Death & Faeology
In a world where the fae-touched fall prey to a sinister killer, only a Faeologist can uncover the truth. A dark academia murder mystery visual novel with supernatural cases, interactive investigation, romanceable characters, and multiple endings, set in the roaring 1920s New York.
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In a world where the fae-touched fall prey to a sinister killer, only a faeologist can uncover the truth.
Pick dialogue options that will lead you to certain endings, including romantic ones.
Interact using your tools to investigate the evidence. You have a magnifying glass, a blacklight to detect faerie magic, and a faerie encyclopedia at your disposal.
Interview select characters to gather crucial information.
Present your findings to the detective.
Genderless protagonist with a customizable name.
Choose between rekindling your past romance with the detective (M), indulging in the mature charm of your patron (M), nurturing a gothic romance with the assistant (F), straying your childhood friend (F) into an intoxicating love, or simply being contented with yourself.
Various endings depending on your choices and the accuracy of your deduction.
You are a renowned faeologist in 1920s New York who hasĀ been tasked with solving a chilling crime:
"Bizarre murders happening across the upper echelons of New York society, with the mystery deepening with every clue."
Follow the clues with your fae expertise and keen investigative tools such as a magnifying glass and a blacklight, and gather vital information by interviewing those who hold fragments of the truth, all while navigating your allegiance between a relentless detective and your enigmatic patron.
Will you unravel the truth and cement the importance of faeology in a world that relegates it to the realm of pseudoscience?
A short introduction to the four love interests in Death & Faeology.
