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~What Is Trevosa?~

"Trevosa is a narrative deduction puzzle game inspired by The Roottrees Are Dead. Players take on the role of Ludir, oloth-til of Oreleth-cyno-taayen, who sends a distress signal seeking help to identify the true heir to the throne. Your mission is to search through hidden Trevosa archives, translate ancient Trevosan cultural terms, and piece together the complex relationships within a royal family spanning seven generations. The game combines word puzzles, genealogical deduction, and an engaging mystery that unfolds as you decode more documents."

How to Play Trevosa

~~~~~~~~~~SURVIVAL PROTOCOL~~~~~~~~~~

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Click on highlighted words in documents or use the Search tab to type in Trevosan terms or family member names.
Each search reveals the first three documents containing that keyword.
Start with obvious words and build your vocabulary.

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~Trevosa Game Features~

Constructed Language System

Trevosa introduces players to a fully developed Trevosan language with terms for kinship, royalty, and events. Players learn through discovery and context, with the satisfaction of watching unfamiliar words become meaningful as comprehension grows. Terms include oloth-til (son), cyno (king), calserom (godfather), and many more.

Seven Generations of Royal Drama

Explore the complete family tree spanning seven generations of the Trevosa royal family. Watch succession crises unfold, witness sibling rivalries, discover exile, and unravel complex relationships. The game features both male and female rulers, non-binary characters, and diverse family structures that make the puzzle more challenging and inclusive.

Narrative Deduction Gameplay

Inspired by The Roottrees Are Dead and Chants of Sennaar, Trevosa uses a search-based deduction system. Search keywords to discover documents, use those documents to learn new words, then search those words to find more documents. This creates a satisfying gameplay loop where each discovery opens new possibilities.

Beautiful Art & Atmosphere

The game features hand-drawn art and an atmospheric soundtrack created by the development team. The visual design of documents, the family tree interface, and the overall aesthetic create an immersive experience that transports players into the ancient archives of Trevosa. Originally created for Ludum Dare 59 in 72 hours.

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~Why Play Trevosa?~

Unique Language Puzzle

Trevosa offers a distinctive constructed language experience. Learning Trevosan terms and watching as gibberish transforms into meaningful words creates a deeply satisfying 'aha!' moment that echoes the joy of learning a real language.

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Intricate Story & Lore

The seven generations of the Trevosa royal family feature dysfunction, betrayal, succession crises, and complex relationships. Players describe it as reminiscent of Chants of Sennaar and The Roottrees Are Dead - compelling narratives that reward careful reading.

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Accessible Yet Challenging

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars with 781+ ratings. Players report taking 1-4 hours to complete, with the right balance of challenge and solvability. No brute forcing required - logical deduction and careful reading will guide you to the truth.

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~Trevosa FAQ~

~Trevosa Tips & Tricks~

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Enable Hidden Features

In Settings, enable 'Show undiscovered counts in the archive.' This feature displays how many new documents you can find by searching the words within each document you have already discovered. Hover over the count numbers to see exactly which keywords to search for.

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Pro Tip

Check Settings first - the archive counts feature is a game-changer for progression.

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Use the Notes Tab

Keep detailed notes as you play. Write down what you think each Trevosan word means based on context. Include the sentence where you found the word and why you think it means that. Your notes become essential for solving the later generations and tracking complex family relationships.

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Pro Tip

The Notes tab is your best friend throughout the entire game.

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Follow Chronological Order

Documents in the Archive tab are arranged in chronological order from oldest to newest. This helps you understand the timeline of events and how the family dynamics evolved over seven generations. The Filter section at the top of the Archive lets you search for any text across all discovered documents.

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Pro Tip

Documents are ordered chronologically - use this to understand the story progression.