Hello everyone,
I’m Muhammed Shafin P, the concept creator of Solvaldr: The Sun Tyrant. This post is to share that I’m currently trying to design and structure the concept in depth. This includes character naming, architectural inspiration, and overall worldbuilding. Everything is being documented in text form, not visual artwork or gameplay footage, as this is just the starting phase of the project.
I’m looking into designing names based on classical languages such as Norse, Greek, Latin, and other ancient forms. The goal is to create new, fitting names for characters, temples, and environments that feel authentic. I’m also trying to build temple and world structures based on real-world historical and archaeological references. A unique writing system (polynograph), inspired by Greek and Latin forms, is also planned to give a mysterious, ancient atmosphere.
This idea is currently only in written form. I have shared the concept with a few studios. Two rejected it, and one mentioned they need a working build. As a solo creator focused on the narrative and design direction, I can only present the written vision, gameplay structure, and overall world idea for now.
I’m continuing to expand the lore, naming patterns, and game flow, with a focus on realism, mythology, and deep story elements.
Opening Scene (concept sample)
The game begins with a slow fade-in.
The main character is lying unconscious in a ruined underground structure. Broken pillars, scattered tech debris, and plant overgrowth suggest an ancient and abandoned place. A narrow beam of sunlight falls through a collapsed section of the ceiling, casting light on dust particles ahead.
He wakes up slowly. Breathing hard. His clothes are torn, his skin unnaturally pale. A worn, military-style firearm lies beside him.
He stares toward the light for a few seconds in silence.
Then everything starts to blur.
A Vision Begins
In a half-conscious state, he sees a person standing under direct sunlight. That person screams as their body starts turning to ash from the fingertips. The burning spreads, layer by layer, until nothing remains but drifting embers.
The vision breaks. He gasps and returns to reality.
This concept is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0) Created by Muhammed Shafin P
Devlog Post: https://dev.to/hejhdiss/solvaldr-the-sun-tyrant-devlog-concept-showcase-1860
LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/solvaldr-sun-tyrant-devlog-concept-showcase-muhammed-shafin-p-xfhke
If anyone would like to contribute, invest in this idea, or help create it in any form, feel free to message me at hejhdiss@gmail.com.
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