About The Veil of Aether

The Veil of Aether is a free and open-source (FOSS) action-adventure RPG. It is based in the fictional land of Neyvara, a world centered around the four elements of Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water. The protagonist of the game is Darian (the player), a young adult who sets out on an epic adventure to save the world from an evil sorcerer. He must fight through trials and dungeons to reach the final climactic battle.

Our Mission Statement

A free and open-source RPG, powered by passion—not profit.

We're building a community-driven adventure inspired by classics like The Legend of Zelda, but without the corporate strings. No ads, no shady data collection, no paywalls. Just creativity, collaboration, and code.

What makes us different?

  • 100% Free/Libre and Open Source (GPL code, CC-BY-SA assets)
  • community engagement—from quests to code to music
  • OSS tools we use get credit and donations where possible

This isn't just a game—it's a statement. Join us. Build with us. Shape the world.

How you can help

This project is powered by passion, free software, and community contributions — and there are many ways you can be part of it:

  • Give feedback

    Got an idea to improve the game? Found a bug? head over to our Git repo's issues page to file it. We monitor it regularly and appreciate all input!

  • Contribute code or assets

    Developers, artists, and audio wizards — your skills are welcome! Fork the repo, make your improvements, and send a pull request. We'll review and credit all contributors properly.

  • Support Development

    If you believe in what we're building, you can help cover server costs and support the tools we rely on through donations. A portion goes to upstream projects like Godot and Revolt.

  • Spread the word

    Tell your friends, boost us on the Fediverse, share the repo — anything helps! The more people we reach, the more awesome contributors and players we'll find.

Download The Veil of Aether

The Veil of Aether is still in very early development. Downloads in binary form are not yet available, but you can still check out the source code over on the Git repository.

Community resources

The Veil of Aether is more than a game—it is a collaborative experience shaped by those who explore it. We welcome players, creators, and enthusiasts to take part in meaningful discussions, offer feedback, and share their insights as the world continues to evolve. By joining the community, you become a part of the journey, helping to refine and enrich the realm we're building together. Here's some links to get you started.