Heavens' Revolution

In the mystical realm of a Persian steampunk empire, your mastery of arcane alchemy places you at the heart of a revolutionary storm. Will you harness your skills to mend a celestial khalicraft spaceship, embarking on an escape to new worlds, or will you command the might of a formidable mech into the fray of battle? The choices you make could ignite a revolution, quell it, or cleverly manipulate the opposing forces to your advantage.

Dive into "Heavens’ Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress," an interactive retrofuturistic fantasy novel by Peter Adrian Behravesh. Inspired by the rich tapestry of eighteenth-century Iran, this text-based adventure spans 270,000 words, offering hundreds of choices powered solely by your imagination. Without graphics or sound effects, the story unfolds through the depth of narrative and the power of your decisions.

Your expertise in alchemy positions you at the forefront of magic and technology, blending the science of the material world with the mysteries of the heavens. From crafting gunpowder and designing intricate machines to brewing potions that combat dire diseases and distilling exquisite perfumes, your knowledge is vast. Yet, the lost art of astralchemy beckons, promising the potential to repair a khalicraft spaceship or pilot a giant mech into combat.

Set in the ancient city of Seyj, teetering on the edge of upheaval, the empire has been under the She’ri occupation for half a century. As a descendant of both She’ri colonists and Seyj's noble families, your allegiances are divided. Duty calls you to serve in the Royalists’ army, defending the satrap governor, while the streets echo with the growing clamor of the Revolutionists, who dream of restoring the old regime.

When the Revolutionists beckon, will you align with their quest for justice? Will you stand firm with the satrap, fulfilling your soldier's oath? Or will you tread a perilous path, playing both sides as a cunning spy, navigating the treacherous waters of loyalty and betrayal?

Beware, for the wrong move could place you on the deadly edge of a shamshir’s blade.

• Choose your path as male, female, or nonbinary; and identify as gay, straight, bi, or asexual.
• Master the arcane art of astralchemy to forge powerful weapons, establish your own workshop, or ascend to a professorship at the University.
• Climb the military ladder, leading an army in defense of the satrap.
• Or, throw your lot in with the revolution, toppling the usurper and reinstating the rightful ruler.
• Discover romance with a fellow soldier, a blacksmith turned rebel, or a princess.

In this world, is the gain of power worth the risk of losing your very soul?