Choya: Mark Of The Exile

"Have you ever played one of those games that actually make you sit up in your chair, thinking, ‘Damn… Whats going to happen next’? That’s what I envision CHOYA becoming. This is a full choice-driven, text-based Interactive Novel built from the ground up in Godot 4, riding on the backbone of the Interactive Story System—crafted with love, sweat, and maybe a little trauma.

Inspired by the cult classic Magium (shoutout Costin Grozea), CHOYA throws you into a medieval fantasy world. You wake up in the middle of nowhere—no memories, one busted-up dagger, a chest-plate that barely fits, and a weird-ass mark on your arm glowing with magical energy.

And your name? Lycarus Alaric Talbot. You remember it. The only thing you remember. You get saved by a hot elf girl and start your adventure!

As Lycaris 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.

It's not a fairytale. It’s Game of Thrones grit meets Final Fantasy. You get branching narratives, stat-based RPG choices, environmental mechanics, and a living world that reacts to you like you're actually in it. Want to talk your way out? Read books and practice Diplomacy in the mirror of a rented inn. Want to learn that cool Decapitation skill that assassin tried using on you?  Want to fight for a living? Pull your choice of quests and make a deadly impact on the lives of the people of this world. Want to survive? Choose carefully. 

You’ll meet and interact with  Slavers, Vampires, Corrupt kingdoms, and Beautiful princesses. Your choices shape who lives, who dies, and who your character becomes.

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.