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Choose to play as male, female, or nonbinary; and embrace various sexualities including gay, straight, bi, or asexual.
Master the art of arcane astralchemy to create powerful weapons. You can open your own workshop or even secure a professorship at the University.
Rise through the military ranks to command an army for the satrap’s defense.
Alternatively, you can join a revolution, overthrow the usurper, and restore the rightful ruler to her throne.
Find romance with a fellow soldier, a blacksmith-turned-rebel, or even a princess.
*Is gaining the world worth losing your soul?*
In a Persian steampunk empire, players will decide whether to utilize their arcane alchemy to repair a spaceship or pilot a giant mech. Will you ignite a revolution, smother it out, or masterfully play both sides?
“Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress” is an interactive retrofuturistic fantasy novel by Peter Adrian Behravesh, inspired by 18th-century Iran. Your choices guide the story in this entirely text-based game, featuring 270,000 words and countless decisions—no graphics or sound effects, only the vast power of your imagination.
Your in-depth training in alchemy positions you at the forefront of magic and technology. You will learn the scientific principles governing both the material world and the heavens, enabling you to:
Create gunpowder
Design intricate machines
Brew potions that cure terrible diseases
Distill fragrant perfumes
Much knowledge of astralchemy has been lost to time, yet you may even rediscover how to repair a "khalicraft" spaceship to escape to another world or a colossal mech to pilot into battle.
The story unfolds in Seyj, an ancient city on the verge of revolution. Half a century prior, the She'ri Empire invaded, overthrowing the previous ruler and occupying the planet. As someone with ties to both She'ri colonists and ancient Seyj families, your loyalties will be put to the test.
All citizens, including you, must serve in the Royalists' army to defend the satrap governor. Yet, you witness the growing protests from the Revolutionists who strive to overthrow him and restore the former regime.
When approached by the Revolutionists seeking recruits for their cause, will you align with their fight for justice, remain faithful to the satrap and your duty as a soldier, or will you engage in a more perilous game, passing information between factions as a spy?
You’d better hope not to find yourself on the wrong end of a shamshir's blade.
In a realm where ancient traditions blend with futuristic inventions, your choices pave the way through political intrigue and alchemical mastery. The empire is a breathtaking landscape filled with bustling cities—home to merchants, artisans, and soldiers. This is a world where cultures collide, loyalty is tested, and power can shift with a single action. As you navigate this intricately woven tapestry, you'll confront moral dilemmas that challenge your character’s values, ultimately shaping the future of the empire and leaving an indelible mark on its history.