A Blackbird puts his heart in Aril's care, asking her to return it into the backstages of reality; an invitation.
But every backstage pass has a cost.
In a realm where looming Theaters lure explorers inside, trapping them in the play of yet another lifetime, Aril stands with a sought-after invitation to peek inside the Backstages, where all-knowing and unbothered creatures named Blackbirds roam.
All she needs to do is let Inky lead the way to an ancient tree tucked away in the very corner of a theater, said to mark the gate between Eternalmoor and beyond. But, Inky seems far more interested in exploring the journey than guiding Aril to Blackbird's doorstep …
You follow them on this quest — as a helping hand, companion, and a conversational partner. Together, you will gather experiences and traits, balancing the horrors of life against its wonders.
Navigate the bond between Aril and Inky as they venture deep into yet another theater, in pursuit of the ancient tree.
Help nine-year-old Kehan grapple with the consequences of inviting a haunted tree into his and Heather's tenderly curated woodland.
Discover what it truly means to transcend the stage and enter the realms of backstage.
Aril speaks through the screen to you — for advice, argument, and quiet company. Help her move objects, weigh dilemmas, and shape the tone of the journey.
Echoes are memories with weight — some lift you, some pull you down — and they change how the world sounds and feels to move through.
Story beats orbit four primary emotional drivers: a positive drive vs. a corresponding fear.
Quests grow from small tasks to moments that leave a mark. Win or stumble, the Weave of Echoes remembers.
Driven by a deep longing to finally peek into the Backstages of reality, Aril is determined to return Inky to Blackbird. She will jump, climb, swing, and reach for what matters, craving answers to the greater questions of the universe.
Explore her Tangled Thought Space, contemplate with her on meditation rocks, solve riddles, and search for the true meaning of life.
Driven by a desire to taste the fullness of existence, Inky is far more interested in the detour than the destination. They are the chaotic spirit of a Blackbird's inkwell heart—and when their priorities clash with Aril's, you must help decide what happens next.
Nine-year-old Kehan burns to create the ultimate woodland heaven for dormice — the same shy creatures that lived in Memorial Grove when Heather was little, but haven't been seen since.
When a dormouse crosses his path, and Heather is in the village delivering Looking Jars, a feverish rush begins: he must give her the ultimate surprise before she comes home.
A small-team, quality-first production — Unity for play and pacing, Blender for world-building, and systems built for dialogue, exploration, and emotional mechanics rather than combat loops. Chapter 1 is in active development; the goal is a cohesive, authored experience.
Every note is written and produced for Eternalmoor, with live musicians where the arrangement asks for it. Audio is part of the storytelling, not wallpaper.
Sol Vikström
Creative lead · storyteller · devDesign, writing, and direction — the world, the tone, and the stubborn belief that a game can make room for reflection.
Stefan Hallgren
Co-producer · financing · soundRepresents Eternalmoor to financiers and helps secure backing for the production — with a contributing hand in sound design and mix.
Iris
Helpful catMorale, keyboard supervision, and the occasional decisive stare when a feature needs more love.