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We're back. Firstly, my sincere apologies to followers and supporters for the recent lapse in activity. Despite what I originally hoped for when I posted the previous Dev Scroll (XIII - Foundations), production stalled and Orphan remained quiet for considerably longer than I intended. Now, I'm back

Chapter 3.6 enters its final stretch. A new and improved Orphan is approaching, soon to be unveiled. My one and only desire is that it serves as a strong, lasting foundation for the future of the game. Tons of new visuals, new content and revamped routes await. The biggest technical change is that C

Two years ago today, Orphan first stepped into the dark. What began as a smaller, rougher, hungrier thing has since grown stranger, sharper, more ambitious and more fully itself. The world of Cradle has expanded, and the overall presentation has deepened with it. That is, in many ways, what these pa

With a spark, the silence is subsumed. The void retreats. Life takes the field once more; yet another victory acquired against the perpetual scourge of entropy. In fact, Life in the universe is undefeated. Despite every attempt to snuff it out: biological fragility, extreme heat and cold, the emptin

I want you to suffer. Yes, you. YOU. YOU. YOU. YOU. YOU. YOU. YOU. I NEED YOU TO SUFFER. No, not simply so that your lifeforce and vital essence can become mine. That's only one part of the puzzle. Trust me. So you may be asking... Why? Why then, Exalted? Why must I suffer? Isn't this world already

Blood-born, chain-bound, ever-burning, It has been over two weeks since the last Dev Scroll, and a full month since the release of Chapter 3.1. I don’t want to feed you slop or gilded promises, so I’ve worked in silence. Silence is sacred to me. Not the silence of idleness, but of incubation. When I

Cruel champions, begging bastards & damned devotees, It has been nearly two weeks since the release of Chapter 3.1. In that span of time, my life has bent beneath a weight both strange and glorious. Gratitude and honor have sharpened me, while desire - my one desire - burns clearer than ever. From t

My dearest patrons, The Night deepens, and with it, Orphan grows richer, stranger, more alive. Over the last weeks, I’ve been weaving a host of quiet but essential improvements, many of them invisible until you feel them for yourself. Let me share what’s been stirring in the depths of Cradle as we q

My friends and dearest supporters! As you can probably tell, a devlog is long overdue. I've been working on crafting together scenes for the next update! Firstly, my apologies for the lack of updates/communication on this Patreon page itself. I'm a bit more communicative and easily accessible in the

Now you may be asking... "Truth — What's that magnificent piece of art currently crowning this dear Dev Scroll?" Well, I knew you'd be curious. 🕯️ A New Gateway to Cradle With Chapter 2.9, Orphan will unveil a brand new Main Menu background. I've touched on this before, so hopefully you can pick up

🔹 Patron Poll Results (Chains and Choices): Our second voting ritual has concluded. The outcome is decided: 🥇 Winner (5 votes): New Scene: Blood for Blood Lady Alesia asked for a scene. But what if you go further? What if you pummel Stavrick until the nobles scream for mercy — or more? I'm stoked

“The ink runs thick. The threads tighten. The Night stirs.” Patrons— I wanted to offer a glimpse into the forge where the next installment of Orphan is taking shape. The next update is on track for release next Saturday, May 3rd, and it will focus almost entirely on the Academy / Ascender route. Thi