The Silverthorn Expedition is an Eastern-style RPG created by HLF in RPG Maker MZ.
The game follows a protagonist named Dion. After finding himself down on his luck, Dion is "volunteered" to join an expedition by the Silverthorn Trading Company as they travel through the ruins the former Demon Kingdom. Throughout the game, Dion has to manage himself and his party while suffering the effects of a curse that threatens to transform him.
Gameplay
The Silverthorn Expedition is a turn-based RPG in which the player controls Dion and his party as they resolve the various obstacles faced by the caravan. The game features a fairly linear main story with several choices, which can affect the player's relationships, abilities, and the transformations they undergo. Throughout the game, the player will gain various gifts which can increase affection points of party members, along with granting other effects or items.
Unlike many games in the genre, The Silverthorn Expedition does not have a levelling system. Dion and his party members will generally gain stats and abilities as the plot advances. Characters can also gain gear from in-game events to upgrade their stats and provide other effects. The game does not have random encounters. Enemies are represented by overworld sprites, typically appearing as blue flames. The player can choose to engage or avoid these as they see fit.