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[astrophelsbargain]

Todays productivity 2.5k words (8k+ words total in chapter two)

A little less than yesterday, but some sweet scenes were add.

I am finally able to started working now on the main event of chapter two, which is the one I am most excited for.

We will start to dive into early romance, with 3 of RO’s available in this event (Alen, vicifer and….???)

Anyway I am hoping to put in some extra work tomorrow and hopefully be able to edit everything in the weekend. (If I stop now who knows when I will pick it back up again..)

That’s the mini-update for today :)

[astrophelsbargain]

Astrophel’s Bargain Romance Options as:

Lyrics to songs that I listened to in this year (P.1 ?)

Alfhelia;

“Would that I” [Hozier]

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“With the war of the fire

My heart moves to its feet

Like the ashes of ash

I saw eyes in the heat

Feel it soft and as pure as snow

Fell in love with the fire long ago

With each love I could lose

I was never the same

Watch it still live in roofs

Be consumed by the flame

I was fixed on your hand of gold

Lay in waste of my lovin' long ago

Lay in waste of my lovin' long ago”

S. Ekhart;

“Big black car” [Gregory Alan Isakov]

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“Well, you were a dancer and I was a rag

The song in my head, it was all that I had

Hope was a letter I never could send

Well, love was a country we couldn't defend”

D. Astrophel;

“The exit” [conan gray]

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“Feels like we had matching wounds

But mine's still black and bruised

And yours is perfectly fine

Feels like we buried alive

Something that never died”

E. Valens;

“Achilles come down” [Gang of Youths]

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“Hear those bells ring deep in the soul

Chiming away for a moment

Feel your breath course frankly below

And see life as a worthy opponent”

Vero;

Honestly whenever I scroll through Pinterest I’m amazed at how beautifully humans create things, I’m often in awe.

As for progress on AB, it’s hard seeing as I work 2 jobs, but I’m hoping to make some progress soon. I’m sick with the flu so hopefully while I rest I can get something done. I don’t know how many of you are actually interested in the progress, but I hope that those of you who are waiting for something can enjoy these little extras of posts I’ve prepared.

As always, I hope you are all well, and taking care of yourselves :)

[astrophelsbargain]

Sometimes I feel like what I write is pure trash, but then I remember I’ve never started this for others. It’s a story told because I want to tell it, not because I want others to hear it.

Sorry, listening to Conan gray makes me emo like that

[astrophelsbargain]

Do you have any physical description of the ROs?

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Hello anon :)

Yes ofc, though do keep in mind that while I provide physical description, in my mind every player has those special little features that they can implement into the character,

so the descriptions are broad- more so you guys can enjoy completing the characters however you find comfortable.

Best character descriptions can be read through the released demo

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D. Astrophel;

Tall, dark and handsome(m)/gorgeous(f)

Although heavily dressed by fine silks and robes, often covering most of his/hers body- if one were to view beneath the cloth they would discover a fragile, almost sickly figure with little muscle or fat.

the shine of astrophel’s excessive jewelry often offers a complimentary hue to astrophel’s obsidian orbs and short ravened hair.

Astrophel stands at 188cm (m) / 179cm (f)

Astrophel’s race is set to be black

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Alfhelia;

White swan, silvered serpent

If one was to describe Alfhelia it would be messy, from his/her curled-wavy white strands to the quiet storm which takes his/her glassy blue orbs. Alfhelia is a sight to behold on most days, if not every one of them.

Blessed with long limbs, and a slender figure- Alfhelia almost looks like a very tall snowman along side his/hers pale complexion. Alfhelia wears simple clothing, and does not like the tacky feeling of being over-dressed.

Alfhelia stands at 191cm (m) / 182cm (f), making him/her the tallest romance option.

Alfhelia’s race is set to be white, with albinism

Pssst (visit @veroif to see a visual representation)

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S. Ekhart;

Enigmatic stranger

With a healthy fit figure, tanned skin and earthy eyes, Ekhart often gleams with what one might call- class. Often wearing high-end tunics, fitted pants and little jewelry, it is clear you are in the presence of someone important.

Ekhart’s brown hair is silken and brushed back (m) / done into an elegant style (f) though often even the wildest strands seem to rebel against his/her graced appearance.

Ekhart stands at 179cm (m) / 169cm (f)

Ekharts race is set to be Asian

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C. Alphonse;

Nightly wanderer

With clothes often dirtied by mud, and a sword glittering against the little jewelry Alphonse wears, there is something rough, and unpolished about his/her appearance, a complimentary aspect to his/her muscled figure.

medium length dark brown hair and muddy eyes often reflect a deep sort of look lingering about Alphonse’s orbs.

Alphonse stands at 178cm (m) / 168cm (f)

Alphonse race is set to be middle eastern

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E. Valens;

Black cat

Valens is as mysterious as they come, with skin fine and smooth- little scars and a sculpted figure, rich brown strands travel about his/her warm complexion, often in an attempt to push the length of them back into a messy hairdo.

Valens clothes are often simple, nothing expensive nor cheap- a balanced fit as he/she often likes it. It is rare to find Valens’s figure decorated by jewelry.

Valens stands at 180cm (m) / 170cm (f)

Valens race is set to be wasian

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L. Letifer;

Orange cat

Letifer, as if the stars took a rest upon his/her skin-is covered by little markings of freckles from head to toe, accompanied by a pair of dimples-if you were to make him/her smile. Often wearing silver armor, it is difficult to catch the muscled limbs which carry Letifer’s figure.

With untamed ginger hair and grayed eyes, there is something mischievous often at display when it comes to letifer, be it the look in his/her eyes or the curve of their lips as they smile.

Letifer stands at 181cm (m) / 171cm (f)

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N. Vicifer;

Golden sun

Hair that shines like strands of messy gold and eyes that shine the sky’s hues are often a compliment to Vicifer’s warm expression, enhanced by a teasing pearly smile.

Vicifer often chooses to wear clothes finer than most- though not so much on the expensive side. They find their pleasure mostly in wearing unique jewelry, though it does not mean they are covered in it.

Vicifer stands at 168cm (m) / 158cm (f), making them the shortest of the romance options.

Vicifer’s race is set to be white

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*please note that some of these are subject to change

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✧New and improved master-post + updated demo✧

Demo link all the way down below! Into the rabbit hole!

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Hello everyone, this is a new master post as the last one is quite outdated, I would like to first and foremost thank you, in every way- you, personally. I had often thought about making an Interactive Fiction, but circumstances would often distract me and make me unable to do continuously work on it. Though there has not been a day in which I haven’t thought of the stories I want to present to you. Quite a lot has changed- I had rewritten most of the book “Astrophel Bargain” which I had previously presented to you, the noticeable changes become apparent after the first bit of the book. Though it is still a work in progress, I hope to be able to update you more consistently. If you have any questions, suggestions or constructive criticism I’ll accept it gladly- as I am writing it on my own, with no help like proofreaders and I am by no means a native English speaker. Once again I thank you for sticking with me, or if you are a newcomer- for being interested in my work.

May stars bless your journey

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Times have changed since the rise of and reign of magicians, as long forgotten victims and villains of history, they remain hidden- only spoken about as the world marches to a new era of technology and science. Though as magicians grew impatient- forever chained to the earth as their souls dwell on its lands with either goals achieved, long ago-as they quietly live amongst the mortals, peacefully enjoying the bliss of omnipotence and immortality. there are still those whose wishes remain a friction of hope- and they just might risk everything to make up for which they’ve lost.

Rumors spread around as magicians become unlawful, immoral and most of all- feared, causing most to either hide further into the shadows or resist their fate with the power granted to them. As the same rumors pass your shop everyday, a new piece of information reveals that perhaps you and your shop might have a bigger role to play in the schemes of fate.

Your shop is no ordinary store, it holds secrets of centuries old vessels, ornaments books and more, all which will eventually leave the safety of your shop and repurpose themselves at the new world. Though a costumer may never visit twice, for each vessel has its own unique fate and purpose if must serve in solidarity. Being the guardian keeper of the shop is peaceful by itself as you mostly pass your time by exchanging information with far travelers who had happened upon your shop, yet when an old friend visits, your days of peace come to a quick end with a dangerous bargain from an infamous magician.

As you make your way to bid your end of the bargain, you just might discover the world outside your shop holds many wonders- and secrets centuries old, unveiled.

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✧ play as a female, male or non-binary character.

✧ define your characters traits ranging from intelligence, charm, brawn and many more all which have different sections respectively throughout the game, making each play through vary depending on your choices.

✧ Design your character as you’d like, ranging from height, hair color, scars, eye color and more.

✧ decide the fate of major characters

✧ discover secrets and unveil them- if you wish to.

✧ get cursed

✧ develop platonic or romantic relationships with 7 gender selectable characters ( A major part of the game is romance, so it is recommended you experience that aspect of the game as you play )

*warning, the game includes triggering concepts such as death, trauma, betrayal, manipulation, gore and more… it is recommended you read with caution. ⚠️‼️

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Dain/Diana astrophel

✧ The flightless Crow, Enemies to lovers

A magician lost in time, rid of their most treasureable possesion as they seek the key to retrieving what was once their own. Upon finding you, the threads of fate twist and knot when they recruit you to do their bidding. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Alen Alfhelia

✧ The wilting Apatura Iris, belated love epiphany

An old friend who had lost a prestigious position at the Bureu of magic due to untimely rise in magicians retiliation against the crown and Atia, a newfound yet prominent religion. Upon discovering your situation they set out to accompany you on journey to the north. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Sol/Soliel Ekhart

✧ The Blinded Sun, Tragic lovers

A talented minor magician living in isolation from world. As their quiet everyday life becomes a-mess due to your interference, they might come to realize mortals hold greater power then they originally acknowledged. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Nil/Nian Vicifer

✧ The Other Story, Unlikely lovers

A young mystery, who insists on joining you in your travels. As they journey with you, it is revealed that behind their incompatibility with most, might lie another story to unfold. Perhaps the pages will reveal a newfound plot for you to discover? ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Caelum/Caelan Alphonse

✧ The wondering scarecrow, Strange lovers

A young traveler who seems to have strange ties to Astrophel, their search for the same magician leads them to you, upon realizing you have a connection to Astrophel they decide to team up with you in hopes of you being the bridge that connects the two of them. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Eliseo/Elisa Valens

✧ The cursed Heron, Love at first sight

A mysterious mortal who seems to hold more secrets then they let on- a guest of Ekhart, as you live together they come to learn that the both of you might have more in common then they assumed. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

Lilias/Lilia Letifer

✧ The artificial guardsman, forced proximity

Your assigned escort while residing in Ekhart’s residence, amused that there is finally something to look forward to- they keep a watchful eye. you soon finds that your mission might be more challenging then you had originally thought. ✮ character Masterlinks : TBA

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✧ Demo Link ( last update- 26 dec)

✧ Patreon link - coming soon!

✧ Feedback Form

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Magicians ; powerful and omnipotent ‘humans’ who had abandoned all ties to mortality and innocence in favor or gaining power, an act which had caused them to be feared and despised in society.

One day, news delivered to you told that a certain magician has their sight on your magic shop- where a costumer never visits more than once and the shop itself is not as regular as it seems to be.

As you struggle to keep your shop protected you find that the danger might be directed elsewhere, and thus you have entered a dangerous contract with the threatening magician.

As a result you have set out to find a way to rid yourself of such a cursed connection, and during your journey you will come to discover things are not as simple as they seem to be, and you are not who you truly believe yourself to be.

DEMO ( 11 dec )

https://dashingdon.com/play/veroif/astrophels-bargain-demo/mygame/

ALEN ALFHELIA ( M/F )

A seemingly young professor who had known you for a time longer than you can remember, they find family in you no matter the time and place of which you meet at.

They’ll risk most if not everything to promise your safety, but perhaps there is more than they let on? Secrets and magicians are common, but it rarely means anything good.

DAIN/DIANA ASTROPHEL ( M/F )

A mysterious and a seemingly corrupt magician who had pulled you into deeper waters than you had anticipated.

Their facade makes it difficult to breach the invisible wall between the two of you, but are you sure you are truly willing to pull off the mask that carefully hides them? Things could be more dangerous than they seem.

SOL/SOLIEL EKHAL ( M/F )

An infamous northern magician who is known for their cold shoulder and apathetic attitude when it comes to the mortal world, yet they are the last bit of hope you have to cling on to.

as you come to discover who they are, ties that appear impossible and lies that resurface might prove to waver what trust the two of you have developed, will the connection between the two of you prove stronger than you had known it? Or will you not only lose your sole hope but also something more that has yet to bear fruit?

In future updates more romance options will appear, so as to not spoil anything further these characters will be kept hidden.

* all romance characters are gender selectable and you will be able to decide their gender throughout the story.

ASTROPHEL’S BARGAIN is a fantasy, romance and adventure interactive novel in which you get to decide what sort of relationship, ties and outcomes develop as you play through the story.

The game offers multiple features such as :

Selecting your gender, pronouns, appearance and name.

Gender selectable romance options with different personalities, ties and secrets.

Deciding on your opinions and relationship concerning the world surrounding you.

Develop your knowledge for magic, or remain indifferent to it.

Develop the story as you wish it to be

More to come…

ASTROPHEL’S BARGAIN as of now may contain disturbing themes such as…

Adult language

Manipulation

Themes of prejudice and hatred

Oppression

Threats

If you play the demo and feel as though the warnings have missed a trigger please let me know and I’ll update it immediately!

Demo is out on 11 dec; containing about 13k words