Sand-dancer

I just finished this game for the third time, and I continue to be amazed at Aaron Reed's IF prowess.
Sand-dancer follows the path of a young man at a crossroads in life. The geography of the game is small and uncomplicated, but rich in meaning and depth. Through the course of the game, the player gets to choose talents that define the main character's path in life. You can't get a bad ending, because your actions make it the way it is.
There is no accidental choice, all of the plot-altering events are very clearly defined and strikingly obvious.
I had to play through several times to catch all the endings and in-game events. This game is small but very deep. Despite knowing how things will turn out, I continue to find myself drawn into the story.
Another excellent work of IF.