---
title: "Reflections on the River"
description: "Once upon a time, in the far away kingdom of Nantu, a desperate King and Queen sought the help of a Witch. Although the Witch claimed no reward at the time, goo"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/31/66431.jpg"
---

# Reflections on the River

![Reflections on the River](https://t.vndb.org/cv/31/66431.jpg)

**Developer:** STARDUST★SODA

**Release date:** Apr 1, 2016

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 6.7/10 (19 votes)

## Description
Once upon a time, in the far away kingdom of Nantu, a desperate King and Queen sought the help of a Witch. Although the Witch claimed no reward at the time, good fortune comes at a hefty price.
As the kingdom grew prosperous, so did the Witch's greed. Thrice did the Witch demand unreasonable recompense, but thrice was the Witch rejected. The visits stopped and for a short while, the kingdom knew peace. 
Until one day the Witch returned, demanding the kingdom's most prized jewel, lest tragedy befalls the land. 
Who will get their happily ever after in this fairy-tale?

Reflections on the River is a visual novel about fairy-tale promises, friendship, and filial piety.
Players will take on the role of Zheng, the Witch, and navigate their way through this fairy-tale, where seemingly everyone has a secret.

[From [itch.io](https://stardust-soda.itch.io/reflections-on-the-river)]

## Characters
### Zheng
With a rough exterior to match an abrasive interior, Zheng does not make the best first impressions. A seasoned witch, unafraid to show off some magic when the moment calls for it, Zheng causes an uproar by storming into the palace, demanding the kingdom's most precious jewel in return for a debt incurred many years ago.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=37940]official thread[/url]]

- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Hair:** Black, Ponytail, Bob Cut, Long, Straight, Parted to Side
- **Role:** Magician, Childhood Friend, Mentor, Healer
- **Eyes:** Black, Hosome
- **Body:** Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Cloak, Hairpin, Hair Tie, Fingerless Gloves
- **Engages in:** Sarcasm, Kidnapping
- **Subject of:** Avoidable Death (obsolete), Child Abandonment
- **Personality:** Dishonest, Sharp-tongued, Loner

### Shun
A prince from a foreign land, prince Shun was offered to the king and queen at a young age as a means to secure an alliance between the two kingdoms. King Jianyu and queen Lihuan cared for prince Shun as though he was their own flesh and blood, but sometimes he has his doubts.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=37940]official thread[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Prince Shun
- **Hair:** Black, Bun, Long, Shoulder-length
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult
- **Eyes:** Black
- **Role:** Prince, Non-blood-related Brother, Non-blood-related Son, Older Brother, Apprentice
- **Personality:** Refined, Smart, Perfectionist, Confident, Curious, Bookworm
- **Subject of:** Kidnapping
- **Clothes:** Kanzashi

### Yanyu
Though it's rare for a girl to be the heir of Nantu's throne, princess Yanyu has proven herself to be more than worthy of the title. It also certainly helps that she is both the apple of her father's eye as well as a favourite amongst the commoners - her birth ushering in a golden era of prosperity for the kingdom of Nantu.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=37940]official thread[/url]]

[spoiler]Her real name is Huineng. She's princess Yanyu's handmaid and body double.[spoiler]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Princess Yanyu
- **Hair:** Black, Waist Length+, Straight, Sidehair, Hair Loopies
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult, Nail Polish, Makeup
- **Eyes:** Black, Hosome
- **Personality:** Secretive, Patriotic, Loyal
- **Clothes:** Necklace, Shawl, Bracelet, Pendant Earrings, Kanzashi
- **Role:** Daughter, Queen Regnant, Princess, Servant, Non-blood-related Sister, Younger Sister
- **Subject of:** Kidnapping, Child Abandonment

### Ah Niu
The owner of a vegetable stand.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Bun, Shoulder-length
- **Eyes:** Brown, Hosome
- **Body:** Young-adult
- **Role:** Childhood Friend, Vendor
- **Personality:** Money Lover

### Jianyu
Having a reputation as a just and kind ruler, king Jianyu was once quite the risk-taking, adventure-loving young royal. Now, though, he's just content to sit back and enjoy the profits of the kingdom he built with his sweat, blood, and tears.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=37940]official thread[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** King Jianyu
- **Hair:** Black, Beard, Moustache, Thick Eyebrows, Slicked Back
- **Body:** Pale, Wrinkles
- **Eyes:** Black, Hosome
- **Role:** Husband, Father, King, Non-blood-related Father
- **Clothes:** Crown

### Lihuan
Elegant and poised, queen Lihuan's love for her kingdom is only surpassed by her love for her family. With her two children steadily in their adulthood now, people wonder when she will finally cut those apron strings loose.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=37940]official thread[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Queen Lihuan
- **Hair:** Black, No Bangs
- **Body:** Pale, Nail Polish, Makeup, Wrinkles
- **Eyes:** Black, Hosome
- **Role:** Wife, Mother, Queen Consort, Non-blood-related Mother
- **Clothes:** Shawl, Pendant Earrings, Tiara

## Shops
- [Itch](https://stardust-soda.itch.io/reflections-on-the-river)

## Releases
### English
- **2016-04-01**: Reflections on the River - [Itch.io](https://stardust-soda.itch.io/reflections-on-the-river)

## Tags
Fantasy, Magic, ADV, Royal Heroine, Early Branching Plot, No Sexual Content, Past Setting in a Fictional World, Brief NVL Scenes, Mage Protagonist, Healer Protagonist, Bad Ending(s), Friendship, Protagonist with a Face, Side Portraits, Orphan Heroine, Orphan Protagonist, Royal Hero, Open Ending(s), Poor Protagonist, Unknown Gender Protagonist, Kidnapping, NaNoRenO, Game Jam, Bookworm Hero

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