Dialogue & Trait Expansion
Added 40+ new dialogue options based on trait combinations, improved skill check feedback, and fixed several story branch issues.
Dark Fantasy ASCII RPG
Ancient prophecies. Undead armies. Choices that echo through eternity.
Coming Soon to Steam Early Access
The Frostcrown has shattered. An ancient evil stirs beneath the ice. You are the realm's last hope — or its final doom.
Navigate a hand-crafted 597-node story across 4 acts and 13 chapters. Choose from 5 distinct classes, each with unique abilities and story content. Build relationships with 12 NPCs. Make choices that shape your character's traits and determine which of 8 endings you reach. No dice rolls — your character build determines success.
Added 40+ new dialogue options based on trait combinations, improved skill check feedback, and fixed several story branch issues.
The Winterhold Prophecy launches with 597 story nodes, 5 classes, 8 endings, and deterministic skill checks.
Frostblade Fighter, Necromancer Hunter, Dragon Knight, Winter Witch, or Runepriest. Each class has unique abilities, story content, and a dedicated side quest.
A massive hand-crafted narrative across 4 acts and 13 chapters. Every playthrough reveals new paths, new dialogue, and new consequences.
4 victory paths and 4 failure paths. Your traits, corruption, relationships, and choices determine which ending you reach.
No dice rolls, no RNG frustration. Your character build determines success. Invest in stats, reap the rewards.
Build trust or earn enmity. NPCs remember your choices, react to your traits, and influence available story paths.
Compassionate or Ruthless? Diplomatic or Aggressive? Your consistent choices shape your character's identity and unlock new options.
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Frostblade Fighter | HP 24/24 | Lv.4 | Compassionate 2
Ch.5: The Frozen Council | Winterguard Citadel
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The council chamber falls silent as you enter. Frost
clings to the ancient stone walls, and your breath
mists in the cold air. Captain Theron stands rigid
by the war table, his scarred face unreadable.
"The scouts have returned," he says. "The undead
host numbers in the thousands. We cannot hold them
at the pass — not without the Frostcrown."
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1) ♥ "We'll find another way. No one else dies today."
2) "Show me the scout reports."
3) ⚔ "Then we strike first. Before they're ready."
4) [STR 14 ✓] Force open the sealed war archives
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No sprites. No pixel art. Just your choices and their consequences.
We're building Winterhold alongside our community. Here's what's coming:
Available Now
Complete 597-node story across 4 acts and 13 chapters. 5 classes with unique abilities and side quests. 8 endings. 12 NPCs with relationships. 15 traits. 100+ items. 50 achievements. Deterministic skill checks.
Coming Soon
Expanded NPC dialogue with deeper conversations. New story branches based on trait combinations. Enhanced skill check visualization. Quality of life improvements from community feedback.
Q2 2026
New side quest content for each class. Expanded relationship consequences. Additional endings based on specific trait/relationship combinations. New items and equipment.
Q3 2026
New Game+ with legacy bonuses. Challenge modes (Ironman, Pacifist, Corrupted). Expanded backstory introductions. Achievement vault with cross-playthrough tracking.
Late 2026
Full release with all content polished and balanced. Complete audio (music and sound effects). All community-requested features. The definitive dark fantasy text adventure.
Roadmap is subject to change based on community feedback. Join our Discord to help shape the game.
A single playthrough takes 5-7 hours. With 5 classes and 8 endings, there's significant replay value as you discover new paths and content.
Each class has unique starting stats, 3 evolving abilities, class-specific dialogue options, and a dedicated side quest. The story adapts to your class.
Really. Skill checks compare your stat to a threshold. If your stat meets or exceeds the requirement, you succeed. Build your character, know your outcomes.
Consistent choices build traits (Compassionate, Ruthless, Diplomatic, etc.). Traits unlock new dialogue options, affect NPC reactions, and influence which endings are available.
The full game is free to play in your browser at choicerealms.com. Steam adds achievements, cloud saves, and supports development.