Heavens' Revolution

In the enthralling world of "Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress," a Persian steampunk empire awaits your arrival. As a master of arcane alchemy, you stand at the crossroads of magic and technology, ready to ignite a revolution or perhaps steer its course.

Set in a retrofuturistic fantasy inspired by eighteenth-century Iran, this interactive novel by Peter Adrian Behravesh places you in the heart of Seyj, an ancient city teetering on the brink of upheaval. With a staggering 270,000 words and countless choices, your journey is powered solely by the boundless expanse of your imagination.

Your alchemical prowess allows you to manipulate the very essence of the material and celestial worlds. You can craft gunpowder, design complex machines, brew healing potions, and create captivating perfumes. Yet, the ancient art of astralchemy beckons, promising the ability to repair a khalicraft spaceship for escape or to pilot a colossal mech into the fray of battle.

Occupied by the She'ri Empire for half a century, Seyj is a powder keg of tension. Descended from both the She'ri colonists and the original Seyj families, your loyalties are divided. As a conscript in the Royalists' army, your duty is to defend the satrap governor. However, the Revolutionists' protests grow louder each day, calling for the restoration of the old regime.

When approached by the Revolutionists, you must decide your path. Will you align with their quest for justice, remain steadfast in your loyalty to the satrap, or engage in a perilous game of espionage, manipulating both sides to your advantage? The choice is yours, but beware the sharp edge of a shamshir's blade.

Your journey offers a myriad of possibilities:

• Choose your identity as male, female, or nonbinary, and your orientation as gay, straight, bi, or asexual.
• Harness the power of arcane astralchemy to forge formidable weapons, establish your own workshop, or secure a prestigious professorship at the University.
• Ascend through the military ranks and lead an army in defense of the satrap.
• Alternatively, join the revolutionary cause to overthrow the usurper and restore the rightful ruler to the throne.
• Discover romance with a fellow soldier, a blacksmith turned rebel, or even a princess.

In this gripping narrative, you must ponder: Is the conquest of the world worth the price of your soul?