Grimtrace

Grimtrace transports you to the dawn of the 20th century in the town of Amyxville, Pennsylvania, where the Night of the Red Moon casts a dark spell over the waking world. Overnight, an unknown number of residents vanish and reappear as nightmarish creatures, monsters beyond comprehension that haunt the streets and shadow every clue.

You assume the role of a detective and the foremost forensics expert on the beasts that plague this land. Your work blends rigorous investigation with scientific precision. Gather traces, scrutinize scenes, and bring science to bear on the mystery as you peel back the layers of a town gripped by fear.

The heart of Grimtrace lies in the seven unique crimes you must solve. Each case challenges you to sift through conflicting testimonies, cross-examine suspects, and build a coherent narrative from scattered evidence. With every clue, you narrow your list of suspects and move closer to the truth behind the Red Moon—and the true nature of the horrors that stalk Amyxville.

Core mechanics center on real-world forensic work adapted to a moody, atmospheric world. Find clues at crime scenes, analyze fingerprints with meticulous care, and test blood samples to distinguish ordinary suspects from the extraordinary threats that emerged after the curse. Your laboratory investigations illuminate the path through superstition and science, guiding you toward answers that feel both grounded and otherworldly.

Grimtrace weaves period-accurate detail with a suspenseful investigation, inviting you to connect the science of crime with the folklore of a town haunted by the Red Moon. The fate of Amyxville hinges on your ability to deduce who or what sparked the curse and to reveal the hidden lineage of the monstrous transformations.

• Setting and mood: Early 1900s town, a cursed landscape where folklore and forensic science collide.
• Role: You are a detective and the premier forensics expert on the beasts that plague the land.
• Core activities: Find clues, analyze fingerprints, and test blood samples to narrow the field of suspects.
• Objective: Solve seven unique crimes and uncover the truth behind the Night of the Red Moon.
• Tone: Atmospheric, tense, and scientifically grounded, blending deduction with eerie mystery.