Zymo

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An open world viticultural body horror gamebook from Hollow Press. Zymo is a choose-your-own-adventure style game with fully illustrated pages, where numbers visible in the image or next to dialogue options let you select where to go next. A character sheet allows you to track found items and lost fingers. It is matins and you are picking dandelions, when a party of horse-riding men draws nigh and a herald proclaims with thunderous voice "IN THE NAME OF HOUSE INNOBIS, I GIVE YOU MY GREETINGS." We are the heralds of the kingdom of Pernath, a land of fertile vineyards and towering mountains! In the name of saint Aloxar and his martyrdom we bring good fortune. Rewards and good fate to this poor land and to those who long for a trade and protection. Our sacred soil requires a steadfast will and strong hands, so that our grapes may grow magnificent. If you pledge loyalty and help bear the most marvellous wine ever produced by mankind, our lords shall forever be in your debt. The life we offer is not devoid of toil, and you shall be rewarded not with lavish riches but with honest work, respect, and blessings..." The herald falls silent and you remain dumb: he observes you attentively assessing your strength. He turns towards the other knights, nods, and says: COME, THEN! I CHOOSE YOU! get on the wagon! you will be grateful for this life of sweat and mud when death will lead you to the eternal seashore"

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