The City of Silvernia
银尼亚之城
A gothic metropolis where Victorian elegance masks dark conspiracies. In the third year of Queen Feliana's reign, beneath the illusion of peace, conspiracies take root.
Setting Overview
Time Period
Year 3 of Queen Feliana's reign. The game begins three years after the Great Disaster that claimed many lives and drove the Detective from the city.
Aesthetic
Victorian steampunk meets gothic horror. Gas lamps, clockwork mechanisms, ornate architecture, and industrial smokestacks define the skyline.
Theme
"Where shadows whisper, traces never lie." Investigation, truth-seeking, and the cost of knowledge drive the narrative.
Districts of Silvernia
The Lower Wards
Danger: MediumThe industrial heart of Silvernia, where factories belch smoke and workers toil beneath towering smokestacks. Home to the working class and the起点 of many investigations.
Landmarks
Notable For
Starting area for the Detective's investigation
Merchant's Row
Danger: LowA bustling commercial district filled with shops, taverns, and the famous Silver Bazaar. Information flows as freely as coin here.
Landmarks
Notable For
Best location for gathering rumors and side quests
Noble's Crest
Danger: High (Political)The elevated district where Silvernia's aristocracy resides. Ornate architecture and heavy security hide dark political conspiracies.
Landmarks
Notable For
Center of Queen Feliana's influence
The Old Quarter
Danger: Very HighAncient streets built upon the ruins of pre-Silvernia civilization. Cobblestone alleys and forgotten crypts hold secrets best left undisturbed.
Landmarks
Notable For
Connected to the disaster from three years ago
Raven's Perch
Danger: VariableThe headquarters of the Raven's Claws detective agency. A neutral ground for investigators operating outside official channels.
Landmarks
Notable For
The Detective's faction base
The Undercity
Danger: ExtremeBeneath Silvernia lies a network of tunnels, sewers, and forgotten spaces. Criminals, monsters, and worse lurk in the darkness.
Landmarks
Notable For
Endgame dungeon area
Timeline of Events
Ancient civilization builds the foundations beneath what will become Silvernia
Significance: Source of mysterious technology and artifacts
Silvernia officially founded, construction of the palace begins
Significance: Beginning of modern Silvernian calendar
Queen Feliana ascends to the throne
Significance: Start of Feliana's reign
The Great Disaster occurs in Silvernia
Significance: Catastrophic event that killed many, including the Detective's loved one
The Detective leaves Silvernia in grief and search for answers
Significance: Three-year absence from the city
Game begins - Detective returns to Silvernia
Significance: Start of player's journey, conspiracies unfold
Major Factions
The Raven's Claws
Neutral GoodAn independent detective agency operating outside official channels. They seek truth above all else, even when it threatens the powerful.
MISS (Maid Institute, Society, and Services)
Neutralostensibly a maid service organization, but with mysterious deeper purposes. Members serve with unwavering loyalty.
Fableborne
ChaoticIndividuals who embody or are connected to fairy tale archetypes. Their motives are often personal and tied to their story origins.
The Crown
Lawful NeutralQueen Feliana's royal court and loyalists. Officially maintains order, but suspected of covering up the Great Disaster.
The Author
UnknownA mysterious figure or organization referenced in cryptic messages. May be manipulating events from behind the scenes.
Story Mysteries & Hooks
The Great Disaster
What caused the catastrophe three years ago? Official reports claim an industrial accident, but survivors whisper of something far darker. The Detective's personal loss drives the search for truth.
The Author's Script
Cryptic messages suggest someone is "writing" the events of Silvernia. Is fate predetermined, or can the Detective change the script?
Queen Feliana's Secret
The Queen's reign began shortly before the Disaster. What connection does the Crown have to the catastrophe, and why are investigations suppressed?
The Fableborne
Characters like Cinderella embody fairy tale archetypes. Are they cursed, chosen, or something else? What ties them to Silvernia's fate?