Aker Fern 2

Aker Fern 2 is a visual novel that continues the story of Mikołaj Fern, a 16th-century traveler who hunted supernatural phenomena to escape his fate. More than 500 years after his public execution, his memories awaken in Dan Tern, an ordinary young man. As Dan, you encounter the mysteries Fern left behind, including the Shatris Core, an enigmatic element that influences human destiny.

Story and perspectives

The story moves between different characters’ perspectives, revealing their motivations and giving earlier events new meaning. Its main plot is linear, with smaller choices but no major branches; you uncover different layers of the same story rather than changing its overall course. Dan and the other characters develop as events unfold.

The narrative combines mystery, drama and comedy, with emotional scenes, humorous turns and dynamic action sequences. It explores Fern’s past decisions and their consequences, as well as the characters’ choices, fate and self-understanding.

Dan and Mikołaj

Dan’s quiet life changes when memories of his previous incarnation begin to dominate his mind. Dan Tern and Mikołaj Fern are the same person across two lives, bringing together the perspective of a determined young man and someone shaped by a much longer, harsher past.

Other characters

• Ajris: She once abandoned an attempt to take her own life after hearing Mikołaj laugh and listening to his words, then joined him on his travels. When a curse forced Mikołaj to kill his family, Ajris confronted his chained soul and found a way to free him, but was mortally wounded. Her soul became separated from her body, sealing the curse inside, while she remained in the human world for 500 years. She now accompanies Dan as a spirit.
• Sana Gabler: Sana was formed from Mikołaj’s curse and Ajris’s body. After Dan opens the sarcophagus where the body was meant to remain sealed forever, he discovers that the curse has developed a consciousness. He names her Sana and observes her among humans to determine whether she is a threat.
• Blanka Surma: Dan’s close friend, Blanka was with him when Mikołaj’s memories awoke. She is meticulous and a model student, but also impulsive and an excellent fighter; she was once nicknamed “Amazon.”
• Weronika Furman: The school student-government president is lazy, complains often and prefers others to do the work. She is also tied to a secret about the creation of Dan’s school and plays a key role in the story.
• Tatiana Mika: Always pursuing sensational stories, Tatiana is willing to get involved where she should not. She once survived an encounter with the Last Devil thanks to Dan, an experience that shaped her character and motivations.
• Erika Flis: The principal’s daughter rebels against her father and the rules imposed on her. Her energetic nature often leads to absurd situations, and her fate becomes unexpectedly connected with Tatiana’s.
• Ariel Biernat: Ariel joins Erika and Feliks in comedic but often twisted adventures. His motives are unclear, and a mystery lies behind his intelligent, precise manner.
• Karen Lasota: Quiet and aloof, Karen seems out of step with the reality around her. Her presence raises both anxiety and curiosity.

Style and presentation

The game uses anime-inspired graphics, clear outlines and a considered color palette, with stylized animation and expressive character reactions. Its visual style and emotional narration accompany a story that balances mystery and serious themes with comedy.