Reckoned in our time as the Sixty-First of Winter in the 28th year of Eithne, our guiding wind, our enduring roots, the priestess of our dun within the great Lucanwood, has returned to the soil.

Our people must look now to a new leader, a woman whose connection with our goddess Imsha, the Lady of Willows, divinity of earth, wind, and tree, will bless our lands that our crops may grow and purify our waters that our kin may drink.

Someone must stand to bade the spirits into reverie. Someone must sing the hymns within Her hallowed sanctum, that we live endowed with blessings and starved of Her wrath. For nature is a mistress as cruel as she is kind. And I dare not speak a word of the fear I feel at her displeasure.

-Niamh, Apothecary and Elder of Amuniai

🌻 Story-driven, turn-based RPG centered around a young woman determined to protect her people from the crimson machinations of a dread goddess and the iron rule of an invading empire. A tragic tale, yet one with moments of lightheartedness and hope.

🌻 Old-school inspired art: handcrafted 2D landscapes accompanied by 3D graphical effects and an enchanting, at times haunting, soundtrack.  Immerse yourself in a world of deep magical forests, ancient vine-covered ruins, and sleepy villages housing dark secrets within their boughs.

🌻 An interactable world: Grow climbable vines, burn flammable tinder, skip across water surfaces, and much more using the magic learned across your journey.

🌻 Time-progress battle system: A system inspired by the RPGs of the late 90s and early 2000s. Actions occur in pseudo-real-time with pauses as character turns begin.

🌻 Twelve character classes, each with their own unique playstyle and approach to combat. As a Witch, use your own health to fuel powerful offensive magic and buff allies with incredible boons, but such magic requires a sacrifice from the recipient...

🌻 No random battles: Fight as much or as little as you wish, with difficulty settings tailored to different playstyles.

🌻 Accessibility-minded design: Keyboard and controller support/customization, reviewable catalog of tutorials diving into core game mechanics, adjustable UI color schemes, auto-battle options for grinding, and much more. The world of Urdin is yours to discover.

Sunflowers and the Goddess of Death is currently in active development. A free demo is available that covers Act I of the story, introducing the world, characters, and gameplay you can expect from the full release. Please note that the demo does not include all field magic, character classes, and story content.

Sunflowers and the Goddess of Death is our first title at the Incandescent Bard, a small indie studio dreaming big. We would be honored if you would join us on this journey across the Broken Isles.

May the laughter and love of boon companions accompany your travels, as each step together is surer than those which are taken alone.