http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/puell ... 994?c=home
Premise:
This game is in development with three main contributors!Estellia Vansentell is a normal girl. . .for a girl born in the eclectic society of The Lush. Bastard children, magicians, unmarried women- all find refuge and acceptance in this haven. Estellia has never known another home and wants nothing more than to find her calling in The Lush. But one day her peace is shattered when Knights from the land known as Leufallia abduct her from the only home she's ever known. And oddly enough- they claim her to be their sworn Queen and liege! But the violence and force used to 'retrieve' her makes the truth apparent. . .Estellia knows she is not meant to be in this land without magic. But when even her supposed allies are hiding a terrible truth from her, can she possibly find the truth of why she has been named 'Queen'? But more importantly. . . can she even survive?
Puella Nomen Invenies is a game about choices- an abundance of them. It is choices that mold the future for Estellia and decide what kind of person she is. Through your choices Estellia can become selfish, meek, devoted, or determined. But no matter the personality one thing remains clear. . .Estellia's only ally is herself! With endings, routes, and even romance options available for every personality and every choice making a difference, it's up to you to find out what it is Estellia needs to survive. Will it be her wisely conserved magical powers? Or will it perhaps be the heart of a man she has won over with your help? Perhaps it might even be the truth.
CGs, Character Designs, and Sprites: okiness
Writing: okiness
Programming: okiness
Backgrounds: Meghan Penton
Music: Wyatt Peterman
This game is intensely wordy and has an abundance of CGs. This is a visual novel if you've ever seen one, and thus will be a lot of text and art. The majority of work is being done by me as a labor of intense love and inspiration from several sources! These inspirations range from Namco's Suikoden V, Black Butler, Madoka Magica, and even Hanako Games' recent release, Long Live the Queen! After a year of story refining and intense plotting, it's finally in a more advanced stage and will be released by the end of the year at the latest! If you're looking for a dramatic, tense, plot-driven otome game with more than meets the eye. . .look no further, and solve the mystery!
The Cast:
Estellia Vansentell
Bastard child of Lyndella Vansentell and magical apprentice, Estellia's well loved and happily adjusted to life in the Lush. It's the events that follow her kidnapping which change her and decide who she'll become in the end. But at the core of it all, Estellia's main goals were to find her place in the world and make her mother proud. Can she still do this while being what seems only to be a Puppet Queen?
concept art:
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/ ... 4ln41e.jpg
Luzehl Renstreth aka Sir Renstreth
Occupation: Queen's Knight of Leufallia
Motivations: Luzehl is fiercely loyal to his duty, to the extent it is suspicious. He is the one sent to retrieve Estellia, his personal charge. He confronts her immediately if she does not accept her responsibility, and is for some reason fiercely determined to make Estellia a successful Queen.
Reylina Tahlae aka Lady Tahlae aka Her Ladyship the Patron of Love
Occupation: Lady of Norshrein, largest township in the kingdom.
Motivations: Reylina is the thrice betrothed of the last three Regent-King's, and brother of the forsaken Lord Tahlae who is rumored to have caused the death of her first husband-to-be. It is not known whether she is truly evil and meant for her husband's to have died, or if she truly mourns them (or just the opportunity to be queen). Though some would call her ominous status of thrice betrothed a curse, after her brother was mysteriously proven guilty for the murders of her betrothed ones, she was instead crowned as a Lady of love with a beauty only death could defeat. But her intentions? That's anyone's guess.
Lyle Tahlae aka Ex-Lord of Norshrein
Occupation: As far as anyone knows, cowering away in a corner like a dog.
Motivations: Lyle is the sweet talking Duke Honorum of Leufallia, with more rights than any other noble and with the first rights to court a Queen. . .or he was, until three months prior to Estellia's reign he was found guilty of treason. But Lyle's not a quitter, and has an active role in the rebellion and intends to ignite a civil war in order to regain his power.
Markus Lellend
Occupation: Leader of the merchant's guild based in Leufallia's capitol
Motivations: Markus is a powerful and rich man with a kind heart and many women vying for his attention. However, Markus seems to have a hidden agenda that goes beyond what anyone would suspect of the young gentleman of humble beginnings. . .
Kheless Elehk aka his Supreme Knightship Kheless
Occupation: Grand Knight Magistrate of Leufallia
Motivations: Above all else, Kheless seems to love Leufallia and wish only for it's future. However, does that mean he truly cares for it's Queen, or that he only wishes to force her to remain in the country to prevent a civil war?
Tarov Shanova
Occupation: Lord of Tavlay, township of Krofen
Motivations: Lord of a landship in the land of Krofen, Tarov is a political prisoner of the kingdom of Leufallia. But Tarov intends to free himself from his prison by killing the last monarch of the Golden dynasty- . .until he sets eyes on her, that is.
Luluna Mikov
Occupation: Queen's Handmaiden
Motivations: Luluna was one of the young women selected from a young age to become a hand maiden, and has been trained and watched over staunchly to ensure she is not corrupted or fed falsehoods. She is the closest thing to a friend for Estellia, but can she even be trusted given the twisted raising into her position?
Name: Eryss
Occupation: Magician
Motivations: Eryss seems to only want to find magic users who are his equal- but there are truths not even this prodigy can find.
Featuring:
Beautifully colored CG backgrounds by Meg Penton, samecity of tumblr!
An original score, handmade for the game!
And over 100 menu options that alter the game, your endings, and dialogue!
The prologue is completed, and before long there should be a demo up for all of you. I have a ton more stuff to post, but I don't want to blow all my content for you guys just yet! I'm excited for this project and hope the premise sounds interesting to you! I'm hoping to update this as I go, get feedback, promote interest, and stay motivated knowing other people see my progress!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/puell ... /x/2420994
http://youtu.be/8qi7W_j067Q