Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress

In a Persian steampunk empire, you'll wield the power of arcane alchemy to shape the course of history. Will you use your skills to repair a spaceship, pilot a colossal mech, or ignite a revolution?

"Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress" is an interactive retrofuturistic fantasy novel by Peter Adrian Behravesh, inspired by eighteenth-century Iran. This captivating narrative invites you to explore a world where steam-powered machinery meets ancient magic. With over 270,000 words and hundreds of choices, your decisions control the story, driven purely by the limitless power of your imagination.

Your training in alchemy places you at the forefront of both magic and technology. You can create gunpowder, design intricate machines, brew potions that alleviate the most terrible diseases, and even distill fragrant perfumes. Despite the lost knowledge of astralchemy, you have the potential to repair a khalicraft spaceship to escape to another world or pilot a massive mech into battle.

Seyj, an ancient city teetering on the brink of revolution, was invaded half a century ago by the She’ri Empire, overthrowing the old ruler and occupying your planet. As someone descended from both She’ri colonists and ancient Seyj families, your loyalties are divided. Like all citizens, you must serve in the Royalists’ army, defending the satrap governor. Yet, you witness the escalating protests of the Revolutionists, who seek to overthrow the satrap and restore the old regime.

When the Revolutionists attempt to recruit you, will you join their cause, believing they fight for justice? Or will you remain loyal to the satrap, upholding your duty as a soldier? Alternatively, you might choose a more perilous path, acting as a spy and feeding information between factions.

Your Choices Define Your Destiny

• Play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, bi, or asexual.
• Master arcane astralchemy to craft powerful weapons, open your own workshop, or secure a professorship at the University.
• Rise through the ranks of the military and command an army to defend the satrap.
• Join the revolution, overthrow the usurper, and restore the old ruler to her throne.

Will you find love with a fellow soldier, a blacksmith-turned-rebel, or a princess? The ultimate question remains: Is gaining the world worth losing your soul?

Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress awaits your command.