Great Seal Studios
@greatsealstudios.bsky.social
New indie game studio – currently building our dark fantasy world of Venar and developing Blood Beckons.
UK-based
https://www.greatsealstudios.com/
UK-based
https://www.greatsealstudios.com/
Pinned
"Don't be afraid of her teeth, Elanor, for this place may eat you whole long before the end." Our first title, Blood Beckons, is now in early development. #indiegame #indiedev #indiehorror #gamedev
A morgue, deft fingers, and a haunted hamlet. Follow Helva as she delves further into the unknown.
🩸 Read Chapter 2 of our short story here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/...
🩸 Read Chapter 2 of our short story here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/...
Chapter 2
New indie game studio – currently building our fantasy world of Venar. Stay tuned, friends!
greatsealstudios.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A morgue, deft fingers, and a haunted hamlet. Follow Helva as she delves further into the unknown.
🩸 Read Chapter 2 of our short story here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/...
🩸 Read Chapter 2 of our short story here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/...
Our short story is set during Hava's Festival. Hava is the only wild god in the Valandi pantheon, born out of Viharg's frozen heart.
Chapter 2 will be available on Friday. Until then, read the first chapter of Virga here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/
@/dyingnome
Chapter 2 will be available on Friday. Until then, read the first chapter of Virga here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/
@/dyingnome
November 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Our short story is set during Hava's Festival. Hava is the only wild god in the Valandi pantheon, born out of Viharg's frozen heart.
Chapter 2 will be available on Friday. Until then, read the first chapter of Virga here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/
@/dyingnome
Chapter 2 will be available on Friday. Until then, read the first chapter of Virga here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/
@/dyingnome
Chapter 2 of Virga will be released next Friday on our website! 🩸 To ease the wait, here's a sneak peek:
November 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Chapter 2 of Virga will be released next Friday on our website! 🩸 To ease the wait, here's a sneak peek:
Dear Friends,
To celebrate Halloween, we have released the very first chapter of our short story, Virga! 🎃
🕯️ Read it here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/
To celebrate Halloween, we have released the very first chapter of our short story, Virga! 🎃
🕯️ Read it here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/
Virga - A Short Story
New indie game studio – currently building our fantasy world of Venar. Stay tuned, friends!
greatsealstudios.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Dear Friends,
To celebrate Halloween, we have released the very first chapter of our short story, Virga! 🎃
🕯️ Read it here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/
To celebrate Halloween, we have released the very first chapter of our short story, Virga! 🎃
🕯️ Read it here: greatsealstudios.com/short-story/
Dear Friends,
We have teamed up with two extremely talented individuals for a mini project!🧵
On All Hallows' Eve, we will be sharing the first chapter of a short story set in our world authored by the amazing @lelianas.bsky.social
We have teamed up with two extremely talented individuals for a mini project!🧵
On All Hallows' Eve, we will be sharing the first chapter of a short story set in our world authored by the amazing @lelianas.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Dear Friends,
We have teamed up with two extremely talented individuals for a mini project!🧵
On All Hallows' Eve, we will be sharing the first chapter of a short story set in our world authored by the amazing @lelianas.bsky.social
We have teamed up with two extremely talented individuals for a mini project!🧵
On All Hallows' Eve, we will be sharing the first chapter of a short story set in our world authored by the amazing @lelianas.bsky.social
Moulded out of the frozen heart of Viharg, Hava silently rules over and protects the snowy regions of To-Valand where the ice never thaws.
Learn more about the Valandi Pantheon for free in our archives 🗝️: www.patreon.com/posts/valand...
Hava: @/dyingnome
Pantheon Tree: @/pfkndope
Learn more about the Valandi Pantheon for free in our archives 🗝️: www.patreon.com/posts/valand...
Hava: @/dyingnome
Pantheon Tree: @/pfkndope
October 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Moulded out of the frozen heart of Viharg, Hava silently rules over and protects the snowy regions of To-Valand where the ice never thaws.
Learn more about the Valandi Pantheon for free in our archives 🗝️: www.patreon.com/posts/valand...
Hava: @/dyingnome
Pantheon Tree: @/pfkndope
Learn more about the Valandi Pantheon for free in our archives 🗝️: www.patreon.com/posts/valand...
Hava: @/dyingnome
Pantheon Tree: @/pfkndope
Viharg is the head of the Valandi pantheon, Deity of Storms, and Creator of Venar.
Forin is the son of the Goddesses Ada and Sela whose love has served as an inspiration for bards and painters across the thundering seas.
@/dyingnome
Forin is the son of the Goddesses Ada and Sela whose love has served as an inspiration for bards and painters across the thundering seas.
@/dyingnome
October 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Viharg is the head of the Valandi pantheon, Deity of Storms, and Creator of Venar.
Forin is the son of the Goddesses Ada and Sela whose love has served as an inspiration for bards and painters across the thundering seas.
@/dyingnome
Forin is the son of the Goddesses Ada and Sela whose love has served as an inspiration for bards and painters across the thundering seas.
@/dyingnome
Hello, friends!
Whilst the development of Blood Beckons is marching forward at full speed, we're back with a lore expansion on the Valandi pantheon!
Take a seat and grab your popcorn, we'll be sharing the first look at the Valandi gods who are about to become very relevant. 👀
Whilst the development of Blood Beckons is marching forward at full speed, we're back with a lore expansion on the Valandi pantheon!
Take a seat and grab your popcorn, we'll be sharing the first look at the Valandi gods who are about to become very relevant. 👀
To-Valand is an archipelago in the Valandi Sea. As the foundation of Valandi wealth is maritime commerce, their vessels are well-constructed for trade and protection. The Valandi are known for their hospitality and melancholic nature – outmatched only by their gods.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
October 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hello, friends!
Whilst the development of Blood Beckons is marching forward at full speed, we're back with a lore expansion on the Valandi pantheon!
Take a seat and grab your popcorn, we'll be sharing the first look at the Valandi gods who are about to become very relevant. 👀
Whilst the development of Blood Beckons is marching forward at full speed, we're back with a lore expansion on the Valandi pantheon!
Take a seat and grab your popcorn, we'll be sharing the first look at the Valandi gods who are about to become very relevant. 👀
Blood Beckons is a 2D, narrative-driven, gothic horror game where your choices will pit you against your own sanity.
As desire drips, drips, drips into survival, Elanor's fate is in your hands. Mould it carefully and let her story consume you.
Read our open letter here:
#indiegame #indiedev
As desire drips, drips, drips into survival, Elanor's fate is in your hands. Mould it carefully and let her story consume you.
Read our open letter here:
#indiegame #indiedev
July 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Blood Beckons is a 2D, narrative-driven, gothic horror game where your choices will pit you against your own sanity.
As desire drips, drips, drips into survival, Elanor's fate is in your hands. Mould it carefully and let her story consume you.
Read our open letter here:
#indiegame #indiedev
As desire drips, drips, drips into survival, Elanor's fate is in your hands. Mould it carefully and let her story consume you.
Read our open letter here:
#indiegame #indiedev
"Don't be afraid of her teeth, Elanor, for this place may eat you whole long before the end." Our first title, Blood Beckons, is now in early development. #indiegame #indiedev #indiehorror #gamedev
July 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Don't be afraid of her teeth, Elanor, for this place may eat you whole long before the end." Our first title, Blood Beckons, is now in early development. #indiegame #indiedev #indiehorror #gamedev
The first inhabitants of today’s Santilla were once part of Lehellen's tribe. Centuries had, however, rusted the shared culture between them and their northern brethren, resulting in the Lehelleni Schism. The independent Santilli forged a new path under the protection of the Sun.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The first inhabitants of today’s Santilla were once part of Lehellen's tribe. Centuries had, however, rusted the shared culture between them and their northern brethren, resulting in the Lehelleni Schism. The independent Santilli forged a new path under the protection of the Sun.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
The realm of Lehel is located in the Western Plains. The study of the sky and the Grand Order are of great importance in Lehelian culture, resulting in a nation of scientists. As knowledge lies at the heart of their society, Lehel is home to Venar’s very first university.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The realm of Lehel is located in the Western Plains. The study of the sky and the Grand Order are of great importance in Lehelian culture, resulting in a nation of scientists. As knowledge lies at the heart of their society, Lehel is home to Venar’s very first university.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
Hi, friends. We made a Patreon where you can support us financially. As we currently operate as a passion project, every penny counts, truly. We aim to create a healthy community as well as share our BTS development work that we've poured our hearts into. #gamedev
www.patreon.com/GreatSealStu...
www.patreon.com/GreatSealStu...
Get more from Great Seal Studios on Patreon
Welcome, traveller.
www.patreon.com
June 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hi, friends. We made a Patreon where you can support us financially. As we currently operate as a passion project, every penny counts, truly. We aim to create a healthy community as well as share our BTS development work that we've poured our hearts into. #gamedev
www.patreon.com/GreatSealStu...
www.patreon.com/GreatSealStu...
Krumland was a land of prosperity and extremes. The former peninsula was infused with raw energy due to the presence of several Great Wounds, resulting in the rapid technological development that aided the brutal Krumi expansion. The Krumi Empire reigned over Venar for centuries.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Krumland was a land of prosperity and extremes. The former peninsula was infused with raw energy due to the presence of several Great Wounds, resulting in the rapid technological development that aided the brutal Krumi expansion. The Krumi Empire reigned over Venar for centuries.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
Hi, friends. We thank you all for your support so far and wish you all Happy Pride! The members of our studio are either part of the queer community or are allies, so you can expect our stories to be centred around queer love, deeply embedded in our narratives. 🏳️🌈 #indiestudio #pridemonth
June 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hi, friends. We thank you all for your support so far and wish you all Happy Pride! The members of our studio are either part of the queer community or are allies, so you can expect our stories to be centred around queer love, deeply embedded in our narratives. 🏳️🌈 #indiestudio #pridemonth
We've received quite a bit of interest from people wanting to join us, we really appreciate your enthusiasm! If you want to join our small passionate team, you can get in touch over DM or business@greatsealstudios.com #Indiegame #gamedev #fantasy
June 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We've received quite a bit of interest from people wanting to join us, we really appreciate your enthusiasm! If you want to join our small passionate team, you can get in touch over DM or business@greatsealstudios.com #Indiegame #gamedev #fantasy
To-Valand is an archipelago in the Valandi Sea. As the foundation of Valandi wealth is maritime commerce, their vessels are well-constructed for trade and protection. The Valandi are known for their hospitality and melancholic nature – outmatched only by their gods.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
June 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
To-Valand is an archipelago in the Valandi Sea. As the foundation of Valandi wealth is maritime commerce, their vessels are well-constructed for trade and protection. The Valandi are known for their hospitality and melancholic nature – outmatched only by their gods.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
Erdom is Venar’s largest and richest country. After settling down in the Woodlands, the Erdi enjoyed safety and peace over centuries, leading to remarkable progress. Cradled in the arms of the impenetrable Deepwoods, Domonkos is the only capital city that has never been captured.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Erdom is Venar’s largest and richest country. After settling down in the Woodlands, the Erdi enjoyed safety and peace over centuries, leading to remarkable progress. Cradled in the arms of the impenetrable Deepwoods, Domonkos is the only capital city that has never been captured.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
Thank you for all your support. Remember, friends, each week will bring glimpses of a different fantastical region in Venar. Enjoy our upcoming concept art in higher quality on our website:
www.greatsealstudios.com
#fantasy #indiegame #indiestudio #worldbuilding
www.greatsealstudios.com
#fantasy #indiegame #indiestudio #worldbuilding
May 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thank you for all your support. Remember, friends, each week will bring glimpses of a different fantastical region in Venar. Enjoy our upcoming concept art in higher quality on our website:
www.greatsealstudios.com
#fantasy #indiegame #indiestudio #worldbuilding
www.greatsealstudios.com
#fantasy #indiegame #indiestudio #worldbuilding
Murva is a rich yet divided country. While the Murvi Civil War brought an era of peace, the tension between the Highlands and the Underearth is palpable in the very air, heavier than Stone itself. This realm of dual chiefdom is dominated by a reluctant yet necessary co-existence. @/papirfecni
May 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Murva is a rich yet divided country. While the Murvi Civil War brought an era of peace, the tension between the Highlands and the Underearth is palpable in the very air, heavier than Stone itself. This realm of dual chiefdom is dominated by a reluctant yet necessary co-existence. @/papirfecni
Hi, friends! In the following 6 weeks, we are going to briefly introduce you all to our continent, Venar, through early concept art. Each week will be dedicated to a country in the Modern Age (with a clear odd one out). We can't wait to share this world with you. See you soon! :) #indiegame #fantasy
May 26, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Hi, friends! In the following 6 weeks, we are going to briefly introduce you all to our continent, Venar, through early concept art. Each week will be dedicated to a country in the Modern Age (with a clear odd one out). We can't wait to share this world with you. See you soon! :) #indiegame #fantasy
Keep your eyes peeled for the first look at our world! #indiegame #gamedev #worldbuilding #fantasy #storytelling
May 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Keep your eyes peeled for the first look at our world! #indiegame #gamedev #worldbuilding #fantasy #storytelling
Hi, everyone! We just wanted to wish you all happy holidays and a wonderful new year. Hope we'll get to see you all back in 2025. :) In the first quarter of the year, we will have lots to share with you lovely folks. We can't wait! Please, do take care, stay safe & warm. 🎀🌟🎉
December 21, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Hi, everyone! We just wanted to wish you all happy holidays and a wonderful new year. Hope we'll get to see you all back in 2025. :) In the first quarter of the year, we will have lots to share with you lovely folks. We can't wait! Please, do take care, stay safe & warm. 🎀🌟🎉
If you have any questions related to the studio/team or our game project, please feel free to DM us. We are always happy to hear from passionate folks. 🤗
October 17, 2024 at 1:02 PM
If you have any questions related to the studio/team or our game project, please feel free to DM us. We are always happy to hear from passionate folks. 🤗
Our vision is to move beyond higher education's ivory tower and share theories, concepts & ideas, which are often buried under academic jargon, through conscious storytelling and worldbuilding, centering the untold, the unknown, and a lot of what ifs – wrapped up in high fantasy.
October 17, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Our vision is to move beyond higher education's ivory tower and share theories, concepts & ideas, which are often buried under academic jargon, through conscious storytelling and worldbuilding, centering the untold, the unknown, and a lot of what ifs – wrapped up in high fantasy.