Jester / King

The court jester, Madion, awakens beside the king’s lifeless body as a demonic curse erupts through a kingdom. True citizens falter under the spell, while others slip into madness. Madion struggles with memory loss and a pull between unearthing the truth, aiding the scattered survivors, and escaping the nightmare that enfolds him.

From the author of Demonheart comes a dark visual novel that threads murder, love, trust, and deceit into every choice. Expect a story that exceeds 90,000 words, with key moments voiced to carry weight and emotion through the night.

Story & Mechanics

The cursed kingdom is trapped in a relentless time loop. Your decisions bend fate via a flowchart that lets you alter paths, revisit missteps, and steer toward different outcomes. Progress hinges on collecting “keys”— fragments of information necessary to advance the investigation and pierce the veil of treachery behind the king’s death and the spreading curse.

Characters & Relationships

You inhabit Madion, a jester who has shed his memories and must navigate danger, suspicion, and temptation. Your choices sculpt his character and his bonds with three central figures:

• Lady Lucille — forced to endure the king’s palace as his war rages beyond the walls. Quiet and cunning, she adapts quickly and believes she understands Madion, offering steady, if enigmatic, support.
• Calix — an orphan who wins favor in the halls through charm and looks. Some whisper of ties to the king, yet Calix’s gaze is aimed elsewhere, toward futures beyond court.
• Edwina — the king’s alchemist, strict and watchful, with a cold exterior that masks a more complex strand of humanity. Madion glimpses a different side beneath her stern demeanor.

Play & Endings

Shape Madion’s path to redemption or ruin. Relationships can be built, rebuilt, or broken as you chase clues, uncover betrayals, and decide whom to trust. The flowchart mechanic and the key items you collect influence which endings you unlock, from hopeful reunions to unforgiving revelations. Each playthrough deepens the mystery and tests what you’re willing to sacrifice to end the curse and restore a shattered realm.

Why Play

Immerse yourself in a morally grey, emotionally charged narrative with a time-warped setting, dense dialogue, and choices that truly matter. Madion’s journey is one of memory, loyalty, and the possibility of redemption in a world where every truth carries a price.