Oh yeah, and I'm going to be drawing like that. Heads up. Thought, you know, too many animesque drawings out there. Need uniqueness. So let's do a throwback! To stick figures. Because.
I'm going to try and be vague here. No point in even making the game if I told you everything. I will be posting some more images soon (and later on some screenshots), though.
In all honesty, though, I'm not sure I like how the hair turned out. Might edit that.
Synopsis:
You are Lucy. A former towndweller. When you were a child, you were kidnapped and magically replaced by less-than-reputable creatures for less-than-pleasant reasons. You have spent the past few years trapped, in their company. By happenstance, they have lost control of you and three others. Also, they were murdered.
You have a hatchet, and three people who you don't know but are now your bestest friends. As the Woods where you are kept are pretty terrible even without your little magical slave-runners, I suggest fleeing. Towards the town, of course. Your family is there, but as they don't even know you ever left, the main objective would be to get away from the maneating monsters that are probably behind you. Good thing you have a hatchet, that should be enough for some of the creatures. Probably.
Break a leg, as they say.
Setting:
Although this is a prequel, let's stick with the Woods for now. Because you don't really need to know about the outside, or the mages who run about. The main character certainly does not know these things. The Woods rarely allow for much communication to the outside, and it's been a while. Frankly, you don't even know much about the current location, given that you're mostly sheltered.
The Woods, as they are known, are filled with trees that go bang in the night. Goblins prowl about doing evil... gobliny things. And, of course, there are werewolves. They aren't very talkative. For the best, I guess, given that the things that do talk tend to try and aim for first-born sons or your soul, providing they don't just trick you into walking into a hidden spike pit. Or challenge you to an annoying game of riddles.
Bremen is a town. It is where you originally come from. It also rhymes with semen. These are all things to consider. Doesn't do much, but is located way too close to that forest thing.
Characters:
Lucy
This would be you. The synopsis pretty much got your backstory, I imagine. Personality-wise, I suppose you are somewhat bitter. Being enslaved in such a manner does that to people. Given that you're going around brandishing a weapon, I'm sure you're also fairly strong-willed. I'll let you decide on the more intricate workings of your mind.
You're probably insane, though.
Jim
Again, mildly insane. Distracted. Distant. Has bad dreams. Can set things on fire with his mind. Is fond of cheddar.
A romance option, although don't expect romance to play as big a role as it does in other games. But, hey, where's the fun in going around covered in blood if you don't take the time to have a shag?
Derek
Has a sword. Violent. Passively seeming with rage. Of course, a bit unhinged.
Again, a romance option. Same applies.
Alice
Snarky, as every group needs a snarker. Ever played Dragon Age? Alistair's a good comparison here. Coping better than others with the whole insanity thing, so it seems.
Also a romance option, because why not?
Note
Although all these characters are, indeed, insane, they're not that crazy. Just to put your fears to rest. Most of the time, you wouldn't even notice if you didn't have such close contact with them. Which you will have.
Music:
Just a little note here. Since I can play the keyboard, I will probably try a few short tunes to add in. However, the first version of the game is probably going to lack most background sound, at least initially. It can be a pain, given that I have little way of doing proper
recording.
