Heavenseed [YuriJam] [Fantasy/Mythological]
Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 4:57 am
For the Yuri Game Jam, I'm revisiting and refining an idea I had for a VN.
Heavenseed
"In this world, there are many unknown dangers. Human beings get by as best they can, but when these perils prove too much for them, they have no choice but to call out to the gods. The gods listen, and they cast their protection as a blessing, with these simple human prayers as payment.
However, these prayers are more than a mere token to the gods - they are their very lifeblood. And without these prayers to sustain them, their divinity fades, and they are cast down from heaven.
Yet, a fallen god is not powerless. They can still cast a curse.
Amaran is such a god. She has lost her place in heaven, and taken on a new life as a spirit of nature. Now, she must choose between tearing down the pantheon who wronged her, or accepting her new life, as she cares for a human child who has also been cursed by fate."
There will be multiple endings based on the interactions between Amaran and those around her, primarily with regards to the child she watches over.
Characters
*(Click for larger images, some of these designs may end up different in the finished game)
Amaran, a recently fallen god, cynical but not without kindness. When she landed in the forest near Lesyr, she became bound to it. While it is what tethers her to the earth, control over such a domain has its perks.
Liam, a child born to be the Guardian, a person tasked with not only serving the Messenger, Luscine, but the people of Lesyr. She performs her duties loyally, but not always happily. Behind closed doors, she tends to open up more to Luscine whom she treasures. While such expectations bring her comfort and confidence in her future, she sometimes yearns for more.
Luscine, a Messenger of the gods. She invites their blessings with a secret ritual. Her personality is like the sun but she also has a streak of mischievousness when it comes to Liam and is very public about their relationship if only for the reactions it gets out of her loyal protector. While she does get to live more luxuriously than others, it comes at price she is obligated to pay.
Tsavi, the current head of the guards. She was the previous Guardian of the previous Messenger, she is harsh out of necessity to better perform her role of keeping the peace of Lesyr. She is well-respected by the people of Lesyr.
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Vague Progress Meter:
Outline: DONE
Writing: Draft is DONE as of 03-04-17, in need of an editor!
Sprites: 0% (Had some for the demo but going to revise them) WIP
BGs: 0% (Had some for the demo, but time to revise them) WIP
CGs: ? Depends on progress
UI: ? Depends, currently accepting volunteers!
Sounds/Music: ? looking into royalty free options!
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I can't wait to see what others will be putting up- and I'm open to any help as well if anyone feels like volunteering (Editor, UI, SFX/Music).
Heavenseed
"In this world, there are many unknown dangers. Human beings get by as best they can, but when these perils prove too much for them, they have no choice but to call out to the gods. The gods listen, and they cast their protection as a blessing, with these simple human prayers as payment.
However, these prayers are more than a mere token to the gods - they are their very lifeblood. And without these prayers to sustain them, their divinity fades, and they are cast down from heaven.
Yet, a fallen god is not powerless. They can still cast a curse.
Amaran is such a god. She has lost her place in heaven, and taken on a new life as a spirit of nature. Now, she must choose between tearing down the pantheon who wronged her, or accepting her new life, as she cares for a human child who has also been cursed by fate."
There will be multiple endings based on the interactions between Amaran and those around her, primarily with regards to the child she watches over.
Characters
*(Click for larger images, some of these designs may end up different in the finished game)
Amaran, a recently fallen god, cynical but not without kindness. When she landed in the forest near Lesyr, she became bound to it. While it is what tethers her to the earth, control over such a domain has its perks.
Liam, a child born to be the Guardian, a person tasked with not only serving the Messenger, Luscine, but the people of Lesyr. She performs her duties loyally, but not always happily. Behind closed doors, she tends to open up more to Luscine whom she treasures. While such expectations bring her comfort and confidence in her future, she sometimes yearns for more.
Luscine, a Messenger of the gods. She invites their blessings with a secret ritual. Her personality is like the sun but she also has a streak of mischievousness when it comes to Liam and is very public about their relationship if only for the reactions it gets out of her loyal protector. While she does get to live more luxuriously than others, it comes at price she is obligated to pay.
Tsavi, the current head of the guards. She was the previous Guardian of the previous Messenger, she is harsh out of necessity to better perform her role of keeping the peace of Lesyr. She is well-respected by the people of Lesyr.
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Vague Progress Meter:
Outline: DONE
Writing: Draft is DONE as of 03-04-17, in need of an editor!
Sprites: 0% (Had some for the demo but going to revise them) WIP
BGs: 0% (Had some for the demo, but time to revise them) WIP
CGs: ? Depends on progress
UI: ? Depends, currently accepting volunteers!
Sounds/Music: ? looking into royalty free options!
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I can't wait to see what others will be putting up- and I'm open to any help as well if anyone feels like volunteering (Editor, UI, SFX/Music).
