Wonders of Magic

Why would someone abstain from using magic?

After the exile of the evil sorceress that plagued the Forest of Masks, Minah and Astrid can finally breathe -- and walk around, which is also nice.

As they adapt to their new reality, a question sticks to Minah's mind: why doesn't Astrid use magic like other people from the Kingdom?

Maybe, if Minah gets to know Astrid a little better, the astronomer can open up...

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Characters

Minah

At first glance, Minah might appear tough and distrustful, but she becomes a natural jokester as the relationship deepens. She is the last blacksmith of the Kingdom of Sharan and the sole possessor of the magical fire used by the royal family. 

Astrid

Astrid is… quiet. She only speaks when necessary, and even then, often leaves certain details unsaid. Mysterious, reserved and very studious, she has a peculiar fondness for insects and occasionally goes out to find a new little friend. 

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About

Wonders of Magic is an interactive fiction game, made for the Game Writing SIG Arcjam 2025. It tells a short, branching story about two women living their day-by-day after dealing with an enormous hardship; it has 4 different endings.

Minah, Astrid and other characters mentioned are from the game Sophie: Starlight Whispers, which I'm part of the dev team. All SFXs were downloaded from OpenGameArt and are credited inside the game.