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/
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:
We now unveil the character concept art for our short story's protagonist and the creature she believes to be pursuing.
Illustrated by the wonderful @meg-noel-art.bsky.social
Illustrated by the wonderful @meg-noel-art.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 AM
We now unveil the character concept art for our short story's protagonist and the creature she believes to be pursuing.
Illustrated by the wonderful @meg-noel-art.bsky.social
Illustrated by the wonderful @meg-noel-art.bsky.social
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
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
During a solar eclipse, the devout Santilli ascend en masse to grand volcanic craters. By carrying a torch of inextinguishable blue flame, they usher in a season of agricultural harmony. The pilgrimage is concluded once the shadowed veil has been lifted off Aprex, the Great Sun.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
July 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
During a solar eclipse, the devout Santilli ascend en masse to grand volcanic craters. By carrying a torch of inextinguishable blue flame, they usher in a season of agricultural harmony. The pilgrimage is concluded once the shadowed veil has been lifted off Aprex, the Great Sun.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
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
As the Lehelian saying goes, “The sky is as vast as knowledge itself.” Many believe the phrase originates from early scholars who visited a secluded area where “the Sky met the Earth” and were struck by the sheer presence of the cosmos. They named this wonder the Field of Stars. #lesbian
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
June 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As the Lehelian saying goes, “The sky is as vast as knowledge itself.” Many believe the phrase originates from early scholars who visited a secluded area where “the Sky met the Earth” and were struck by the sheer presence of the cosmos. They named this wonder the Field of Stars. #lesbian
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
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
During a widespread revolutionary wave that shook the Empire, a group of scientists were tasked with harnessing raw energy directly from the source to forge new weapons, resulting in the catastrophic events now known as Greed’s Grave. Today, Krumland is a hazardous wasteland.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
June 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
During a widespread revolutionary wave that shook the Empire, a group of scientists were tasked with harnessing raw energy directly from the source to forge new weapons, resulting in the catastrophic events now known as Greed’s Grave. Today, Krumland is a hazardous wasteland.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
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
Most rituals are performed on the Luminous Shores; they are integral to Valandi identity. The early inhabitants were shipwrecked and had lost all navigation, but the dark waves lit aglow, guiding the survivors to land. The Shores are a reminder of their mortality and resilience.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
June 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Most rituals are performed on the Luminous Shores; they are integral to Valandi identity. The early inhabitants were shipwrecked and had lost all navigation, but the dark waves lit aglow, guiding the survivors to land. The Shores are a reminder of their mortality and resilience.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
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
The source of Erdom’s wealth and dominance in trade and commerce, however, isn’t its vast forests but the Great Plain that rips through the very core of the country. It is blessed with the most fertile soil of the continent, making it one of the most crucial regions of Venar.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
June 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The source of Erdom’s wealth and dominance in trade and commerce, however, isn’t its vast forests but the Great Plain that rips through the very core of the country. It is blessed with the most fertile soil of the continent, making it one of the most crucial regions of Venar.
@/dyingnome
@/dyingnome
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
Murva is often referred to as “the Empire of None.” Despite its geographical location and resources, the Murvi leadership was never able to deliver on expansionist plans due to the instability of the Depths. These underground horrors are barely contained by the Order of the Den.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
May 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Murva is often referred to as “the Empire of None.” Despite its geographical location and resources, the Murvi leadership was never able to deliver on expansionist plans due to the instability of the Depths. These underground horrors are barely contained by the Order of the Den.
@/papirfecni
@/papirfecni
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
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