Choya: Mark Of The Exile

CHOYA is an immersive, choice-driven, text-based Interactive Novel developed in Godot 4, built on the foundation of the Interactive Story System. This narrative-rich experience combines branching storytelling, RPG stat systems, and environmental focus mechanics to bring you into the world of Lyaris Alaric Talbot, a man with no memory, surrounded by mystery, conflict, and fate.

📘 Introduction

The game begins with Lyaris Alaric Talbot, a man suffering from short-term memory loss, wandering a dense forest with no visible injuries—only exhaustion and a fading grasp on who he is. While trying to piece together his past, he's attacked by a wolf and saved at the last moment by a hunter named Kaela. Before he can thank her, he collapses.

When Lyaris awakens, he finds himself in new clothes, missing his dagger and map, and discovers he's been unconscious for three days. As Kaela guides him to a tavern to rest and talk, Lyaris grows suspicious—but Kaela reassures him with a sharp sense of humor. Their conversation is interrupted by a local villager reporting disturbances caused by wild boars, setting them on a new path together.

As Lyaris explores the world, he will uncover not only the threads of his past but also face life-altering choices: join a secretive death cult, rise as a noble knight, chase economic power, or live as a wandering hero. Every choice matters, and every path has consequences.

🎮 Features

• 📜 Branching Narrative: A rich, multi-path storyline with high replayability. Every decision influences the world, NPCs, and future quests.
• ⚔️ Unique Combat System: Stat-based combat mechanics that blend timing, strategy, and roleplay.
• 🎨 Dynamic Visuals: Atmospheric images, environmental focus tools, and ambient animations enhance immersion.
• 🎶 Sound & Music: Original soundtrack and handcrafted sound effects to match each scene’s mood.
• 📊 Stat & Status Management: Track and modify values like Val, Mana, Coins, and Status to access unique outcomes.
• 🎭 Multiple Factions & Paths: Align with guilds, death cults, knights, or rogue organizations—each with unique story arcs.
• 🌍 Economic & Adventure Systems: Engage in quests, manage resources, explore trade, and rise through the social strata.
• 🛠 Modular Architecture: Built with clean Godot 4 architecture and JSON-driven data for easy modding and campaign creation.
• 🌟 Campaign Support: Designed to support future standalone or linked campaigns across the Drakthyr world.