The Council

Summary

The Council is an episodic game that reimagines the narrative adventure genre with a bold new approach. Make impactful choices, build a wide range of abilities, and shape the story's direction with your every action. Every decision carries permanent, lasting repercussions—there's no turning back. Step into a gripping story of deception and power, set in the tradition of a classic murder mystery, where you'll engage with a captivating cast of characters, each concealing their own sinister secrets. Betray all trust as you uncover shocking truths—at any cost to your sanity and well-being.

Storyline

THE COUNCIL is set in 1793 and follows players as they step into the shoes of Louis de Richet, a member of a secret society, who receives an invitation from the mysterious Lord Mortimer to a secluded island off the coast of England. Alongside him are several distinguished guests, such as Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington, the President of the newly established United States of America. The peculiar nature of this exclusive gathering extends beyond its notable attendees—Richet’s mother has recently vanished from the island, and each of the intriguing characters appears to be harboring their own secret motives.

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