The Refugee

The conflict between the Ferngill Republic and the Empire of Gotoro touches the people of Pelican Town but lightly. 

But across the Gem Sea war rages, destroying all in its path.

Content Warning: mentions of death and violence. 

Approximate playtime: 6 minutes.

This text-only Twine was developed out of a series of exercises from Susan O'Connor's superlative Game Writing Masterclass. -- to take a game you love and admire, and transform it into something entirely different. 

The Refugee is a narrative reimagining of what it would be like to come to Stardew Valley a stranger -- not because your kindly grandfather bequeathed you a farmstead -- but because you are fleeing war. 

This is not a cozy farming sim. It's simply a story with choices... some harder than others. 

It is also a game about hope, and new beginnings. 

Feedback is always welcome.

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Stardew Scroll Text Generator by Kevin Daughtridge