Wayfarer [Version 1.1.2.]
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Wayfarer is a dark fantasy interactive fiction game. You play as a Wayfarer, a member of an order of warriors born with magical immunity in a world dominated by magic. It is currently in development and releases episodically. The full game will include three acts and a total of 15 episodes.
When your mercenary work backs you into a corner, you take the only option available and accept a contract: to travel to the city of Velantis and steal an ancient artifact said to be blessed by the gods. Simple, right?
But Velantis holds more than you bargained for. Gathering a ragtag party of malcontents and renegades from across the city, you must navigate enemy factions, meddling guilds, and escalating political tensions. Your choices will ultimately determine the city’s fate – and the fate of every person who lives there.
✦ Create a customizable player character, selecting:
Gender [male, female, and nonbinary options]
Pronouns [choose a preset or set your own]
Name [including nicknames and aliases]
Ancestry [choose from 5 fantasy species that unlock unique attributes]
Origin [choose from 6 different backgrounds that unlock unique story moments]
Appearance [including regular choices such as hair and complexion, as well as tattoos and scars that unlock unique story content]
✦ Upgrade 4 skills which will determine your successes and failures. Skill level is mixed with a dice roll on skill checks, adding an element of risk vs reward to your choices
✦ Unlock traits that reflect your character’s choices, providing bonuses and hindrances
✦ Recruit companions, build your relationships, and perhaps find romance
Relationships include friendships and rivalries
Romances are optional and include straight, gay, bisexual and asexual characters, alongside monogamous and polyamorous options
✦ Build rapport with 6 factions and choose whether to support or betray them
✦ Encounter timed choices on key decisions, with alternative results if time runs out or you choose to abstain
✦ Build a codex as you explore the world and encounter people, places, history, lore, magic and monsters
✦ Navigate thousands of branching choices for a unique, re-playable experience and story
A childhood friend and a fellow Wayfarer. What does he know about the Order’s past and what lengths will he go to keep it hidden?
A Guild mage on the run who keeps her secrets closely guarded. What plot is she involved in and how deep does it run?
A disinherited scion to a mercantile empire. She’s hunting for her sister’s murderer, but what conspiracies will she uncover instead?
A former assassin who abruptly quit the league and turned himself over to the authorities. How far will he go to kill his past?
The extravagant leader of a theatre company and a brilliant con artist scamming the social elite. Behind the flashy exterior, what dark history is he hiding?
An ambassador from a secretive city in the mountains that recently opened its borders. Why is she here and what higher purpose does she serve?
A gifted alchemist searching for the truth behind the source of magic. What devastating answers will he uncover?
Playable Content: Prologue, Episode 1, Episode 2
Average Playtime: approx. 8.5 hours of gameplay
Average Word Count Per Playthrough: approx. 156k words
Total Word Count: approx. 927k words
First Published: September 9, 2021
Last Updated: July 1, 2022
Last Patch: October 13, 2022
Playable Content: The same as the public build
Only available to Patrons and Playtesters
The story is rated MA-17 for fantasy and medieval violence, depictions of blood and gore, death, explicit language, sexually suggestive themes, and drug and alcohol use. Player discretion is advised.
Wayfarer has an official Discord server! You can join it here. Please note that the server is 17+ only.
Wayfarer is a passion project and creating it is a full-time job. If you enjoyed the game, please consider supporting its development on Patreon. Patrons receive access to the alpha build, bonus content, and tutorials in writing and game design, among other perks.
If you aren’t in a position to support financially, reblogs, shares, and spreading the word about the game are much appreciated and do a lot to help me out. 💕
Cover art and companion portraits by Rory Yaya (@sunshinemage). Wayfarer sigil and logo design by Jessica Roy. All other image assets as credited in-game.
POST UPDATED: 01.05.2023.
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