Foundlings

Foundlings is a story-driven RPG revolving around a journey of maturing, self-discovery and forgiveness. Taking cues from classic SNES RPGs and adding a pinch of branching dialogue and character building, Foundlings seeks to explore new and exciting ways of crafting an RPG experience. After getting arrested on the same night due to performing unsanctioned magical acts, young healer's apprentice Agnes and remorseful ex-executioner Frant are brought together by the whim of a local feudal lord. They are tasked with tracking down the head of a deviant mages' guild, whom they suspect to be responsible for the recent unrest among both the local wildlife and the inhabitants of the surrounding villages. - Explore a Ravaged Medieval Land Journey through a war-torn 12th-century England filled with mystical forests, forgotten battlefields, and ancient burial grounds. - A Heartfelt Tale of Hardship Guide two outcast mages during the Revolt of 1173. Every choice shapes life, death, and redemption. - A Living Narrative World Meet nobles, peasants, scholars, and fellow outcasts. Shape your relationships through choices, knowing that not every outcome is yours to decide. - Real-Time Spellcasting Experience tactical planning with real-time spell execution using conduits, scrolls, and potions. - Dual Character Control Switch between Agnes and Frant, each with evolving behaviors and abilities. - From Novice to Initiate Study medieval disciplines, practice alchemy, acquire conduits, and craft new spells to build your personal spellbook. - The Four Humours System Balance blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile to stabilize your emotions in combat. - Celestial Influence Align spells with planetary movements to enhance their effects. - Paths to Mastery Study liberal arts like Rhetoric and Theology, and delve into true-to-life alchemy and occult practices. Key Features: - A touching, character-driven story - Tactical positioning and resource management meet real-time spellcasting action - Character customization via dialogue and combat choices - Branching dialogue paths & stat-based skill checks - Enemies visible within the game's levels, without random encounters - Unique stats and resources based on historical science and philosophy - Exploration that reveals the mysterious forces governing the medieval world - 20+ spells, scrolls and items - 10+ alternate endings - 16-bit pixel aesthetics + illustrations inspired by medieval European art - Soundtrack blending progressive rock, SNES-era game music & Balkan/Middle Eastern folk