System Mechanics: The Celestial Code
Core mechanic: Instead of typical leveling or stats, the Celestial Code collects Emotional Fragments from people Lior bonds with. These fragments represent memories, feelings, and secrets tied to the world's history.
Bonding: Deepening bonds with each companion unlocks their unique fragments. This improves Lior's abilities and reveals new magic or lore about the floating isles.
Dual Effect:
1. Power Unlock: Fragments grant Lior new skills or enhance existing ones — like controlling the wind, bending light, or manipulating gravity around the isles.
2. World Reconstruction: Certain fragments reveal lost history or open portals to forgotten islands, allowing Lior to slowly restore the shattered world.
Romance Impact:
The stronger the emotional connection — from friendship to romance — the more potent the fragments become. Conflict or distrust weakens or locks fragments, adding tension and stakes to relationships.
Unique Twist: The system sometimes "glitches" — unexpectedly mixing fragments or revealing fragments from people Lior hasn't met yet, hinting at deeper mysteries or betrayals.