ethereality
- f o r b i d -
There is a legend told throughout the entire country of Japan - one of the more untold tales, of two clashing races. One of them is the Jiang Shi, those whom are simply reanimated corpses, feeding off of human life energy (or blood), and Taoists, priests who are able to seal these corpses back to their rightful places. For many years, these two races have been at war with a bitter relationship. The population of Jiang Shi, however, was steadily growing, while the population of Taoists was steadily declining... to the point of near-extinction.- f o r b i d -
This is the story of a girl, one who thinks she lives a normal life as a normal human. Yet, she stumbles across a certain seal that may end up forever changing her life. After three boys - all who bear their own dark and surprising secrets - transfer at once into Serania Academia, she quickly learns about her identity as one of the last Taoists standing, and these boys have no intention of letting her go, but at this girl learns more about them little by little, she can not help but feel something else... something entirely and eternally forbidden.
C A S T.
◦ Kikuri Akiyama 「秋山 菊理」· “Trust can get a bit complicated, don't you think?”
- Kikuri is optimistic yet timid towards other people. Her shell is not easily broken down, and she keeps many things to herself. She has a strong belief that trust is important to maintain any relationship. Despite her timid exterior, she is strong-willed, and would never give in easily… especially to the enemy.
◦ Asura Ito「糸 波空」· “I have nothing to say to you.”
- A cold hearted and blunt person; many people tend to stay away from him. Nothing seems to come out of his lips except words that leave eternal wounds. Yet, Kikuri can't help but see something different in him, especially after he plays the piano - why does the piece sound so familiar…?
◦ Kohaku Tsukima 「月間 琥珀」· “This... you're a... Taoist?”
- Kohaku is smiley and charming. He is the person every typical and feminine girl would want to date. He is curious to a fault - he won't stop prying until it's satisfied. Yet, despite this smiley persona, his past haunts him eerily - and why does he seem to hate his brother so much…?
◦ Kou Tsukima 「月間 洪」· “You could say that... hm, I'm interested in you. Maybe.”
- His cheerful character never ceases to cheer other people up in a matter of minutes. Kikuri even finds him a little cute and maybe a bit innocent… right? Also, for some reason, his relationship is on a sharp and bitter end right now with his brother - can he patch things up with Kohaku?
◦ Violla 「ビオラ 」· “Be careful of who you talk to. I hate to break it, but you're no longer safe anymore.”
- Violla is mature, and acts sort of like an older sister, if anything. She mediates arguments and fights, scolds, and all of that. Her empathy is obvious though, as she is able to put herself into others' shoes easily enough; she is always considerate of another's feelings.
◦ Rion 「リオン」· “Here. For you. Y-You looked a little down, so I made it. Do you have a problem with that?”
- Rion is always someone open to talk to. He likes getting to know other people, but sometimes he is a bit awkward as well. Everybody around the school knows that Rion likes Violla, though he himself would never admit it. He, after all, is still a bit too shy for that… ♡
Special dedication
Midnight Jiang Shis
Midnight Jiang Shis
F E A T U R E S.
A dark and fantastical story with a romance that is highly forbidden.
Enjoy approximately 110K word count total, spiced with great visuals.
Be able to pursue a total of three characters, all with their own secret.
Your choices matter. Which type of ending you get - that is all up to you.
Also enjoy around 15 vibrant and beautiful CG illustrations in-game.
Some partial voice acting may be incorporated in the game as well.
Available DLC which features ViollaXRion romance relationship ♡
Lastly, this game will be completely free to play - no money charge!
A dark and fantastical story with a romance that is highly forbidden.
Enjoy approximately 110K word count total, spiced with great visuals.
Be able to pursue a total of three characters, all with their own secret.
Your choices matter. Which type of ending you get - that is all up to you.
Also enjoy around 15 vibrant and beautiful CG illustrations in-game.
Some partial voice acting may be incorporated in the game as well.
Available DLC which features ViollaXRion romance relationship ♡
Lastly, this game will be completely free to play - no money charge!
R E C R U I T M E N T | J O B S
Although this game is still in early development, I am open to helpers who are interested and are passionate about this project (those who wish to see it done). If you are willing to volunteer your time into this, that would be awesome. However, I am probably also able to give a small monetary compensation - though it may only serve merely as thanks rather than a commission quote deal. Plus, these jobs are not very huge jobs either, I believe. If you are interested, feel free to send a message here, or send a mail to lunoir.vn@gmail.com. This game may not get to be in full production, but this occurrence is quite unlikely to happen.
- Idea Bouncer. A role for people with a creative mindset of coming up with different scenarios - possibly CG events as well - for the game. If you know that you are able to come up with wacky, creative, emotional, comedic, etc. types of scenarios and you are interested in the project premise, please feel free to send me a message, because I'd love to discuss with you about it! This role puts little pressure on you and shouldn't be too time consuming either, after all.
- Other. If you have a different skillset that you are interested in offering (and would be an appropriate time to offer), I would be really happy if you are able to help. This includes things like logo / graphic art services, possibly a musician or composer as well? I also would not mind taking in someone specializing in public relations as well.
S T A F F
Coming soon. Check by later, maybe!
Coming soon. Check by later, maybe!
F E E D B A C K
Answering these questions will really help me... especially when it comes to motivation, because knowing that people like this story is what pushes me to get something like this done. Even if it's just one or a few questions, anything will help me, trust me! Obviously though, you don't have to feel obligated to answer the questions. I am willing to do a feedback for a feedback though (sort of like a trade) if you want to; just let me know!
Answering these questions will really help me... especially when it comes to motivation, because knowing that people like this story is what pushes me to get something like this done. Even if it's just one or a few questions, anything will help me, trust me! Obviously though, you don't have to feel obligated to answer the questions. I am willing to do a feedback for a feedback though (sort of like a trade) if you want to; just let me know!
- 1 What do you currently think of the general storyline and/or cast?
2 Setting aside rather vague descriptions for the character bios, who is your favorite out of the entire cast? Why?
3 Whose route do you think will end up to be the most emotional or sad? How about the most dark or bloodiest?
4 Would you be a Taoist (priest) or a Jiang Shi ("vampire")? What would your personality/way of life be like?
5 Do you have any other thoughts, comments, or questions about the game?