Abyssal Lapidary combines Victorian gemstone crafting simulation with underground psychological horror exploration

Abyssal Lapidary is a gothic gemstone crafting simulation where players restore the Vermilion House workshop in the subterranean metropolis of Fathomholm.

Mineral Appraisal and Gem Cutting

• Players evaluate rough minerals, examine internal fractures, and identify impurities before initiating delicate workshop processing.
• Lapidary procedures require carving precise geometric facets and carefully stripping blemishes from precious stone specimens.
• Different mineral varieties exhibit distinct physical behaviors and structural resistances beneath workshop tools.
• Skillful cutting transforms raw subterranean deposits into polished stones suitable for bespoke jewelry.

Bespoke Jewelry and Strange Clientele

• Finished polished minerals are mounted into customized rings, ornamental brooches, and decorative jewelry creations.
• Citizens residing within the subterranean city of Fathomholm arrive with unique commission requests for bespoke ornaments.
• Rising workshop reputation attracts increasingly eccentric clients harboring unusual personal requests.
• Managing workshop finances depends on balancing profitable regular sales against peculiar commissions.

Subterranean Horror and Perception

• Certain unearthed mineral specimens exhibit anomalous biological traits, featuring pulsating crimson veins and organic textures.
• Extended exposure to subterranean minerals triggers auditory hallucinations and shifting visual shapes.
• Unsettling whispers echo through quiet workshop rooms as prolonged exposure induces strange hallucinations.
• Supernatural phenomena blur the line between geological specimens and dormant abyssal entities.

Secrets of the Vermilion House

• Exploration uncovers hidden passages, sealed chambers, and forgotten ledgers within the decaying estate.
• Investigating old accounting records and hidden ledgers reveals forgotten crimes connected to former estate inhabitants.
• A sealed chamber within the estate foundation exhibits rhythmic pulsations reminiscent of a living organ.
• Gradually restoring the workshop uncovers how the underground metropolis intertwines with living stone formations.