The Woeful Rose & The Bitter Crow

“There is peace in contentment, but it never persists unchallenged.”

The life of a rural priest in the Maufere Kingdom can be more exciting than one might think. When there isn’t a devil to cast away or a blessing ritual to complete, life almost feels too quiet. Leone [name & gender customizable] has held the position of the High Truthlight in the barony of Soleil for over 30 years. It’s not a perfect life, but it’s not a bad one either. 

Three strange deaths spark the beginning of a desperate investigation with no leads until two strange men arrive with near-miraculous timing.

Yukimura Hisashi and Zahir are an odd pair.

Hisashi is a stern healer who always gets results. Zahir is a friendly Mawbreaker who never backs down from a challenge. They’re both a long way from home, and the stories of their pasts hang heavy on their shoulders. Still, they dive into the mystery of the area without hesitation or demand for a reward, and Leone works alongside them to the best of their abilities, learning more about them along the way. 

Perhaps Soleil can be the place the pair finally decide to settle down in?

Perhaps it will be just another stop on their journey.

That will depend on your choices.

Demo made as an entry for OjiJam  2023.

Full Game Features

• Customizable first name, last name, and pronouns.
• Some origin and personality decisions
• 2 lovable old men to befriend or woo
• Original OST

Demo Features

• Approximately 10k words of content
• Introductions to the two LIs and the main story
• The original OST
• Note: There are no CGs to unlock in the demo at this time. The gallery has placeholder space for future CGs.

Jam Participants

• Programmer/Writer: Stygian Eye Stories
• Sprite & CG Artist:  Rian
• Composer: James Blackwell

Additional Credits

• BG Art from Minikle
• GUI Template bySkolaztika