The stale damp of uncounted years hung in unmoving air and lay like that slime upon bones senselessly scattered in their niches. No sound broke the silence that spilled from those gathered liches, as had once the fluid remnants of weak flesh long forsaken by the quick. Even the dark hung as mold in the air. Death dwelt cold and wet beneath that earth, as wanhope in the soul. Light and sound had long ago fled away with those who had here inearthed the last, lifeless corse of a forgotten race. Hid in green twilight beneath an ancient spruce grove, neither stone nor name betopped this barrow, yet all who durst thereby to pass shivered and hastened their steps toward some warmer hearth. Evergreen arms slowly swung at all living whom they suffered to pass that place, a warning wave, for Death here kept jealously all which it had taken.
Genre Tag(s): High Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Epic Tragedy in the making, Horror, Found Family, Myths & Legends, LGBTQ+
Rating: 18+
Warning(s): Violence, Body Horror, Crude Humor, Loss, Strong Language, Descriptive Gore, Implied Potion Abuse, sexually suggestive scenes, Romantic Scenes, Intrusive thoughts, Alcohol consumption, Mind Control, Demonic Horses, War.
Description:
The world, born from the Titaness Vita’s bloated corpse, is dying. The Cycle of Rebirth is coming to a close and bringing with it, the end of the world. To the East- an army led by the Lich Queen waits in the shadows of the Fell Mountains. In the Forests of Old, a new god will soon awaken- born of madness and despair. Who hopes to defeat an ancient foe once more arisen from the grips of death. And, to the West, where sand and mist reign…strange mirages of a history long lost are starting to reappear on the horizon. But how does this all affect you?
Well…
That's up to you to decide my Forgotten Friend.
1. A chance to choose your own appearance (be that: Species, flesh, hair, and build). Or you can go totally default!
2. Romance and/or befriend a multitude of Villains and Heroes! Even a walking-talking red flag!
3. Witness the End of the World- and maybe save it before it all goes to shit! Or don’t! I’m not your mom!
Demo Link: Set for release in January!
+ Personality Stats
For the time being, the Forgotten One’s Personality has three CORE personality options that are based on their dialogue and internal monologue choices. Somewhat similar to Dragon Age 2. Your Personality will slowly start to stack over time with whichever core that you, the player favors. And by the end of the Demo, whichever of the three Core personalities that the player chooses the most will become set for the remainder of the game! The effects of the player character’s personality will usually be seen in the case of flavor text, specialized dialogue, internal dialogue, and character commentary.
Note: The player’s personality (both primary and secondary) will have nothing to do with how the player flirts or reacts to being flirted with by the various Romantic Interests.
Primary Personalities.
Charmed: This one can bluff, bargain, and bemuse their way through most social situations in life. But! Be careful not to come off as too cocky- else you’ll find yourself thrown.
Diplomatic: A person who is slow to offense and is quick to calm any situation when it comes to their words. Tactful, this one gains the ability to maneuver most situations with a calm head. But, don’t let others see you as too much of a pushover.
Fighter: You like to pull the first punch and shove yourself right into the thick of a fight, don’t you? Well, this is the core personality for you! Aggressive and more than willing to confront those around you. Just… be sure not to cause too much strife, yeah? Otherwise, you might find yourself all alone.
Dialogue for each of the Core Personalities will appear as follows:
[Charmed] "Hello Sers, let’s put down the flaming swords now and use those poor- unused minds of yours, no?" A trick of the tongue and a beaming smile has them eating out of the palm of your hand.
[Diplomatic] "Let's just take a moment to calm down, yes?" hands raised, sweet, unassuming. Easy pickings if not for the overwhelming sense of magic. It's a miracle that the bandit takes a chance to listen.
[Fighter] You throw a punch, striking the poor fellow right in the gut. No questions asked.
Secondary Personalities.
While the main three personality options will take precedent, the MC's Personality can also be further affected by the following secondary personality traits:
Helpful: A person who would sooner help than hinder. Sympathetic, let us hope that no one puts the entire world on your shoulders.
Sarcastic: This one takes the piss out of everything and everyone. Jokes and smiles follow quick at hand. However, remember, there is always a time or place for everything. Even assholery.
Tearful: Some of us just want to play the crybaby. Overly empathetic and stressed. This one lets it ALL out. Just hope that you gain SOME backbone when the time comes.
Blunt: Straight to the point. They don’t have the time to mince words on bullshit like small talk. They’ve got places to be thank you very much.
Aloof: Emotions are not the easiest to come by for this one. Whether from trauma or disinterest they keep their heart well off their sleeve.
Dark: Morbid, ill thinker, it does not matter. This one has embraced the shadows from whence they came. Fatalist. But unfortunately, not everyone’s cup of tea.
Dialogue for Personalities will appear as follows:
[Charmed][Dark] "Oh, how lovely. One guess what that stain might be..."
[Diplomatic][Tearful] You can already feel the tears on the edge of your vision, blurring the world as the mage pauses to take it all in. ‘Ser, please…’
[Fighter][Helpful] ‘The victims of this atrocity will be avenged. You have my sword.’
“You mean your word?"
‘No.’
Note: As mentioned before, the Forgotten One’s Personality will eventually set once the demo has been complete. However, there will be chances to change... for better or worse.
+ Romance
Within the demo for Lich Gate, the MC has a chance to meet all Seven of the possible romance options as well as three of the Secondary Romances. The following is a quick character sheet for the possible Main Romances. Spoilers ahead.
❅The Lady in armor❅
Name: Lamis Bashar
Alias: Lady B (By associates), The ALMOST Sultana (By Laz), Lami (intimate relations.)
Gender: Female (not customizable)
Pronouns: She/Her
Age Range: Mid to late thirties
Species: Human
Class: General (Warrior Subclass - close combat)
Weapon: A crook’d spear.
Personality: Noble | Austere | Passionate | Stubborn
Romance Option: Yes. However, Lamis is only romanceable towards those who are male or male presenting.
Romance Style: Hot and Cold
Appearance: Tall, almost impossibly so, lady B stands just shy of 7ft/213.36cm. With a swimmer’s build and a lancer’s training it is no surprise that the lady hides a muscular physique beneath her many layers of roughspun silk and armor. Drenched in fine jewels. She possesses calf-length caramel hair kept in a tight braid, dull yellow eyes, olive skin, and dramatic kohl lining her eyes and that of her lips.
Description: Wandering the kingdoms of Edalehan and Ibereli with her merry band of misfits, the lady spends much of her days foregoing her royal duties for the call of adventure. Believing that she may do more good for the people out there in the thick of it over that of a throne room. It is yet unknown whether or not she’s bitten off more than she can chew.
But, good luck telling her that.
The first romance option (technically the second) that the Player will meet during their journey. Lady B, born Lamis Bashar, is the great-granddaughter of the prior Sultana and a minor consort of little importance - now the leader of a mercenary band. She finds the player lost upon the roads to ruin and takes pity, bringing them into her guild without so much as a second thought. She spends much of Lich Gate’s beginning aiding the MC in regaining their lost memories.
Notes:
Both Lady B and Bernie are distant cousins, hence the similar eye colors
Lady B owns a Pogona Lizard named Princess. Princess lives within her sleeve and will sometimes rest atop her shoulders; judging those around her.
☼The Noble knight☼
Name: Ser Bernadette Emili Regis Narcissus Ingle of Noble House Bulgari
Alias: Bernie, B.B. (by Laz), Berns (Laz)
Gender: Nonbinary, born AMAB.
Pronoun: They/Them
Age range: Mid-Twenties
Species: ‘Human’
Class: Cavalier (warrior/mage subclass)
Weapon: Sword and Shield.
Personality: Honest | Kind | Romantic | Naive
Romance Option: Yes. Bernie is Romanceable to a player of any gender. However, they prefer good-nature MCs.
Romance Style: Flustered and drowning in courtly romance.
Appearance: Shoulder length dreads beaded with jewels, heavy brows, fine, lightly calloused umber skin, a broad nose, pale gold eyes, and a lithe build. Somewhat akin to that of a fencer. Standing at 5’8”/172.72cm, they make up for their rather average appearance with that of heavy armor that is more ceremonial rather than practical. And beneath their eyes is a thick line of kohl.
Description: The eldest twin of the noble house Bulgari, Bernadette is next in line to inherit the throne of the Bridge Isles. It’s just too bad that Bernie does not desire to take the crown until they’ve accomplished an impossible feat worthy of House Bulgari. No matter how much their family has claimed otherwise, Bernadette has set themself with the task of saving the day- just like their ancestors had before the rise of magic. Even if it kills them.
Bernie has spent the past year wandering the continent in search of a cause worthy enough for them to champion. With minimal success. It isn’t until they meet the mysterious stranger that they might have found a cause worthy enough for the title of Sovereign.
Notes:
Bernadette is a twin, both they and Josephine (their sibling) have equal right to the throne due to the circumstances of their birth. However, thanks to Josie’s insanely poor health, Bernie is expected to take over once they return from their little ‘adventure’.
Both Lady B and Bernie are distant cousins thanks to their great grandmothers both being married and having issue (children) with the same person: The Ghost of Bulgari.
⚘The Serpent⚘
Name: Lazarus (male), Lazaria (female) Attor
Alias: Snake (Lady B), Laz (commonly)
Gender: Customizable (Male or Female)
Pronoun: He/They (male), She/They (female)
Age range: Early Thirties
Species: Naga
Class: Spy (rogue/mage subclass)
Weapon: Talons and poison
Personality: Drunkard | Sarcastic | Observant | Nosy
Romance Option: Yes. Laz is Romanceable to a player of any gender. They can also stay as a friend with benefits if the Player so chooses.
Romance Style: Hot and Heavy (Friends with Benefits), Devoted and Willing (Romance)
Appearance: Damn near twenty feet in length, Laz is the very example of their serpentine lineage. With bright green eyes, scales varying from the deepest of bronze to the brightest of emerald, three taloned fingers, fangs, and ochre flesh. They are almost a menace in comparison to the rest of the companions. A warrior’s physique despite their preference for cloak and dagger. The Serpent is distressingly quick despite their size.
Fem!Laz tends to wear a tightly wrapped emerald breast band and matching headscarf. While her male counterpart only wears an emerald cloak.
Description: A child of the sands, not much is known about Laz's past. If asked they will come up with an outlandish story on the spot. Never the same tale. They will never tell the truth- no matter how much booze they've been plied with. Besides, who wants to think of the past when the present is already here?
A spymaster for the Sultanate, Laz spends much of the day drunk. Plying the lonely with affection in exchange for the juiciest of gossip. It isn't until Lady B and her mysterious stranger walk into their tavern, that Laz is forced to give up their life of luxury for something more...
Daring...
Notes:
Laz’ work leaves them knowing far too much about their compatriots. Whether or not they’ll use this to their advantage is a given.
Laz has two separate romance routes.
ღThe Rangerღ
Name: Amyntas. Hunter of the Corvi
Alias: Amyn (Intimate), Amy pronounced Ah-me (Laz), Bird (Laz and ???)
Gender: Male
Pronoun: He/him
Age range: Late thirties-early forties
Species: Aveles
Class: Ranger (rogue/warrior subclass)
Weapon: Bow and Arrow
Personality: Stoic | Romantic | Stubborn | Inexperienced
Romance Option: Yes. Amyntas is only Romanceable towards a female or femme representing nonbinary player.
Romance Style: Nervous Affection born from inexperience
Appearance: Squarely standing at 5’5”/165.1cm, the Aveles hunter is quite plain for a member of his species. With jet black hair feathers, silvery white skin, and a scrawny frame. He isn’t much of a threat at first glance. However, don’t let him fool you, Amyntas is a prolific hunter for his clan and WILL use that knowledge against you. A real David versus goliath type. He dresses in heavy woolen cloaks, lengthy scarves, and mix match leather armor of various origins. Much of which barely seems to fit the young harpy. Interestingly, Amyntas has made a habit of enchanting
Whatever he has lying around really. And all of which he enchants as he goes to keep himself whole while he stalks the Fell mountains.
Description: Born amongst the follies of war between that of the various tribes of the Aveles and that of the Fallen children of the mountains, Amyntas was raised in a precarious environment where any moment might be your last. Constantly forced on the verge of life and death, the hunter has taken it upon himself to do the unimaginable- abandon his clan in favor of ending the life of the Lich Queen and her generals.
Whether or not he'll survive is entirely up to you. Notes:
Amyntas technically knows ‘about’ the player character’s possible past before they lost their memories. However, they do not know just WHO the Player is once they meet.
Amyntas is easy to ‘flirt’ with, however they are hard to romance within a first playthrough as they tend to defer towards other possible romance options..
◍The plagued Warrior◍
Name: The Bishop
Alias: Bishie-boy (Laz), War Boy! (Laz), Bore (Laz), Bish (Laz and others)
Gender: Male, (technically The Bishop should be classified as Genderfluid since he can change his appearance at will. However, he prefers presenting as Male.) Pronouns: He/him
Age Range: Unknown, appears to be somewhere within his late twenties
Species: Godling
Class: Berserker (warrior subclass - trainer)
Weapon: A magically soul-bound ax twice his size.
Personality: Polite | Intelligent | Blood thirsty | Sneaky
Romance Option: Yes. The Bishop only has a sexual or romantic interest in Men or Male presenting individuals.
Romance Style: Transactional (In the beginning), Doting (Near the end).
Appearance: The Godling of War is one who is the very definition of a short king, standing just shy of 5'/152cms. He is probably the shortest Romance option to be had in the game. Save for a one night stand that the MC can take part in. A powerful man built like a tank, The Bishop possesses pale skin, waist length auburn hair, eight eyes, four arms, and two sets of horns. Honestly, he makes for quite the silhouette, especially with his habit of dressing in the finest of cheaply put together bandit leather armor beneath a priest's robe.
Description: Left to walk the earth after his untimely death thanks to the rise of magic. The Bishop has made it his mission to take over the role of the god who fell so that he could rise. Such is the life of a young godling. But, unfortunately for the Spider blooded man, he was not the only such being born for his role. With seven other contenders for his throne, the bishop is forced to hunt and consume his kin, one-by-one so that he may achieve godhood. It has been a long and arduous road laid ahead of him, yet he must go on. And maybe, with just a little push from the MC he might reach his goal.
Notes:
The Bishop does not remember his original name before he became a godling, only that he was once a war-monk who served under the divine hand of the Flaming Sword.
Bishop does not enjoy flirting, finding it to be beneath him, however he WILL flirt with the MC if it means getting what he wants. (AND THEN FALLS IN LOVE LIKE A FOOOL)
♬The Muse of Saltus♬
Name: Indigo Montoya
Alias: Indie (Laz), The Siren of Saltus (professionally)
Gender: Genderfluid (Normally female presenting)
Pronouns: Fluid (She tends to present as she/her. But will accept being called by any pronoun.)
Age Range: Early twenties
Species: Mermaid
Class: Bard (Rogue subclass)
Weapon: A dagger, her voice, and a golden rapier
Personality: Adoring | Vivacious | Passionate | Flirty
Romance Option: Yes. Indigo is only available towards those who are female or female presenting.
Romance Style: Lighthearted and Fun
Appearance: The siren of the sea is the very example of her species. With vibrant purple-grey skin, deep black eyes, elegant tail ripped in two, a curvy frame, and an even more striking head of kelp braided indigo-dyed hair. The lass will always try her best to stand out. Being just over 8'/243cm in her true form (much of which is situated in her tail.) Indigo usually starts to underwhelm people when it comes to her land-dweller form, 5'3"/160cm. Montoya tends to wear the same thing: a pair of gloves to hide her talons and a loose white tunic. Only the gods will know if the wild child ever wears underwear.
Description: Sirens tend to have a harsh life, one destined for ridicule and shame. Yet, the Siren of Saltus has made it her mission to take over the world stage and to gain the begrudging respect of ALL who meet her. Whether or not she'll succeed is entirely up in the air at this point.
Notes:
Indigo does flirt with any MC (no matter their presentation) however she is only interested in romancing women (or female presenting individuals).
Oftentimes Indigo will play songs during time spent in camp. She can be asked to teach the MC how to play one of three instruments. That being: Tambura, Flute, or the Oud.
❥The Dream Lover❥
Name: Perierat
Alias: Peri (Laz), ancient one (epithet), Rat (Laz).
Gender: Agender
Pronouns: Ne/Nem
Age Range: Unknown, presents as early thirties.
Species: Titan
Class: Sorcerer. (Mage subclass - Trainer)
Weapon: A dagger and magestone
Personality: Possessive | Pliant | Passionate | Patient
Romance Option: Yes. Peri is a very... protective romance option. To the point that I STRONGLY suggest NOT romancing anyone else when romancing Peri. Or at least, do so at your own risk. (If you plan on romancing another option I strongly suggest Laz or Bishop as Peri brings out a different side of the two.)
Romance Style: Terrifying and bloody (when romancing another as well as them.), Devoted worshiper (when only romancing them)
Appearance: The titan born is fairly nondescript, forgettable almost. Standing at nearly 5'9/175cms, with chest length gingery-blonde hair, white eyes, dark tawny skin, and large molten antlers atop their head. With a penchant towards flowy, murder-husbandy robes. It's difficult to describe Perierat without revealing too much.
Description: Spoilers. Sorry.
Notes:
Peri is behind a great deal of the events that make up the story of Lich Gate. Giving any more details may spoil some rather LARGE parts of the story. Sorry, sorry, sorry!!!
Obsessed with the MC, Peri owns a giant Huntsman spider named after them. Their 'baby' tends to make webs within their antlers Which Peri finds to be QUITE stylish.
+Classes
There are a total of eight classes available to the player throughout the story of Lich Gate. The base class of Dancer, three classes that encompass the main three archetypes of fantasy (mage, rogue, warrior), a singular subclass for each of those classes (Sorcerer, Berserker, Shadebound), and a singular Masterclass known as Muse.
However, that does not mean that those are the only classes to be seen in the game. Several of your companions and enemies may possess classes unavailable to the Forgotten Hero.
No matter what class you possess, you will possess the ability to shadow-walk. Shadow-walking allows the Forgotten Hero to vanish from view and bounce about the battlefield.
The playable Classes are as follows:
Dancer (Base class)
You are a jack of all trades, yet a master of none.
As a Dancer, your choice of weapons includes:
Magestone (magic conduit)
Court sword/Axe (weapons can be changed)
Dagger
Bow and arrows.
After the Dancer class, as you play the game, you can become a master of either the three archetypical classes (Mage, Warrior, Rogue) or all of the above (Muse).
+Subclasses
Mage (Dancer Subclass)
You are a servant of the titaness' blood. Able to summon Hell beasts, flames, and the mysteries of the other.
As a Mage, your weapons include:
Magestone
Dagger (for rituals)
Familiar
Note: familiars can be bound to those of any class, however, it requires a certain artifact.
Sorcerer (Mage Subclass) You are a master of the titaness' blood. Able to bend the world to your imagination.
As a Sorcerer, your weapons include:
Legendary Magestone
Dagger of the Archmage
Warrior (Dancer Subclass) A servant of the blade. You are the challenge.
As a Warrior, your weapons include:
Be that a sword, ax, or hammer.
Shield
Note: You can acquire potions that allow you to ignore pain and exhaustion. However, watch your wounds.
Berserker (Warrior Subclass) You are a master of the blade and rage. Only a fool won't fear your shade.
As a Berserker, your weapons include:
Legendary weapon (Ax, sword, hammer)
Rage mode
Note: you no longer need potions to enter rage mode.
Rogue (Dancer Subclass)
The child bound in shade. The mystery and the wild are your friends.
As a rogue, you weapons include:
Bow and arrows
Daggers
Mask of Mercy.
Note: The mask will be received at the end of the demo.
Shadebound (Rogue Subclass) Master of shadows and blood.
As a Shadebound, your weapons include:
Legendary Bow and Arrow
Legendary Shade dagger
Mask of the fallen Night.
+Masterclass
Note: This final class is exceedingly difficult to achieve in your first playthrough. And should only be attempted by either min/maxing combat training (not recommended) or replaying Forgotten Tales: Lich Gate with a boon.
Muse (Dancer Final Class.)
Master of the blade, shade, and Mage.
Boons can be gifted to the player at the start of a new game, as long as you have completed Lich Gate once before. Unfortunately, Min/Maxers will not receive the Boons gifted at the end of the game and will instead only have the Legendary weapons of each class.
As a Boon Muse, your weapons include:
Bow of the old wood
Blade of the Hollow
Magestone of Lugh
Mask of the Forgotten
+Stats
Throughout the game, the player will, at times, face many different forms of Stat checks. Be they in quests, puzzles, or special encounters. It will greatly affect how the ending of that scene will turn out. And while I will never penalize players for most of their actions (and will always allow there to be several different ways to beat a certain obstacle). There will be areas that benefit from certain stats.
Note: This file gets a LOT longer after this)
Character Stats
Pretty self explanatory, these are the stats most effected throughout the story.
Stamina
Strength
Dexterity
Willpower
Magic
Intelligence
Species stats
Because the Forgotten hero does have a closable base species, their will be special dialogue and checks for each of the available races. These races include:
Humans.
Lepus Homni, meaning “Rabbit Folk” in the old tongue, later shortened to Homni or ‘Human’ in the new one. One of the most numerous and oldest of the sentient races found within Tormundale, humanity has dominated the earth for hundreds of thousands of years. The only race that is possibly older, being the Gavanthi.
Acorvi.
Children born from Humans and Aveles. The Acorvi bears a stronger semblance to their avian lineage than that of humans. A rarity amongst the half-breeds. With a mix of feathers and hair atop their heads and black, burning eyes. They are oft- much smaller than both of their parents, seldom reaching 5’ (152 cm) in height. The children of the sky and earth also tend to weigh more than their Aveles parents, bones no longer hollow. Their legs, plantigrade, and colorings are one of the few things that they take fully after their human half.
Drakes.
Drākaromí Noct, meaning “Dragonspawn of the Night” in the common tongue, are those born of the Dragon-Shifter, Pires and their (normally) humanoid mates. Often left to dwell in their Draconic parents caves with their (usually) human mothers. Most never know what dwells beyond the Fell-Mountains. Others, loyal wholly to their mothers, may join them in neighboring Edalehan and Ibereli. Hopeful of joining a society that already hates them for existing.
Nag'i.
Children of the Serpensa Homni, meaning “Snake folk” in the common tongue, or the Naga in their own are the children of the West. Born from the remnants of an unknown snake goddess and the lost tribes of the sands, some time after the She-Dragon's infamous hunt. These children of the dwellers of the sands, marshes, and courts live a life of hunts and idle intrigues.
Merrow
The children of Mermaids and Humans. Merrow children are born with human-like skin, teeth, fertility, and the good fortune of NOT having to rip their bodies in two just to walk the earth. But, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a bit of their Mermaid blood unseen within their form. Merrow also possesses wide, glowing eyes, webbed fingers and toes, sharp ears, a mermaid’s lungs, and the devilish reputation. Most Merrow are born of Humans and Kelp Sirens. Though a child born between a human and Ocean Siren isn’t that uncommon.
Class stats
Depending on the class chosen by the player, there will be special options (dialogue and routes) available. Please look at the Classes part of this doc for more information about the various classes to be found within Forgotten Tales: Lich Gate
Relationship Stats
Throughout the course of this game, you can grow closer or farther apart with various members of your party. These relationships can change how certain scenes/dialogue options can turn out. please look at the relationship part of this doc for more information on the various Main romance members.
Pertaining to the secondary romance partners, only certain scenes and dialogue options will change.
Soooo…. Good luck! And if you've made it all the way to here... Well, may the gods be ever in your favor!
Hey guys, long time no see, yeah? I'm Shibes. The author of what is slowly becoming the development hell pit known as FT: Lich Gate.
I've been on a pretty big hiatus thanks to a lot of real-life issues. I work two jobs, familial deaths, ailments, fertility issues, never ending car problems. Like, God damn I feel like my former life as a AO3 fanfic author is coming to rip out my throat.
lol.
But, enough about me. You all want to hear about my game. The one without a demo. Well... It's not the same game. After my gran's death, I had this epiphany. The way I was writing Lich Gate, was just TOO big for one woman. That at points, it felt more like a behemoth I wanted to ignore versus my passion project.
A lot of the characters I had- as much as I loved them, started taking over the main character's story. To the point where I started to hate The Hero. And no one wants to write a story where you never want to write your main guy, Ya know?
So, I've changed it. Shifted the story. Centralized the plot. And found a story I want AND can write on my own.
Genre Tag(s): High Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Epic Tragedy in the making, Horror, Found Family, Myths & Legends, LGBTQ+
Rating: 18+
Warning(s): Violence, Body Horror, Crude Humor, Loss, Strong Language, Descriptive Gore, Implied Potion Abuse, sexually suggestive scenes, Romantic Scenes, Intrusive thoughts, Alcohol consumption, Mind Control, Demonic Horses, War.
Description:
The world, born from the Titaness Vita’s bloated corpse, is dying. The Cycle of Rebirth is coming to a close and bringing with it, the end of the world. To the East- an army led by the Lich Queen waits in the shadows of the Fell Mountains. In the Forests of Old, a new god will soon awaken- born of madness and despair. Who hopes to defeat an ancient foe once more arisen from the grips of death. And, to the West, where sand and mist reign…strange mirages of a history long lost are starting to reappear on the horizon. But how does this all affect you?
Well…
That's up to you to decide my Forgotten Friend.
1. A chance to choose your own appearance (be that: Species, flesh, hair, and build). Or you can go totally default!
2. Romance and/or befriend a multitude of Villains and Heroes! Even a walking-talking red flag!
3. Witness the End of the World- and maybe save it before it all goes to shit! Or don’t! I’m not your mom!
Demo Link: Set for release in January!
+ Personality Stats
For the time being, the Forgotten One’s Personality has three CORE personality options that are based on their dialogue and internal monologue choices. Somewhat similar to Dragon Age 2. Your Personality will slowly start to stack over time with whichever core that you, the player favors. And by the end of the Demo, whichever of the three Core personalities that the player chooses the most will become set for the remainder of the game! The effects of the player character’s personality will usually be seen in the case of flavor text, specialized dialogue, internal dialogue, and character commentary.
Note: The player’s personality (both primary and secondary) will have nothing to do with how the player flirts or reacts to being flirted with by the various Romantic Interests.
Primary Personalities.
Charmed: This one can bluff, bargain, and bemuse their way through most social situations in life. But! Be careful not to come off as too cocky- else you’ll find yourself thrown.
Diplomatic: A person who is slow to offense and is quick to calm any situation when it comes to their words. Tactful, this one gains the ability to maneuver most situations with a calm head. But, don’t let others see you as too much of a pushover.
Fighter: You like to pull the first punch and shove yourself right into the thick of a fight, don’t you? Well, this is the core personality for you! Aggressive and more than willing to confront those around you. Just… be sure not to cause too much strife, yeah? Otherwise, you might find yourself all alone.
Dialogue for each of the Core Personalities will appear as follows: [Charmed] "Hello Sers, let’s put down the flaming swords now and use those poor- unused minds of yours, no?" A trick of the tongue and a beaming smile has them eating out of the palm of your hand.
[Diplomatic] "Let's just take a moment to calm down, yes?" hands raised, sweet, unassuming. Easy pickings if not for the overwhelming sense of magic. It's a miracle that the bandit takes a chance to listen.
[Fighter] You throw a punch, striking the poor fellow right in the gut. No questions asked.
Secondary Personalities.
While the main three personality options will take precedent, the MC's Personality can also be further affected by the following secondary personality traits:
Helpful: A person who would sooner help than hinder. Sympathetic, let us hope that no one puts the entire world on your shoulders.
Sarcastic: This one takes the piss out of everything and everyone. Jokes and smiles follow quick at hand. However, remember, there is always a time or place for everything. Even assholery.
Tearful: Some of us just want to play the crybaby. Overly empathetic and stressed. This one lets it ALL out. Just hope that you gain SOME backbone when the time comes.
Blunt: Straight to the point. They don’t have the time to mince words on bullshit like small talk. They’ve got places to be thank you very much.
Aloof: Emotions are not the easiest to come by for this one. Whether from trauma or disinterest they keep their heart well off their sleeve.
Dark: Morbid, ill thinker, it does not matter. This one has embraced the shadows from whence they came. Fatalist. But unfortunately, not everyone’s cup of tea.
Example: [Charmed][Dark] "Oh, how lovely. One guess what that stain might be..."
[Diplomatic][Tearful] You can already feel the tears on the edge of your vision, blurring the world as the mage pauses to take it all in. ‘Ser, please…’
[Fighter][Helpful] ‘The victims of this atrocity will be avenged. You have my sword.’
“You mean your word?"
‘No.’
Note: As mentioned before, the Forgotten One’s Personality will eventually set once the demo has been complete. However, there will be chances to change... for better or worse.
+ Romance
Within the demo for Lich Gate the MC has a chance to meet all Seven of the possible romance options. The Following is a quick array of character sheets for the possible Main Romances. Spoilers ahead.
❅The Lady in armor❅
Name: Lamis Bashar
Alias: Lady B (By associates), The ALMOST Sultana (By Laz), Lami (intimate relations.)
Romance Option: Yes. However, Lamis is only romanceable towards those who are male or male presenting.
Romance Style: Hot and Cold
Appearance: Tall, almost impossibly so, lady B stands just shy of 7ft/213.36cm. With a swimmer’s build and a lancer’s training it is no surprise that the lady hides a muscular physique beneath her many layers of roughspun silk and armor. Drenched in fine jewels. She possesses calf-length caramel hair kept in a tight braid, dull yellow eyes, olive skin, and dramatic kohl lining her eyes and that of her lips.
Description: Wandering the kingdoms of Edalehan and Ibereli with her merry band of misfits, the lady spends much of her days foregoing her royal duties for the call of adventure. Believing that she may do more good for the people out there in the thick of it over that of a throne room. It is yet unknown whether or not she’s bitten off more than she can chew.
But, good luck telling her that.
The first romance option (technically the second) that the Player will meet during their journey. Lady B, born Lamis Bashar, is the great-granddaughter of the prior Sultana and an unknown consort - now the leader of a mercenary band. She finds the player lost upon the roads to ruin and takes pity, bringing them into her guild without so much as a second thought. She spends much of Lich Gate’s beginning aiding the MC in regaining their lost memories.
Notes:
Both Lady B and Bernie are distant cousins, hence the similar eye colors
Lady B owns a Pogona Lizard named Princess. Princess lives within her sleeve and will sometimes rest atop her shoulders; judging those around her.
☼The Noble knight☼
Name: Ser Bernadette Emili Regis Narcissus Ingle of Noble House Bulgari
Romance Option: Yes. Bernie is Romanceable to a player of any gender. However, they prefer good-nature MCs.
Romance Style: Flustered and drowning in courtly romance.
Appearance: Shoulder length dreads beaded with jewels, heavy brows, fine, lightly calloused umber skin, a broad nose, pale gold eyes, and a lithe build. Somewhat akin to that of a fencer. Standing at 5’8”/172.72cm, they make up for their rather average appearance with that of heavy armor that is more ceremonial rather than practical. And beneath their eyes is a thick line of kohl.
Description: The eldest twin of the noble house Bulgari, Bernadette is next in line to inherit the throne of the Bridge Isles. It’s just too bad that Bernie does not desire to take the crown until they’ve accomplished an impossible feat worthy of House Bulgari. No matter how much their family has claimed otherwise, Bernadette has set themself with the task of saving the day- just like their ancestors had before the rise of magic. Even if it kills them.
Bernie has spent the past year wandering the continent in search of a cause worthy enough for them to champion. With minimal success. It isn’t until they meet the mysterious stranger that they might have found a cause worthy enough for the title of Sovereign.
Notes:
Bernadette is a twin, both they and Josephine (their sibling) have equal right to the throne due to the circumstances of their birth. However, thanks to Josie’s insanely poor health, Bernie is expected to take over once they return from their little ‘adventure’.
Both Lady B and Bernie are distant cousins thanks to their great grandmothers both being married and having issue (children) with the same person: The Ghost of Bulgari.
Romance Option: Yes. Laz is Romanceable to a player of any gender. They can also stay as a friend with benefits if the Player so chooses.
Romance Style: Hot and Heavy (Friends with Benefits), Devoted and Willing (Romance)
Appearance: Damn near twenty feet in length, Laz is the very example of their serpentine lineage. With bright green eyes, scales varying from the deepest of bronze to the brightest of emerald, three taloned fingers, fangs, and ochre flesh. They are almost a menace in comparison to the rest of the companions. A warrior’s physique despite their preference for cloak and dagger. The Serpent is distressingly quick despite their size.
Fem!Laz tends to wear a tightly wrapped emerald breast band and matching headscarf. While her male counterpart only wears an emerald cloak.
Description: A child of the sands, not much is known about Laz's past. If asked they will come up with an outlandish story on the spot. Never the same tale. They will never tell the truth- no matter how much booze they've been plied with. Besides, who wants to think of the past when the present is already here?
A spymaster for the Sultanate, Laz spends much of the day drunk. Plying the lonely with affection in exchange for the juiciest of gossip. It isn't until Lady B and her mysterious stranger walk into their tavern, that Laz is forced to give up their life of luxury for something more...
Daring...
Notes:
Laz’ work leaves them knowing far too much about their compatriots. Whether or not they’ll use this to their advantage is a given.
Laz has two separate romance routes.
ღThe Rangerღ
Name: Amyntas. Hunter of the Corvi
Alias: Amyn (Intimate), Amy pronounced Ah-me (Laz), Bird boy (Laz and ???)
Romance Option: Yes. Amyntas is only Romanceable towards a female or femme representing nonbinary player.
Romance Style: Nervous Affection born from inexperience
Appearance: Squarely standing at 5’5”/165.1cm, the Aveles hunter is quite plain for a member of his species. With jet black hair feathers, silvery white skin, and a scrawny frame. He isn’t much of a threat at first glance. However, don’t let him fool you, Amyntas is a prolific hunter for his clan and WILL use that knowledge against you. A real David versus goliath type. He dresses in heavy woolen cloaks, lengthy scarves, and mix match leather armor of various origins. Much of which barely seems to fit the young harpy. Interestingly, Amyntas has made a habit of enchanting
Whatever he has lying around really. And all of which he enchants as he goes to keep himself whole while he stalks the Fell mountains.
Description: Born amongst the follies of war between that of the various tribes of the Aveles and that of the Fallen children of the mountains, Amyntas was raised in a precarious environment where any moment might be your last. Constantly forced on the verge of life and death, the hunter has taken it upon himself to do the unimaginable- abandon his clan in favor of ending the life of the Lich Queen and her generals.
Whether or not he'll survive is entirely up to you. Notes:
Amyntas technically knows ‘about’ the player character’s possible past before they lost their memories. However, they do not know just WHO the Player is once they meet.
Amyntas is easy to ‘flirt’ with, however they are hard to romance within a first playthrough as they tend to defer towards other possible romance options..
◍The Plagued Warrior◍
Name: The Bishop
Alias: Bishie-boy (Laz), War Boy! (Laz), Bore (Laz), Bish (Laz and others)
Gender: Male, (technically The Bishop should be classified as Genderfluid since he can change his appearance at will. However, he prefers presenting as Male.)
Pronouns: He/Him
Age Range: Unknown, appears to be somewhere within his late twenties
Romance Option: Yes. The Bishop only has a sexual or romantic interest in Men or Male presenting individuals.
Romance Style: Transactional (In the beginning), Doting (Near the end).
Appearance: The Godling of War is one who is the very definition of a short king, standing just shy of 5'/152cms. He is probably the shortest Romance option to be had in the game. Save for a one night stand that the MC can take part in. A powerful man built like a tank, The Bishop possesses pale skin, waist length auburn hair, eight eyes, four arms, and two sets of horns. Honestly, he makes for quite the silhouette, especially with his habit of dressing in the finest of cheaply put together bandit leather armor beneath a priest's robe.
Description: Left to walk the earth after his untimely death thanks to the rise of magic. The Bishop has made it his mission to take over the role of the god who fell so that he could rise. Such is the life of a young godling. But, unfortunately for the Spider blooded man, he was not the only such being born for his role. With seven other contenders for his throne, the bishop is forced to hunt and consume his kin, one-by-one so that he may achieve godhood. It has been a long and arduous road laid ahead of him, yet he must go on. And maybe, with just a little push from the MC he might reach his goal.
Notes:
The Bishop does not remember his original name before he became a godling, only that he was once a war-monk who served under the divine hand of the Flaming Sword.
Bishop does not enjoy flirting, finding it to be beneath him, however he WILL flirt with the MC if it means getting what he wants. (AND THEN FALLS IN LOVE LIKE A FOOOL)
♬The Muse of Saltus♬
Name: Indigo Montoya
Alias: Indie (Laz), The Siren of Saltus (professionally)
Gender: Genderfluid (Normally female presenting)
Pronouns: Fluid (She tends to present as She/Her. But will accept being called by any pronoun.)
Romance Option: Yes. Indigo is only available towards those who are female or female presenting.
Romance Style: Lighthearted and Fun
Appearance: The siren of the sea is the very example of her species. With vibrant purple-grey skin, deep black eyes, elegant tail ripped in two, a curvy frame, and an even more striking head of kelp braided indigo-dyed hair. The lass will always try her best to stand out. Being just over 8'/243cm in her true form (much of which is situated in her tail.) Indigo usually starts to underwhelm people when it comes to her land-dweller form, 5'3"/160cm. Montoya tends to wear the same thing: a pair of gloves to hide her talons and a loose white tunic. Only the gods will know if the wild child ever wears underwear.
Description: Sirens tend to have a harsh life, one destined for ridicule and shame. Yet, the Siren of Saltus has made it her mission to take over the world stage and to gain the begrudging respect of ALL who meet her. Whether or not she'll succeed is entirely up in the air at this point.
Notes:
Indigo does flirt with any MC (no matter their presentation) however she is only interested in romancing women (or female presenting individuals).
Oftentimes Indigo will play songs during time spent in camp. She can be asked to teach the MC how to play one of three instruments. That being: Tambura, Flute, or the Oud.
❥The Dream Lover❥
Name: Perierat
Alias: Peri (Laz), ancient one (epithet), Rat (Laz).
Romance Option: Yes. Peri is a very... protective romance option. To the point that I STRONGLY suggest NOT romancing anyone else when romancing Peri. Or at least, do so at your own risk. (If you plan on romancing another option I strongly suggest Laz or Bishop as Peri brings out a different side of the two.)
Romance Style: Terrifying and bloody (when romancing another as well as them.), Devoted worshiper (when only romancing them)
Appearance: The titan born is fairly nondescript, forgettable almost. Standing at nearly 5'9/175cms, with chest length gingery-blonde hair, white eyes, dark tawny skin, and large molten antlers atop their head. With a penchant towards flowy, murder-husbandy robes. It's difficult to describe Perierat without revealing too much.
Description: Spoilers. Sorry.
Notes:
Peri is behind a great deal of the events that make up the story of Lich Gate. Giving any more details may spoil some rather LARGE parts of the story. Sorry, sorry, sorry!!!
Obsessed with the MC, Peri owns a giant Huntsman spider named after them. Their 'baby' tends to make webs within their antlers Which Peri finds to be QUITE stylish.
Soooo…. Good luck! And if you've made it all the way to here... Well, may the gods be ever in your favor!
