Returning Home Yesterday Was Such A Relief. I’m So Happy I Can Finally Return To Writing!

I just played the demo just now and oh my gosh there's seem to be a lot has changed and I wanna say that I really love on how much options you put in your customization! Like I really love there's so many options for it! I can see how much effort it was to implement this! Will there be flavor texts for these?😭🥰💗💞💗💞💕💞💗💞💗💞💗💞💗💗💖💗💞💗💞💗💞💗💖💗💖💗💞💗

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Also spoiler I love the scene where you can choose to not trust SC but it wouldn't let you because mc really wants to be free so we have to try again and trust them🥺👍

Thank you so much!! And of course there will be! <3

Will there be any flavor text for our MC appearance? Ofc i wouldn't expect every detail to come up- because that's a good amount of options we have lol. But the more prominent ones like Height, the more unique eye colors, scars, markings(ex: Freckles) and tattoos, or is the customization just all for fun; more than to actually play a part in any of the dialogue and or story?

Yeah, I actually always loved it when there are subtle differences in every scene. It makes things more fun and alive. As you said, I may not mention all of them, but expect to see a lot of that if it's relevant to the scene!

taking a lil break,

Demo is TBA!!! / art account is @valcubust​ / will likely be making and revamping art of the characters soon!

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2027, A voice transcript found on a recording device:

“…can be killed with fire, testing done in…” A french accent. “September of 2025. If I am counting correct.”

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“Now, with more testing I can hopefully learn more about them. Learn advantages. Sending someone out to rile them up. Will check in later.”

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You’re alive.

One survivor amongst thousands of dead. The actual death toll (if there was ever a record of it) is unavailable now. The world ended in 2026.

Now, four-hundred and twenty-three days later, you’re here. In the outskirts of Scarswater, Ohio; you live in what used to be a small farming community. Once full of life and a bustling economy, but even before The End, the area had been steadily gentrified. Dead fields, closed businesses, and now, a beautiful wasteland of parking lots and unused plazas.  

Whatever caused it is unknown. Of course, you could ask everyone you know and they would all have their own ideas about what happened.

All that you know for certain is that in January of 2026, everything stopped working. Cellphones, computers, televisions… all electronics went on the fritz before shutting down entirely. After that, people started disappearing. Animals, too. And then went the crops, mass death of acres and acres of valuable foods and materials. All gone within six months. Mass hysteria ensued, people got scared, started hoarding goods. Everyone and their mother had a gun pointed right at the road, just in case anyone got any funny ideas.

And all of that was before the bizarre sightings.

The… things. Gooey, tar-like. They absorb, and absorb, and absorb.

You wondered, for a bit, how they could eat so much. But that thought has long passed. They have no limits, no voices, no care in the world except consume. How long until they finally consume you, too?

FEATURES

Play as a nonbinary, male, or female character; straight, bisexual, or gay.

Custom Pronouns (I’m considering adding duo pronouns as well. like, she/they etc.).

Choice for a ‘common’ name or something bizarre. In which characters will definitely recognize that you have named yourself something batshit.

Asexual routes (this is very important to me)!

A backstory that can be decided by you

Several love interests and potential for best friends

Survive!

Keep reading

Embark on a captivating journey as you assume the identity of Birbal, a brilliant prodigy, and immerse yourself in the enigmatic realm of the Mughal Empire. Behold a world thrown into chaos following the demise of Emperor Humayun, as a mere 14-year-old Akbar inherits the illustrious throne. Your choices shall shape the destiny of this young monarch, as you aid him in becoming the legendary emperor he's destined to be, or plunge the empire into turmoil by orchestrating a web of subversion and deceit. The power to shape an empire lies within your hands.

Amidst a cast of colorful characters, tread cautiously as you determine which souls can be deemed trustworthy, while remaining ever vigilant for those who may, with a swift and treacherous strike, plunge a dagger deep into your unsuspecting back. In this enthralling tale of loyalty and betrayal, the art of discerning friend from foe becomes your most vital survival skill. Make allies, face challenges and uncover hidden secrets. Just as internal conflict reaches a boiling point, the walls of the royal palace begin to tremble, beckoning you take a stance. Whose side will you embrace?

Empire of Pearls: A Mughal Tale is an interactive story inspired by historical events. It is set at the beginning of Abu'l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar's reign as the youngest-ever Mughal Emperor where you play as his most trusted advisor and friend, Birbal. This reimagined work is entirely text-based and your choices help shape Birbal's personality, skills, relationship with others, and of course the fate of the Empire.

Content warning: This game explores dark themes such as abuse, bullying, manipulation, use of drugs and alcohol, blood, gore, violence etc. and is strictly rated 18+. Besides that more in depth warnings will be provided before each chapter and certain trigger points can be turned off completely at the start of the game.

Demo | Character Appearances | Tags | FAQ |

Play as male or female and choose your real name and sexuality.

Customize your appearance and personality.

Choose one of three different backgrounds that will impact your reputation and relationships:

A noble possessing a remarkable talent, invited to join the court by Emperor Humayun himself; a child of a maid serving a powerful military commander, hired on the recommendation of the commander or a street urchin caught stealing from the royal palace, rewarded with a place in the elite circle owing to the incredible feat.

Romance any of the five different love interests or not. Friendship is always an option.

Be a part of an elite group of courtiers serving none other than Emperor Akbar and shape the fate of the Empire.

Abu'l-Fath Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar (he/him) 💕 : The newly crowned young emperor. Friendly and affable, the ruler has a tendency to be a bit impulsive at times. Despite his age he has been preparing for this role for years and doesn't seem at all nervous to be the new monarch. Akbar can be a powerful friend and an equally dangerous foe. How he perceives you vary depending on your background. A year younger than Birbal.

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Bairam Khan (he/him): A military commander and the most trusted ally of the throne until the death of Emperor Humayun. Since then he has been promoted to commander-in-chief, if that wasn't all he also happens to be Akbar's guardian, chief mentor and advisor. Bairam knows his way around the empire but can you actually trust this man?

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Ruqaiya Sultan Begum (she/her) 💕: An aloof but fiercely loyal woman and Akbar's first wife. Being cousins, neither of them ever saw each other as anything but friends. But Ruqaiya also hides a big secret, one that has her loathing herself. Will you able to form a deep enough connection to assist her in embracing her true self and breaking free from her constraints? A year younger than Birbal.

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Salima Sultan Begum (she/her): A strong and intelligible woman and Akbar's second wife. She feels heavily undervalued and undermined by the court which causes her to constantly act out and push the boundaries of what is acceptable for a woman. Though she sees Akbar as a friend, anything more than that with anyone is unfathomable to her. Two years younger than Birbal.

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Mahira Khan Mughal (she/her) 💕: A softspoken and timid young woman sold as a political pawn by her own father to become Akbar's third wife. Mahira longs for companionship and understanding which she can't find in the palace but you can fill that void in her life by secretly courting her or by providing the friendship she desperately craves. Two years younger than Birbal.

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Arslan Khan (he/him)💕: The son of Bairam Khan and another young prodigy, seemingly possessing supernatural powers and later becoming known as the legendary Mulla Do-Pyaza. With a mixture of rivalry and occasional bullying, he views Birbal as a formidable adversary. Arslan, driven by an insatiable desire for his father's approval, harbors a volatile temper that ignites at the mere mention of insults hurled towards his family. Peering beyond the myth, can you uncover the man within? A year older than Birbal.

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Nadeem/Nadia Mirza (opposite gender of Birbal) 💕: Birbal's betrothed and distant cousin of Akbar. A noble with a secret lover, N only accepted the marriage offer because it was arranged by commander-in-chief Bairam Khan himself and it was made obvious that refusal would not bear good consequences for their family. Can you form a connection with your betrothed despite the rocky start? Two years older than Birbal.

Golden Road by Martin Le Borgne

Chapter 4: Operator

Hello, everyone! After a 6 month period (oops) I'm happy to say that Chapter 4: Operator's Route is now available to play at 43k

This includes:

Go shopping in the Under City, or visit a curious Apothecary

Or watch a fight, that's cool too 

Encounter local wildlife 

Get lost in a death maze that provides a unique tourist experience

You like riddles? 

Meet a guy (and maybe pet a cat)

Other house business:

Added some career-specific options in older sections

Fixed the odd bug of Suha's name vanishing

Fixed some other bugs that were noted in game 

Fixed the career flavor text that wasn't showing (oops)

Attollo now sits at 492, 993. Next up will be Pariah's route.

DEMO | PATREON

hii! similar to the body markings ask, could we get to choose multiple scars (at least for the body) and jewelry? I am weak for scarred characters (MCs included) and also love looking fancy 👉 👈

don’t we all. ✨ but yeah don’t worry, I’m turning them into checkboxes so you can choose as many as you wish.

Could you describe the routes of the ROs in only one word?

Also who is the most to least possessive/jealous....for science of course ;)

Gladly! ;)

I also added emojis as lil bonus hints, hehe.

Could you describe the routes of the ROs in one word?

Aurelian: Intense (👀😳⛓️)

Elara: Sweet (🍰😢✨)

Kazuo: Loyalty (🐺🫣💘)

Aiden/Ava: Compassion (🫂🥺🍯)

Soul Collector: Fierce (😈🔥🤝)

Who is the most to least possessive/jealous?

From most to least:

Aurelian, Soul Collector, Kazou, Aiden/Ava, Elara.

That doesn’t mean that Elara doesn’t get jealous— she just doesn’t let her emotions control her.