a sproutingale

Game type and premise

A Sproutingale is a visual novel that presents two narratives. One story follows Gus and Gwen, who are new PhD students in plant biology navigating their friendship as they cope with grief and personal challenges. The second story features Ek'mer, the Celestial Paladin, who guides the Fae through Hell as they participate in an eleven-yearly procession. This storyline involves themes of pursuit and conflict as Ek'mer becomes separated from the group while chasing a singular fae-thing, leading to a confrontation in the Forges of Hell.

Reading experience

The game consists of approximately 9,000 hand-written words, providing a concise reading experience. Depending on your pace, it should take about 30 to 60 minutes to complete the narratives. You'll engage with the text as you follow the intertwining stories and character developments, making choices that could influence your understanding of the themes presented.