prosecuted for their crimes. Playful and bubbly, you'll rarely see Faelyn without a smile on their face. They have recently become quite a popular musician in Yaafena due to their incredible gift in both lyricism and playing many instruments. They travel often and have been to many other nations to perform, but, in their opinion, none can measure up to the great land they are so proud to call home.

The Laird: Elsare (Gender Selectable)

Your childhood best friend and the heir to the throne of Syleric, a kind and gentle soul known for their wisdom and compassion, Elsare has always been the perfect child, and will soon become the perfect ruler. You haven't spoken in over a decade, but, from what you can see, they are still the same curious and hardworking person as they were when the two of you were just children. They can often be seen in the palace library, perusing through the various books they have most likely read many times over.

The Proprietor: Levias (M)

The owner of a small underground tavern named The Sleeping Nomad, he was reportedly born to a noble family, but rejected their lifestyle to make a name for himself. Levias is notoriously handsome and flirtatious, and has women and men alike falling prey to his sweet talk and tempting offers nearly everywhere he goes. Some speculate about his ancestry, as he tends to be incredibly secretive about his lineage. Many note his humanoid appearance, but he has many strange features that make some question what he really is.

Demo

ngl I’m kinda proud of those internal thought bubbles-

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