A downloadable game for Windows and macOS


This project is a work of passion for my love of otomes, fairy tales, flowers, and a desperate need for more Soft Black Girls in media.

Chapters will release slowly over time as my twisted mind tells me the story.

Bell Maiden's Bloom will always be free for anyone to enjoy! 

But I refuse to rush this project. 

Each Flower Boy deserves proper attention and tender love & care!

If you've enjoy playing, please support its continuation by leaving a rating. I'd very much appreciate it! Feel free to leave a comment as well, lovely flowers!

 


Thank you for stopping by!

                       

Story

Within Alyssum, the land of the divine, two major religions guide the lives of the people. They are the Bell Flower Faith of Kaffir, and the Dianthus Faith of the Labyrinth.

Tensions have always been high between these groups. And once their deities vanished from the realm, the fragile peace these faiths once held quickly dissolved.

As "Bell Maiden", you were born into the divine bloodline blessed by Amaranthus, the deity of your religion, and possess a unique gift. As a proxy to God, you have the power to cultivate Bell Flowers; magical blooms with miraculous healing capabilities of Amaranthus' creation.

You must uphold your duties to the church and to the citizens of Kaffir. In these troubling times, the people look to you for security as you keep the memento from Amaranthus, the Bell Flowers, from withering away.

    But not all is what it seems in the Holy City...

  A frightening darkness lies beneath the church, but it's up to you whether to uncover its mysteries, or stay loyal to your faith.

 


Features

One Soft Black Girl protagonist with a changeable name ~

Original sprite art, flower/food icon art, and backgrounds ~

Original soundtrack (Including a super catchy main theme!)~

ꕥ Animated title screen~

Four "Flower Boy" suitors ~

There are two major story routes, "Mystery" and "Faith", with two suitors each. The routes branch off into individual stories starring the flower boy you're paired off with. These stories highlight the different experiences and perspectives of each love interest within the overbearing theocracy.





Romance Blooms (affection) score screen



The features list will be updated as the project grows. One step at a time!~
Cast


You’re the future Bell Maiden of the Holy City of Kaffir, and your coming-of-age ceremony is fast approaching. You don’t feel quite ready for your new responsibilities, but unfortunately, you’re living in dangerous times. For the sake of your people, you must rise to the occasion and face your duties head on. No matter what path you choose.





 A man with an air of mystery who's also known as the "Jet Black Prince".  Despite encountering him only once, it feels like you’ve known him your entire life.



Your beloved childhood friend who is just as fluffy and sweet as the delicious pastries he bakes. He's a bit of a worrier, and acts with extreme caution, but works very hard to realize his dream of becoming a bishop for the Church of Amaranthus.


An elusive thief hiding in the shadows of Kaffir. Apparently this man knows no fear, and possesses a rare skill very few in Alyssum can master. He also has an adorable pet bird who helps him navigate sticky situations.  

   


  The no nonsense general of the Holy Guard. He's dutiful and extremely loyal to the Church of Amaranthus. You'd better pray he's on your side though, because this man is ruthless, and has a bit of a sadistic streak. He also gets a kick out of teasing you and watching you squirm.



  Your mother, and the previous Bell Maiden of Kaffir. She's wise, caring, and is one of the most respected Bell Maidens in recent history.



The soft spoken, calm, and highly intelligent Apostle of Kaffir.  He carries an intimidatingly divine aura wherever he goes.


    
Content Warnings    

This game is suitable for audiences 16 and up and contains themes listed below:

ꕥGeneral Violence: Depictions of blood, fighting, mutilation 

ꕥMild sexual themes

ꕥ Mental Health themes: PTSD, Hallucinations

Minor drug references

  Flashing/Shaking screens


Credits
- Creator, Writer, GUI designer, Programmer, Graphics Editor: Panacea

Bell Maiden's Bloom 2025
      

 CG artists: Tea Treeo  Akaneko     

Sprite artist: Akaneko

Chibi artist: Minoko Chan

Logo artist: Didik Wahyudi

Flower, Food, Crystal Cores, icon artist: Emiko

BG artist: Gim

Diary icon artist: Vallenier

Composers: TzayaanSonaraBernadette AJasmine L

Sound effects & other graphics: Pixabay

Animations:  Panacea,   Yusa

Affection Status Screen code: Zeil Learnings  


Updated 21 hours ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Release date in 12 hours
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorPanacea the Cleric
GenreVisual Novel
Made withRen'Py, Adobe Photoshop, Paint Tool SAI
TagsCute, Dating Sim, Fantasy, Feel Good, Female Protagonist, Narrative, Otome, Ren'Py, Romance
Average sessionA few seconds
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse

Download

Download
Bell Maiden’s Bloom| Prologue 600 MB
Download
Bell Maiden’s Bloom| Prologue 595 MB

Install instructions

After downloading, please unzip the file and choose the Bell Maiden's Bloom app.

Windows and Mac flag Renpy games as dangerous, so  you may  get a security popup. Confirm that it's safe, and enjoy playing! :D

Development log

Comments

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I saw a soft Black heroine and HAD to play this and I am so glad I did! This was such a fun play (and a pretty beefy prologue too)! Bell Maiden's Bloom has a lot of great lore and mystery to keep you guessing and I absolutely adore all the love interests, but Dianthus has my whole heart! I cannot wait to learn more about this world and these characters as the story progresses! 

We need more soft Black girl representation like this in otome games!! 

Thank you so much for exploring this twisted world of flowers. 💐 I really appreciate it! n_n I enjoyed watching your stream too. What a great time! 

Gameplay wise, you’ve barely scratched the surface! It’s quite a lengthy prologue, which also includes different variations depending on the LI you end up with. There are other fun little details too, such as the favorite foods. If you picked the same food your LI likes, you’ll have a special conversation together about it later on.


That said, I’m truly happy it brought a smile to your day and I appreciate your feedback.


Have a great day!~