Really enjoyed the setting the atmosphere.
The menu UI is gorgeous as are the sprites and general art. You even had a custom mouse cursor!
Also the use of sound and music was absolute top-notch.
The characters are all very likeable and I would love to learn more about this world.
Personally, I am a bit wary of time-based events like the running away scenes, as it can be an accessibility concern. Plus certain players just want to enjoy the story and dislike gamification elements. Of course, it absolutely valid if you tried to recreate the "dark souls" feeling of death lurking at every corner and I think that worked out very well but you might want to be aware that some players will miss out on your great story telling then. Maybe an "easy mode" or the option to skip these parts would be nice.
Thank you for making this game.