A well-traveled and gifted bard. Abigail is quick-witted and quick to act, though not necessarily in that order. Sarcasm coats her words like calluses, formed through years of undergoing difficult journeys and indulging difficult people. While she has a strong sense of insight and genuine interest in others, she has a dogged impulse of announcing her observations. This is seldom appreciated, and at worst has led to face grave consequences.

Still, no one can deny that she has a flair and talent for entertainment. Not even a centuries-old vampire.

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Orphan, Musician, Vampire, Nameable, Bisexual

Abigail

One's first impression of Lucius is that he's menacing at worst, and witheringly unyielding at best. However, his coarse exterior is a thin veil for his impressively dry wit - which he's more than happy to reveal if he thinks his sense of humor will be heard. It's rather hard to share one's wit when your guests generally scream and run at the sight of you though.

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Prince, Vampire, Bisexual, Immortal, Former Monarch

Confinement, Exile, Frameup, Betrayal, Guilt

Lucius

When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight.

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Ballads at Midnight

Autumn Spirit

Imperial Grace

Synstoria

<a target="_blank" href="https://vndb.org/r88883" title="Ballads at Midnight">Ballads at Midnight</a>

<a target="_blank" href="https://vndb.org/r110348" title="Ballady v polnoch'">Ballady v polnoch'</a>

steam

steamdb

itch

Wudgeous

Rowanty

Eliana Zebro

notafish

Ayael

Jeneara

Arrapso

Shar Joyner

Kimi

So long

Happily EVER after

I can show you the world

Free housing, roommate included

I didn't see that coming

Silver tongue

Flourished language

Bad listener

Completionist

Vampire are hot

When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight. <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1967870/extras/3a5d13ac53f5af8a82406a5efe83955b.avif?t=1747131002" width=600 height=144 /> <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1967870/extras/0ed46643643da64f9a1bf5170fceb91c.avif?t=1747131002" width=600 height=338 /> (The name can be changed) A well-traveled and gifted bard. Abigail is quick-witted and quick to act, though not necessarily in that order. Sarcasm coats her words like calluses, formed through years of undergoing difficult journeys and indulging difficult people. While she has a strong sense of insight and genuine interest in others, she has a dogged impulse of announcing her observations. This is seldom appreciated, and at worst has led to face grave consequences. Still, no one can deny that she has a flair and talent for entertainment. Not even a centuries-old vampire. <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1967870/extras/54b20e370b0c82bde99d66f64a158458.avif?t=1747131002" width=600 height=338 /> (Love interest) One's first impression of Lucius is that he's menacing at worst, and witheringly unyielding at best. However, his coarse exterior is a thin veil for his impressively dry wit - which he's more than happy to reveal if he thinks his sense of humor will be heard. It's rather hard to share one's wit when your guests generally scream and run at the sight of you though. <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1967870/extras/ac7eedbc2ed439784fbb0e46fbdf8a1f.avif?t=1747131002" width=600 height=144 /> <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1967870/extras/3729f670ca3303d735f8281d1d348c04.poster.avif?t=1747131002" width=600 height=338 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1967870/extras/3729f670ca3303d735f8281d1d348c04.webm?t=1747131002" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1967870/extras/3729f670ca3303d735f8281d1d348c04.mp4?t=1747131002" type="video/mp4"></video> ♦ Enemies to lovers, found family, bonding through shared trauma, and even more of your favorite relationship tropes! ♦ A dark fantasy romance that seamlessly blends lighthearted moments and hidden depths, with believable dialogue and an abundance of banter. (Boy, they love to argue. ;p ) ♦ Beautiful sprite and original music ♦ Three clearly-marked endings - abandon him as early as possible, remain in eternal bliss or discover gruesome secrets about the world around you. ♦ Flavor line choices: be an unabashed flirt or have a razor sharp tongue. The choice is yours, no consequences. ♦ More than 42 000 words (around 3-4h per playthrough) ♦ Partial voice acting &amp; two original bard songs! Ballads at Midnight is rated T for suggestive material, strong language, alcohol use, and allusions to trauma, child abuse, and fantasy violence. <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1967870/extras/13b4b2281020e67efcd8361d998d5ef6.avif?t=1747131002" width=600 height=144 /> Ayael (Director, UI designer &amp; programmer, scripter) - Arrapso (Sprite, background artist), Wudgeous (Lead writer, narrative designer), Notafish (Writer), Jeneara (Editor), Rowanty (scripter), Eliana Zebro (Audio &amp; voice director), Shar Joyner (composer), Megan Youmans (Voice actor - MC), Eric Navarro (Voice actor - Lucius), Kimi (Trailer creator) This visual novel was created in one month during the NaNoReNo 2022 jam.

Ballad at Midnight

When a sarcastic bard is arrested and exiled to an abandoned castle, she expected to be at the mercy of a hungry, blood-thirsty vampire. She soon discovers that the vampire, Lucius, is not starving: he is gravely bored. She may just survive on borrowed time, one ballad each midnight.

Status:	Finished
Developer:	Synstoria
Game Engine:	Ren'Py

Ballads at Midnight

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Abigail

Lucius

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