In Apprentice Merchant Michael, take charge of Mikael’s journey to revive her father’s legacy and save her friend Brett, battling economic odds and mystical threats in the thriving kingdom of Obelia. Blend strategic trade, moral decisions, and survival to transform a village shop into a prosperous empire.
Core Gameplay Mechanics
1. Merchant Simulation Mastery: Manage inventory, pricing, and supply chains in bustling Obelian markets, competing against rival traders while balancing profit and ethical choices.
2. Resource Gathering Adventures: Explore distant regions like Matthius’ Cave to collect rare goods, facing perilous encounters with creatures like the demon that injured Brett.
3. Dynamic Economic Challenges: Navigate fluctuating markets, seasonal demand shifts, and sudden crises—decisions here dictate your shop’s growth and Brett’s survival chances.
Narrative Depth & Character Development
1. Mikael’s Quest for Redemption: Restore her family’s honor while grappling with grief and guilt over her parents’ loss, uncovering hidden ties between her father’s trade secrets and Obelia’s prosperity.
2. Brett’s Critical Condition: Race against time to fund his treatment, discovering clues about the demonic attack’s origin that intertwine with Obelia’s political machinations.
3. Town Dynamics & Alliances: Forge partnerships with villagers, healers, and even competitors—every relationship impacts quests and access to premium trade routes.
Ambition & Risk in a Medieval Economy
1. Scaling Your Empire: Expand from Leena’s humble shop to Obelian metropolises, unlocking exclusive goods like enchanted trade tools or healing elixirs crucial for Brett’s recovery.
2. Crisis Management: Survive bandit raids, supply shortages, and scandals—failure risks bankruptcy and losing Brett forever, but strategic foresight unlocks golden-age endings.
3. Moral Trade-offs: Choose profit over ethics to fast-track funds, or prioritize morality and face slower progress—each path reshapes Obelia’s fate and Mikael’s legacy.
