A little update from the misty edges of Ashwood. I have finally returned from my time away, stepping out of the quiet and back into our dark, beautiful woods. The vacation was exactly the deep breath my soul needed to recharge, but I have missed this world and all of you, so very much.
Now that I am home and the fog has cleared, I am going to be far more active here. I see all the wonderful, chaotic messages and theories that have been quietly gathering in my inbox like fallen leaves, and I promise I am going to sit down by the AC and answer them all soon âš
But most importantly... the ink is finally drying on the very last branch of the current chapter. The pieces are falling into place, and I am putting my heart into finishing these final choices so I can finally air it out and set it free for you all to play đ€
Thank you, truly, for being so patient and for keeping the hearth warm while I rested. Your excitement and your endless love for these deeply flawed characters mean absolutely everything to me đ€
Take care of yourselves, my lovely witches. The forest is still alive, the shadows are waiting... and soon, weâll walk its paths together again âš
work in progress | ~85k words incl. code | last update: 07/02/2026
What would you do, if you knew how it would all end?
BLUE-BLOODED is a romance, low-fantasy, and mystery interactive fiction set in a medieval world of magic, power, and vengeance. Unveil the secrets lurking in the shadows and behind the throne, and shape the fate of both your own life and the world.
SYNOPSIS
Your story begins where you die, and your fate is far more grim than the pretty fables recounted in books of fantasy and enchantment. With your untimely demise comes the world's end, all whilst you lock gazes with the person who caused it.Â
But before you can proceed, you are thrown back to the beginningâ back to day zero, in a tranquil village on the outskirts of a kingdom where magic vibrates in the very air and power is worn as a royal mantle.
The day the heraldâs prophecy comes to fruition, a knight arrives to your village, bearing the emblem of the Crown. By will of the Crown, you are forced to join the blue-bloods who are flocked like cattle into a carriage drawn by horses. You and your neighbor are taken from your homes to be trained within the imperial stronghold.Â
Despite your predicament, there's something itching the back of your mind⊠Your neighborâs eyes oddly remind you of something.
AUTHOR'S NOTE
We are thrilled to finally announce the first release of Blue-Blooded! This initial release includes the Prologue and Chapters 1, 2, and 3. Please note that we are still fine-tuning and balancing the game's stats to ensure the best possible experience!
If you would like to report any bugs or constructive criticism, please feel free to do so via open asks or through our forum post HERE.
INTRODUCTION | LOREÂ | RO APPEARANCES |Â VALENS TAG | CALDER TAG | SIBYL TAG | ERIS TAG | ANSWERED ASKSÂ
You are playing as Guppy, a twenty-something-year-old college student who comes back home after two years away.
â about guppy's family
âïž You are an only child, raised by a single mother.
âïž You and your mother have a really close relationship.
âïž People often say you look like your mother, but your eyes are your father's.
âïž Unfortunately, you never had the chance to meet your dad, since he passed away before you were born.
âïž You don't know your family from either side, nor do you want to.
âïž The closest thing you have to a grandmother is Ida, who took your mom in when she got pregnant with you.
âïž Your mom owns the busiest hostel in town
â why the nickname guppy?
âïž It was your first word! Your mom thought it was a sign since your dad had a guppy tattoo.
â fun facts about guppy!
âïž You are studying to become a marine biologist, one of your biggest childhood dreams!
âïž Since you were little, you've shown a talent for anything water-related: surfing, swimming, holding your breath underwater.
âïž Every local in town knows you, or at least knows of you.
âïž One of your hyperfixations as a kid was Costa Sul's history and folklore.
âïž You are really attached to the vintage Ford Bronco (or Jeep, your choice!) that belonged to your dad. You can name it and choose its color and decor!
âïž Once, when you were nine, you went missing for 24 hours. The whole town came together and organized search parties. You have no memory of what happened, but you have a feeling it was fun.
âïž You used to run a "lost tourist service" when you were younger, helping tourists find their way around town for a small tip (usually ice cream).
âïž Your dog is your most loyal friend! You snuck him inside when you were sixteen, and you've been inseparable ever since. When your mom visited you in the city, she had to bring him along, or else he'd spend the weekend tearing the house apart in retaliation. You can choose his name and breed!
tw; anxiety and depression
At the start of the story, Guppy may show signs of stress, anxiety and some depressive tendencies. Over the two years spent away in the city, they grew increasingly anxious and withdrawn, slowly isolating themselves from the people and the life they used to have, for reasons that will be explored throughout the game.
But one of the game's central themes is reclaiming that joy for life: finding yourself again, and getting your spark back. So don't worry, things will get better!
Hello, and apologies for the update delay. We were waiting on the accompanying chibi art and decided to push this update out to June. We'll be right back to the once every two month schedule after this!
PROGRAMMING
We're currently looking at about a three month timeline for completing the backend programming, plus some other updates.
This will include the in-game shop, additional features, player upgrades, an anti-cheat system, and bug testing. This is really good news!
We're also dropping in the sound effects for the routes, which has been fun. Things like footsteps, doors opening, and background chatter in crowded rooms.
VOICE ACTING
We're excited to share a teaser for Milo's phone calls. Pasta is mentioned (of course) đ
ARTWORK
And finally, we thought we'd share the full promo artwork of Brooklyn. You're definitely distracting him from work here! He has a green phonebooth phone case đ
Thanks for reading â€ïž
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Happy Chapter 13 release day! I'm so excited that it's finally here!! It's been nearly a year in the making, but we made it, everyone. You can play it HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT.
Reminisce with [A] on how you met, your first impressions of each other, and what that has developed into
Learn more about Blane's backstory and why they have a fixation with the Rankings (spoiler alert, it might surprise you)
Hear about N's (tragic) childhood and their thoughts on your current relationship
Discuss the concept of immortality with K and learn why they keep pushing everyone away
Discover what happened the night Rylan was accused of murder while playing a game of 20 questions
STATS.
[A]'s Route: ~ 18,500 words
Blane's Route: ~ 33,700 words (2 Distinct Routes)
N's Route: ~ 22,000 words
K's Route: ~ 19,900 words
Rylan's Route: ~ 25,800 words
Total:Â ~ 123,530 / 690,420 words
LINKS. Game & Patreon
Also, a few players have experienced bugs with the new chapter. In most cases, their game was not properly registering the romance lock statistics, despite meeting the requirements. Because of this, I've created a short Troubleshooting Guide if anyone runs into similar problems. Please read this before sending me an ask or DM.
I hope you enjoy the new content! Please let me know what you think <3
Hello again! Hope the end of the year is going well for you âïž
We're leaving Marabad behind for a pilgrimage to the mountains! But before we leave, there's a couple of things for the Crown to take care of first:
R's belated birthday gift, with options to customize your Crown's hobbies and variations for romance and for friendship--as well as a chance to get to know R better, though it's entirely optional on a friendship route
For those on R's friendship route, if you choose not to get to know R better, you may have a run-in with a certain steward instead...
Variations depending on how you chose to handle Keeper Bazo last chapter
A and X romance routes having late night encounters, which may end up very differently depending on where you stand with them
Variations depending on what happened to Yekbûn in your playthrough
Variations depending on how you chose to handle the peri trader and your relationship with Kham
Choices to further shape your Crown's psyche regarding their grief and trauma. Are they on the road to healing, or are they falling back on unhealthy coping mechanisms? The options you get here will depend on a choice you made all the way back in CH6!
D romancers, you'll find their romance scenes at the end of the chapter, when the Crown has finally embarked on the pilgrimage and they're away from the eyes of the court at long last
And of course the pilgrimage itself... which draws more attention than the Crown may be comfortable with
Thank you for all your patience and support, I hope you enjoy the new chapter with the start of winter đ
For those that are unfamiliar with the game
A Tale of Crowns is a high fantasy romance story, told in the form of a text-based interactive novel with choice mechanics. The setting is inspired by Kurdish culture as well as other historical settings in the Middle East such as Ancient Persia, but it also draws heavily from other cultures and countries in the region.
Your character is native to Arsur, a vast empire overseen by a single ruler known as the Crown. Unlike traditional monarchies, however, the title is not inherited through blood. Whenever the Crown dies, their famed golden eyes pass on to the one chosen by the Spirits of this world to be the new Crown. In this story, your MC takes on that role.
There are four different love interests to choose from, whose genders will be customized to suit the preferences of your Crown. You can find more info about them on the blog page!
Also note that this current version of the game is safe for those 16 years and older.
Like the premise so far? Play it and give it a try! The entire game is free!
If you enjoyed the game, please reblog! Share it with your friends! Recognition and reader interaction is just about the only thing I get in return for creating it â€ïž
Hello and a happy 2026 to you! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. It was a bit slow for us, so we have a smaller update, but we do have a fun preview of the game below.
UPDATE OVERVIEW
Programming: Still working on programming Brooklyn's route. In the meantime, we've been testing the other four routes for bugs and issues.
Background Variations: We have the BG variants completed for 4/6 routes. Here's a little change between a sunny day and a more overcast day for one of Leo's backgrounds.
Promotional Material: We've started to commission a set of promotional artwork for the game.
Artbook: We're also moving forward with the artbook. There'll be fun interviews with a few people who worked on IB and some bonus content.
PREVIEW
Today we have an extended preview of a chat with Brooklyn and Rory! This occurs on Leo's route đđč
THIS YEAR
We made good strides with the programming of the routes in 2025, but overall progress was on the slower side. With the new year here, we're feeling motivated and excited to focus on game completion. Thank you for sticking with us for another year. It's often felt dismaying with how long it's taken to come this far, but we HAVE come this far! We hope you have a fantastic 2026 and look forward to all things Infinite Blue to come âš
Thanks for reading â€ïž
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Hello again! Hope the end of the year is going well for you âïž
We're leaving Marabad behind for a pilgrimage to the mountains! But before we leave, there's a couple of things for the Crown to take care of first:
R's belated birthday gift, with options to customize your Crown's hobbies and variations for romance and for friendship--as well as a chance to get to know R better, though it's entirely optional on a friendship route
For those on R's friendship route, if you choose not to get to know R better, you may have a run-in with a certain steward instead...
Variations depending on how you chose to handle Keeper Bazo last chapter
A and X romance routes having late night encounters, which may end up very differently depending on where you stand with them
Variations depending on what happened to Yekbûn in your playthrough
Variations depending on how you chose to handle the peri trader and your relationship with Kham
Choices to further shape your Crown's psyche regarding their grief and trauma. Are they on the road to healing, or are they falling back on unhealthy coping mechanisms? The options you get here will depend on a choice you made all the way back in CH6!
D romancers, you'll find their romance scenes at the end of the chapter, when the Crown has finally embarked on the pilgrimage and they're away from the eyes of the court at long last
And of course the pilgrimage itself... which draws more attention than the Crown may be comfortable with
Thank you for all your patience and support, I hope you enjoy the new chapter with the start of winter đ
For those that are unfamiliar with the game
A Tale of Crowns is a high fantasy romance story, told in the form of a text-based interactive novel with choice mechanics. The setting is inspired by Kurdish culture as well as other historical settings in the Middle East such as Ancient Persia, but it also draws heavily from other cultures and countries in the region.
Your character is native to Arsur, a vast empire overseen by a single ruler known as the Crown. Unlike traditional monarchies, however, the title is not inherited through blood. Whenever the Crown dies, their famed golden eyes pass on to the one chosen by the Spirits of this world to be the new Crown. In this story, your MC takes on that role.
There are four different love interests to choose from, whose genders will be customized to suit the preferences of your Crown. You can find more info about them on the blog page!
Also note that this current version of the game is safe for those 16 years and older.
Like the premise so far? Play it and give it a try! The entire game is free!
If you enjoyed the game, please reblog! Share it with your friends! Recognition and reader interaction is just about the only thing I get in return for creating it â€ïž
Inspired by Lavendeer's kissing game, we thought we could do a spicier edition because we are an 18+ game after all muahaha
Presenting the Hickey Game with our LIs đ Wanna see your favourite LI covered in love marks? Like and reblog this post! đ
We're collecting all the likes and reblogs from our socials and combining them together so there will be a better chance to reach these milestones àŽŠà”àŽŠàŽż(Ë” âąÌ Ꭰ- Ë” ) â§
A global crisis that only continues to escalate. A dangerous run-in with a shadowy stranger. And a mysterious word that won't stop gnawing at you. How does everything tie together? And what role could you possibly play in all of this?Â
Enter a world of magicâof Fae and Dragon.
âš Play on Itch.io
âš Play on Steam
The Enchanting Prodigy | He/They
"Hmmm... Now there's an interesting question. Maybe if you beg?"
An accomplished Drake with a colorful reputation. Many know his name, but few know his heart. Do you have what it takes to break past their flirty exterior?
The Selfless Martyr | He/Him
"Very funny.... But you shouldn't start something you can't finish."
Strong, protective, and reliable. If you asked the town to describe Druk, these are the three words you'd get. But everyone, no matter how strong, has a weakness. What's his?
The Shunned Scholar | He/Him
"That's notâIt's not for you, it's my job."
The classic librarian:Â grumpy. And you know what else is classic. Underneath all that grumpiness lies someone a little... less grumpy.
The Burdened Seraph | They/Them
"My arm is here for you should you need it."
The head Wyvern, and a fellow healer just like you. When you meet, there's an instant connection. And yet, for someone who's supposed to be your "partner,"Â Etza seems awfully intent on doing everything themself...
The Shadowed Soldier | He/They
"I do dream of this... Don't you?"
This man seems intent on having you to himself. They lurk in the shadows, haunting the corners of your mind. What could be the reason behind their obsession?
The Haunted Protector | Any/All
"..."
Shrouded in mystery, they seem to want nothing to do with you. And yet, no matter how hard either of you might try to prevent it, you keep running into each other. Why?
The Early Access features FOUR ROUTES (FUCK YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) to play, specifically Kayn, Druk, Fenir, and Etza. In this build's release you can enjoy:
CONTENT, CONTENT, CONTENT: ~250k words of content (~20-30 hours of content) spanning over four routes and eight endings
38 CGs: Unlock 38 CGs in the current build, which the LIs will gift to you if you are Worthy
CHOICES: Some that matter, and some that DON'T. Over 650 choices in this game---some of which will lead you to a good or bad ending, and many of which you can just choose to live your best life!
A Customizable Protagonist:Â Choose your name, pronouns, and personality
Personality:Â Shape your personality with four different traits (Bravery, Kindness, Wisdom, Charisma) and watch how the world interacts with it.
Communicator System: Text the LIs and reap chaos in group chats, one-on-one messages, and more
Free Time:Â Choose from four locations and go on a date of your choosing with any of our love interests.
Energy Vision:Â Tap into one of the MC's special abilities to see the different auras of the cast.
Memories:Â Revisit free time dates and let our love interests woo you as many times as you'd like.
Controller Support: Play using a wireless controller or Steamdeck for the gamer who hate sitting up at their desk for too long!
Wanna thirst over the characters with other gamers? Join our Discord here!
genres: high/dark fantasy + adventure + romance
type: standalone, but connected
basic info: stats-light, RP-heavy; free to play; twine game
You are The Author, thrust into a historically eclectic gunpowder fantasy by your vengeful self-insert. Navigate the world you created as a teen, warped by mature themes since gaining autonomy. (18+)
Play as a 30 year old MC with a customisable personality, appearance, gender, and orientation. Includes custom pronouns and demi/asexual options.
Romance one of four love interests and develop close friendships. Lock in and choose whichever dialogues best suit your RPâarguments don't always have to lead to severed ties!
Select and customise your loyal two-headed mount, a fork-necked gryphon, with whom you will share a magical bond.
Tackle long-standing phobias, or let them slowly consume you.
Influence the world's lore as you recollect the stories you wrote and shape your personal history. Determines enemy types, past events, story encounters, and more.
inspo: the three musketeers (and various depictions), gentleman bastards, the witcher 3, dragon age, the borgias, dnd, etc.
The kingdom has outgrown you in the fifteen years since you left. Itâs no longer the place where heroes triumph against impossible oddsâthose victories depended on you. Now, itâs a fractured place. Steeped in cynicism; hardened by fear. The beauty remains, but itâs a thin veil over scars that run deep.
Reality has crept in.
The self-insert you abandoned is a has-been hero; when you disappeared, so did their knack for saving the day. Plagued by the traumas you inflicted on them in their shining days as Protagonist-slash-Punching Bag, they went off in search of rhyme and reason.
And it led them to you.
Just traces of youâechoesâbut enough to understand: you were the cause of it all. You used them as an outlet for your teenage angst, and when you grew out of your phase, you left them at the mercy of the world you'd created.
But you poured too much of yourself into them. Made them too real. And inch by inch, they followed the threads you left behind. Learning you. Becoming you. So when you finally reopened the website on your 30th birthday, all they had to do was reach out andâŠ
It was just a link on a blog. Now you are them and they are you.
As you set out in search of a way back, your path is haunted by twisted manifestations of old wounds. You thought those memories could never hurt you again.
But now, they have teeth.
Once the leader of The Verdant Company, a band of mercenaries adept at escorting people through monster country, Emilivar now acts as right-hand man of the High Priest of The Coinfaceâa cult intent on eradicating magic from the world.
⧠Full Name: Emilivar of Raavad
⧠Age: 38
⧠Basic Appearance: 6ft4, strong and broad with a rectangular body shape. Black wavy hair past his shoulders. A medium-length neat beard. Dark brown eyes. Medium brown skin. [ART]
⧠Distinguishing Features: Signature neck scarf; brand at the top of his spine.
⧠Initial Role: Heâs been hunting someone with your face for a long time; now that youâre in chains, his mentor might finally forgive him.
The land Eadyth knows so intimately is a death trap to all but her people; only they know the way of magic and can fend off the monsters that roam the Valley of Drayth. But, as Eadyth soon learns, the Witchfinders are more relentless than the monsters ever were.
⧠Full Name: Eadyth of Drayth
⧠Age: 29
⧠Basic Appearance: 5ft7, slim and acrobatic with an hourglass body shape. Strawberry blonde/light ginger wavy hair to her hips. Light grey eyes. Light skin. [ART]
⧠Distinguishing Features: Scars on her upper lip and jaw/neck, flasks of mysterious liquids on her belt.
⧠Initial Role: As a fellow prisoner, she's the only ally you've gotâbut there's something about you she can't quite put her finger on.
The second son of a backwater baron, Granger clawed his way out of obscurity with relentless ambition. Now stationed in the capital, Quintaris, as one of the Sovereignâs elite musketeers, his orders are very simple: defy the odds again to save the world.
⧠Full Name: Granger Peyke
⧠Age: 32
⧠Basic Appearance: 5ft10, toned and lean with an inverted triangle body shape. Golden blond curly hair past his shoulders. A short Van Dyke beard. One green eye, one blue. Fair skin. [ART]
⧠Distinguishing Features: Armour of a Royal Musketeer, burn scars along his left arm and back.
⧠Initial Role: You were technically already in custody when he swooped inânaturally, he'll leave that one out of the reports.
Raised a sceptic by the religious leader of Lohre, Talitha always knew the truths behind the curtain. But as she worked to keep her family on top, she uncovered secrets stretching far beyond the scope of a single wealthy house.
⧠Full Name: Talitha of House Qirenis
⧠Age: 33
⧠Basic Appearance: 5ft1, soft and curvy with a pear body shape. Dark brown coily hair to mid-back. Amber eyes. Tawny brown (Black) skin. [ART]
⧠Distinguishing Features: Crescent-shaped birthmark on her shoulder, signature perfume.
⧠Initial Role: You're the only plan she's got, and there's no room for mistakes; this time, she's going to oversee the mission personally.
Canon Divergence is the origin story for the rest of the planned (and unplanned) games in The Severed Verse Series. What happens in this game will become legend in the future instalments.
This game is my 'what if I had a silly concept but took it seriously?' project. I'm working consistently for hours a day on it, and it's absolutely a labour of love.
I'll of course take constructive criticism as I go along, but I will not be taking suggestions for how the story or characters are written unless I explicitly ask. Thank you for understanding, and I hope you stick around!
Remember to check my pinned for the most up-to-date version of this post!
Happy September! Infinite Blue is moving along as usual as we approach the fall season đ
UPDATE OVERVIEW
Programming: Milo's route has been programmed in, along with Tobias and Leo. We're halfway there! Brooklyn will be up next. In the meantime, we're trying to sort out players using their own profile photos/avatars from their camera roll in the chatroom. We should be good for Android, but iOS will take more investigation.
Voice Acting: Last month we received finished lines for the two side characters on Leo's route. The process for line work is time consuming - reviewing the script, sending it to the voice actor, editing the voice file once received, chopping up the audio into many files to match each voice line, and updating the script to make sure it's consistent. But it's very rewarding to hear the finished phone calls.
MUSIC TEASER
Not only will we have new music tracks in the full game, but the older tracks have been updated to match the quality of the newer tracks. Have a listen to the latest version of "Daydreaming on the Clock."
Thanks for reading â€ïž
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the fact that i'm no longer the same age as the protagonists of novels and films i once connected to is so heartbreaking. there was a time when I looked forward to turning their age. i did. and i also outgrew them. i continue to age, but they don't; never will. the immortality of fiction is beautiful, but cruel.
Even though we are older, we havenât outgrown old fictional friends. To outgrow something is to move on, or move past it, our fictional friends will always still be with us as long as we want them to be.
[ID: GIF of the prologue chapter of Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones. The player movement phase is labeled "Fuck Around" and the enemy movement phase is labeled "Find Out." End ID.]
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