(Dev Scroll VI) — My One Desire

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 the very beginning, Orphan has been a vow whispered into the dark; a promise to myself that I would try, that I would bleed words onto the page and see if they could stand on their own. And yet, here we are, the project having gone through many iterations and forms.

With Chapter 3.1, something shifted. It was one of those rare moments where I felt the weight of momentum and achieved a noticeable breakthrough. It's undeniable now. WE are undeniable now. The kult is growing - readers, patrons, believers.

This Patreon surged from roughly $300/month to over $540/month since the previous update. That is not just a number. It's power and the freedom to focus with intent; time to write, and further evidence that this story, our story, is beginning to matter beyond me.

And I cannot say “thank you” loudly enough.

Gratitude

Everyone who has read, commented, lurked, pledged, or spread the word: you’ve taken what was just a dream and given it form. You’ve proven to me that the violet-lit world of Orphan is not only alive in my imagination, but that it lives in yours too.

Every time I see your names on Patreon, every time I see a post or a message saying this scene stuck with me or this route stoked my imagination, I know I’m not alone at the desk. I’m not whispering into the void. I am telling this myth with you.

And that has given me courage.

This isn't just a side project for me. Orphan is becoming the main vessel of work that sustains me. At $1,000/month, it ceases to be fragile. That is the threshold where the vow is no longer just survivable, but sustainable. Where the flame steadies into a hearth; enduring, dependable, powerful enough to carry this myth forward to its end.

That is the milestone I want to reach with you. Together, we can strike it. Every new patron is not just support, but a stone laid in the foundation of this work. When the kult breaks $1,000, we cross the first true gate. And from there, nothing can halt us.

My One Desire

So what is this “one desire”?

It is simple: to write, to create, to bring a story to life that will last.

I want Orphan to be more than an adult game. I want it to be a living myth. I want every player to feel the weight of chains, the heat of blood, the ache of desire and the possibility of breaking free. This project is not just about titillation or shock; it is about the oldest themes: survival, freedom, coming of age, hope in a cruel world.

When I say my one desire, I mean this: to devote myself to the craft of writing, to see this orphan’s journey through until it stands as a complete, towering tale. To build something I can point to and say: this was my vow made flesh.

The Vision of Chapter 3.2

The next release, Chapter 3.2, will be more than just another “slice.” I want it to be another flagship update, one that deepens both systems and story. Here’s what I am working toward:

• Character Creation Revamp
  Way more customization, clearer archetypes and character origins that flavor replay. From the very first screen, I want the player to feel: this is my orphan, my breed, my reflection that I'm crafting, mirrored in shattered, sweat-slick glass and sunken pools.

• Expanded Academy Content
  The mid- and late-phase of the Night’s Watch, continuing the tension and camaraderie among cadets. More Hugo, Gerwin, and Lyco. Perhaps you'll even encounter Calienne, and more choices that show how your stats and archetypes shape the night. The last opportunity for bonds to be forged, or broken, before the Harrowing.

• Patron-Exclusive Bathhouse Sequence
  A full extended scene, decadent and intimate. A threesome of steam and shadows. Written with the weight and polish of 5-8k words — a true reward for those who make this project possible, and possibly the most erotic scene yet.

• Mearesdes (Sorcerer's Apprentice) Route Improvements

  I've heard the complaints. Some players feel like the 'mage's apprentice' plotline drops off without a satisfying presence as the story progresses. That's my fault. I want his presence to feel even more like a blade against the throat of the story. Several elements will be reworked and retold to improve this route.

• Polish and Presentation
  New images, sharper icons, a refined itch.io page, updated Patreon graphics, new screenshots and pitch. First impressions matter, and I want new readers to see Orphan at its strongest. This includes some revisions and a large number of bugfixes, focused on letting players experience the story as it's meant to be explored!

The release window I am aiming for is mid to late October. I want this update to be seamless, refined, and complete.

Closing Vow

So here it is: my vow renewed.

Orphan is my one desire. It is my vow, my work, my will. I will keep writing it until the orphan’s tale is complete... until he stands scarred but unbroken, until his chains lie shattered at his feet, until the violet glow of Dosmera is no longer a curse but a crown.

Your support makes this vow possible. Every pledge, every share, every word whispered about this story helps carry it further. If you are already a patron, thank you — you are the fire at the heart of this work. If you are reading freely, I ask only this: consider joining the kult, or share Orphan with a friend who might take up the torch beside us.

As I like to remind everyone here... We’re just getting started.

🩸 Onward.
– Truth @ Exalted Text