Welcome to Verdan Academy, a prestigious institution nestled deep within the Aldana region, where tradition, ambition, and mystery collide.
You’re one of the few students selected to join this year’s class, each member assigned to a dorm that shapes their path. Fate places you in Fennel Wing, the underdog dorm known more for misfits than prodigies. But as you'll soon discover, this year will be anything but ordinary.
Meet unforgettable classmates, build friendships, rivalries, and uncover strange rumors surrounding ancient ruins hidden throughout the campus grounds. With exploration programs reinstated after a mysterious suspension, something long buried begins to stir once more.
What secrets lie beneath the surface of Aldana? And why does it feel like you're being watched?
Your journey at Verdan Academy is about to begin.
...but not every lesson comes from a textbook.
(Some features are still a WIP)
School Life Simulation
You live the life of a student at Verdan Academy, forming relationships, attending events, and exploring the world beyond campus.
Interactions with other students (like Lara, Rei, Nina) affect story direction through an affinity system.
Narrative-Driven Progression
A branching storyline filled with secrets, ancient ruins, tension between factions, and moral choices.
Dialogue and event outcomes can change based on earlier choices, making the story reactive and immersive.
Enhanced Battle System
Battles are visually impressive thanks to Elite Battle: DX, with animated intros, battle UI upgrades.
Exploration & Side Quests
Explore areas like the Whispering Ruins, Glintgrove Way, and Mantia Island, each with its own story hooks and encounter tables.
Side quests flesh out characters and the world, including ruin investigations and hidden truths about Pokémon and the factions.
Relationship & Reputation System
Helping or ignoring characters affects your affinity with them, influencing both story and dialogue in subtle and meaningful ways.
Changelog:
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v0.3.9
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v0.3.8
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v0.3.7
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v0.3.6
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v0.3.5
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v0.3.4
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v0.3.2
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v0.3.1
Chapter 2
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v0.2.6272501-4
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v0.2.6272501-3
→ Mostly text and dialogue improvements.
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v0.2.6272501-1
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v0.2.6272501
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v0.2.562025:
->Completed Female Sprite Sheets.
->Added new Combat Backgrounds.
->Completed Missing Affinity Events with the Characters: Mia, Tomo, Nina, Sana.
->Completed Pokémon Affinity Event: Mimi.
->Added more event map details.
->Fixed Female character error bug on transfer to Dorm event.
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v0.2.522025:
->Updated New Game Sequence.
->Completed Affinity Event for Mimi on Early Game
->Patched Minor Bug and Collision Issues
->Updated Random Events
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v0.3.9
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v0.3.8
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v0.3.7
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v0.3.6
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v0.3.5
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v0.3.4
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v0.3.2
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v0.3.1
Chapter 2
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v0.2.6272501-4
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v0.2.6272501-3
→ Mostly text and dialogue improvements.
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v0.2.6272501-1
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v0.2.6272501
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v0.2.562025:
->Completed Female Sprite Sheets.
->Added new Combat Backgrounds.
->Completed Missing Affinity Events with the Characters: Mia, Tomo, Nina, Sana.
->Completed Pokémon Affinity Event: Mimi.
->Added more event map details.
->Fixed Female character error bug on transfer to Dorm event.
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v0.2.522025:
->Updated New Game Sequence.
->Completed Affinity Event for Mimi on Early Game
->Patched Minor Bug and Collision Issues
->Updated Random Events
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"Pokémon Essentials" V20.1 created by:
Flameguru
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
With contributions from:
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Marin, Boushy, MiDas Mike, Brother1440, Near Fantastica FL., PinkMan, Genzai Kawakami, Popper, Golisopod User, Rataime, help-14, Savordez, IceGod64, SoundSpawn, Jacob O. Wobbrock, the__end, KitsuneKouta, Venom12, Lisa Anthony, Wachunga, Luka S.J.
"mkxp-z" by:
Roza
Based on "mkxp" by Ancurio et al.
"RPG Maker XP" by:
Enterbrain
Plugin Features & Scripts
Achievements System
Polectron, Caeles, Manurocker95
Encounter List
ThatWelshOne_
Advanced Items – Field Moves
Bergium, TechSkylander1518, Moyo, Marin
Animated Sprites
Manurocker95, KleinStudio, Luka S.J.
Better Healing Machine
mej71, Rua
BW Party Screen
DeepBlue PacificWaves, Shashu-Greninja, Golisopod User
BW Summary Screen
DeepBlue PacificWaves, Tommaniacal, Lucidious89, Weibrot, Kobi2604, Dirkriptide, Ploaj, Mr. Gela, Shashu-Greninja, Golisopod User
Easy Mouse System
Luka S.J.
Elite Battle: DX
Luka S.J., Maruno, Marin, Pokecheck.org, PinkCatDragon, Tebited15, BadSamaritan, WolfPP, redblueyellow, Damien, Issei Hyoudou, Nasasu, luckygirl88, NikDie, Manurocker95
Fancy Badges
Luka S.J.
Following Pokémon EX
Golisopod User, Help-14, zingzags, Rayd12smitty, Venom12, mej71, PurpleZaffre, Akizakura16, Thundaga, Armin (Fairies Resource Pack), Maruno
Generation 8 Pack Scripts
Golisopod User, Luka S.J.
Generation 9 Pack
Caruban
Item Crafting UI
ThatWelshOne_
KFootprints EX
Manurocker95, KleinStudio
Level-Based Mixed EV System & Allocator
DemICE, grogro
IV and EV Display
LinKazamine
Location Signposts with Background Image
PurpleZaffre, LostSoulsDev (carmaniac), Golisopod User, ENLS, spaceemotion, TechSkylander1518
MEGA MEGANIUM,FERAALIGATR, EMBOAR back sprites
BluebirdDxD
Mega Meganium,Dragonite Emboar Front Sprites
RetroNC
Luka’s Scripting Utilities
Luka S.J.
Map Exporter & Scripting Utilities 2.0
Marin
Modular Primal Forms
Manurocker95
Modular Title Screen
Luka S.J.
Modern Quest System + UI
ThatWelshOne_, mej71, derFischae, Marin
No Bump Sound
Manurocker95
Overworld Shadows EX
Golisopod User, WolfPP, Marin
Showdown Utils
AceOfSpadesProduc100, Cilerba, Marin, Nuri Yuri, Manurocker95
Sun Rays
Polectron, Manurocker95
Time of Day Introduction
FL
Voltseon’s Pause Menu
Voltseon, Golisopod User, ENLS
Sprites
Moving Trucks
TSUKA
FarytaleGirl
UlithiumDragon
Gen 4–9 Trainer Sprites
Mr. Gela, kyledove
Character Customization Resources
Coffee Cup
Email Window (from Megaman Battle Network 6)
Ripped by: Metroid345 via Spriter’s Resources
Gen 1–9 Animated Battler Sprites
Gen 1–5: Luka S.J.
Gen 6–9: Contributors to the Smogon Sprite Projects (XY, Sun/Moon, Sword/Shield, Scarlet/Violet)
“Sprites Animados” Plugin Contributors:
Tenshi of War, DPertierra, Skyflyer, Hellfire_raptor, Antiant, AshnixsLaw, AyanoCloud, Azrita, BR0DE0, Caruban, Creobnil, DanEx, Diegotoon20, dimbly, ekurepu, Ebaru, EricLostie, Falcon7, Federico97_ez, Fleimer_, Franark122k, Hellfire0raptor, HM100, HyperactiveFlummi, iametrine, Involuntary-Twitch, ItsYugen, jinta, justnyxnow, KingOfThe-X-Roads, kiriaura, Legitimate Username, localghost, lucasomi, MallowOut, mangalos810, MCH4R1Z4RD, N-Kin, NoelleMBrooks, Noobiess, Nolo33, OldSoulja, OmegalingYT, PKMarioG, PomPomKing, Poki Papillon, PumpkinPastel, RetroNC, RadicalCharizard, seleccion, SelenaArmorclaw, SkidMarc25, Snivy101, Sopita_Yorita, SoulWardenInfinity, TheAetherPlayer, TheCynicalPoet, Typhlito, uppababy
Other Contributors: Lucidious89, Regis, Rod, kayzering
Icon Sprites
Gen 1–6: Alaguesia, harveydentmd
Gen 7: Marin, MapleBranchWing, DS Styled Gen 7+ Repository
Gen 8: Larry Turbo, Leparagon
Gen 1–8 Shiny: StarrWolf, Pokémon Shattered Light Team
PLA Icons: LuigiTKO
Gen 9: ezerart, JordanosArt
Compilation: Golisopod User, UberDunsparce, Caruban
Special Event Oshawott,Rolo,Pika,Ekans Eater : OSHAWOTT64
Footprint Sprites
Gen 6: भाग्य ज्योति
Gen 7–8: WolfPP
Gen 9 & PLA: Caruban
Compilation: komeiji514
Pokémon Pixel Computer
By: ME >:D
Audio & BGM
ENLS’s Pre-Looped Music Library – ENLS
Sonic Shuffle – Sonic Room, Blizzard of Coast, Dreamy Well
Sonic Adventure – Limestone Cave by Fumie Kumatani
RPG Aumero Soft – Are you kidding me?, gag
Darren Curtis – Method to Madness, Labyrinth of Lost Dreams
eefferz-RunAway-AllStarRemix-GBA
Tile sets
Extensive contributions from:
Ekat, Vurtax, CinnaYva, Heartlessdragoon, thedeadheroalistar, Alistar, Slimshady, Dasani, Redblueyellow, Zein, Aveontrainer, Shyinn, Silverdeoxys563, Heroalistar, Aldo, Anonaplacca, Idilio, Zeo, War8, Morlockhater, Nemu, Ross Hawkins, Pokémon Dawn, Puggsoy, SteamyJ, The-Red-Ex, CONGUSBONGUS, Fabnt, Dragoon, Pokémon Rejuvenation, Pokecheck.org, OgJazz, Lo8jd, aveontrainer
Special Tileset Packs:
Ekat's Public Tiles – Ekat
Testing & Compilation
Testers:
TheDeltaRayo
Ryouhe
SINKATRON
Sammyyy
Project Compiled By:
Sleepwalker2ndG
Flameguru
Poccil (Peter O.)
Maruno
With contributions from:
AvatarMonkeyKirby, Marin, Boushy, MiDas Mike, Brother1440, Near Fantastica FL., PinkMan, Genzai Kawakami, Popper, Golisopod User, Rataime, help-14, Savordez, IceGod64, SoundSpawn, Jacob O. Wobbrock, the__end, KitsuneKouta, Venom12, Lisa Anthony, Wachunga, Luka S.J.
"mkxp-z" by:
Roza
Based on "mkxp" by Ancurio et al.
"RPG Maker XP" by:
Enterbrain
Plugin Features & Scripts
Achievements System
Polectron, Caeles, Manurocker95
Encounter List
ThatWelshOne_
Advanced Items – Field Moves
Bergium, TechSkylander1518, Moyo, Marin
Animated Sprites
Manurocker95, KleinStudio, Luka S.J.
Better Healing Machine
mej71, Rua
BW Party Screen
DeepBlue PacificWaves, Shashu-Greninja, Golisopod User
BW Summary Screen
DeepBlue PacificWaves, Tommaniacal, Lucidious89, Weibrot, Kobi2604, Dirkriptide, Ploaj, Mr. Gela, Shashu-Greninja, Golisopod User
Easy Mouse System
Luka S.J.
Elite Battle: DX
Luka S.J., Maruno, Marin, Pokecheck.org, PinkCatDragon, Tebited15, BadSamaritan, WolfPP, redblueyellow, Damien, Issei Hyoudou, Nasasu, luckygirl88, NikDie, Manurocker95
Fancy Badges
Luka S.J.
Following Pokémon EX
Golisopod User, Help-14, zingzags, Rayd12smitty, Venom12, mej71, PurpleZaffre, Akizakura16, Thundaga, Armin (Fairies Resource Pack), Maruno
Generation 8 Pack Scripts
Golisopod User, Luka S.J.
Generation 9 Pack
Caruban
Item Crafting UI
ThatWelshOne_
KFootprints EX
Manurocker95, KleinStudio
Level-Based Mixed EV System & Allocator
DemICE, grogro
IV and EV Display
LinKazamine
Location Signposts with Background Image
PurpleZaffre, LostSoulsDev (carmaniac), Golisopod User, ENLS, spaceemotion, TechSkylander1518
MEGA MEGANIUM,FERAALIGATR, EMBOAR back sprites
BluebirdDxD
Mega Meganium,Dragonite Emboar Front Sprites
RetroNC
Luka’s Scripting Utilities
Luka S.J.
Map Exporter & Scripting Utilities 2.0
Marin
Modular Primal Forms
Manurocker95
Modular Title Screen
Luka S.J.
Modern Quest System + UI
ThatWelshOne_, mej71, derFischae, Marin
No Bump Sound
Manurocker95
Overworld Shadows EX
Golisopod User, WolfPP, Marin
Showdown Utils
AceOfSpadesProduc100, Cilerba, Marin, Nuri Yuri, Manurocker95
Sun Rays
Polectron, Manurocker95
Time of Day Introduction
FL
Voltseon’s Pause Menu
Voltseon, Golisopod User, ENLS
Sprites
Moving Trucks
TSUKA
FarytaleGirl
UlithiumDragon
Gen 4–9 Trainer Sprites
Mr. Gela, kyledove
Character Customization Resources
Coffee Cup
Email Window (from Megaman Battle Network 6)
Ripped by: Metroid345 via Spriter’s Resources
Gen 1–9 Animated Battler Sprites
Gen 1–5: Luka S.J.
Gen 6–9: Contributors to the Smogon Sprite Projects (XY, Sun/Moon, Sword/Shield, Scarlet/Violet)
“Sprites Animados” Plugin Contributors:
Tenshi of War, DPertierra, Skyflyer, Hellfire_raptor, Antiant, AshnixsLaw, AyanoCloud, Azrita, BR0DE0, Caruban, Creobnil, DanEx, Diegotoon20, dimbly, ekurepu, Ebaru, EricLostie, Falcon7, Federico97_ez, Fleimer_, Franark122k, Hellfire0raptor, HM100, HyperactiveFlummi, iametrine, Involuntary-Twitch, ItsYugen, jinta, justnyxnow, KingOfThe-X-Roads, kiriaura, Legitimate Username, localghost, lucasomi, MallowOut, mangalos810, MCH4R1Z4RD, N-Kin, NoelleMBrooks, Noobiess, Nolo33, OldSoulja, OmegalingYT, PKMarioG, PomPomKing, Poki Papillon, PumpkinPastel, RetroNC, RadicalCharizard, seleccion, SelenaArmorclaw, SkidMarc25, Snivy101, Sopita_Yorita, SoulWardenInfinity, TheAetherPlayer, TheCynicalPoet, Typhlito, uppababy
Other Contributors: Lucidious89, Regis, Rod, kayzering
Icon Sprites
Gen 1–6: Alaguesia, harveydentmd
Gen 7: Marin, MapleBranchWing, DS Styled Gen 7+ Repository
Gen 8: Larry Turbo, Leparagon
Gen 1–8 Shiny: StarrWolf, Pokémon Shattered Light Team
PLA Icons: LuigiTKO
Gen 9: ezerart, JordanosArt
Compilation: Golisopod User, UberDunsparce, Caruban
Special Event Oshawott,Rolo,Pika,Ekans Eater : OSHAWOTT64
Footprint Sprites
Gen 6: भाग्य ज्योति
Gen 7–8: WolfPP
Gen 9 & PLA: Caruban
Compilation: komeiji514
Pokémon Pixel Computer
By: ME >:D
Audio & BGM
ENLS’s Pre-Looped Music Library – ENLS
Sonic Shuffle – Sonic Room, Blizzard of Coast, Dreamy Well
Sonic Adventure – Limestone Cave by Fumie Kumatani
RPG Aumero Soft – Are you kidding me?, gag
Darren Curtis – Method to Madness, Labyrinth of Lost Dreams
eefferz-RunAway-AllStarRemix-GBA
Tile sets
Extensive contributions from:
Ekat, Vurtax, CinnaYva, Heartlessdragoon, thedeadheroalistar, Alistar, Slimshady, Dasani, Redblueyellow, Zein, Aveontrainer, Shyinn, Silverdeoxys563, Heroalistar, Aldo, Anonaplacca, Idilio, Zeo, War8, Morlockhater, Nemu, Ross Hawkins, Pokémon Dawn, Puggsoy, SteamyJ, The-Red-Ex, CONGUSBONGUS, Fabnt, Dragoon, Pokémon Rejuvenation, Pokecheck.org, OgJazz, Lo8jd, aveontrainer
Special Tileset Packs:
Ekat's Public Tiles – Ekat
Testing & Compilation
Testers:
TheDeltaRayo
Ryouhe
SINKATRON
Sammyyy
Project Compiled By:
Sleepwalker2ndG
Special Thanks
To all developers, spriters, coders, and contributors who continue to support the fan development community.
Thank You for Playing!
Thank you so much for playing this game! This project holds a special place for me, as it's the very first one that has made it past the planning stages and into something that you can actually experience. I truly appreciate your time and support as you explore the world I've created.
As this is my first real endeavor into game development, I must apologize for any rough edges or imperfections you may encounter along the way. I'm still learning , and your feedback is invaluable to me as I continue to improve and refine the experience.
I hope you enjoy the journey, and once again, thank you for being a part of it!
To all developers, spriters, coders, and contributors who continue to support the fan development community.
Thank You for Playing!
Thank you so much for playing this game! This project holds a special place for me, as it's the very first one that has made it past the planning stages and into something that you can actually experience. I truly appreciate your time and support as you explore the world I've created.
As this is my first real endeavor into game development, I must apologize for any rough edges or imperfections you may encounter along the way. I'm still learning , and your feedback is invaluable to me as I continue to improve and refine the experience.
I hope you enjoy the journey, and once again, thank you for being a part of it!
This project was originally created for the InsertName Game Jam of 2025.
Thank you to all the coordinators and players who made the event possible!
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