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It's not an exact 1-on-1 translation since the Etruscans didn't use a bunch of sounds we do, but 'fulgur' would be a good pronunciation 😄⚡

The swan definitely plays a big role! And I can't wait to show more ✨

I'm so glad you liked it ✨ thank you for the lovely comment, and best of luck with your project!!

Hello! Thank you so much for the kind words, they made my day ✨ I'm really happy you enjoy the game!

I am currently working on a new project! It's smaller in scale since I would love to feature full voice acting, and that is so expensive to add 😄
I should have more info / a game page online soon!

Thank you so much, I'm glad it spoke to you ✨😊

Thank you! Maybe next year I'll give it another go 😉

I'm happy you found this post useful!

I'm always curious, too, about other dev's through processes and decision-making, so I decided to 'pay it forward' and share my experiences, hoping to inspire or help someone else 😊

I really wish more museal spaces had programs like the Rijksmuseum's, with extensive online catalogues freely open to the public; at the top of my head, the British Museum, Louvre and del Prado have something kinda similar, but are very strict on the allowed uses for their artworks. Alas!

Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm truly happy you liked my small game 😊

You're too kind😭 thank you so much for the lovely words!

Thank you for playing the game! I'm really happy it spoke to you ✨

I got both endings and I wouldn't know which one is my favorite—they were both excellently written, and I loved how the setting came to life naturally through the dialogue!

Lovely game ✨

Such a poignant game! I was unfamiliar with the source material, but I have added it to my anime watch list (and it's based on a novel, too? Ooooh!).
I loved how Romeo became a beacon of hope for Alfredo, who was at peace with his fate, yet still rebelled against it through his friend; the idea of entrusting the future into loving hands and blessing them, knowing that you, personally, will never get to see it... aaah >_<
Also, when the screen went red >_<

The presentation was excellent and the VA was impressive, both characters sounded very distinct!

This was a gem, thank you for making it <3

Thank you so much for the kind words 😭✨ I'm so happy you liked the game!

One of my late night vices is browsing museal art; throughout the years I have gathered a nice collection of pieces that speak to me (like La Voie Lactée), can be used as references, or straight up assets in a pinch, like some sketches for theatre sets that would make for killer VN backgrounds!

I'm really glad the love came across! I did not want to portray the past generations as envious and belittling, but as cheering and encouraging, if a bit harsh.

Going to play your entry next, those of the past years were a treat 😄✨

Hello! I'm glad you enjoyed the game.

I will give another look at the farm and festival chapters, thank you for the reports!

Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate them 😭✨

Yep, in the full game Ascanio is romanceable ✨

Thank you for giving it a chance despite the slow loading! It's unfortunately an issue with Unity web games.

And I'm glad to hear that the ending grew on you 😊

Thank you! So glad you liked it 😊✨

Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊

Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm happy you enjoyed the game✨

Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm happy you enjoyed the game ✨

Hello :D
There's... someone somewhat related to Ascanio in Shadow Bonds, but with the release of the full game, the prologue has become non-canonical, and it serves more to introduce the setting than anything :)

(When Shadow Bonds was released, Ascanio's sprite was not even in the works!)

Thank you for the prompt answer! 

Facepalm of the century on my side of the screen, as I was collecting a set of 1-2-3 instead of 3-3-3. My bad!!

EDIT: With your tip I managed to finish it ✨it was excellent, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience!!

Hello! I'm enjoying the game a ton, it's really well made!

I'm stuck at the third game, the one with the dragons. I have made multiple combinations (fire-earth, water-metal, wood-earth) but no dragons ever spawn ^^'

Is there a precise combination I need to make to progress?

This was so sweet! Relationship goals 😭✨

Loved the game! I got the 'With a Kiss' ending, it was so sweet ✨

Loved the game ✨ the extra items lying around were such a joyous touch, and the reflections during the walk dealt with profound questions with ease!

Thank you so much for the kind words ✨ I'm really happy you enjoyed the game!

And I completely understand not playing the bad ending!

Some LIs can be convinced to switch sides, but Alpheon is not one of them--he is the most restrictive of the LIs, and that is by design.

If you want to have a successful romance with Alpheon, going back to the conversation with the Prodigal One and initiating the LoD ending is the only way to do so (Alpheon locks you out of the M ending and will effectively mind-control you into not romancing him in the DH ending). As I said, this is by design, as Alpheon truly loathes what he has to do in the DH ending, and MC ignores his wishes and forces him to act. That's what prompts his 'rebellion' in the caves--he gets a taste of his future.
(The short story 'The day I decided to cry' deals with his feelings on the matter, although the protagonist there is implied to have romanced Malec instead. In a successful DH ending, Alpheon spirals into suicide ideation.)

There is a paid guidebook DLC available on itchio and Steam with a guide to choices, branches, achievements and romances!

Hello! Thank you for the kind words, I'm happy you liked Shadow Bonds ✨

It doesn't sound like you would enjoy the full game, unfortunately. All five love interests are arguably good people, and while the main character can do some very questionable stuff, it's all framed through the pragmatic lens of 'for the greater good'.

(And three LIs do run away in the bloodier ending 😅)

Great point! 

EDIT2: All DLCs are now available on itchio ✨

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It is! I've already added a couple of tracks to my various D&D playlists 😄

Strange, the Blood Key bug was fixed shortly after release. Are you running an old version of the game?

I recommend using the itchio app to keep it always up to date, since the standalone version requires manual downloads :)

Hello! This sounds like a rare bug that happens in that map section. Because it depends on several choices made in the previous chapters, I have not been able to pin it down.

Loading an earlier savefile and changing the order of the scenes in that section seems to help, but what would truly help is getting the bugged savefile to me, so I can pinpoint (and fix) the issue.

Would it be something you're comfortable doing? :)

Thank you so much ✨glad you liked it!

Hello! No need to apologize, this is the way the community board is meant to be used 😊

And thank you so much for the kind words ✨ I'm really happy to hear you're enjoying the game!

Buying a copy of the game on itchio does not grant a Steam key (and vice versa). Perhaps I should clarify it somewhere on the page!

Hello, and thank you for the support! 

While I'd love to offer the option, I don't own any Apple devices and can't do any sort of testing / quality control / certification, so there are no plans for a Mac build :(

Hello! And thank you for the kind words✨

And I am horrible! 😆I was a mess when writing the bad endings, I'm glad they are having the intended effect.

Lyris and Lady Medea (and Keldran, too!) are cameos from backers of the Kickstarter campaign!

You can meet Keldran in the games by Galen Games. I wrote him in Academy Carols!

Lady Medea's resemblance to the Envoy is coincidental, but since they're both noblewomen, a connection could make sense!

As for Lyris, she is an Envoy, but not one of the Four Winds. Most Envoys are tied to the land they govern, although there are exceptions (like Shirocco, who likes to travel). Alira is the sister of the original Lyris, who stayedby her side once she became an Envoy, and mysteriously disappeared.

Hope this answered some questions!

Both versions use the same save files, which are corrupted. I replied to you on Steam with a way to fix them!

That's strange, the bug was patched out some time ago. Make sure you have the latest version installed. I recommend using the itchio app to automatically download fixes as they come!