The newest update includes a short (teaser) sequence at the end of the Academy arc for the upcoming update. In addition, I've made some minor visual changes to the UI and have thrown in a character sheet page that will be expanded upon in the near future, along with some bugfixes and corrected typos that will hopefully make the novel a smoother experience over all.

Please consider supporting Orphan on the Exalted Text patreon page!

The Legionnaire tier and up will gain access to the next update and new scenes on December 27th! 

Benefits include:

• Access updates 2 weeks earlier than the public!
• Cast 2 votes in weekly polls and help shape Orphan's story
• Take part in monthly Creator Q&As
•  Unlock exclusive patron-only channels in the Discord
• Win my undying gratitude

The Gladiator tier will gain access a week later, on January 3rd. 

Finally, the public will gain access on January 10th.

Orphan wouldn't be able to exist without the support of my Patrons. In ancient Rome, a patron was a wealthy and powerful man who provided support to a client in exchange for loyalty and services. The patron-client relationship, or clientela, was a fundamental part of Roman social life and was crucial for political influence and social mobility.

We're moving into an age of modernity where patronage is becoming just as important as it was in ancient times. If you enjoy the type of energetic storytelling and player-choice displayed in Orphan, cast your vote--support me! My goal is to put out a new update every 2 weeks for Patrons, which the public will gain access to 2 weeks after. The novel will progressively get a little bit better and longer with each update!

I'm hoping this release schedule will keep Patrons engaged, as well as gift me some increased flexibility for weekly Patreon polls and in choosing what scenes I would like to work on, as opposed to me being stuck working on a huge storyblock for one "arc" at a time. That gets old fast and it's part of the reason there hasn't been a substantial story update in about 2 months now. I needed to switch things up, and your support would really help me gain the necessary momentum!

If you've supported this project whatsoever, you truly do have my undying gratitude. Your participation means so much to me! So thank you. I hope that my storytelling has managed to inspire you... Together, we must become dauntless!

- Truth Serum, 12/13/24