In the vibrant world of a Persian steampunk empire, you hold the key to arcane alchemy, poised to spark a revolution. Will you channel your skills to repair a khalicraft spaceship, aiming for escape to another realm, or will you commandeer a formidable mech into the heart of battle? The choice is yours—ignite a revolution, extinguish it, or cunningly manipulate both factions to your advantage.
Dive into "Heavens’ Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress," an interactive retrofuturistic fantasy novel crafted by Peter Adrian Behravesh. Drawing inspiration from eighteenth-century Iran, this text-based narrative spans 270,000 words and offers hundreds of choices, all driven by the boundless power of your imagination. Without graphics or sound effects, it's pure storytelling at its finest.
Your alchemical expertise places you at the forefront of magic and technology, mastering the science that intertwines the material world with the celestial. From crafting gunpowder and designing complex machines to brewing potent potions and distilling exquisite perfumes, your skills are vast. Yet, the lost art of astralchemy beckons, offering the potential to repair a khalicraft spaceship for cosmic escape or to pilot a giant mech into the fray.
The ancient city of Seyj teeters on the edge of revolution, half a century after the She’ri Empire's invasion and occupation of your planet. As a descendant of both She’ri colonists and ancient Seyj families, your loyalties are divided. Required to serve in the Royalists' army and protect the satrap governor, you witness the Revolutionists' protests growing stronger each day, fighting to overthrow the satrap and restore the old regime.
When the Revolutionists seek your allegiance, you must decide whether to align with their quest for justice, remain loyal to the satrap and fulfill your soldier's duty, or engage in a perilous double game, acting as a spy and feeding information between factions. Be wary, as the wrong move could place you at the mercy of a shamshir's blade.
- Choose to play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, bi, or asexual.
- Harness arcane astralchemy to forge powerful weapons, establish your own workshop, or secure a prestigious professorship at the University.
- Advance through the military ranks, commanding an army to safeguard the satrap.
- Alternatively, join the revolution, topple the usurper, and reinstate the old ruler to her rightful throne.
- Explore romantic possibilities with a fellow soldier, a blacksmith-turned-rebel, or even a princess.
Is it worth gaining the world at the cost of your soul? The answer lies in the choices you make within this enthralling narrative.
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