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10 years ago, you lost it all.
A single night reduced your life to ash, with only a symbol — a spiral in an open palm — scrawled into the dirt. Your only lead on the ones responsible. You followed every whisper, chased every trail — and they led you to the coral-stone halls of Husuni Palace. Deeper still, they led you to the man behind your downfall — the Grand Vizier.
Now, you're inside. His apprentice. You take minutes in council meetings. You liaise with other council members. You shadow him during the day and debrief with him at night. And all the while, you dig and dig for answers you've spent the last decade chasing.
Nyotani: Walk Along the Stars is a political fantasy IF inspired by the Swahili City-States period and the rich cultures that flourished beside them. Step into the shoes of the Grand Vizier's apprentice — close enough to enjoy a taste of power, but not yet free to seize it for yourself.
Uncover the mystery behind your downfall.
Topple the Grand Vizier — or become his most loyal ally.
Find love with any of 6 romanceable characters.
Align with factions across Nyotani — and watch them support you when the time comes.
Shape the future of the Nyotani Federation — or engineer its destruction.
Get the revenge you believe you deserve — or choose to let it all go.
The stars are always watching. What will they remember of you?
Nyotani: Walk Along the Stars is rated 18+ for descriptions of violence, torture, sexually suggestive content, and psychological and physical body horror.
Features:
Choose from six distinct backgrounds - all with one common thread of loss. Become a downtrodden soldier, a heretical believer, a nameless dockrunner and more.
Define yourself — with 8 different personality traits. Once locked in, these will influence how your apprentice responds to the world — and how the world responds to you.
Define your look — skin tone, hair colour, texture, style, length — as well as height and build.
Play as a man, woman, or non-binary.
Choose your faction — align with any of ten factions across the cities in the Federation, and watch them rise or fall alongside you.
Develop relationships — both romantic and platonic — with a variety of characters.
About the Apprentice:
You were 23 when your life crashed down all around you. You're 33 now —older, wiser — and ready to face your demons.
Romance Options:
The Grand Vizier - Malik Kazim
he/him, early 50s
Suave, mature, with an undercurrent of danger. As the man responsible for your downfall a decade prior, Malik is no easy mark. You work under him, and have made an art out of hiding your hatred. He has a knack for making others want to impress him — an emotion that has not escaped even you. You hate him for it. Appreciate his work ethic. But in the nights where you debrief the day in his office — each of you sharing a cup of steaming tea - you share looks that beckon something more brewing between you.
The Vizier of Trade - Zahra Al-Fazari
she/her, early 30s
Charming, collected, and lovingly shrewd — Zahra is always searching for the best way to turn a situation to her advantage. She's staunchly independent, and her ability to sway anyone to her side — even as she takes more than her share — is offputting at first. In the quiet moments when you work on trade edicts together, when you prove that you are someone she can rely on - she softens. Zahra has lived a life that has only ever rewarded her for being solitary - but perhaps you can teach her that inviting others in isn't so bad.
The Vizier of War - Alimah Akinyi
she/her, mid 40s
Reserved, quiet, and observant — Alimah is the Federation's shield, forged in blood and fire. Behind her honour-bound exterior is a woman who's given up everything in the name of duty — so much so that she doesn't know where duty ends and her life begins. In secret, she mourns — for the soldiers who fell under her command. For the lives she couldn't save. For the life she couldn't live. With you, she allows you to see the grief she won't name. She never lets her guard down… but when she does, you feel it like the long-awaited break of dawn.
The Vizier of the Treasury - Zahir Thamani
he/him, late 30s
Measured, meticulous and composed — Zahir says little, but does a lot. He's nose-deep in his books, and a strong follow-the-money type. Behind his calculating eyes is a man who sacrificed family for principle, and constantly wrestles with himself whether it was worth it. He wears no jewelry, no adornments, and speaks little of his past, if at all. However, what he does notice is you. Remembers how you like your tea. Notices when you're overworked. Provides a listening ear when everything becomes too much. What starts as simple curiosity develops into something deeper - something that makes him question the worth of a life lived entirely alone.
The Vizier of the Seas - Jasiri Mbwana
he/him, early 30s
Light-hearted, charming, and restless — Jasiri is a wildcard whose only loyalty is to the seas that raised him. Born between a noble house and the ocean, he's made a life of slipping between expectations others have held. He moves through life with an open smile and a mischevious wink — but neither of those things can calm the rolling turmoil that exists within. He flirts to disarm, jokes to deflect. But you can catch the shadows in his laughter. The silence in the space between his words. His joy hides the ghosts he runs from. He fears the surrender that comes with letting someone in. With letting you in.
The Vizier of Faith - Nura Saqqafu
she/her, late 30s
Nura Saqqafu moves with grace. Kind and gentle with a strength that supports her actions, she speaks with the voice of the gods and listens with their very same patience. As the first woman to hold her post, she balances the expectations of her people with the nay-sayers of her opponents. Her silver eyes shimmer with quiet rebellion, and her calm hides a rage she is too afraid to name. She prays for the salvation of others, but denies herself that same privilege. She believes love is a sanctuary… and fears she no longer deserves one. It's up to you to convince her she does.
The fate of the Federation is yours to control - how will you mould it?
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