The Soul Stone War

The Soul Stone War is a 487,000-word interactive fantasy novel in which your choices shape the story. It is entirely text-based, with no graphics or sound effects. You play a person fleeing their past as ancient artifacts awaken; whoever controls them can help shape the world. Your choices determine the world's fate and whether you rise as a Soul Stone Wielder or let darkness take hold.

Your character and Soul Stone

You can play as a female, male or non-binary character, and choose to be straight, gay or bisexual. An all-powerful Soul Stone chooses you, taking the form of one of eight weapons and one of six gemstones. You also choose one of three backgrounds, each with distinct roleplaying content.

Allies and relationships

You meet a cast that includes a prickly warrior, a mischievous she-elf, a half-dragon woman, a gentle noble with a dark past and a mysterious antagonist. You can build friendships with each character or pursue an individual romance. The story also offers three different polyamorous relationships.

Fight for the world

You face fierce enemies and grow stronger through combat, magic, wit or persuasion. The story follows a journey of self-discovery, sacrifice and heroism as you confront the challenge of becoming a Stone Wielder against impossible odds.