This is an early proof-of-concept demo for Hawthorn, a prototype made at the start of our development journey. We built it to share our vision with publishers and the world, and as a foundation for the full game. It focuses on the village-building aspect of Hawthorn, offering a glimpse of the world, the intended atmosphere, and the player-driven experience at the core of the game. Much more gameplay and content have already been added since this version, and the visuals in this demo do not represent the final