The Puppet's Casket

Story Background: Join Elias Vance and step into the tumultuous late Victorian era. The Thorn family, once the pinnacle of puppet theater craftsmanship, was shattered by a tragic incident. The family heir, the genius puppeteer known as "Pygmalion," Caspian Thorn, retreated into seclusion at the Marionette Manor. After leaving behind a note stating "I have attained eternity," he vanished without a trace. Years later, a mysterious rumor began circulating among puppeteers: Caspian had discovered the secret to immortality. The puppet he created—Galatea—would invite the most talented puppeteers to the manor to inherit the Thorn family legacy and Caspian's techniques. Lured by the family's wealth and artistry, many puppeteers chose to accept the invitation and enter the manor. Yet, none have ever returned. The manor stands silent, awaiting its next guest. This time, the puppet named Galatea has delivered the invitation to you. Can you solve the manor's puzzles, claim its treasures, and escape with your life? Gameplay: - A 2D puzzle-centric adventure game. - Gather clues, observe your surroundings, and solve puzzles to progress deeper into the manor. - Use your wits to unravel intricate, thoughtfully designed mechanisms of varying difficulty. - Piece together the truth behind the Marionette Manor through scattered clues and documents. Art Style: - Meticulously hand-painted scene illustrations. - Animations that blend artistic design with atmospheric storytelling. - An eerie and mysterious, but not horror-focused, puzzle-solving experience. Character Introductions: Elias Vance The only puppeteer in his family daring enough to undergo the ritual of receiving an artificial eye. Ambitious and determined, he is utterly resolved to claim Caspian's legacy. Caspian Thorn Heir to the Thorn family, a genius puppeteer whose carved marionettes seemed to possess souls. He disappeared after leaving the message, "I have attained eternity." Galatea A mysterious marionette endowed with a soul and life, Caspian's most successful creation. When she extends her invitation to the manor, you know you cannot refuse.