SYNOPSIS

Hic est nihilum is a 16+ fantasy story set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic wasteland. Assume the mantle of the Omen, a rebel who endured a harrowing betrayal. Embarking on a perilous journey through the lifeless Abysm, you must rescue your allies from the clutches those who'd sooner see you dead and stop two loving, loathing gods from taking control of your mind.

PLOT

After a lifetime of enduring the Matriarch's iron grip, you dared to defy her tyranny. Empowered by the enigmatic Sud the Inevitable, the smiling harbinger of death, you led your forces to reclaim a portion of the desolate, lifeless wastes of the Abysm. Victory seemed within reach, until betrayal shattered your ambitions.

Left for dead in the unforgiving desert, your survival now hinges on an ambiguous mission from your divine benefactor. As you navigate this treacherous path, the fate of your allies hangs in the balance, while the Matriarch's dominion remains unchallenged.

Yet, amidst the chaos, whispers of alternative powers echo through the Abysm, offering salvation at a steep price. Will you bend to the will of fate, or forge your own path to freedom? The choice is yours, but in this land of turmoil, nothing comes without sacrifice.

FEATURES

  • Play as a male, female, or non-binary character and choose your sexuality.
  • Customize your appearance and personality.
  • Decide on your skills, weapon, and fighting style.
  • Gather a patchwork group to rebel against the Matriarch.
  • Interact with two gods who want to take you as an ally, servant, and saint: Erichea the Drowned Maiden and Sud the Inevitable.
  • Decide how you'll lead your rebellion: Will you be a ruthless rulebreaker, an idealistic liberator, or a pragmatic diplomat?
  • Don't lose your mind. Or do.

ROMANCE OPTIONS

Faz Sharaan is a tech expert who mysteriously appeared at your doorstep, offering his expertise. Though invaluable to your cause and a man with a heart of gold, his past remained a tightly guarded secret. It's as if he emerged fully formed from the desert sands.

Yuan Lixue is your steadfast ally and fierce protector. From the outset, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to your cause, her loyalty to freedom unwavering. Yet, the crucible of battle has left its mark, turning her into a hardened warrior with an appetite for blood.

Rhys Dariann is exactly what he says: A flesh-eating demon. Yet he seamlessly transitions into kind town doctor and devoted chaplain. His reasons for aiding you are veiled in secrecy, but one thing is clear: an old hatred towards the Matriarch fuels his every action.

The Angel is an enigmatic and inhuman celestial being sworn to your cause without explanation. Their price? To never again take a life under your command. You've always wondered, however, if they're fallen from grace or merely overlooked by the gods of the Abysm.

Updated 10 days ago
Published 13 days ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5
Rating
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
(7 total ratings)
Authornightingale-writes
GenreInteractive Fiction
TagsAction-Adventure, Character Customization, Fantasy, LGBT, Meaningful Choices, Post-apocalyptic, Story Rich, Text based, Twine

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i fucking love this

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I Love everything so far idk if you know about this error or not but thought Id share just in case

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Same. It doesn't allow me to continue on from that page.

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hi, sorry for the inconvenience! it appeared fine on my end when i attempted to test, but i've reviewed code, and it should be working now! thanks for the catch!

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Error i got

save:

https://pixeldrain.com/u/ZUFZ7JkA


Another one


Game breaking issue




Save
https://pixeldrain.com/u/aLLARU77
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thanks for the catches, my dyslexia was acting up, so i brought in someone else to review the code with me, evreything should be fixed now!

Got this little bug:

Error: <<set>>: bad evaluation: Unexpected token '+='

You learned soon that they were not sent by Sud, …

(hope this is useful information)

…Well there's a ton more of it... I wonder why?

ooof, thanks for the catch!

Seems that there're plenty of bugs (sorry to say it that way)just at the beginning when you see the Angel.

yep, i'm sorry about the bad experience. my dyslexia wax acting up, so i brought someone to comb through code with me. it should be flowing much better now

no problem,I didn't mind it haha

Nice

noice!