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shepherds-of-haven Ā· 1 year ago
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The Shepherds of Haven Soundtrack (Volume 1) is Now Out!
Over the last several months, I've been working with the brilliant composer, Ivan Duch, to develop an official soundtrack for Shepherds of Haven! Volume 1 of that soundtrack is out today!
This volume contains 16 songs, including theme songs for specific characters like Shery, Riel, Chase, Red, and Trouble; motifs and signature music for the game and numerous locations throughout its alpha build; and so much more!Ā 
Working with Ivan to create this album has been such a blast. I'm pretty new to working with a composer and commissioning custom music based on locations and characters that exist only in text (and my imagination), but Ivan is a bonafide genius and master of his craft. Seriously, if you have any desire to commission an orchestral or instrumental piece based on your own stories or characters, I can safely say you should run, not walk, to work with him! I have nothing but resounding praise for his work and how easy and fun this collaboration has been. :) Work on Volume 2 has already been started as well!
You can listen to the album at any of Ivan's links below. And please, give a shout-out to your favorite tracks! I'm over the moon about all of them... but Shery's Theme definitely makes me want to scream/cry/smile in the best way possible! šŸ’–šŸŽ¶
I hope you enjoy, and don't forget to give Ivan a follow, a share, or some praise if you feel like it! He has his entire library of music available to listen to as well, and it's all incredible: I've been listening to it myself while writing ShoH these last few months!Ā 
(And last thing: if you want to read about Ivan's thought process when he was composing each song, try going to his individual songs page and click "Get it" on the song you want to see the description of. Here's Chase's Theme, for example! I just think it's really neat to see how he describes each track and his reasoning for each one!)
Links:
Ivan's WebsiteĀ 
SpotifyĀ 
BandcampĀ 
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girlkisser13 Ā· 2 months ago
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for the first time
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"it's just like seeing her" "for the first time" "again"
pairings: amelia shepherd x fem!reader
warnings/tags: angst with a hint of fluff at the end. mentions of amelia having a relapse.
summary: you reunite with amelia after she comes back from rehab.
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the corridors of grey sloan memorial hospital held a familiarity that felt like home. the steady rhythm of beeping monitors, hurried footsteps, and murmured conversations had been the soundtrack to your life for years. it was comforting, yet today, as you walked through the halls, there was an undercurrent of unease you couldnā€™t quite shake. maybe it was the fact that you hadnā€™t been back in seattle for a while, or perhaps it was the uneasiness that always seemed to follow you since things fell apart with amelia.
mark had paged you for a consult. another reconstructive case that needed your expertise. you were good at thisā€” rebuilding, putting things back together. it was what you did best, even if you couldnā€™t always apply the same skill to your own life.
you turned a corner sharply, your mind preoccupied with the upcoming surgery, and collided with someone. papers flew into the air like a cascade of autumn leaves, and you stumbled back, reaching out to steady the person youā€™d bumped into.
"iā€™m so sorry! i didnā€™t see you," you apologized, dropping to your knees to gather the scattered documents.
"no, itā€™s okay, i wasnā€™t looking where i was going either," a familiar voice replied.
you froze, your hand hovering over a paper as the recognition hit you like a tidal wave. you slowly looked up, heart hammering in your chest, and found yourself staring into the eyes of amelia shepherd.
"hi," she said softly, her voice carrying a hint of surprise mixed with something elseā€” something you couldnā€™t quite place.
"hi," you echoed, your voice barely more than a whisper.
the hospital faded away, the bustle of nurses and doctors becoming a distant murmur as you stood there, looking at each other. she looked almost exactly the same as the last time youā€™d seen her. her hair was shorter, yes, but her eyes still held that familiar spark of determination and defiance. there was a vulnerability in her gaze, though, that hadnā€™t been there before.
for a moment, you were both back at johns hopkins, two young residents studying late into the night, navigating the grueling demands of your profession while also navigating the complexities of your relationship. sheā€™d been your world back then, the anchor that kept you grounded when everything else felt like it was spinning out of control.
"ameliaā€¦" you began, but before you could find the right words, your pager buzzed, breaking the moment. you glanced down, seeing markā€™s name flashing on the small screen. "iā€”i have to go," you stammered, taking a step back. "markā€™s paging me."
"yeah, of course," she replied quickly, masking the disappointment that flashed across her face. "iā€™ll see you around?"
you nodded, still trying to process the fact that she was standing in front of you. "yeah, sure."
as you walked away, you couldnā€™t help but look back. amelia was still standing there, watching you go, a wistful expression on her face. a wave of emotions threatened to overwhelm you, but you pushed them down, focusing on the task at hand. mark needed you, and thatā€™s where your focus had to be.
mark was waiting for you in the attending lounge, leaning casually against the counter, his arms crossed over his chest. he looked up when you entered, a knowing smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
"what took you so long?" he asked, his tone teasing.
"i, uh, got held up," you replied vaguely, trying to shake off the encounter with amelia. "what did you want my opinion on?"
mark handed you a patient file, but his eyes stayed on your face, studying you intently. "i was looking at a complicated reconstruction case. thought you might have some ideas. but, you know, since youā€™ve been avoiding seattle like the plague, i havenā€™t been able to ask for your expertise in a while."
you knew he was baiting you, and you werenā€™t in the mood. "iā€™ve been busy, mark. you know that."
"sure," he said with a shrug, his expression still smug. "by the way, did you know ameliaā€™s here?"
the file slipped from your hands, falling to the floor. you bent to pick it up, trying to hide the sudden rush of emotions his words caused. "yeah," you said, your voice more steady than you felt. "i ran into her in the hall."
markā€™s eyes gleamed with amusement. "and? how was that?"
you shot him a glare. "she said hi. i said hi back. then you paged me."
"really?" he said, his voice laced with disbelief. "because she looked like she wanted to say more than just hi."
"do you know why sheā€™s here?" you asked, changing the subject.
"nope," he said, shaking his head. "but she did say she was looking for you."
you felt your heart skip a beat. "looking for me? why?"
before mark could answer, a voice cut through the room. "mark." both of you turned to see amelia standing in the doorway, looking hesitant. "can i talk to you for a minute?"
mark straightened up, glancing at you before nodding at amelia. "sure, come on in."
you felt trapped, the walls of the small lounge closing in on you. "i should go prep for my surgery," you mumbled, quickly walking past amelia without meeting her eyes. as you left the room, you heard mark and amelia start talking, their voices fading as you made your way down the corridor. your mind was a storm of thoughts and memories, each one bringing with it a wave of emotion you werenā€™t prepared to face.
later that afternoon, you were in the lounge again, trying to focus on a patientā€™s chart when amelia found you. she entered quietly, her presence like a ghost in the room. you didnā€™t look up, your attention fixed on the papers in front of you.
"can we talk?" she asked softly, breaking the silence.
you took a deep breath before raising your eyes to meet hers. "what are you doing here, amelia?" you asked, trying to keep your voice neutral.
"i wanted to see you," she said simply.
you felt a flicker of frustration. "you flew three hours just because you wanted to see me?"
"yes," she replied, her voice unwavering.
silence filled the room, heavy and suffocating. you felt her eyes on you, searching, but you couldnā€™t bring yourself to meet her gaze. she took a step closer, and you saw her pull something from her bag. it was an envelopeā€” the letter you had sent her when she was in rehab.
"i read your letter," she said, holding it out like it was a fragile piece of glass. "iā€™m sober now. iā€™ve been through rehab, therapyā€¦ iā€™ve done the work. but you werenā€™t there."
her words stung, and you finally looked up, meeting her gaze. the sincerity in her eyes was unmistakable. she looked like the same woman youā€™d fallen in love with all those years ago, and yet there was something different about her nowā€” an openness, a vulnerability that hadnā€™t been there before.
"you donā€™t get to use my letter against me, amelia," you said, your voice tinged with anger. "not after everything you said to me."
her eyes filled with tears, and she took another step closer. you instinctively took a step back, the distance between you growing. the hurt in her eyes was palpable, and it mirrored the pain youā€™d carried for so long.
"i know i hurt you," she said, her voice breaking. "i didnā€™t mean those things. it was the drugs talking. i was scared and angry and broken. i wish i could take it all back."
you felt a lump in your throat, memories of those final days flooding back. the way she had looked at you with nothing but disdain, the harsh words that had cut deeper than any scalpel ever could. you had known she was spiraling, but you hadnā€™t known how to help. and then she had pushed you away, saying things that still haunted you.
"i know you didnā€™t mean them," you said quietly. "but that doesnā€™t make them hurt any less."
"iā€™m sorry," she whispered, tears spilling down her cheeks. "iā€™d do anything to take it all back, to make it right. iā€™m here now. and iā€™m sober. i came back to you. please, come back to me too."
loving amelia had always been complicated, a tangle of emotions you could never quite unravel. but standing here now, seeing the vulnerability in her eyes and hearing the sincerity in her apology, you felt something shift inside you. her presence brought back a flood of memoriesā€” late nights studying at johns hopkins, quiet moments stolen between surgeries, laughter shared over dinner.
but there was more than just nostalgia. there was pain. deep, lingering pain from the harsh words she'd said during her relapse. words that had cut deeper than any scalpel ever could. words you werenā€™t sure you could forget.
"amelia," you began, your voice uncertain. "i donā€™t know if i can do this again."
she looked at you, her eyes filled with emotion. "do you still love me?" she asked softly.
the question hit you like a freight train. did you? it felt like loving her was an inherent part of who you were, woven into your very being. but could you survive loving her again? you opened your mouth to speak, but no words came out. instead, you stood there, silent.
ameliaā€™s face fell, but she didnā€™t back away. instead, she took a tentative step closer. "because i still love you," she said, her voice trembling. "iā€™m still so in love with you. i donā€™t think iā€™ve everā€¦ stopped being in love with you."
her words were like a balm to the wounds youā€™d carried for so long, but they also brought a new wave of fear. could you trust her again? could you trust yourself not to fall into the same pattern, the same heartbreak? "what are we supposed to do, amelia?" you asked, voice strained. "ruin each other all over again?"
she shook her head fiercely, determination shining in her eyes. "no. thatā€™s not what i want. i want to love you the way you deserve to be loved. i want to be there for you, support you, make up for all the times i hurt you. and if youā€™re not ready yet, thatā€™s okay. iā€™ll wait for you. as long as it takes."
you studied her, really looked at her, and for the first time, you noticed the changes. she seemed different, stronger, more grounded. it was like seeing her for the first time again, and it scared you. what if you had both changed too much? what if the love youā€™d once shared was gone, replaced by the scars of time and pain?
"i donā€™t know if weā€™re the same people we were before," you said quietly, voicing your fear. "weā€™ve changed, amelia. what if weā€™re too different now?"
she reached out, her fingers lightly brushing against yours, and the touch sent a spark through you, familiar and new all at once. "then that just means we get to fall in love with each other all over again," she said softly. "we get to learn each otherā€™s hearts from the beginning. we get to build something new. something stronger."
her words resonated with you, and you felt the tension in your chest begin to ease. maybe she was right. maybe love didnā€™t have to be about holding on to the past. maybe it was about letting go, about choosing to believe in the possibility of something better. something real.
you took a deep breath, letting her words sink in. she was offering you a chance, not a promise that things would be perfect, but a promise that she would try. that she would be there. that she would love you.
"okay," you said finally, your voice barely more than a whisper. "okay, letā€™s try."
ameliaā€™s eyes lit up with relief, a smile breaking across her face. she stepped closer, and this time, you didnā€™t move away. Instead, you let her wrap her arms around you, pulling you into a tight embrace. you closed your eyes, resting your head against her shoulder, feeling the warmth of her body against yours. and for the first time in a long while, you felt a sense of peace. a sense of home.
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laterinthenight Ā· 1 year ago
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tag 9 people you want to get to know better. I was tagged by the wonderful @moonlitramblings šŸ„°
currently reading: Iā€™m on a reread of Watership Down by Richard Adams, one of my favorite books of all time. I usually make sure to reread it once a year at least. Also Renegade Love by Ann Aguirre - love me an alien romance šŸ˜©šŸ‘Œ
last song: La DevociĆ³n Se Hizo Carne by Carlos Viola, from the Blasphemous 2 soundtrack. Truly every song is an absolute banger; my favorite is Cante Desde Lo Profundo, because that fight is so fucking good. On a lighter note (šŸ˜) Iā€™ve also been listening to Forklift Simulator by Sbassbear, which is unreasonably catchy
currently watching: Just finished watching Predator (1987) for the first time in years... it came up in discussion with some friends a couple days ago, and Iā€™d forgotten how nuts the movie is amongst all the memes. Besides that, Iā€™m in the middle of Season 2 of The Golden Girls (whiplash šŸ˜‚) and a rewatch of Outlaw Star
current fic - reading: Nothingā€™s Wrong with Dale by @moonshine-nightlight (šŸ‘€šŸ‘€šŸ‘€šŸ‘€šŸ‘€šŸ‘€) (Original Work) I cannot overstate how absolutely feral I am for this fic, holy shit Sundays are marked on my calendar; An Unexpected Muse by WickedScribbles (AO3) (Red Dead Redemption 2) a truly lovely modern!AU of Arthur attending the Readerā€™s Intro to Drawing class in college and them hitting it off; The ThirtySix Stratagems of WĆ”ng JƬngzĆ© by Mussimm (AO3) (Mass Effect 2) Right after the release of Mass Effect 2, long before ME3 was on the horizon, this author conceptualized an Epic that to this day remains one of my all-time favorites, about how the Reaper War could manifest and be won
current fic - writing: I donā€™t write much these days (not much energy at the moment) but Iā€™ve got a couple ideas circulating, with my OCs in a low-fantasy historical post-war thing. Very comfort, very slice-of-life, very smutty just a little something to make me happy when I need it
next on my watchlist: Tombstone (1993); The Shape of Water (been putting it off because my vibes have been off)
current obsession: Nothingā€™s Wrong with Dale (cough šŸ‘€šŸ‘€šŸ‘€), Red Dead Redemption 2 (Arthur Morgan), Our Life: Beginnings and Always (Cove Holden our beloved), Shepherds of Haven by @shepherds-of-haven , The Golden Rose by @anathemafiction
Iā€™m not great at direct tagging because I mostly just sit to the side an quietly reblog things lol, but anybody who wants to can consider yourself tagged, if youā€™re interested! Itā€™s always fun to see what people are into šŸ’ž
And thanks again for the tag @moonlitramblings ! Iā€™m so excited for when Donā€™t Shoot the Messenger publishes - you craft such wonderful stories that speak to me as a demi, with actual time taken to make the emotional connection between characters plus the way you write the šŸ”„ scenes is god-tier šŸ˜©šŸ‘Œ Please take care of yourself, and I look forward to everything you create!
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mr081 Ā· 3 years ago
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Week 1: Many Worlds
Day 1: College/Fashion and Rock.
Just some fanart for the Shepherds of Haven Universe, namely the illustrious Commander Blade Bronwyn.
Not necessarily fashion, rock, or college related per se, but the theme did remind me of the movie ā€œDriveā€; A lot of the cinematography in that movie had so much symbolism, and the Driverā€™s jacket *salsa dance whooo sound here*. Soundtrack was very choice; gave an such a Steve McQueen heist vibe set in the 80ā€™s.
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brightwaterforarainyday Ā· 3 years ago
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Hiiii!!!
Character: Levon Valendil (originally my MC from Shepherds of Haven, now just Some Guy who lives in my head whom I love)
Song: The Projectionist by ThouShaltNot
I am what you tell me I am You make me an endless text and I am what you think of next and You are my projectionist
A song about being an implement of some greater power and not being entirely your own person. Soundtrack for thinking about how the ShoH mc can potentially be a vessel/conduit for 1 or more gods and have a demon possessing them and hey that's a lot of powerful entities with varying levels of control over ur whole life and personhood huh?
Song: The Good That Won't Come Out by Rilo Kiley
I do this thing where I think I'm real sick But I won't go to the doctor to find out about it 'Cause they make you stay real still, in a real small space While they chart up your insides and put them on display They'd see all of it, all of me, all of it All of the good that won't come out of me And all the stupid lies I hide behind
Please Do Not Percieve him!!!! Lev is so extremely concerned with being The Correct Kind of Person who's strong and competent and can take care of themselves and doesn't need help. The idea that someone might look closer and realize hey this guy is kind of a mess actually who's just pretending he's not afraid of literally everything what a pitiful loser is absolutely his worst nightmare.
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shepherds-of-haven Ā· 8 months ago
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THE SHEPHERDS OF HAVEN SOUNDTRACK (VOLUME 2) IS OUT NOW!
Listen to Volume 1 here!
Wow, what a journey it's been! The complete soundtrack for Shepherds of Haven, spanning across 32 original songs and two full-length albums, is now officially finished! You can listen to this latest album over on composer Ivan Duch's website!
This volume also contains 16 songs, including theme songs for the remaining Shepherds and other major characters, such as Tallys, Ayla, Halek, Briony, Lavinet, Mimir, Croelle, Prihine, and Caine; motifs and signature music for the game's numerous locations like Heth Macoll, Capra, and the Elven Quarter; and so much more!Ā But beware: if you haven't played the alpha build, there's probably a spoiler or two lurking in there. ļæ½ļæ½
As always, watching Ivan's creative process as he's turned the game's textual descriptions and fictional narratives into sonic adventures has been an incredible experience. If you ever feel a desire to commission a cinema-quality piece of music for your own stories or characters (including your own Brightburner), he's open for commissions and is amazing to work with!
You can listen to the new album at any of Ivanā€™s links below. Feel free to give him a follow and your support, and please, as always, give a shout-out to your favorite tracks! I hope you enjoy! šŸŽ¶
LINKS:
Ivanā€™s WebsiteĀ 
SpotifyĀ 
BandcampĀ 
Patreon
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shepherds-of-haven Ā· 7 months ago
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Hi! Just wanted to ask, is Blade's theme anywhere in volume 1 or 2? Or will there be a volume 3?
Hi, this was answered here! In short, Blade's Theme and a few other songs were composed a few years back by a different composer, Irene Chan, so those songs wouldn't be included in Ivan's albums or website. They will be featured in the game as well as included in my "complete" version of the OST when the game is complete and out for purchase, though! In the meantime, you can listen to them over on Patreon!
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shepherds-of-haven Ā· 1 year ago
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How could you leave out blade's theme šŸ˜­šŸ˜­ BUT OMG THE MUSIC IS INCREDIBLE
Blade's theme wasn't composed by Ivan Duch (but by Irene Chan), so it wasn't included in Ivan's release, but it will be included in both the final version of the game and my version of its OST, which will feature the other songs done by other artists as well! šŸ™‚ And yay, I'm so glad you're enjoying the music, it really is all phenomenal!!! šŸ’–
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shepherds-of-haven Ā· 11 months ago
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Here to just say that Trouble's theme is so far my favourite among the other themes. Everytime I hear it, I check my watch to see if its high noon
I LOVE ITTTT thank you for sharing! šŸ„° I love hearing which tracks are everyone's favorites!
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shepherds-of-haven Ā· 10 months ago
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Happy New Year, everyone! I thought it would be fun to do a little retrospective on the game's progress over the last year... Shepherds of Haven has grown so much from the little demo I posted in January 2018, and it continues to steadily build and flourish in so many different and exciting ways! Here's a look at just some of the things we accomplished in 2023!
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I added 143,151 words to the game (2.5 main chapters, 8 new character interludes) in 2023: the equivalent of writing the longest Lord of the Rings book in one year! We also broke our huge 1 million word milestoneā€”without including codeā€”meaning Shepherds of Haven is now officially twice as long as War and Peace, and almost as long as the entire 7-book Harry Potter series... and all in a single game!
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A lot goes into game creation behind the scenes, including the coordination and creation of visual assets for the gameā€”like character cards, codex entries, maps, portraits, and backgroundsā€”fun stuff for the fans (like the MC info template we created), and songs for the official soundtrack. As the game creeps slowly and determinedly towards its initial completion, that also means learning new things as a solo developer to prepare for the future, like learning to build an official website, researching business and tax practices, and beginning to think about how to conduct testing, publishing, and marketing down the road. Much of what I enumerate here hasn't been made public yet and will continue to cook in the background for a while, but I'm very proud of the work I've gotten done this year and will be excited to unveil more in the future!
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And of course, for even more Shepherds of Haven content, I've added and completed even more stories for our little library on Patreon (which also has sizable word count at this point): The Bridge of Bones (a Trouble and Riel murder mystery), O Happy Dagger (a dark adventure featuring Briony, Chase, and Red), and The Hunt (a wild tale involving Tallys, Halek, Shery, and new kinds of spirits, fey magic, and Elves) were all serial stories completed in 2023, while Some Kind of Virus is a cyberpunk zombie apocalypse AU that will continue to be updated with new chapters monthly.
A full list of the Shepherd short stories and serial novellas (with links) can be viewed here!
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I hope you enjoyed this session of Shepherds of Haven Wrapped! Honestly, this doesn't actually cover everything I've been working on, but some things can't be packaged and listed out neatly, or otherwise won't seem very interesting to anyone else but me! šŸ˜‚ As we inch through Chapter 9 and get more interludes done (only a few more main chapters to go), I'm hopeful that I'll also be able to find time to work on my next novel, but we'll see if the Shepherds schedule ends up ramping up or settling down as we work steadily towards finishing the main story!
One important thing before wrapping up is to acknowledge your guys' role in this wonderful, wild journey. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your invaluable contributions to the development of Shepherds of Haven. Whether you took the time to share links to the game, supported its growth on Discord or Patreon, left encouraging messages or asked interesting questions, reported bugs, or showcased your remarkable works of fanfiction or fanart, I am sincerely thankful for the unwavering support from this amazing community! Your collective efforts have played a pivotal role in shaping the world of the game into what it is today. Words cannot adequately convey my gratitude for your support, and I am truly blessed to have such a passionate community surrounding this project.
As we step into 2024, I am filled with anticipation for the developments awaiting Shepherds of Haven. Big things are on the horizon, and I am so excited to share these experiences with you! Thank you for being an integral part of this journey, and here's to the continued growth of our shared little world. Cheers to 2024ā€”may it be a year filled with creativity, adventure, and joy! šŸŽŠ
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shepherds-of-haven Ā· 5 years ago
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Do you have any particular music you like to listen to while write shoh? Or recommendations for music to listen during playing the game? I like to play the game and listen to winterā€™s end ost because it was on the tumblr website!
Hi there, aw I love that you listen to the OST on the Tumblr! ā¤ā¤ā¤ Iā€™m the sort of person who puts on shows in the background rather than music when I write, so I donā€™t tend to listen to music to get in any sort of creative mood! Iā€™d love to put together any music that makes me think of ShoH if I come across it, though, so Iā€™ll reblog if I find any! (Do check out the music on the FAQĀ page, lol, itā€™s the Velvet Room music from Persona but I do really like that!) XD
OH! Actually, I do think the grittiness/weird jazziness of certain Persona 5 songs, the stateliness and somberness of certain Final Fantasy songs (VII and XV are the ones that come to mind for me), and the sweeping atmosphere of certain Studio Ghibli songs do sometimes do the trick for me!
Persona 5 lo-fi remix that I like for wandering Haven especially (second song)Ā 
Final Fantasy XV soundtrackĀ (ā¤)
I will reblog if I think of more! :) Thanks for the great question!
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shepherds-of-haven Ā· 4 years ago
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Shepherds of Haven
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Shepherds of Haven is a dark fantasy interactive fiction game. In it, you play as a Mage living in a worldĀ where magic is outlawed and your peopleā€”those possessing supernatural powersā€”are oppressed and reviled. The world is ruled by humans who believe in science, technology, and industry: at best, you and your kind are nothing more than a fairytale, and at worst you are the stateā€™s greatest threat.Ā 
Thus, using magic has been illegal for centuries. But after years of persecution, you are suddenly offered an opportunity to use your powers for good: demons are now returning, and the world needs fighters like you to protect the population from their invasion. Guns and bullets do no good against monsters pulled from primeval nightmares; only your people and your supernatural powers have the ability to fight fire with fire.Ā 
So you join the Shepherds: an order of elite heroes and fighters comprised of the very people the world once feared more than the demons themselves. As a Shepherd, youā€™ll solve magical crimes, slay demons to protect the citizens of Haven, and build your reputation throughout the capital. Explore the world of Blest, recruit allies and factions to join the Shepherdsā€™ cause, find romance and companionship, investigate mysteries, lead rebellions and exorcisms, and uncover answers to the crises plaguing the world. Where are the demons coming from? Where have the gods or God gone, if they ever existed? Who are you, really?Ā 
And will you be the worldā€™s true savior... or will you be its ultimate downfall?
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Customize your protagonist: choose names, gender, sexuality, appearance, weapon, magic specialization, educational background, racial heritage, and much more
Play as male, female, or non-binary; straight, gay, bisexual, or pansexual; as well as aromantic, asexual, aro-ace, or allo
Thousands of choices and role-playing variations: build your characterā€™s personality and worldview from the ground up, test your loyalties and morals in every chapter, and make meaningful decisions that will change the story and world of the game in large and small ways
15 companions to recruit and befriend, each with their own unique story
10 romance options (5 male, 5 female) and 2 one-night stands/flings
Fulfilling friendship and romance routes, culminating in dozens of different possible endings for each major character, as well as diverse endings for the protagonist, their relationships, and the state of the world
An ever-changing codex, character guide, journal, inventory, and stats page that grows and adjusts as you play
A hubworld-style exploration system between chapters: interact with the city and explore the world on your days off; take quests or side jobs; train; shop; gamble; pray; read; and spend time with or date companions between story missions
Dozens of mechanical secrets to reward your playthrough: achievements, a new game+ system, a save system, unlockable art, collectible trading cards, room decorations and souvenirs, a plannedĀ ā€œstupid mode,ā€ and planned DLC
Much more!
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Completed Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3
Approx. 270,000 words
Last Updated: August 2021
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ā­ļøĀ Play hereĀ ā­ļø
Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9
Approx. 1,220,000 words without code
Last Updated: October 2024
Currently only available to testers and Patrons until the beta build
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If you like my interactive fiction work, please consider checking out a hardcover, paperback, e-book, or audiobook copy of my debut novel, a science fiction thriller called WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HERE, published by DAW Books and Penguin Random House! Read more about it here, here, and on my website, or check out the links below!
Links for WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN HERE:
Penguin Random House
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Audible
Other Links:
Author Website
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