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By Hosted GamesNov 9, 2026

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Your manor is threatened from every side by brigands, anarchist revolutionaries, and a demigod. Will you resort to forbidden magic or pray for divine aid? An interactive fantasy novel, 181,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects.

$3.95 on Steam

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