The Lighthouse of Black Salt

The Lighthouse of Black Salt

Long ago, the lighthouse was built not to guide ships — but to bind something beneath the sea.

Now the light has gone dark.

The binding has weakened.

The Lighthouse of Black Salt is a dark fantasy interactive novel inspired by classic gamebooks in the style of Fighting Fantasy.

Each run is a self-contained descent into a cursed coastal town and the dead lighthouse above it.

Every decision matters.

Some paths lead to truth.
Some lead to death.

And death is permanent.

⚓ A Narrative-Driven Roguelike Adventure

• Multiple branching paths
• Meaningful choices
• Permanent death per run
• Randomized outcomes through Luck tests
• Turn-based combat encounters
• Inventory and resource management
• Multiple endings (both tragic and victorious)

A single run lasts around 40 minutes, but uncovering all paths, secrets and endings will take far longer.

🎲 Test Your Skill. Test Your Luck.

Combat is resolved in classic gamebook fashion:

• Compare Skill
• Roll to determine advantage
• Risk your Luck to deal more damage — or suffer the consequences

Push your luck too far… and the sea will claim you.

🌊 Atmosphere & Presentation

Experience:

• Hand-illustrated dark maritime backgrounds
• Narrated story segments
• Stylized parchment interface
• A haunting, minimalist soundtrack

The sea does not crash here.

It breathes.

Will you restore the light?

Or will you answer the bell?