Coat of Many Feathers

This is an entry for Mythology Jam 2024!

(DISCLAIMER)

This story is a fictionalized interpretation of the Vietnamese myth of  "The Magic Crossbow". Although the story includes or references real historical figures and events, aspects of their personalities and backstories were rewritten by the game dev to ensure a character-driven narrative. Tangible details of the original myth were also modified for much of the same reasons. 

Synopsis

To settle a decades-long war for territorial sovereignty, Lord Trieu Da of the Qin and King An Duong Vuong of Au Lac agreed to a political marriage between their firstborn children. In anticipation for the wedding, Lord Trieu Da sent his son, Trong Thuy, to remain at Au Lac's Royal Citadel as a show of the Qin's goodwill. 

On the other end, Princess My Chau is ecstatic at getting an opportunity to meet someone from beyond the citadel walls. Will you be able to aid her attempts to befriend the kindly yet distant Trong Thuy? Or will you let their relationship fall apart before it could even begin?

Features

•  ~1800 words for the demo (so around 5 mins of gameplay)!
• A female protagonist with a canon personality, but her reactions, actions, and decisions are up to the discretion of the player!
• A handsome suitor who deals a much shadier hand than he lets on!
• Evidence that politics and magical artifacts bestowed by the gods should never mix!

Characters

The Squad

Writing, Coding, Lineart (for backgrounds, cut-in images, and sprites), and Coloring/Rendering  (cover art, banner, game page, and main menu)- @munna_moo

Coloring and Rendering (in-game backgrounds and sprites) - @horreurific

Music Credits

Menu

• "Ha Long Ba Serenity" by VPRODMUSIC_Asia_BGM (Pixabay)
  

Backgrounds

• "Inspirational Vietnam" by VPRODMUSIC_Asia_BGM (Pixabay)
• "Cánh Đồng Lúa Việt Nam (Bamboo Flute) Vietnam BGM" by VPRODMUSIC_Asia_BGM (Pixabay)
• "Chinese New Year Tradition" by VPRODMUSIC_Asia_BGM (Pixabay)