Art update - Marya, Key NPC

In anticipation of our Spring 2025 release window, we wanted to share some artwork updates of what you can expect when you play Under the desert sun™! Over the next few months, we will be sharing samples of character artwork and maps to showcase what we're offering at JAY Games™.

In this post, meet Marya, Chief Priest of the Cult of Ikita - someone who's quick to bless but slow to forget. Marya is Tarazi, one of the two playable people groups in Under the desert sun™. Additionally, Marya is a Key NPC - one of the three NPC types that are found in all JAY Games™. Marya is there for those who need spiritual guidance - but doesn't take well to outside prying.

All character artwork for Under the desert sun™ is designed by Celestine Nox, a fantastic artist and Game Master! Celestine owns the IP for all of their art and is participating in profit-sharing for all Game sales/publications and paid-play experiences. At JAY Games, we believe in fairly compensating artists for their individual work and are committed to never using AI - as part of this commitment, all artists receive shared profits from sales of the Game, paid-play experiences, and any other publications that feature their art. We believe that this collaborative partnership helps build the best immersive world for Players to experience our stories - and separates us from other game development companies.

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About JAY Games™:

JAY Games™ - Just As Yourself  Games - is a game development company based in Chicago, Illinois that is committed to a safe, inclusive Play enviroment where anyone, regardless of experience, can enjoy a story. Players come with their imagination and bring just a playbook, a d6, and a d20. The Meddah, the game master, brings probability and rich storytelling without railroading Players with tactical combat rules or conceptual items. The rule of cool reigns supreme - but Players' safety is paramount, even if it violates the rule of cool. JAY Games's innagural release, Under the desert sun™, is expected in Spring 2025 and is currently completing playtests on StartPlaying.Games. Inquiries can be directed to inquire@jay-games.com.