The Lament

The Lament is a point-and-click visual novel that follows the selkie Nisaea, as she searches to uncover the cause of  her people’s declining population, and the disappearances of neighboring pods when her pelt is stolen, marooning her on land. 

The player will follow her on her journey to investigate the town of Point Ecrin, finding clues and communicating with the townspeople to solve the mystery of her stolen pelt and the disappearing pods all while player decisions sway the course of events. 

Monitoring reputation, character relationships, and their opinions of one another including Nisaea will prove to be crucial in deciding the fate of Nisaea’s future and the greater selkie population. 

Dance on the line between fear and bravery in the hopes of winning back your autonomy and freedom. Will you be immobilized by fear or will this injustice spark something greater?

CREDITS

Layia Bolden || Narrative Designer & Project Manager

Saraby Galvan || Art Support & Project Manager

Shanice Smith || Programmer

Nowah Quanteh  || Programmer 

Monica Phillips ||  UI/UX & Background Artist   

Marely Hope || Character Artist & Animator

Milo Santos-Rivas || Level Designer & Art Support