Pixel art illustration of jellyfish

Some background work for the @stygiomedusavn.bsky.social , an upcoming visual novel 🪼

#pixelart #oceanart

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Meet Donner, one of Foleri's esteemed professors. We promise he's not as stern as he looks... probably.

Artist: buff.ly/EBA3six

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A self-proclaimed leader, Eden can come across as quite laid-back. Beware; a wolf lurks under this sheep's clothing..

Artist: @helhornart.bsky.social

🐠 WRITING PREVIEW🐠 from Claudia's writer, Hannah England!

We love how Hannah has brought the rough & tumble Fishing Captain, Claudia, to life! She's not that scary...

Find them here: @/basementeyes

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The floating cathedral is an emblem of faith, a powerful symbol. But something eerie haunts the halls... 🦑

Artist: @punto.bsky.social

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It is a cold, hard truth of this world - madness eventually envelops all. Even lords, may one day fall...

Artist: kviarhei.artstation.com

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The Veiled Oracle's attendants follow him like loyal shadows, ever silent.

Artist: @strangeomens.bsky.social

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You've come to face the Veiled Oracle's judgement. But they are not the only ones watching you...

Artist: @caramelcocooncreations.com

🐠WRITING PREVIEW 🐠 from Liras' writer, Mallory Sharpe!

We love all the eccentricities that have been baked into Liras. Perfect for Foleri's resident heretic!

Find the writer here: @mallorysharpe.bsky.social

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A classroom in Foleri. We hear the instructor is quite the character...

Artist: @punto.bsky.social

Somebody please get the poor oracle a mattress ಥ_ಥ

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Luka's room reveals a hidden side to Foleri's veiled oracle; paintings canvas the walls from the realistic to the surreal.

Artist: @rainydayhaze.bsky.social

It won't be a little 😀

I also wrote a little about one of the spookier settings in Foleri - check out the newsletter post to read it! 🐚

I’m excited for players to see the cargo~ (´▽｀)

🐠WRITING PREVIEW 🐠 from Emrys' writer, miseri!

We love an attractive man who's a little bit mean to us.

Follow the writer here: @miseri.bsky.social

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The submarine docks are the lifeblood of Foleri, where daily catches are brought in.

Artist: @rainydayhaze.bsky.social

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Meet another of the famed treasure hunters, Godyn! Is he friend, or foe?

Artist: @freddiedoodles.bsky.social

🐠 Link: buff.ly/QJ0DtfE

🐠 It's a newsletter drop!🐠

Time for something a little eldritch to start off the new year. We're introducing a key part of Stygiomedusa gameplay, the "corrupted" forms!

#vndev #indiedev

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A spare bedroom, piled high with books. Is it safe to rest your head here?

Artist: @rienichii.itch.io

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Are you ready... to touch the beyond? Check out this work from our upcoming VN!

Artist: @jonjustaguy.bsky.social

One day I'll write a character that isn't a snarky asshole. This was not that day.

🐠WRITING PREVIEW 🐠 from Luka's writer, Tianna!

We're absolutely loving how our sassy Oracle, Luka, has been brought to life!

Follow the writer here: @dragontianna.bsky.social

Tysm! 🙏

🐠Last but not least... some Liras facts! 🐠

He's a hobbyist naturalist who would absolutely keep pet snakes if he could. Additionally, he was once part of a theatre troupe, which is responsible for his flair for the dramatic!

#vndev #gamedev

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The streets of Foleri are bustling, with towering buildings that hover on platforms just a few inches off the ground.

Artist: @caramelcocooncreations.com

I have been absolutely loving doing this writing, and now that I've finished the full draft I can confidently say I am super happy with how Yorath's story plays out!

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This older gentleman is Father Jaryl, a high-ranking member of Foleri's church.

He does NOT enjoy the MC's company.

Artist: @loyaltykink.bsky.social

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Isn't this kitchen just the coziest? Surely nothing could happen, right?

Artist: @punto.bsky.social