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Episode 3 Sneak Peek #13

This is from a branch where the MC did not trigger either or the reconciliation scenes, or chose to break off their romance with Aeran. I removed the flavour text tags, so some additional conditional things: Rhodarth is alive, MC talked to Veyer in the gallery, and MC's mentor is Cenric.1. “Bad night?”He stares dully at the floor. “Fine.”“Liar.”You snort and roll your eyes. Loading a plate with a generous helping, you dig in and e...

Progress Report 2022.08.29: Ups & Downs

Hi friends,As the end of the month is coming up, I just wanted to get you caught up to where progress currently is. Unfortunately, I’ve contracted Covid and I am quite ill at the moment. I can’t really work on the game while I am sick (the brain fog is real). Fingers crossed that it won’t take me too long to recover, but everything’s been brought to a stop for the time being.The PatchThe major Episode 2 patch is being playtested. I have a...

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #12

This is from a branch on either Aeran's high romance or high friendship route. I am still working through these variations and pushing the content towards a bottleneck. We'll see if next week if I'll have non-Aeran focused content for once. 😅“Implicitly because they want to, or implicitly because they’re compelled?”You pause, your fingers in the midst of knotting the cloth. Your eyes dart from Aeran to Malsara, noting the fur...

Blood Rites (Veyer Krellion Short Story)

Veyer Krellion is not one to be nervous.They have lived most of their life in pursuit of one thrill or another. Some (their parents, for instance) would call them reckless—recklessly disregarding their own safety and irresponsibly endangering their family name and legacy. To a certain degree, Veyer agrees with the assessment. It is in their nature to push back against restrictions, social or otherwise, simply because they exist.The trait has se...

Progress Report 2022.08.16: Patches & Progress

Hi friends,There isn’t much to update since the last progress report. The start of the month has been a little slow while I worked on some things for Patreon. My main focus right now is finishing the Episode 2 patch before returning to working on Episode 3 Scene 1.Game UpdatesThe patch is almost complete, but it has taken me a lot longer to do than anticipated. In addition to regular bug fixes, I have added: A "Principles & Beliefs" sec...

Mapmaking: Wayfarer World Map

Process video for the Wayfarer world map!

Refresh, Revamp, Renew: Changes to Tier Benefits

Hi folks,This is a housekeeping post to update you on some changes I am making to benefits. This is not applicable to all tiers, but I’d like to be transparent about changes and why I am making them.Game WalkthroughsAs of today, I am removing the Game Walkthrough benefit from the Wayfarer+ tiers. This was a very difficult decision to make. From the beginning, I wanted to create an in-depth guide to the game that showcases all the different choi...

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #11

From a "you got fired branch" where Veyer is present. This is from my June document; I'm really hoping that I will be able to get the game patched soon and start working on new content ASAP so we can move on to something that's not an Aeran or Veyer branch. 😅[CHOICE] 4. “What is your plan when we get to the tower, then? You must have one.”“Of course,” Zenaida says, relief washing over her face. She seems quite pleased t...

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #10

I wrote ~4000 words while on vacation (yes, yes should not have been writing, but I wanted to finish a branch), all from an Aeran high friendship branch.Maybe you were too selfish, demanding so much of him. This hand you’ve been dealt is brutally unfair. To get the closure you so desperately need, you have to force him to relive a tragedy he can barely acknowledge. It’s clear that there are things he cannot talk about. There are things he doe...

Progress Report 2022.08.03: Back In Business

Hi friends,Happy August! I’m back from my hiatus and getting prepped to get back to work on the game. My vacation was lovely and it was nice to have a break. I spent a lot of time with my family, did a canoe trip in Algonquin Park, and generally relaxed. I did get a little bit of writing done, but it was mostly just for fun.I hope you all enjoyed the extra content during July! The character lore posts are now complete and I’ll be returning to...

Lilac Company [Character Lore]

The Lilac Company is a Velantian theatre troupe. Formed over forty years ago by Melchior Larkspur, Vesepia Halon, and Lyrian Blushrose, the company is now one of the city’s most critically acclaimed and infamous companies. They are currently under the patronage of Sandro Anaxas and are frequently invited to perform at the archon’s personal lyranaeum in Mahanin Palace. Their repertoire consists of popular plays from the Arathian canon as well ...

Phaedra Amestris [Character Lore]

Phaedra Amestris is a Velantian councillor. Her family fled to Velantis shortly after the Imperial annexation of Nemain, using their connections to ensnare a position of wealth and power in their new home. House Amestris eventually became the governors of Ithyria District, which is home to both the Velantian arts and entertainment boroughs and Eidranian City. House Amestris is notoriously devout, following the practices of the Meissandic faith an...

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #9

Spoilers ahead! From a Zenaida branch.“And me? For someone so interested in the Wayfarer Order, how is it—in all of your searching—you never found a trace of me?”Zenaida pauses, undaunted by the hostility in your tone. “Perhaps that’s a question you can answer, Wayfarer $lastname. You hid yourself well in the years following your order’s fall.”“I didn’t hide, I went where the work took me—”“Are you admitting it was sheer...

Sophia Anaxas [Character Lore]

Sophia Anaxas is the archon of Velantis. After the Velantian annexation, House Anaxas was granted governance of Velantis and the surrounding region by Emperor Calas ard Nesarian as reward for their services in the war. In the ninety or so years since the annexation, House Anaxas’ favour with the Imperial family has fallen and Sophia now treads a dangerous line, balancing increasing demands from Erenvor and a strong dislike from Velantis’ midd...

The Making of Episode 2

Wayfarer Episode 2 was a production, to say the least. While it’s not as long as Episode 1 (in terms of overall content), it is significantly more intricate: more variables, more paths, more lasting consequences.When I began work on the episode in September 2021, I was fresh off Episode 1 and all the things I had learned from creating it. I had a much better understanding of the Twine/SugarCube engine and how to structure and code my most commo...

Zenaida Anaxas [Character Lore]

Zenaida Anaxas is the only child of Sophia Anaxas, the Archon of Velantis, and her consort, Sandro. Born into a life of privilege, Zenaida had the world at her fingertips. As she had no siblings, she was her mother’s sole heir and she began training to inherit her mother’s duties at a young age. However, she had no interest in politics and quickly began to resent the pressure placed on her by her mother and her House.Her powerful capacity for...

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #8

Spoilers ahead! From an Aeran friend branch.You approach him, bare feet treading on the stone, and he stiffens at the sound. Hastily, he grabs the robe and slips it about his shoulders, wrapping it around himself. He looks tired and worn, his sandy-brown hair tousled and tangled by a night of restless sleep. Despite the deep tan from your month at sea, his features are pale and pallid. How long has he been out here, lost in thought, brooding abou...

Veyer Krellion [Character Lore]

Veyer Krellion is a savant of the Guild of Mages. They were born to Arathian merchants who traded primarily with the nations east of the Empire and spent much of their youth travelling the central and eastern parts of the continent. When their magic manifested and they proved to be adept with it, their parents saw an unique opportunity to improve their station. They spent every crown they had to prepare their child to pass the rigorous exams nece...

Umbria Bellaris [Character Lore]

Umbria Bellaris is an archsage of the Guild of Mages. Despite her quiet and reserved demeanour, she has been considered unusual by her colleagues due to her unorthodox approach to magic and research. As one of Diradan Tower’s most skilled graduates, she rapidly climbed through the ranks and made a name of herself. She caught the eye of Sabien Quirinus and studied under him for a time. They had a falling out shortly after she became an archsage....

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #7

Spoilers ahead! From a Zenaida branch.Her hands stop twisting. “I see. I suppose I cannot ask anything more of you. If you need assistance chartering a ship, I can—”“No. You got me out of Rona, you’ve paid me for this job. That’s more than enough of your help.”She pauses. “And Wayfarer Kellis? Will he be joining you?”You look away, jaw clenched. You’re not sure where you and Aeran stand after last night. You’ve always known ...

Allegra Arantir [Character Lore]

Allegra Arantir is an archsage of the Guild of Mages and an Imperial battlemage. Her duties to the Arathian Empire have kept her away from Velantis in the past, overseeing the empire’s military mage battalions. She has fought in various border clashes over the years and has become one of the most decorated Imperial generals. Currently, she is on an extended leave from the front lines and has intentions to retire permanently from the Imperial ar...

Sabien Quirinus [Character Lore]

Sabien Quirinus is the Grand Archsage of the Guild of Mages and the current head of the Council of Mages. Active in the Guild for over a century, his rise to power was slow and steady, a game of patience and persistence over an outright show of strength and control. He began his career feigning little interest in the politics that governed the Guild and its Council, choosing instead to prioritize his research. He expressed great interest in the b...

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #6

A bit from an Aeran branch. Spoilers ahead!“…how you managed to get them back is beyond me.”“I am not stopping you from using your head. That lack of imagination is your problem, not mine.”“Fine. Here I thought there were no weapons allowed in Oriath District, but I guess there’s always a loophole. I wonder—is that because you’re Zenaida’s retainer or because you’re an Erebian operative?”You enter the room to find Malsara ...

Wayfarer Character Sheet

Do you like making character sheets? I do!This is a template for your Wayfarer MC that can be edited and downloaded easily in Canva. You will need to make a Canva account to use the template (it's free!).Template Link Here ✨Editing Tips To add your character's profile image at the top, click on the decorative border and move it back one layer with Position. Then drag and drop your MC's portrait into the box. Click on the box and mov...

July Bonus Content Extravaganza!

Hi folks,Happy July!If you’re new to my Patreon, welcome! There’s a lot going on this month, so I’m leaving this as the pinned post until August.HiatusI am on hiatus from July 2 to August 2. I will not be working on the game during my trip, and I will also not have regular internet access. If you send me a message, it will take several days (or more) for me to get back to you.There will be no progress reports while I’m away.Alpha Build & ...

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #5

Back to Veyer and Zenaida for this one! This occurs on a branch after pursuing Veyer during the gallery scene. Spoilers ahead!“You look surprisingly at home, $firstname dear.”“Keep the comments to yourself, Veyer. The last time I got into a boat with a Guild mage I was ready to throw him overboard.”They smirk, their eyes dancing. “That would have been a delightful sight. I’d love to see how Quirinus fares, but alas… another time, pe...

Progress Report 2022.06.27: Too Hot to Function

Hi friends,This will be my last progress report for a month. My hiatus is coming up pretty quickly and I have officially run out of time to work on the game. We are also in the middle of a heat wave and it is quite literally too hot to function. 🤣 Needless to say, my overachiever plan to finish Episode 3 in a month was wildly miscalculated.Game UpdatesEpisode 2 releases publicly on July 1st. After this day, the public build will be caught up t...

Episode 3 Sneak Peek #4

Spoilers ahead! If you wanted to know what happened to the money Zenaida owes you... here's one answer.Malsara strides across the room. “Here.”Thunk.Two heavy leather pouches drop between the full teapot and the cheese, the sudden weight rattling the brass cups.“Your payment,” she announces.You exchange looks with Aeran. As one, you lean forward and snatch your individual pouches from the table. When you pry the strings open, you find...

Episode 2 Creator Q&A

Note: Sorry for the low quality, I changed part of my setup and was sitting too close to the microphone and my voice pops quite a bit. I would lower the volume before listening!TRANSCRIPTAM = Anna / Idrelle GamesCG = Josiah / Chilled GlassesCG: Hi friends, welcome to another question and answer session with the writer of Wayfarer, Anna. We’ve got a bunch of questions here that have been submitted by you, the fans, and we’re going to be coveri...

Thick Skin: 8 Things I Learned About Constructive Criticism and How to Handle It

It was a blustery early September afternoon. Despite the wind, the air was hot and still smelled faintly of forest fire, as it usually does in the summer. Work was busier than usual. Though the store typically didn’t have much foot traffic, many customers that day were eager to trade the uncomfortable dry heat of the outside for the slightly less uncomfortable damp mugginess of a basement bookstore.And I was hiding in the bookstacks bawling my ...