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StoryWell logo showing a stone well in a starfield StoryWell — Companions

Companions shape every branch

StoryWell lets children pick who joins them. Each companion type influences dialogue tone, decision confidence, and how scenes resolve.

You can mix these companion profiles with any world. Their traits nudge the narrative, so the same child and setting can still feel fresh night after night.

Friend Companion

Best friend

Friends unlock playful banter and cooperative problem solving, ideal for children who enjoy shared wins.

  • Brave
  • Curious
  • Supportive

Example branch: "Mia and Leo build a moon bridge together, then choose whether to race or map hidden stars."

Family Companion

Sibling

Sibling companions create lively choices, gentle disagreement, and reconciliation moments that end warmly.

  • Competitive
  • Loyal
  • Quick-thinking

Example branch: "A sibling debate on cave direction turns into teamwork when both clues connect."

Family Companion

Grandparent

Grandparent companions bring calm pacing, story wisdom, and confidence boosts during tougher choices.

  • Patient
  • Wise
  • Encouraging

Example branch: "A gentle puzzle scene uses grandparent hints so children feel guided, not rushed."

Pet Companion

Pet sidekick

Pet companions introduce humor and emotional warmth, often revealing clues through playful behavior.

  • Loyal
  • Playful
  • Intuitive

Example branch: "A clever dog notices a glowing footprint trail and prompts a safe shortcut home."

How traits affect the narrative engine

Traits influence line style, pacing, and branch prompts. Brave traits surface bold options, wise traits surface reflection prompts, and playful traits increase discovery moments. All paths still pass StoryWell safety rules before rendering.