Release the Hounds, for there's trouble abound!

While scouring the village of Candlemour for powerful artifacts to bring back to his evil masters, Houndmaster Jerimoth Shadowblood inadvertently finds himself thrust into the role of protector for a village he originally intended to destroy. Pursued by a creepy local legend known as the Woman of the Wood and a reluctant town-appointed Torchbearer named Daniel, Jerimoth (along with his loyal Hellhound, Rommy) traverses the town of Candlemour in search of  answers to the mysterious demone infestation that terrorizes the local townspeople. Little does Jerimoth know, his unexpected arrival has thrown a Hellhound-shaped-wrench in a sinister plot, and good and evil are not always as they seem… 

Who can Jerimoth trust? Where can he turn? Is the Candlemour Birdwatcher's Society really just birding? Your resolve will be tested in this exciting episodic visual novel.

Hexes, Hounds, and Hijinks!

Establish your place in Candlemour, solve the mystery of the elusive Woman of the Wood, and discover what it truly means to be a Torchbearer! Join Jerimoth on his adventure through the sinister perils that are ever-present on an island full of demons.

About the Development

This visual novel is currently in active development! The current version of the game is a proof-of-concept that will be reworked into It is currently intended to release at the end of 2024, though the release date is subject to change.