Abstract- Rebels have risen against the crown, a movement spurred by a mistake the king made years ago. Whether by fate or chance, something stirs, threatening to turn legends and myths into reality.
Genre- Medieval Fantasy
Platform- RPG Maker VX
Support: Recruitment


Everything has rules, from the mortal that follows the rule of death to the god that cannot interact with mortals. These are called the Universal Laws. The universe dictates what each and every being is capable of, able to draw out a plan and set patterns for life. In a sense, we are all bound and caged by these laws, but what if someone was able to break the laws? One could do anything.

Lyna is a young officer in the king's army, fighting a war for a younger dead brother. The rebels rise against the crown because of a mistake the king had made years ago and all of Alteria is on edge. Just as Lyna is able to turn the tides and it seems the rebels are being pushed back, everything changes.


The world is called Merum, and the only known continent is Alteria, where it seems endless ocean meets with land. The kingdom of Alteria is ruled by King Hydul III, a fair, if bit overly logical king. There are orcs, goblins, ogres, and humans, which are split into four sub-races; Alterians (akin to 'normal' humans), Barbarians (whom have the ability to increase their awareness for a time), Cerins (humans that are physically weaker, but more magically adept), and the Kilee (dark-skinned humans who are known as the best sword arms). The land is mostly plains, but there are three major forests and two mountain ranges.

Merum as a whole does host magic in the form of Focus and Words. Focus being akin to one's magical energy and Words being akin to spells. With focus and a spoken word from an ancient language, a Magi (anyone who knows magic) can produce a variety of effects based on the base word.



• Lyna •
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Personality: A little naive, but a confident woman that holds volumes of resolve. More of her personality will develop as dialog is written.
Biography: Lyna grew up in Terum. Her father was a guardsmen and had taught her and her younger brother how to fight. During her time at the academy, she was lucky enough to gain entrance into Magic 101 and learned the basics. However at the age of 22, the rebellion started against the crown. In a quick bout, her younger brother was killed in a raid by the rebels. So seeking some sort of closure, she joined the king's army, hoping to end the war that had killed her brother. At the beginning of the story, she's serving as an officer at Fort Summer.


• King Hydul •
Age: 47
Gender: Male
Personality: A fair and just ruled, but perhaps lacking in the empathy department. About twelve years ago, when he lead a small war against the orcs, he had pulled troops away from Lycana to protect his nobles. A mistake that some say he will regret.
Biography: As a prince he was a normal young man, but when his mother and father passed away at the age of eleven, he turned a bit cold. Though he kept fair judgements, he's since then seemed older and more distant.


• Kyle •
Age: ???
Gender: ???
Personality: A fiery and passionate leader that displays control over emotions. For whatever reason, people tend to want to believe Kyle, a making for a natural leader.
Biography: Claiming to be part of the raid on Lycana twelve years ago, Kyle lost a young wife in the following battle. Kyle has since then trained and made contacts and issued a rebellion against the crown for their inhuman sacrifice.


• Elena •
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Personality: Most would consider Elena strange. She's as causal as she is excited, mixing expressions to the point that some don't understand her. She has a good heart though and a sharp mind.
Biography: Besides being a Magi, there's not much that's known about her.


• Music & Sounds by MrGuy0250
• Combat System by I Think (Not complete)
• Music by khachuchrian
• Basic Skill Tree by Leongon
• Tileset by Celianna
• Lufia II Menu & Title script by TDS
• Read! by SojaBird
• Sideview Battle System by RPG Tankentai
• LoveDragonsForver (Music; Their Channel)
• Title Screen Background by rhoby
• Music by bartstoop1991
• Celtic Music - Breath of the Forest by AdrianvonZiegler
• Omegas7's Ultimate Quest System Script
• Keyboard Script by Cybersam
• IceDragon (from RMVX.net) & Saku (RPG RPG Revolution Chat) for providing a script to call the Quest System using the keyboard.
• Shop Sign edits by Radscythe (from RMVX.net)
• IceDragon (from RMVX.net): Background Replacer Script & Reflection Script
• Wall paintings by kirot
• Mack & Aindra for tilesets and tile edits.
• Title screen edits by incarnum
• Shop Scene by Logan Forrests
• Weapon Level System Script by Akin












• Focus Crystals: Earned alongside EXP and used to 'purchase' (or learn) Words (or spells).
• Skill Tree System for both physical and magical skills.
• Book reading script. In-game manual included.
• Blacksmith System: Weapons can be leveled up at the anvil!
• Quest Log.
• 100% Custom Music.
• Story driven by a detailed world, already mapped out and lore set in stone.
• Unique Characters.

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Aevum The Ancient's Song Demo v0.021 (54.94 MB, RTP not included, Currently has two songs that are not custom, Save Files not guaranteed to work)
Aevum The Ancient's Song Demo v0.021 RTP (88.9 MB, RTP included, Currently has two songs that are not custom, Save Files not guaranteed to work)

*Disclaimer: All custom graphics are not to be used without my permission.
*Disclaimer: All music is to not be used without the author's permission.
• Aevum Battle Theme CH1 :: MrGuy0250
• CH 1 Intro :: MrGuy0250
• CH 1 Intro Piano :: MrGuy0250
• A Soldier's Might :: MrGuy0250
• All Custom Sounds :: MrGuy0250
• Aevum Game Over Theme :: khachuchrian
• War at Kyle's Fort :: khachuchrian
• Aevum Intro Song (Dragon Tribute 7) :: LoveDragonsForever
• Fort Summer 1 (Celtic Music - Breath of the Forest) :: AdrianvonZiegler
• Intro Song II (Fantasy Music - Ancient Spirits) :: barstoop1991

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The Team!
• Lead Designer: Lydyn
• Lead Composer: MrGuy0250
---Composer: khachuchrian (Inactive)
• Website Designer: slayer1213

Recruitment Topic Link - Sign up today!

• February 22nd, 2012: Edited the story part of the main post.

If this isn't a random encounter game, I suggest the Lufia Movement Script since you already have the character menu for it. Just a thought if you're going for a more Lufia-ish style.
I don't see much to comment story wise, but the setting sounds very intuitive and inviting. I also like your mapping style as well.

By the way, you may want to change the background in that skill tree; that background is the default, isn't it?

Honestly, I've never played Lufia ... so I'm not sure how that game handles encounters. In fact, I just [now] watched a video of it, lol. I'm only using the menu script because I really enjoy how it looks. However, as random encounters go .... if I do anything, it'll probably mimic the popular "you see the enemy and running into them starts a battle."

Yes, I'll likely change that background in the future. On that note, my plot is already set ... since I'd like to keep most in the dark, if you really want to comment on the story, I can try and develop a summary for you, but without going into too much depth, you might have questions. =P

QUOTE (Lydyn @ Feb 22 2012, 08:43 PM)

it'll probably mimic the popular "you see the enemy and running into them starts a battle."

Oh great, I use that one. But yeah, it works well for all its simplicity.

QUOTE (Lydyn @ Feb 22 2012, 08:43 PM)

Yes, I'll likely change that background in the future. On that note, my plot is already set ... since I'd like to keep most in the dark, if you really want to comment on the story, I can try and develop a summary for you, but without going into too much depth, you might have questions. =P

My plan for my game was wrapping anything that may spoil the story in well... spoiler tags. So it's up to the discretion of the people reading the post to whether or not they want to spoil the story.
You can do that or just leave your story as it is. A bit of mystery is compelling, yeah. I just find a story is a big thing to comment on. Good luck though, I think this will turn out great.

Well, I added the general summary of the story ... but I warn others that it may very well ruin the entire plot if you plan on playing it at all.

Yeah this is a really great, original story. Without repeating much of what's said in the story, I like how it starts and ends with Eruix, makes it all the more interesting.
But yeah, all you need is a big finish xD a plot twist or something, you could say.

***** Suggestions *****

Well, the game starts with Lyna as an officer ... so anything before Lyna's story would be unknown to player and to Lyna. That's the twist.

Interesting! I look forward to seeing more. Might have to start playing RPG Maker games again; I may pick this one up first when it's done.

This one sounds interesting, and so far I like what I've seen. The story sounds a bit fresh, and I like the custom menus that you have going on. I really don't see the need to detail your game's plot as you've done, unless you're trying to get ideas to help flesh it out.

Not sure what you mean by not needing details ... if you mean the spoiler, it's because someone asked for it.
Besides that, thank you! I'm glad the plot seems original.

Ah, yes, I meant the Spoiler. Surprised somebody would ask about the plot of the game, when usually the background story would suffice. Eitherway, I'll keep a look out for updates.

So... should I post in recruitment or ask here? I'm looking for some help when it comes to the battle system. Besides scripting, it's one of my weak points - trying to come up with abilities, enemies, enemy skills, balancing it all, etc.

Sorry, yeah. I asked for more information about the story.
It does suffice... I was just more curious if anything.

I think recruitment would be your best bet; I've never posted there but people usually just list the spots they need filled and what they have to do in those positions. If they ask what your game is about... link them here.

But if you need help scripting on battle systems, that's one tough spot to fill.

No, not the scripting part ... just balancing all the abilities.

• Update I •
Made a little progress, despite being in college, going to work, studying for a promotion, and having a girlfriend, lol. I've nearly gotten the first area down, though there's not too much to explore since I want to put the player right into the plot. Also added a compromised system between the question of, "do I let the player talk to every NPC and find side-quests himself?" or "do I add exclamation marks to point out where quests are?"

The compromise I settled with was about every 3-4 seconds, any NPC that has a quest lights up for a second until the player gets next to them. Once the player has recognized the NPC (by standing near them) it disables the flashing. To me, this was the best was to let people know where quests were without ruining the immersion too much.

Also, I could really use a Battle Designer. Basically this person would come up with enemies (within certain perimeters, as to not ruin the setting or immersion), weapons, items, equations, and balancing it all. This includes being able to fiddle with the skill tree script I installed. In either case, here's the link if anyone is interested; Recruitment Topic.

I'll keep you updated. =)

• Minor Update I •

Okay, so just a minor update to get other opinions. What do you guys think of the new menu background? The castle in the corner is supposed to be the image for chapter 1 and in theory, should be replaced when you get to chapter 2 (assuming I can figure it out / Edit: Will probably need a scripter's help for this).

• Minor Update II •

Welcome I Think (Battle Designer) and MrGuy0250 (Composer) to the team! So far, MrGuy0250 has composed a neat little battle theme for Chapter I, while I Think has shown great potential in being able to design and balance the combat system. When the demo finally comes out, please let us know how to improve, whether it's events, story, music, combat, or otherwise!

• Update II •

It's been a little while, but I finally have another update! This update includes the very first demo release! Keep in mind that it only lasts maybe ten minutes or so, but it gives a taste of what's been done so far. The combat system isn't quite up to par yet, but that's only because I Think is busy on working on the entire system before releasing me a copy, but everything else should be polished. If there's anything you want to comment on or if you find any bugs, feel free to reply. Thanks.

Read below.

• Minor Update III •

I may have uploaded the wrong demo, oops! So give me a few moments and I'll have the updated one up. The previous one will be deleted from the entries. Demo uploaded!

Aevum The Ancient's Song Demo v0.01 (63.15 MB, RTP included)
Aevum The Ancient's Song Demo v0.01 (60.21 MB, RTP included, Bug Fix)

*Disclaimer: All custom graphics are not to be used without my permission.
*Disclaimer: All music is to not be used without the author's permission.
• Aevum Battle Theme CH1 :: MrGuy0250
• CH 1 Intro :: MrGuy0250
• CH 1 Intro Piano :: MrGuy0250
• All Custom Sounds :: MrGuy0250
• Aevum Intro Song (Dragon Tribute 7) :: LoveDragonsForever
• Fort Summer 1 (Celtic Music - Breath of the Forest) :: AdrianvonZiegler
• Intro Song II (Fantasy Music - Ancient Spirits) :: barstoop1991

• Minor Update IV •

Added a screenshot showing off Telid', the royal city, a location Lyna will visit during Chapter 1, The Rebellion.

• Minor Update V •

Updated Kyle's profile to reflect some creative change with the character. May or may not be obvious.

If the readers would be so kind as to take a survey for me, I'd love to know whether people think custom images should be used for sidequests or not! Here's the link; Aevum Survey!

Edit: Okay, apparently someone didn't fully understand what I'm asking. I planned on using [Show Picture] to display unique images for sidequests, as they're accepted, instead of just using a text box. I already have one for the main quest (A Chapter 1 Image, text box stating when the main quest is updated), but I was curious what others thought in terms of doing that with sidequests. All the options are on the survey.

very nice sir, I like the town screen shot. has a very clean and simple feel to it!

yea i would agree with incarnum

LMFAO your commenting on your own project with a second account you made? kinda low dude

Um ... no? Where did you get the idea that I'm commenting on my own project with a second account? That's one of the composers helping me with my project. Please don't assume things.

Edit: Despite that somewhat rude comment, I do appreciate your compliment. Thank you.

hmmmm

haha I appologize, The reason I assumed that, is because he had the music site on his page, that you linked me to the other night, and I was under the impression that YOU wrote that music, not someone else.

• Minor Update VI •

Added a new character to the known roster (there'll be too many NPCs to list here)! Check her out;


• Elena •
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Personality: Most would consider Elena strange. She's as causal as she is excited, mixing expressions to the point that some don't understand her. She has a good heart though and a sharp mind.
Biography: Besides being a Magi, there's not much that's known about her.

• Update III •

Demo v0.02 has been released! Take the next step in this exciting tale in Chapter One, where you get to meet new characters and explore the Royal City Telid'! This demo ends with a cliff-hanger and the official end of Chapter One. Please let me know if there are any bugs or glitches ... there shouldn't be any, as I tested this extensively myself, but no one is perfect.

Aevum The Ancient's Song Demo v0.02 (54.94 MB, RTP not included, Currently has two songs that are not custom, Save Files not guaranteed to work, Notes*)

*Disclaimer: All custom graphics are not to be used without my permission.
*Disclaimer: All music is to not be used without the author's permission.
• Aevum Battle Theme CH1 :: MrGuy0250
• CH 1 Intro :: MrGuy0250
• CH 1 Intro Piano :: MrGuy0250
• A Soldier's Might :: MrGuy0250
• All Custom Sounds :: MrGuy0250
• Aevum Game Over Theme :: khachuchrian
• War at Kyle's Fort :: khachuchrian
• Aevum Intro Song (Dragon Tribute 7) :: LoveDragonsForever
• Fort Summer 1 (Celtic Music - Breath of the Forest) :: AdrianvonZiegler
• Intro Song II (Fantasy Music - Ancient Spirits) :: barstoop1991

*Notes: The Magi Trainers don't work right now, I'll fix this tomorrow.

Okay so, first is... I can't use the manual book.
And the second is When I talk to the shopkeeper(?) I always get errors..You might want to test it

Did you put the pictures folder in [Aevum The Ancient's Song Demo v02/Graphics] (Yes, you need to make the graphics folder)? Also, which shopkeeper are you talking about? I have about ... seven to eight shops in total?

There's no graphic thing...
Just like this :


Didn't you said it's not RTP? then it's mean there's no such a Graphic file thing...

And about the shopkeeper is at the first when someone wake Lyna up and you see there's one person that shine for a second or a minute...
Well, just test it

You must be referring to the Magi Trainer. Yes, I'll have to fix that tomorrow ... forgot I left them without anything to give the player. Also, the pictures folder should be in the .zip file. It won't be in the .exe file that extracts itself. After you find the pictures folder (that was in the .zip, not the .exe, remember this), you need to make a graphics folder in the screenshot you showed me and put the included pictures folder in that.

Ehm...Looks like I forgot to tell you...
So, What I mean about the Graphics folder is I just have to make new folder like that?
And about the pictures folder..I know that, just wondering where do I place it into...
That's why I'm asking you....

In the same folder as Game.exe, make another folder called "Graphics". Then put the Pictures folder included in the download inside the newly made Graphics folder.

Yes, you need to make it ... the directory needs to read [...\Aevum The Ancients Song Demo v02\Graphics\Pictures]

Edit: Rast beat me to it. Thanks Rast.

• Minor Update VII •

All right folks, I fixed a couple of bugs and whatnot. Should be completely playable and everyone should be able to visit the Royal Capital completely and continue the story normally.

Aevum The Ancient's Song Demo v0.021 (54.94 MB, RTP not included, Currently has two songs that are not custom, Save Files not guaranteed to work)
Aevum The Ancient's Song Demo v0.021 RTP (88.9 MB, RTP included, Currently has two songs that are not custom, Save Files not guaranteed to work)

*Disclaimer: All custom graphics are not to be used without my permission.
*Disclaimer: All music is to not be used without the author's permission.
• Aevum Battle Theme CH1 :: MrGuy0250
• CH 1 Intro :: MrGuy0250
• CH 1 Intro Piano :: MrGuy0250
• A Soldier's Might :: MrGuy0250
• All Custom Sounds :: MrGuy0250
• Aevum Game Over Theme :: khachuchrian
• War at Kyle's Fort :: khachuchrian
• Aevum Intro Song (Dragon Tribute 7) :: LoveDragonsForever
• Fort Summer 1 (Celtic Music - Breath of the Forest) :: AdrianvonZiegler
• Intro Song II (Fantasy Music - Ancient Spirits) :: barstoop1991

• Minor Update VIII •

Just a quick news update, this has not gone down the drain for those of you who have been interested! I just ran into some real life things (Ex-girlfriend moving out and getting ready for a 5-week course), but I'll be picking progress back up around May 14th or so when I finally settle in to the hotel for the course. =)

Great game Cannot wait to play


P.S Edited this message and will pm the last message before edit.

Ah, yes! Thanks to slayer1213, we now have a website! I'm excited to see where it goes ... I think I'll let him manage the website as he's done an excellent job. Meanwhile, I need to find a way to post - ... of course, the website! We need a place for people who are interested in helping (aka recruitment!). I'll need to edit the original post to let people know who's in the team.

By the way, the website link: Aevum Website

Recruitment Topic - Aevum wants you!