Ohh I enjoyed this to the bone! I don't know what it is about this exactly that had me breezing through the text with eyes wide open, but simply the way you weave the story and color the world and the characters has me so intrigued! I'm really excited to see how the story plays out. Love your work!
hhiiii oh my goddd not sure if I left a comment before but oml I love this game so much I can't wait for chapter 4 !! one of my favorite storylines and worldbuilding and as an avid music lover I LOVE how you incorporated song into the story I love you so much <333
Thank you so much! I’m delighted to hear you’re enjoying the story and the music. I’m a big music lover, too, so to be able to combine my love for words and music into an IF has been a great pleasure! 😁
The story is great and original with what it raises but I only have a slight personal complaint and it is the subject of hearts, I mean I understand that it is to mark which option are to flirt or take you to the romantic route but personally I feel that those types of dialogues/options are better when it is oneself who must think what to say or what option is correct and not follow the already established path, it is just an observation but apart from that thorn I am anxious for chapter 4
I'm not sure what you mean? There is NO established path. The hearts strictly denote what responses are flirty/romantic and which aren't. They're tone markers, nothing more; they don't lock you into any route.
You can pick whatever dialogue option you want. Furthermore, you can pick absolutely no heart options and still choose a romance route when that choice eventually arises.
Yeah it took me a while to understand that until someone else explained it to me. Like all the novels I played, those options are never marked, so it took me by surprise and I saw it as a kind of guide when it wasn't like that. Thanks for clarifying it for me.
Maybe after Chapter 4 drops. He’s still a bit of a bombshell and I don’t want to spoil it for new readers. But his pic is up and you can find his description in this devlog: https://firfireweed.itch.io/cantata/devlog/963195/5th-ro 🙂
I cant wait for chapter 4! So happy to get a update. I never mind having to replay and this is one of the BEST interactive fics out there. Love your work!
I've completely fallen in love with your story, the storyline is creative and a breathe of fresh air, introducing many new concepts and yet keeping it immersing and entertaining to follow.
And the characters are so wonderful omg, definitely going to be difficult to choose a love interest haha!
Thank you for this beautiful story and I can't wait for full release.
Ayy, hello to Egypt! Omg, you guys are from all over, I love this! 🥹 Thank you so much! Not being able to choose an RO is a good problem to have, lol. I’ll be releasing the story in chapters and would love for you to follow along! I am aiming for late October for the next chapter release. 😁
oh it is indeed a wonderful problem to have<3 I'm excited to follow along honestly and pumped for the October chapter, thank you for your lovely work!!
Just wanted to say that your writing style and world building are incredible. I love your work. Best thing is that its easy to understand/ follow even tho english isnt my first language.
Do you have a patreon where people can support you/follow the development?
Hello to Austria! 👋 That is so cool! I love that people so far away from me are enjoying my story! ❤️
I do not have a Patreon but I do have a Ko-Fi account if you’d like to support me: https://ko-fi.com/firandfireweed. I’d like to eventually set up subscription tiers but right now I don’t have the time to write extra content. I’m also very active on tumblr; I post updates and answer questions there, if you’d like to follow me. Thank you for the lovely comment!
Ahhh, I'm so obsessed with this. I love the lore and the world you've written and especially how natural the worldbuilding is. All the ROs are so interesting and varied too; I can't wait to see more of them but also more of the story!
Well, at the start the main character NEEDS to get somewhere so the story can start 🤷♀️ the options are mostly for your personality i guess and if you want to romance someone. Dunno how it will be in the future updates/chapters, but the start has a route it has to follow (Like if mc does stay there at the start, they'd probably die and the story basically wouldn't be. And you do have choices later on about your new life that YOU the reader chooses) Everyone has a different opinion tho so I'm not trying to argue with you 🙏 just trying to explain what i think
Hello. I’m not sure what choices you think are limiting; it’s difficult to address when your comment is so vague. I feel I’ve given you a wide breadth of control, but of course there are plot points that have to happen in the story. There are also scenes that play out based on choices you’ve already made. It’s impossible to account for every opinion and player perspective. I thank you for giving my story a try and I understand it may not be to everyone’s taste.
This is incredibly interesting! I was so excited with the tellus appearance. also ngl the persecution of the iredicci is reminding me of the persecution of another group in the history of the real world an awful lot...(Spectacular give me more)
Thank you! For the Iredicci, I was inspired by the plight of several indigenous peoples, most notably Native Americans. Unfortunately, I have many real world examples to pull from. 😢
But if it reminded you of such and gets readers thinking, then I wrote it well. Thank you for reading, and I can’t wait to show you more!
[Insert Zuko Scroll Meme] Nooo I need moreee! Where do I throw my money at for more?!
God, I loved where things are going! It was getting so much more interesting ahhhh. I'm so interested in learning more about the ROs but also about the story. I love the lore you made with this. I'm so fascinated with the idea of the magic with their singing, their voices and being one with nature. It's so fascinating and I get to learn new words and terms too!
Also, thank you for giving us a fur baby! More IF needs to give fur babies I tell ya!
Lol, I do have a KoFi account if you’re so interested. The link is on my profile page. 😁
I’m glad you’re enjoying it! I’m having so much fun with the language and lore in this, too. I can really spread my creative wings in a way I couldn’t with Viatica.
I appreciate your excitement, but it hasn’t even been 2 months since I released Chapter 3. 😅 I have a full time career and am the mother of 2 active teenagers; needless to say, I’m strapped for time. I anticipate publishing Chapter 4 around October. Thank you for your patience!
I felt like crying when I saw that end with T, the first time he was mentioned I felt attached. Osdmkdkodkdkdkd I am so emotionally invested in this, I swear I never fangirled this hard over a game and this is my first time commenting.
This absolutely blew me away, I have rarely become so emotionally invested in a story this quick. All the characters are immediately endearing and your writing is so beautiful I kept tearing up during the emotional moments. AHHHHH ITS JUST SO GOOD
fir this is SO GOOD oh my god…. i played viatica and it was also wonderful but this is such a striking world and storyline GODFJHDSKF im so excited to see where the story goes.
First time I've commented but I LOVE THIS GAME. Love the premise, the magic, the choices and literally everything else. You got me all happy at the end with Tellus and then I let out an audible no when it was the end of the demo. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Ahh, I don't remember the last time I had so much joy from reading an IF~ The world you've created is super engaging, the concept of Iredicci is fascinating, I'm usually very worn out by long environment and scenery descriptions, but that was not the case when I was playing this IF. The characters, even though it's pretty early in the story (at least I hope so haha), are so distinctly different from each other and all very thought out, I love pretty much everything about this IF. Thank you so much for you hard work and this wonderful piece of art! <3
"TELLUS IS ALIVE AND A 5TH RO!?!?? GRAAAAAGAGAGAGAEHHEHEHEHEHEHAAAAAA" i scream as they drag me back to the white padded room
jokes aside, i have sadly been to busy to read the update before today(Family issues :/ )But i am reading it now and will update this when have finished it ^^
just finished reading the chapter and. . . FIR WHAT DID I DO TO YOU?? FIRST YOU MAKE ME THINK POOR SWEET TELLUS IS DEAD, THEN YOU MAKE HIM MORE FUCKING CUTE BY GIVING MC AN ACCESSORY, BUT MC\WE STILL THINK HES FUCKING DEAD, THEN YOU DO **THIS** 💔💔💔 I JUST CANNOT PICK WHO TO HAVE AS A RO NOW GRAAAAAA
first off, happy pride :3, second of all, i have returned from the depths of my ADHD meds not being stocked, huge autistic meltdown AT SCHOOL (i wont live that down), and drowning in schoolwork, just to simp over Vincente, Bayram, and Tellus. I want to squish themmmm >:DD RAHHH CHILDHOOD FRIENDS TO LOVERSSSS
all male ROs are huuugggeeee transition goals anywayyy, have a great day, Fir, i hope you find a 50 dollar note on the street, and to all my fellow trans nd gay babies, STAY SAFE I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
I love this story!! All the characters (boths ROs and non ROs) are so charming and intriguing. The writing is very engaging – had me throw my hands up in disappointment when I met the ‘end of demo’ page.
“The relationships were purely physical. You’re no stranger to sex, and that’s all you wanted from them.”
Does this lock you out of romance? I’ll bite the bullet and choose the second option if I have to, but I don’t want to cuz it’s out of character for my mc to have wanted to have gone deeper with anyone they’ve met so far, what with the iredicci genocide thing :/
edit: Oooh I code dived and it seems it only tracks being a virgin. Awesome!
Hello! You won’t have any choices that unwittingly lock you out of romance, it always comes down to a deliberate choice. You can even choose to abstain in the eventual sex scenes and still be on a romance route. 😊
Also, not sure how I feel about code diving, lol 😬 though I understand it’s a common thing for this media. Just know there may be spoilers in there.
The way i dropped and fell to my knees at the end of chapter 3. You are one cruel woman, Fir. Genius, but cruel. God, I need to buy aloe gel for my eyes. Hurts from crying too much 🥲
I love the story and premise of this game, the iredecci seem very interesting and i'm excited to see the kind of person the MC becomes and how the story progresses. I love these kind of games they are my favorite, good job.
hi,just hear me out. like what if in the next ch when you see Tellus you run up to him and jump upto hug him. like a koala . Just think about it. aaaahhh.
lol,exreme.But I like your enthusiasm.OMG. Imagine like when you jump him you impulsively kiss him then you realize to late what you did and stare at each other in embarrassment. My imagination is running a little to wild. I'll stop now.
It’s because he was a major surprise bomb I just dropped on everyone 2 weeks ago, lol. He wasn’t originally going to be alive, much less an RO in my original draft. 😅 His bar will be included in future updates.
Vicente is bbg I swear, he's just so 😋😍. And before I found out Dirk was actually Vicente, I was actually kind of sad he wasn't a romance option, then i realized he was🖤. I can't wait for the rest!!
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Ohh I enjoyed this to the bone! I don't know what it is about this exactly that had me breezing through the text with eyes wide open, but simply the way you weave the story and color the world and the characters has me so intrigued! I'm really excited to see how the story plays out. Love your work!
Thank you for your kind words! I’m excited to share more with you! 😁
hhiiii oh my goddd not sure if I left a comment before but oml I love this game so much I can't wait for chapter 4 !! one of my favorite storylines and worldbuilding and as an avid music lover I LOVE how you incorporated song into the story I love you so much <333
Thank you so much! I’m delighted to hear you’re enjoying the story and the music. I’m a big music lover, too, so to be able to combine my love for words and music into an IF has been a great pleasure! 😁
The story is great and original with what it raises but I only have a slight personal complaint and it is the subject of hearts, I mean I understand that it is to mark which option are to flirt or take you to the romantic route but personally I feel that those types of dialogues/options are better when it is oneself who must think what to say or what option is correct and not follow the already established path, it is just an observation but apart from that thorn I am anxious for chapter 4
I'm not sure what you mean? There is NO established path. The hearts strictly denote what responses are flirty/romantic and which aren't. They're tone markers, nothing more; they don't lock you into any route.
You can pick whatever dialogue option you want. Furthermore, you can pick absolutely no heart options and still choose a romance route when that choice eventually arises.
Yeah it took me a while to understand that until someone else explained it to me. Like all the novels I played, those options are never marked, so it took me by surprise and I saw it as a kind of guide when it wasn't like that. Thanks for clarifying it for me.
will you include Tellus in the game description?
Maybe after Chapter 4 drops. He’s still a bit of a bombshell and I don’t want to spoil it for new readers. But his pic is up and you can find his description in this devlog: https://firfireweed.itch.io/cantata/devlog/963195/5th-ro 🙂
I cant wait for chapter 4! So happy to get a update. I never mind having to replay and this is one of the BEST interactive fics out there. Love your work!
Thank you so much! 😁
Greetings from Egypt<3
I've completely fallen in love with your story, the storyline is creative and a breathe of fresh air, introducing many new concepts and yet keeping it immersing and entertaining to follow.
And the characters are so wonderful omg, definitely going to be difficult to choose a love interest haha!
Thank you for this beautiful story and I can't wait for full release.
Ayy, hello to Egypt! Omg, you guys are from all over, I love this! 🥹 Thank you so much! Not being able to choose an RO is a good problem to have, lol. I’ll be releasing the story in chapters and would love for you to follow along! I am aiming for late October for the next chapter release. 😁
oh it is indeed a wonderful problem to have<3 I'm excited to follow along honestly and pumped for the October chapter, thank you for your lovely work!!
Just wanted to say that your writing style and world building are incredible. I love your work. Best thing is that its easy to understand/ follow even tho english isnt my first language.
Do you have a patreon where people can support you/follow the development?
Greetings from austria!
Hello to Austria! 👋 That is so cool! I love that people so far away from me are enjoying my story! ❤️
I do not have a Patreon but I do have a Ko-Fi account if you’d like to support me: https://ko-fi.com/firandfireweed. I’d like to eventually set up subscription tiers but right now I don’t have the time to write extra content. I’m also very active on tumblr; I post updates and answer questions there, if you’d like to follow me. Thank you for the lovely comment!
This is my favorite game! I love it ! the plot is really great, the story is interesting and the personalities of the people are very diverse!
Thank you, that is such a nice compliment!
Ahhh, I'm so obsessed with this. I love the lore and the world you've written and especially how natural the worldbuilding is. All the ROs are so interesting and varied too; I can't wait to see more of them but also more of the story!
Thank you! I’m happy to hear you’re enjoying the story and characters and I can’t wait to show you more! 🫶🏻
I don't like.the main character is directly forced to choose what the author needs , and not what the reader needs .
Well, at the start the main character NEEDS to get somewhere so the story can start 🤷♀️ the options are mostly for your personality i guess and if you want to romance someone. Dunno how it will be in the future updates/chapters, but the start has a route it has to follow (Like if mc does stay there at the start, they'd probably die and the story basically wouldn't be. And you do have choices later on about your new life that YOU the reader chooses) Everyone has a different opinion tho so I'm not trying to argue with you 🙏 just trying to explain what i think
Hello. I’m not sure what choices you think are limiting; it’s difficult to address when your comment is so vague. I feel I’ve given you a wide breadth of control, but of course there are plot points that have to happen in the story. There are also scenes that play out based on choices you’ve already made. It’s impossible to account for every opinion and player perspective. I thank you for giving my story a try and I understand it may not be to everyone’s taste.
This is incredibly interesting! I was so excited with the tellus appearance. also ngl the persecution of the iredicci is reminding me of the persecution of another group in the history of the real world an awful lot...(Spectacular give me more)
Thank you! For the Iredicci, I was inspired by the plight of several indigenous peoples, most notably Native Americans. Unfortunately, I have many real world examples to pull from. 😢
But if it reminded you of such and gets readers thinking, then I wrote it well. Thank you for reading, and I can’t wait to show you more!
Oh my, I need more of Vincete...
Including, the last part about seeing Tellus was insane! I genuinely didn't expect it, I'm all here for it!!! Can't wait!!!!
Thank you! More Vicente coming in Chapter 4… 😏
My cold hubby ❤️❤️❤️
[Insert Zuko Scroll Meme] Nooo I need moreee! Where do I throw my money at for more?!
God, I loved where things are going! It was getting so much more interesting ahhhh. I'm so interested in learning more about the ROs but also about the story. I love the lore you made with this. I'm so fascinated with the idea of the magic with their singing, their voices and being one with nature. It's so fascinating and I get to learn new words and terms too!
Also, thank you for giving us a fur baby! More IF needs to give fur babies I tell ya!
Lol, I do have a KoFi account if you’re so interested. The link is on my profile page. 😁
I’m glad you’re enjoying it! I’m having so much fun with the language and lore in this, too. I can really spread my creative wings in a way I couldn’t with Viatica.
And you’re quite welcome for the fur baby!
COULD'VE AT LEAST SAVED US FROM THE TELLUS CLIFFHANGER ToT but another great work from you
Lol, thank you! I chuckled at the comment you left on Viatica. 😂 Thank you for giving my works a try!
I didn't see the notification till now but glad it gave you a laugh XD
Woah you really thought of everything 😂
I did NOT expect to get a reaction from what I named my pet 😂
Lol, I’ve got to credit an earlier commenter on here for giving me the idea! 😂
I love this IF so much, it's so unique and inspiring!!
Thank you so much! ❤️
I keep checking the development log hoping I'll see that chapter 4 is out 😭
I appreciate your excitement, but it hasn’t even been 2 months since I released Chapter 3. 😅 I have a full time career and am the mother of 2 active teenagers; needless to say, I’m strapped for time. I anticipate publishing Chapter 4 around October. Thank you for your patience!
No rush, just excited 😅 thanks so much!
YOU CANNOT LEAVE ME ON THAT CLIFFHANGER
Lol, a lot of chapter 4 probably should have been included in chapter 3, but I HAD to leave on that cliffhanger. 😁
Playing Viatica as I respond, loving this one so far too. Stop making good games! Leave some talent for the rest of us!
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Enjoyed this a lot, I'm looking forward to chapter 4, Calliope is so adorbs.
Thank you! Chapter 4 is coming steadily along. 😁
I need a hardcover copy of this immediately? OMG??? the music?? the pacing? the story, the CHARACTERS? I love it so much, great amazing work
Thank you so much, I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
I really want Tellus to be the father of my (M) 50 children.
I felt like crying when I saw that end with T, the first time he was mentioned I felt attached. Osdmkdkodkdkdkd I am so emotionally invested in this, I swear I never fangirled this hard over a game and this is my first time commenting.
Thank you for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it! ☺️
The audacity to leave on cliffhanger like that, how could I ever forgive you T^T
Aww, you know I’ll make it up to you in the next update! 😉
This absolutely blew me away, I have rarely become so emotionally invested in a story this quick. All the characters are immediately endearing and your writing is so beautiful I kept tearing up during the emotional moments. AHHHHH ITS JUST SO GOOD
Thank you so much, that is quite the compliment!
fir this is SO GOOD oh my god…. i played viatica and it was also wonderful but this is such a striking world and storyline GODFJHDSKF im so excited to see where the story goes.
Thank you! Viatica will always have a special place in my heart, but I confess, I’m more excited about this story! 😁
First time I've commented but I LOVE THIS GAME. Love the premise, the magic, the choices and literally everything else. You got me all happy at the end with Tellus and then I let out an audible no when it was the end of the demo. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Thank you so much! I do update fairly regularly so you’ll see Tellus again soon! 😉
Ahh, I don't remember the last time I had so much joy from reading an IF~ The world you've created is super engaging, the concept of Iredicci is fascinating, I'm usually very worn out by long environment and scenery descriptions, but that was not the case when I was playing this IF. The characters, even though it's pretty early in the story (at least I hope so haha), are so distinctly different from each other and all very thought out, I love pretty much everything about this IF. Thank you so much for you hard work and this wonderful piece of art! <3
You are most welcome, and thank you for your kind words! And yes, it is still pretty early on; there’s much more to see!
You are an artist! This is so good I could cry (I did)!
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My MC, holding up their pet fox (who they named after Tellus) and looking @ Tellus: "This is our SON!"
I am vibrating with how excited I am for the next chapter aaaa!!! Please please I want to hug Tellus so tightly and never let go again :')
“our son” 😂
You won’t be hugging him just yet, but I appreciate the sentiment!
Wait, we won't?? Noooooooo😭😭😭😭😭😭
"TELLUS IS ALIVE AND A 5TH RO!?!?? GRAAAAAGAGAGAGAEHHEHEHEHEHEHAAAAAA" i scream as they drag me back to the white padded room
jokes aside, i have sadly been to busy to read the update before today(Family issues :/ )But i am reading it now and will update this when have finished it ^^
just finished reading the chapter and. . . FIR WHAT DID I DO TO YOU?? FIRST YOU MAKE ME THINK POOR SWEET TELLUS IS DEAD, THEN YOU MAKE HIM MORE FUCKING CUTE BY GIVING MC AN ACCESSORY, BUT MC\WE STILL THINK HES FUCKING DEAD, THEN YOU DO **THIS** 💔💔💔 I JUST CANNOT PICK WHO TO HAVE AS A RO NOW GRAAAAAA
Lol, welcome back yorbb! I hope your family issues have resolved. Sorry
not sorryabout the new development! 😈first off, happy pride :3, second of all, i have returned from the depths of my ADHD meds not being stocked, huge autistic meltdown AT SCHOOL (i wont live that down), and drowning in schoolwork, just to simp over Vincente, Bayram, and Tellus. I want to squish themmmm >:DD RAHHH CHILDHOOD FRIENDS TO LOVERSSSS
all male ROs are huuugggeeee transition goals
anywayyy,
have a great day, Fir, i hope you find a 50 dollar note on the street, and to all my fellow trans nd gay babies, STAY SAFE I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
i fully agree about all the male ROs being transition goals (Happy pride btw >:D )
YES HAPPY PRIDE!!!!! >:3
Hahaha, the 50 dollar note is so specific, but thank you!! 😂
I’m glad to see you back and well, my friend! You stay safe, too, and happy pride! 💕
CHAPTER 4 GIMME!!!
I love this story!! All the characters (boths ROs and non ROs) are so charming and intriguing. The writing is very engaging – had me throw my hands up in disappointment when I met the ‘end of demo’ page.
Thank you!
“The relationships were purely physical. You’re no stranger to sex, and that’s all you wanted from them.”
Does this lock you out of romance? I’ll bite the bullet and choose the second option if I have to, but I don’t want to cuz it’s out of character for my mc to have wanted to have gone deeper with anyone they’ve met so far, what with the iredicci genocide thing :/
edit: Oooh I code dived and it seems it only tracks being a virgin. Awesome!
Hello! You won’t have any choices that unwittingly lock you out of romance, it always comes down to a deliberate choice. You can even choose to abstain in the eventual sex scenes and still be on a romance route. 😊
Also, not sure how I feel about code diving, lol 😬 though I understand it’s a common thing for this media. Just know there may be spoilers in there.
The way i dropped and fell to my knees at the end of chapter 3. You are one cruel woman, Fir. Genius, but cruel. God, I need to buy aloe gel for my eyes. Hurts from crying too much 🥲
Hahaha, sorry rvnwd! 🫶🏻 Once your eyes recover, I hope it inspires more of your gorgeous art!
You know it will. I hope you stumble upon a dollar or two in day to day basis and your pillow stay cold on both sides 🫡❤️
I love the story and premise of this game, the iredecci seem very interesting and i'm excited to see the kind of person the MC becomes and how the story progresses. I love these kind of games they are my favorite, good job.
Thank you!
Omg this story is incredible. I really hope to let the mask slip soon, I've been dying to talk again! Maybe as much as my character!
Thank you! You won’t full on drop it for a while, but you’ll have little moments where it slips a bit. 😉
hi,just hear me out. like what if in the next ch when you see Tellus you run up to him and jump upto hug him. like a koala . Just think about it. aaaahhh.
I will Storm fir's house with a pitchfork and torch if this isnt added trust
lol,exreme.But I like your enthusiasm.OMG. Imagine like when you jump him you impulsively kiss him then you realize to late what you did and stare at each other in embarrassment. My imagination is running a little to wild. I'll stop now.
running off to write a fanfic now (I cannot write for the life of me )
I’m afraid this won’t happen, lol. But trust that I’ve got good things planned. 😁
'tis fine . I'll love what you write no matter what.(;
Do you mind me asking why Tellus isn't in the Relationships tab? Is it because I haven't met him again?
It’s because he was a major surprise bomb I just dropped on everyone 2 weeks ago, lol. He wasn’t originally going to be alive, much less an RO in my original draft. 😅 His bar will be included in future updates.
Thank you for your response. That makes sense.
Vicente is bbg I swear, he's just so 😋😍. And before I found out Dirk was actually Vicente, I was actually kind of sad he wasn't a romance option, then i realized he was🖤. I can't wait for the rest!!
i just finished the demo, and how dare you end it on a cliffhanger, ive already changed my favorite, its tellus now 🖤🖤
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