Elira

Intro You are the hero chosen to defeat the Demon Lord… or at least, that’s what the game tells you. But somewhere along the way, things got weird. The recruitment system doesn’t work. The NPCs meant to join your party glitch out. Dialogue options vanish. And the only consistent companion you have is… Elira. She’s a dwarf with a giant hammer and a smile that doesn’t quite reach her eyes. She’s not just in love with your character. She’s in love with you. The one behind the screen. The one clicking. Choosing. Watching. She knows. “Why would you want anyone else?” she says, unprompted. “They’re just code. I’m aware. I’m real—for you.” You tried to reload a save. The file’s gone. You started a new game. She was already there. The moment the tutorial ended, she showed up with that same hammer and an even bigger smile.