A storyworld of Contracts, adventure, and discovery
In the Crosshollows, every path leads somewhere dangerous.
Some lead to power.
Some lead to memory.
And some should never be walked at all.
What are the Crosshollows?
The Crosshollows is an ever-shifting, endless place, formed by the friction between worlds. It is a vast cosmic estuary, where realities leak into one another, sediment settles, and routes form. The Crosshollows are ruled by the Arcadians, mighty and merciless beings from a distant planet, who alone have the will and connection with the crystals to shape the land.
In the Crosshollows, promises are not metaphorical.
They are binding.
And breaking one can reshape who—and what—you are.
Hawke, Guardian of the Crosshollows
An Arcadian-turned-Afterwalker, and a sworn protector of all who travel the hollows. She guides the lost to safety and upholds Arcadian law even in the darkest places.
The Crosshollows produces wonder and threat in equal measure, and Guardians are bound by ancient oaths to deal with such threats whenever they arise.
Hawke knows exactly how dangerous promises can be. Despite her commitment to old Arcadian virtues, she has a few secrets of her own.
Gemseeker and tie-in novel
The story of the Crosshollows begins with Gemseeker, a visual novel and hidden object game that reveals the world of the Crosshollows, the danger of Arcadian Contracts, and a threat from far beyond. Gemseeker will be accompanied by a tie-in novel and prequel demo that introduce players and readers to Hawke, her world, and a colourful supporting cast.
Currently in progress
Prequel novel
The adventure begins with Into the Fathoms. Alien refugees have been kidnapped. Caldras, Lord of the Waves, charges his former friend and companion Guardian Hawke with their safe return. Along the way, Hawke discovers a conspiracy within the Crosshollows involving a plot to seize power, a terrifying hag, and an evil cult.
2D games
The adventure continues with Gemseeker and A Binding Unmade, both visual novels combining puzzle and hidden object sequences. Gemseeker introduces Viridis, an enigmatic Arcadian who takes on a new Contract with unexpected consequences. Meanwhile, Hawke finds herself on the trail of a monstrous Crosshollows entity named Nightshade Jack.
