Valravn
Roses for lovers...Lilies for...the dead?
What was Suraj trying to tell Hakon when he gifted him such a bouquet? Now that Suraj is lost to the Neverplace...Hakon is devastated by grief. He doesn't know where to go or who to turn to. Will the Church Grim turned Priest, Gregory, be able to help? Or will Hakon turn to his father for advice on his next steps? It is the only choice that Hakon has to make.
This small winter-themed game explores the different facets of bereavement and different ways of coping with loss.
- 2 endings
- 2.4k words
- Keyboard and screenreader compatible (press v to activate self-voicing)
- Part of the Folklore series.
- A Hakon-centric one-shot and sequel to the Pursuers of Mythic Truth.
- Includes the following sensitive content:
- Grieving and Bereavement
- Death of a loved one
- Mentions of implied parental abuse and emotional gaslighting
For the best experience, I'd recommend downloading the game, as some features and effects may not work as intended in the browser version.
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Development log
- A retrospective on Valravn60 days ago
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I recognize the name.... But I can't put my finger on where exactly from...
I know it's norse, the name is a dead giveaway.
But beyond that.... I am unsure.
Shouldn't Håkon be spelled with two a's in the older variant? Like Haakon?
Or is that danish in origion?
Nitpicking aside....
The concept of the game is really good. And the artwork is nice.
I DO wish there was a choice to try everything in his power to seek out his lover tho, even if it meant going back to his father to deceive him, or find some other way.
I cannot imagine why you'd ever want to move on after loosing someone you loved and still love.
Perhaps I am more a tragic romantic than anything, but for all that I'd rather not die, I still would refuse to let go and move on.
However painful, there is something beautiful about a love that is eternal, no matter what.
But regardless of what happens, I do hope this game will become longer.
It feels like a good start to what might someday become a great game.
Hi Raven,
Thanks for taking time to review. Hakon is a main character in 'Pursuers of mythic truth', where it is discussed that he is in fact, a Valravn from Denmark. You can play it here if you're interested https://seraten04.itch.io/pursuers-of-mythic-truth (if you wanted to know more about what happens after 'Inside the Box' - then this might be of interest, though it is only 11k - which main not be the 'full-game' experience you've mentioned in the 'Do you like Sweets' feedback).
It is revealed more in 'Pursuers', but Hakon physically 'cannot' enter the Neverplace, it's revealed that as he is a messenger and as such he is physically unable to go there.
As for his name, Hakon has chosen to drop the traditional spelling himself since his move to the UK - though the story is not complete, it will be explained as to why he has chosen to do this.
The Folklore VN series is delivered in a variety of size and formats to cater for a variety of audiences- many of whom have enjoyed the duration of the game - so whilst this game will receive a voice acting addition, it will not be lengthed, but this is not the end of the story of Hakon, Suraj and the Neverplace :)
Ah, I see.
...wouldn't he have changed it to a british name entirely instead tho?
If he wanted to sound more british I mean.
It's sad that it won't be longer, because it felt very much like a prologue, not a full game.
But perhaps it's longer if I take the other path. lol
I absolutely adore this visual novel. The characters and soundtrack were so perfectly in tune for the scenes. Had me fr holding in my tears.
Thank you so much for your kind comments, I really appreciate it. :) I'm looking forward to adding voice acting to this game later in the year too!
Thanks again.
(I also very much need to play Sanctuary soon to see how Alice and Gregory are in their own story)
Thank you so much for playing Cryptid! I really appreciate it (even though, I made you cry, I'm so sorry 🙇).
I'm so happy that Hakon's story is reaching the hearts of others too (although, all the characters mean a lot to me, there is something about this sweet birb that makes me want to give him a blanket and hot coco 🥹)
Thank you again and take care