Fleuret Blanc

Unravel the secrets of an underground fencing organization that requires members to wager their most precious possessions.

Genre: Sleuth Virtual Novel/Mystery/JRPG-like/Info Collection

Playtime: Expect 8-12 hours of Really Good™ story

System: Windows Only

STORY

Florentine Blanc strikes gold when she gets accepted into FOIL, a private fencing group advertising a "new breed" of the sport. 

The rules? Members must wager the object they care for more than any other: their Prized Possession. Florentine has seven days to prove herself. Each night pits her against one of the quirky characters clamoring to gain control of her trophy. 

But what happens when members leave? And why are Prized Possessions such an integral part of FOIL's structure? As her experience in the isolated Chateau de l'Hiver proves menacing, Florentine investigates what evolves into a mysterious and ugly truth. 

PREMISE AND THEME

Fleuret Blanc is primarily about the importance of objects in our life. Though the storyline follows Florentine as she unravels the mysteries of FOIL and its judges, she's constantly challenged with ideas of possession, collection, and obsession. The game rewards Florentine--who starts as a minimalist traveler--with points based not only on how much she interacts with her fellow members, but also on how much money she makes and how many items she's hoarded in her room. Though collecting is encouraged for a better score, the overall implications of the act can be bittersweet.

MUSIC

The soundtrack can be found here, made by me with a few tracks by Michael "Garoad" Kelly!