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Scene of the second day, year 713. From 'To Find an Answer'.
" I saw Them again, crying at the Great Lake. "

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December 30, 2024 at 4:03 PM
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"Home, sweet home. Until I manage to move anywhere else..."

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Fresh Landscapes, during a warm afternoon. This residential area is located northwest of Countrymen's Route, and contains Thana Sorga's Emporium, the Community Centre for Agrarian neighbors, and the home of Ekkehard Sparkr and his family.
April 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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"She locks mosts of the rooms whenever she can. Some have multiple deadbolts. Everyone says she's becoming paranoid."

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The first floor of Etne Schenk's Inn. An elegantly decorated place, aesthetically distinct from most buildings in Agrarian. It is frequented primarily by travelers and well-off individuals due to Etne's questionable prices.
May 7, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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"For those living in the sector known as Aureate, 705 was a year stained in red."

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An adult Hilda listens to a conversation between soldiers at Arsenal's Training Fields. One of them says: "My relatives were victims of Adier Batu. That's why I joined Véritas military force."
January 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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"Crime seems to be on the rise, here at the west of Véritas."

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Walking through Agrarian, Ekkehard and some villagers see a bandit fleeing from a building. Rauha Almstedt, serious Agrarian tavern keeper, says the following: "Don't you dare run away, you ruffian !!"
February 12, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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"He cried and screamed at the Great Circle. Then, his sister made fun of him."

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A late-night conversation between siblings Ekkehard and Hilda by the Great Lake. Hilda Sparkr, passionate and loyal to Véritas, says the following: "No, Ekkehard. They're not answering, because they don't answer to just anyone."
January 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Hello everyone! Pinned post moment ™
I'm Japo, an indie game dev, 🏰🎮 RPG Maker fan for many years. My current projects are:

- #precognition, a modern mystery and horror project focused on choices and branching paths.
- #tofindananswer, a cosmic, dark fantasy story with point and click minigames.
In development. Title screen for 'Precognition'. Animated in-game. #rpgmaker #mv #indie #game #development #precognition In development. During a nightmarish vision, the protagonist faces a choice: Approach or Hide from someone she knows... In development. Title screen for 'To Find an Answer'. Animated in-game. #rpgmaker #mv #indie #game #development #tofindananswer In development. Pirita Véritas, priestess of the Great Church of Lavitásphera says: "Our Gods granted us the ability to question what we are told and taught..." This takes place during a secret morning conversation between her and the protagonist at Lavitásphera's Great Lake.
November 7, 2024 at 7:46 PM
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"Hope you came prepared, there's a lot of work to do today!"

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Bydewell's Farm, during a warm afternoon. The place features vast farmlands prepared for the year's sowing, a fenced area for livestock and the main building, where Hofer Bydewell lives. Multiple workers and acquantainces are seen in the area, along with Ekkehard, who is heading to meet him.
April 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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"I still remember that night. Agrarian was under heavy surveillance."

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Countrymen's Route, during a foggy, drizzly night. This residential area is home to many farmers and merchants from the Agrarian sector. Surrounded by the Great Wall of Véritas, the place is currently under a curfew. Many soldiers are seen patrolling.
March 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Only a few hundred rows (and timed clicks) left!
(Just joking)

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. At Hofer Bydewell's farm, Ekkehard sows the field under Hofer's instructions. A minigame is visible on screen, requiring the player to click specific spots within a time limit.
April 19, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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"You already know Véritas' position on the matter. However..."

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Conversation during a sunny day, watching the Great Mountains of Lavitásphera and the Great Circle. A dialogue says: "I can't imagine it being an eternal abandonment. They'll come back. Sooner or later."
February 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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A place of calm, far away from Véritas' problems.

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. During the evening at the Great Lake, an unseen character is enjoying the view, saying: "Beautiful, as it always is. But I can't stay here forever."
March 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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In-game, you'll be able to check the items carried by the playable characters. Good luck charms, like Hilda's amulet, are very valued in Véritas!

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. At a rest cabin, recruit in training Hilda Sparkr is looking at her Protection Amulet. She thinks: "As long as I keep this with me, everything will be ok."
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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There's nothing she detests more than arrogance.

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. In front of her house during a cloudy day, Gerlinde Faucher, healer from Arbor, is arguing with soldier Ivarr Kempe. She says to him: "What can I say then. At that pace, you'll end up fainting, 'Mr. Kempe'."
May 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Never play games like stone skipping with Mika. He'll rub every mistake in your face.

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. At the Great Lake, Mika Vilar, self-proclaimed know-it-all, is laughing at Ekkehard's attempt at stone skipping. He says: "That was so embarrassing, we're gonna pretend it never happened. Alright?"
February 1, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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"The Trial of the True Warrior... For months I've been training here. Yet, I still feel unprepared."

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Arsenal's Training Fields, a place used to train recruits of Véritas Military Force. Multiple cabins are shown next to areas dedicated to physical combat, endurance tests, and a shooting range for archery. Soldiers are training and working next to recruits during a sunny morning.
March 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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"He's the kind of person that prefers to live in a fantasy. Detached from reality."

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Conversation between two people, while part of Lavitásphera is shown in the background. The screen moves through the sector of Appraise and its immense buildings, towards the Great Wall and Lake at the north. A dialogue says: "What's with him? Is he not interested in defending our kingdom?"
January 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Formerly a resident of Agrarian, he now lives as far away as possible from the place he used to call home.

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. At Etne Schenk's Inn, east Véritas' merchant Cuarsa Felspar is answering to Ekkehard after running into him. He says: "Hello, and sorry. I wasn't paying attention."
March 29, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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(2/2) Here's another one:

"Don't leave vulnerable spots in plain sight of your enemy !"

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November 9, 2024 at 2:38 PM
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"I'm glad to have people like you to help me. Most of my workers left Arbor."

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Bydewell's Farm. The screenshot shows the main house and a room cluttered with goods and products. Ekkehard is following Hofer Bydewell, farmer and merchant from Arbor, who speaks to him: "Well, I've known your family for a long time, eh? Same goes for your neighbors."
February 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Violence is escalating in Agrarian, and the government suspects Vérum's involvement in the events.

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. At Countrymen's Route, regional investigator Elisedd Thorpe is questioning Ekkehard's attitude. He says: "Got any idea about this, kid?" The player is allowed to either select "I think so" or "Not really."
February 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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I've previously shown the explorable map of Véritas and its sectors. This is how it looks as an item!

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. The map of Véritas is shown on old paper, which includes the walls and paths to the areas of the kingdom, and symbols representing forests and mountains. All the sectors are present: Appraise, Aspire, Aureate, Armor, Anchor, Arsenal, Arbor, Agrarian, and Central.
February 8, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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"As Mika once told me, both nations used to be on good terms. Centuries ago."

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Arbor's border, a zone in the western edge of Véritas. Observation towers are shown along with soldiers and merchants. Ekkehard Sparkr, the one who wonders about everything, observes the area during an evening and thinks: "Ever since the conflicts began, all transit between Véritas and Vérum was restricted."
February 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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A legend to many, even more so to those she helped during the events of 705, now teaches a new generation.

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. At Arsenal, Elswitha Thornbrook, a recruit trainer for the long-range combat division, is inviting Hilda to join her. She says: "I'm looking for recruits for my ranged weapons course. Are you in?"
January 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Relentless and cold, Cellach is one of the most powerful authorities in Véritas. When the unexpected happens, he's the first to deliver punishment.

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Screenshot from 'To Find an Answer'. During a foggy night at Countrymen's Route, Cellach Stoc, leader of Véritas' military force, is giving an order. He says: "That's an order, soldiers! During the curfew, all rebels shall be captured!"
January 11, 2026 at 4:12 PM