Sanguine Vows (DEMO)
A downloadable game for Windows
Every year, in the region of Syvlon where both humans and vampires reside, a sacrificial ceremony is held. During this ceremony, a young woman is chosen to be gifted to a family of pureblood vampires and wed to a noble. The Sacrificial Ceremony is celebrated among women despite its restrictive nature; especially for the commoners.
This is not the case for one particular commoner however: You. The permanent disappearance of the chosen individual leaves you to believe there is more than meets the eye.
This year, you are chosen as a candidate alongside your friend, Coralei. Heading to the town of Crestbel, where the ceremony takes place, you just so happen to catch the attention of four mysterious vampires...
For better or for worse, you are selected as the chosen forced to participate in the ceremony.
Somehow, fate has other plans as your carriage is caught in an ambush, followed by an attack that proceeds to morph your being into something more monstrous: a vampire. Are you capable of finding out the secret behind the ceremony while navigating newfound discoveries as a turned vampire? Will you uncover the mystery behind the incident that placed an eternal curse upon you? Or will you become enamored by the very beings that threaten your livelihood?
Age: 23 years
Birthday: June 29th
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Height: 165 cm 5’4 feet
A young, spirited woman with an utmost desire to live her life as she herself desires.
Despite society's volatile outlook on vampires, Stelia has always had a steadfast belief that they are quite similar to humans, regardless of their bloodlust for them. Ambitious and resistant to the idea of being confined to a traditional housewife role, she wishes for a greater purpose beyond a loveless marriage, unwilling to succumb as a helpless sacrifice for the vampires.
Age: 700 years (27 in human years)
Birthday: November 19
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Height: 176cm 5’9 feet
- Cautious
- Self-Assured
- Enigmatic
Ruler of Crestbel and Leader of South Division.
Exuding an aura of confidence, Zekiel has earned the respect of many townsfolk in Syvlon through his perceptiveness and integrity. He takes pride in his role, having climbed his way through the ranks by building his name over the years. He has never once needed to rely on his family lineage to achieve his goals.
Age: 600 years (26 in human years)
Birthday: September 12
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 178cm 5’10
- Cold
- Blunt
- Mysterious
An intimidating mercenary who follows his own morals unrelentingly, no matter the cost.
As an introverted vampire who often has trouble articulating his emotions, Vyren prefers to spend time alone at his favorite fishing spot: a peaceful lake on the skirts of town. He grew up learning the trade from his fisherman father, freely sharing the knowledge that’s been passed down the family line. He finds accepting fishing commissions more efficient, taking them on alone. Despite this, he lives a frugal lifestyle similar to his childhood.
Age: 23 years
Birthday: October 2nd
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Height: 185 cm 6’0 feet
- Compassionate
- Free-spirited
- Self-Critical
A turned vampire who often weaves in and out of Crestbel as he wishes, following his whims with seemingly no purpose in mind.
He claims to have lived in Syvlon all of his life though the townsfolk don't find his upbringing particularly noteworthy. As an extrovert and smooth talker, he can be occasionally spotted in town talking to women and men alike. He is surprisingly mature and reliable at times, stepping up to be the mediator of the group when the situation calls for it.
Age: 400 (24 in human years)
Birthday: December 20
Zodiac Sign: Saggitarius
Height: 188 cm 6’2 feet
- Outgoing
- Optimistic
- Self-Reliant
A swordsman trainer with a knack for bringing a smile to everyone’s face wherever he goes.
A social butterfly, whether it be with vampires or humans, he sees himself and all others as equals, persistently striving for the region of Syvlon to achieve peace despite the recent rise of tension between the groups. He is responsible for training the troops of Zekiel’s division due to his ability to encourage others while pushing them forward. Although Rayne goes above and beyond to help others, he tends to be self-reliant, never asking others for help.
Nameable + Voiced Protagonist (Can be toggled on or off)
Four mysterious vampire love interests
Approximately 10k word count
2 Endings
Original artwork and music
Full English Voice Acting
Violence, Blood, Death, Murder
Project Manager, Lead Writer, CG Artist, BG Artist, Casting/Voice Director - Meagan Johnson
Co-Writer, CG Artist - Keiramel
Lead Artist, Character Artist, Character Designer, Sprite Artist, CG Artist, UI Designer, Editor - Taeaart
Lead BG Artist, Background Designer - Birdietrax
Music - Ryan X. Messcher
Programmer - Daedalusreal, Taeaart, ArsSanctum
Audio Engineers - Thomas Prater, Jamil Burger
Voice Actors:
Stelia - Meagan Johnson
Vyren - Matthew S. Scott
Zekiel - Hunter Williams
Aleric - Alister Cado
Rayne - Harold Ingram
Draven - Garrett Niall
Coralei - Roo Ryder
Soren - Ko Laluna
Stelia's Mother - S.H. Cooper
Merchant, Wagon Man, Man 1 - Jamil Burger
Mayor, Man 3 - Thomas Prater
Vamp 1 - Edmund Manuel
Vamp 2, Man 2 - Dylan Aldridge
Vamp 3 - Jeme Casco
Girl 1 - Wilhelmina Marie
Girl 2 - Ciara Payne
Girl 3 - Bella Sapphire
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Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows |
Rating | Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars (12 total ratings) |
Author | MShadowGames |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Tags | Fantasy, Female Protagonist, josei, Otome, Romance, Vampire |
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Development log
- Working on fixes!Jul 03, 2024
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I really liked it. The only problem I had was that in one scene, some text was hidden by the characters' portraits.
Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
We're currently working on all the fixes still and that is one of the fixes on our list, so thank you for pointing it out!