The journey continues for everyone. I am thrilled to announce that the General Release (v1.0) of Tempest Chapter 2 is now officially available for all followers on Patreon (note: no naughty bits. The V1.1 Patreon release is still Paid Patreons only).
This version brings the Southern Forest arc to the public, focusing on the core narrative, the introduction of the predatory Green Dark, and the first major manifestations of the MC's power.
What’s New in Chapter 2:
The Silence Awakens: Dive deeper into the mysteries of the Hawkwood siblings as the MC begins to wield a chilling new influence over the world around them.
The Ledger System: My custom-engineered UI is now fully live in the general release, allowing you to track your seven core attributes and alignment in real-time.
Streamlined Performance: The entire build has been optimized with 90% WebP compression, giving you high-fidelity visuals with a much leaner, faster download.
Narrative Branching: Your choices as an Arbiter, Protector, or Conqueror are now officially being tracked—choose your words carefully.
Headline: TEMPEST: Chapter 1 is Now Available (V1.0 General Release)
Tagline:The Keep is silent. The memories are gone. And the storm is coming.
Body:
I am proud to announce that Chapter 1 V1.0 of TEMPEST is now officially released to the public!
Tempest is a high-fidelity, dark fantasy visual novel exploring themes of Identity, Loss, and Inheritance. Unlike traditional VNs, this project is built on a "Cinematic" philosophy—utilizing high-resolution 3D renders, dynamic lighting, and a layered audio soundscape to pull you into a world that feels physical, dangerous, and lived-in.
The Story So Far: You wake with no memory of who you were. You know only three things: Your name is William (Can be changed). And you are not alone.
You are one of "The Three"—siblings bound by a shared amnesia and a terrifying purpose:
William (The Sovereign): The leader, burdened with a command he doesn't remember accepting.
Vincent (The Shield): The protector, fighting a losing battle against a "Hex" that is freezing him from the inside out.
Sophie (The Wild): The chaos, a volatile force who seems dangerously at home in the dark.
Features in V1.0 (General Release):
Story-First Experience: This version focuses purely on the narrative, atmosphere, and tactical choices. (SFW / No Explicit Content).
Immersive Atmosphere: A fully scored soundtrack and environmental sound design (rain, wind, forest ambience).
The "Tri-Stat" System: Your choices define who you are becoming. Will you lead through Angel (Mercy), Demon (Ruthlessness), Pragmatism (Logic), or Duty?
How to Play: Download the V1.0 General Release below. This version is free for all players.
Get the Full Experience (V1.1 on Patreon)
For players who want the complete, uncensored vision of the story, Tempest V1.1 is available exclusively for our Patrons.
The V1.1 "Director's Cut" includes:
Full AVN Content: Uncensored scenes and adult narrative branches not available in the public build.
Extended Interactions: Deeper character moments with the cast.
Early Access: Be the first to see Chapter 2 content as we build "The Muddy Boot" and beyond.
Over 3 Hours of Total Gameplay: The Prologue plus the new Chapter 1 update (approx. 90 minutes of new content). It takes William out of the safety of the Prologue and into the reality of his destiny.
Includes:
Full Chapter 1 Story Arc (The Awakening & The Departure).
First draft of Chapter 1 blocking and dialogue. I tend to work in a movie script format instead of a regular novel style for the development. It helps me picture what I want to show and how the scenes play out in dialogue. It also helps me figure out what assets I need in case I don't already have them.
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Tempest Chapter 2: The Green Dark – General Release (v1.0) is LIVE!
The journey continues for everyone. I am thrilled to announce that the General Release (v1.0) of Tempest Chapter 2 is now officially available for all followers on Patreon (note: no naughty bits. The V1.1 Patreon release is still Paid Patreons only).
This version brings the Southern Forest arc to the public, focusing on the core narrative, the introduction of the predatory Green Dark, and the first major manifestations of the MC's power.
What’s New in Chapter 2:
pleasently surprised. I liked it although I was a bit confused by the long prologue
Headline: TEMPEST: Chapter 1 is Now Available (V1.0 General Release)
Tagline: The Keep is silent. The memories are gone. And the storm is coming.
Body:
I am proud to announce that Chapter 1 V1.0 of TEMPEST is now officially released to the public!
Tempest is a high-fidelity, dark fantasy visual novel exploring themes of Identity, Loss, and Inheritance. Unlike traditional VNs, this project is built on a "Cinematic" philosophy—utilizing high-resolution 3D renders, dynamic lighting, and a layered audio soundscape to pull you into a world that feels physical, dangerous, and lived-in.
The Story So Far: You wake with no memory of who you were. You know only three things: Your name is William (Can be changed). And you are not alone.
You are one of "The Three"—siblings bound by a shared amnesia and a terrifying purpose:
Features in V1.0 (General Release):
How to Play: Download the V1.0 General Release below. This version is free for all players.
Get the Full Experience (V1.1 on Patreon)
For players who want the complete, uncensored vision of the story, Tempest V1.1 is available exclusively for our Patrons.
The V1.1 "Director's Cut" includes:
Support the storm. See the truth.
The Chapter 1 (v1.0) update is officially live!
Over 3 Hours of Total Gameplay: The Prologue plus the new Chapter 1 update (approx. 90 minutes of new content). It takes William out of the safety of the Prologue and into the reality of his destiny.
Includes:
A quick dev update 11/20/25
https://www.patreon.com/posts/quick-update-11-144002159?utm_medium=social&utm_so...
Dev Log 11/8/25 Control vs Chaos
https://www.patreon.com/posts/tempest-dev-vs-8-143154791?utm_medium=clipboard_co...
First draft of Chapter 1 blocking and dialogue. I tend to work in a movie script format instead of a regular novel style for the development. It helps me picture what I want to show and how the scenes play out in dialogue. It also helps me figure out what assets I need in case I don't already have them.