Hello lads and lasses! With Elleria's upcoming Early Access release on November 1st, I've decided to create this brief introduction and share a few notes on what you can expect from the game in its current state. First and foremost, Elleria is a story-heavy, story-focused game, crafted for those who love a world brimming with magica wholly different existence. Its for minds that can wander in wonder, ever-expanding, ever-longing. If you're looking for the somewhat typical very hot and steamy games, I must disappoint youthis isn't one of them! ( Well, not in the standard sense one may be used when it comes to these! ) However, if youre here for hours of immersive fantasy reading filled with magic, dragons, wars, and romance, drama, plot-twists and more! Then welcome! Be warned, though, that Elleria's story is complex. Youll encounter puzzles and fragments, mystery and darkness, and its my intent, as a writer, to encourage players to draw their own conclusions, make assumptions, think, and stay in the dark. Dont be discouraged! Remember, when it feels like nothing makes sense, that you are lost. Don't lose hope. Piece by piece things come together and you may yet find the light you seekthe pieces of the puzzle will click into place. (And if you're curious or feeling impatient, never fear! Join us on Discord. I love nothing more than debating lore and listening to theories about how the story forms and unfolds!) While Elleria is an adult visual novel, its adult content is intended to be meaningful and immersive. That said, these scenes were not my primary focus during the extremely exhausting development process. Though they were crafted with care, they may reflect my relative inexperience with the creation tools used. The journey hasnt been quick or easyranging from hardware incompatibility to time limitations and more. Game development is a challenging road! BUTI'm pleased to say it's improving with each update as I become more familiar with the software. The quality continues to get better, but don't expect the elaborate animations you might find in similar games just yet. Keyword: yet! Ellerias beginning is a bit rough around the edges. Playing through it myself, I was struck by the difference between Chapter III and earlier chapters, both in terms of visuals and writing. I'm writing this long post because I want players to know what to expect rather than diving in blindly. I hope this helps set expectations, offers a bit of understanding for the current roughness, and gives you something to look forward to. Elleria is a big project, and it will take time to flourish. This is why we have Early Accessto gather feedback, feedback, feedback. I can't stress enough how valuable it is to developers! Finally, I should get back to writing, but I hope whats available at release sparks your interest and leaves you wanting more. See you soon!