Heavens' Revolution

In the vibrant world of "Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress," a Persian steampunk empire awaits your arrival, where your mastery of arcane alchemy could be the catalyst for monumental change. This interactive retrofuturistic fantasy novel by Peter Adrian Behravesh, inspired by eighteenth-century Iran, places you at the heart of a narrative shaped entirely by your choices. With a sprawling 270,000-word text-based experience, your imagination is the only limit to the story's possibilities.

As an adept in alchemy, you stand at the intersection of magic and technology, wielding the knowledge that spans the material world and the celestial realms. Your skills enable you to concoct gunpowder, engineer complex machines, brew curative potions, and craft exquisite perfumes. Yet, the lost art of astralchemy beckons you to greater heights—perhaps even to repair a khalicraft spaceship for an escape to another world, or to command a colossal mech in battle.

The ancient city of Seyj teeters on the edge of revolution. Fifty years prior, the She'ri Empire conquered your homeland, dethroning the previous ruler and establishing an occupation. Born of both She'ri colonists and ancient Seyj families, you find your loyalties divided. Mandatory service in the Royalists' army demands your allegiance to the satrap governor, yet the cries for justice from the Revolutionists grow louder each day, urging you to overthrow the satrap and reinstate the old regime.

When the Revolutionists seek your support, a crucial decision looms: Will you align with their quest for justice? Remain steadfast in your duty to the satrap? Or navigate a treacherous path as a double agent, stoking the fires of conflict from within?

Beware, for the wrong choice could lead you to the sharp edge of a shamshir's blade.

In "Heavens' Revolution," you can:

• Choose your gender identity as male, female, or nonbinary, and your sexual orientation as gay, straight, bisexual, or asexual.
• Harness the power of arcane astralchemy to forge formidable weapons, establish your own workshop, or earn a prestigious professorship at the University.
• Ascend the military ranks, leading an army to protect the satrap's rule.
• Alternatively, throw your lot in with the revolutionaries, toppling the usurper and restoring the rightful ruler to her throne.
• Embark on romantic adventures with a fellow soldier, a blacksmith who has joined the rebellion, or a princess.

As you navigate this complex web of power and loyalty, ask yourself: Is gaining the world worth losing your soul?