Smiling Misery

Smiling Misery tells the story of Margo, a young jester who leaves her comfortable life at court to experience misery. The game is set in Verigo, a region inspired by the medieval Mediterranean, where people lived in peace and well-being after the event known as the Garlic Wars.

Margo has enjoyed privilege, possessions, favors and compliments, along with a close relationship with her king. When her desire to know unhappiness and sadness takes hold, she leaves the castle and offers a lifetime of service to anyone who can help fulfill it. The real world proves very different from what she expected.