Winter Shard

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Winter Shard

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Summary

"Winter is a harsh season.
No beings yearn for its coming.
However,...
only during it can I find peace."

Winter shard is the first visual novel made by FIA's Sanctuary and released on June 2, 2007 for the PC. Its genre is bleak and medieval.
 
The gameplay in Winter Shard follows a linear plot line where the player interacts at predetermined times to choose several options that appear on the screen. The game was developed so that the choice would decide both the route and the main character's personality. There are up to 8 possible endings.
 

Ending Guideline / Suggested Ending Order

The visual novel doesn't have any kind of route system but I recommend doing the Endings in a certain order.

Spoiler

 The recommended ending order is from the worst (Unfulfilled Ending) to the best (Better Endings) then the True ending.

Also to unlock the Staff Room you need:

Spoiler

To get all 8 Endings.

I also recommend reading the Notes left inside the spoiler boxes.

Ending Guideline

 

Unfulfilled Ending: "A Used Pawn" (Game Over)

Spoiler

Non-standard Game Over, very abrupt, but it unlocks a new CG, so get it if you want to 100% the gallery.
1)Your Choice*
2)Go to the council.*

Note 1: It's just a "Censor this picture" kinda choice, so it's up to you.
Note 2: Save here to proceed to the remaining Endings.

Worst Ending: "The Evil God"

Spoiler

I recommend loading a save file (specifically choice 2)
1)Your Choice*
2)Ponder.*
3)Break the promise*
4)Ignore
5)Let her be
6)Decide not to
7)Do not save her.*
8)Kill him.
9)Rebuke her.*
10)Dethorne him.

Note 1: It's just a "Censor this picture" kinda choice, so it's up to you.
Note 2: This is a plot important choice so I recommend saving here.
Note 3: Plot important choice so save.
Note 4: Save so you can proceed to the remaining endings.

Worse Ending: "The Ruler Of Darkness"

Spoiler

I recommend loading a save file (specifically choice 9)
1)Your Choice*
2)Ponder.
3)Break the promise*
4)Ignore
5)Let her be
6)Decide not to
7)Do not save her.*
8)Kill him.
9)Reject her.*
10)Dethorne him.

Note 1: It's just a "Censor this picture" kinda choice, so it's up to you.
Note 2: This is a plot important choice so I recommend saving here.
Note 3: Plot important choice so save.
Note 4: Save so you can proceed to the remaining endings.

Bad Ending (With Marliene): "The King and Queen"

Spoiler

I recommend loading a save file (specifically choice 9)
1)Your Choice*
2)Ponder.
3)Break the promise*
4)Ignore
5)Let her be
6)Decide not to
7)Do not save her.*
8)Kill him.
9)Accept her.
10)Dethorne him.

Note 1: It's just a "Censor this picture" kinda choice, so it's up to you.
Note 2: This is a plot important choice so I recommend saving here.
Note 3: Plot important choice so save.
 

Good\Normal Ending: "Eternal Servitude"

Spoiler

I recommend loading a save file (specifically choice 3)
1)Your Choice*
2)Ponder.*
3)Keep the promise*
4)Save her.*
5)Reject her.*
6)Be his servant.*

Note 1: It's just a "Censor this picture" kinda choice, so it's up to you.
Note 2: This is a plot important choice so I recommend saving here.
Note 3: Plot important choice so save.
Note 4: Save so you can proceed to the remaining endings.
Note 5: Save here it's a plot important choice.

Better Ending (With Marliene): "Together Forever"

Spoiler

I recommend loading a save file (specifically choice 5)
1)Your Choice*
2)Ponder.
3)Keep the promise*
4)Save her.*
5)Accept her.*
6)Be his servant.

Note 1: It's just a "Censor this picture" kinda choice, so it's up to you.
Note 2: This is a plot important choice so I recommend saving here.
Note 3: Plot important choice so save.
Note 4: Save here.

Better Ending (With Rosseta): "The Eternal Bride"

Spoiler

I recommend loading a save file (specifically choice 3)
1)Your Choice*
2)Ponder.*
3)Break the promise*
4)Threaten
5)Tend her hands.
6)Give it to her.
7)I should head back to her.

Note 1: It's just a "Censor this picture" kinda choice, so it's up to you.
Note 2: This is a plot important choice so I recommend saving here.
Note 3: Plot important choice so save.

True Ending: "Winter Shard"

Spoiler

I recommend loading a save file (specifically choice 5)
1)Your Choice*
2)Ponder.
3)Keep the promise
4)Save her.
5)Reject her.
6)This is wrong!

Note 1: It's just a "Censor this picture" kinda choice, so it's up to you.
 

 

Attribution

This walkthrough was made by me. You can find the game at Ren'Ai Archives.

Edited May 2, 2018 by Guest
Final Revision