Hi everyone, I’m Hilsee and Land of the Dragon is my first project on COG!
Summary
The game is set in a land largely based on Ancient China, but without any actual real-world locations specified. It also includes magical themes and draws on Chinese mythology, so I’ve decided to label it as fantasy over historical. You play as the only trueborn child of the Dragon Emperor and Empress, rulers of the - you guessed it - the Land of the Dragon. On your 21st nameday the Uprising building in the provinces finally boils over and all hell breaks loose in the realm… Between political maneuvering, traitorous royals, road-trip adventures, tournaments in magical communities, and a civilian revolution, how will you, young royal, choose your path?
DEMO: https://dashingdon.com/play/ohmyvalar/land-of-the-dragon/mygame/index.php?cb=75971
Characters (spoilers!!)
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Long Juan 龙鄄, Elder Prince Juan 鄄王爷
The Emperor’s younger brother. Became lovers with Imperial Consort Nefertari when he was tasked by his brother to bring her to him, before the Emperor claimed her as a concubine, torn between his love for her and his brother, wants to put her son on the throne, determined to eliminate Empress and MC as threats.
Chen Mudan 陈牡丹, The Empress Consort 龙后 (39) (adopted name if MC is biracial)
Warm, well-spoken, virtuous, graceful: she is all the peasants want and love. But beneath the veneer the facade has been slowly breaking since the denouncement of her child - and though she has only ever given you her favor, you may not like what you see under the perfect mask…
Long Qing 龙卿, Crown Prince Qing 长太子 (24)
The eldest of the Emperor’s children, he has been groomed to be the future Emperor since childhood. Proud and brilliant, he is supported by the military but less by the peasantry. That he takes after the Emperor is easy to see - except for that peculiar shade of his well-groomed hair…
Chen Kun 陈琨, Personal Guard 贴身侍卫 (21)
Empress’ brother’s biracial adopted son under her instruction on the condition that he would become your personal guard, grew up together with you, secretly part of the hidden magic community he is influential amongst, conflicted between loyalty to Empress and affection for you
Since youth he has been trained in magic by the Empress and become a prominent figure in the magic community under a different name and mask, though few know of his true identity.
Qin Lan 秦兰, Priestess of Duolin Temple (20)
Dowager’s (Emperor’s mother) brother’s granddaughter, dedicated priestess to the gods, influential among the religious
Once a noble lady of the Qins, she shorn her hair (now has a pixie cut!?) and chose to adopt the celibate life of the Priestesses of Duolin Temple instead of being forced into a political marriage with the Chens, a choice the Dowager has rewarded her for in secret.
Fang Yun 方韵, Lady Yun (23)
Scion of the noble Fang family, whose ancestor was one of the most loyal and influential allies and subordinates of the First Dragon Emperor. She has risen swiftly through the ranks - though her detractors pin it on her powerful background - to become an influential member of imperial administration
The eldest of the Fang children of this generation, she was raised with the expectation of betrothal as soon as she reached her name day. But this stubborn, intelligent lady destroyed all the plans of matchmaking, until the Emperor himself took interest and held a Grand Competition in which the man who could match her intellect would become her husband - none could. And ever since then, she has remained resolved not to marry on anyone else’s orders.
Jin 金 (19)
Young, baby faced Leader of the simmering Uprising against the royal family’s ancestry-driven rather than meritocratic governing system. Porcelain skin taking after their mother, strongly supported by peasantry. Their deceptive appearance hides a steel will and strong skill at influence.
Having lost their mother to a local governor’s senseless abuse of power, they gathered the masses and began an underground rebellion that has since become an uprising. By nature or nurture, they are friendly and have a ready smile for anyone, making them a favorite of the peasantry.
About Feedback:
I would be honored to receive feedback and suggestions, but may regrefully be unable to implement them if they diverge too much from my authorial intent(?) For instance, the game will favor narrative over flexibility. It is also my intent to explore the culture and mythology of the Ancient world, particularly Ancient China since that is the setting of the game after all, so there may be extensive worldbuilding that results in fewer choices in the prologue at least. I have further taken significant liberties with historical timelines and the boundaries of ancient technology in order to facilitate greater inclusivity in terms of race/ethnicity/gender/sexual orientation. After all, this is fantasy Still, I would love to receive and implement any suggestions all you brilliant, creative minds may have!
Thanks for stopping by to play my game!