In the aftermath of a civil war, power is divided between your family and the only other family that survived The Fall, The Northern Throne. They’d fallen out of power years back, but Leopold Drachmann, the self-proclaimed ‘King of The North’, has continued to rally the kingdom’s citizens against its rulers. In a last minute effort to save face, your parents both abdicate and push your brother, Cyprian, to the throne. You find yourself meddling in more royal affairs than you ever thought you would as you and your brother scramble to keep the kingdom- and your foes- in line. Will you save your reputation and rekindle the citizens’ love for your family, or will the monarchy come crumbling down?
Heavy Is The Crown is an interactive novel placed in the fictional kingdom of Sorawain. You play as a prince/princess/prin tasked with having to work alongside your brother as his royal advisor to win back the trust of your people and shoot down the Drachmanns’ assumed sovereignty.
Features
- Play as male, female, or nonbinary with the option of being trans.
- Customize your appearance and personality.
- Romance or befriend four distinct characters.
- Uncover the secrets of your friends and family alike.
- Find out the reason why Leopold is so deadset on taking down your family’s rule.
- Help your brother restore rule or sufer the consequences of some poor decision making.
LIs
Derrick Bracht - A well-known noble; not for his work as coroner, but instead for being Atticus Bracht’s bastard. A stoic man with an undeniable air of melancholy; he often comes off as cold and straitlaced. He doesn’t concern himself with others, preferring to be alone. You’ve known him since childhood, but have never been able to break down his thick walls.
Golden tan skin with dark brown hair and glacial blue eyes. His hair is wavy, trimmed to not fall below his ears. His appearance is shocking in a way, all sharp angles and bright features. If it wasn’t for his illegitimacy, you’re almost certain people would be flocking to ask for his hand.
Talia Kostien - The recent High Priestess and a friend of your brother. She’s confident and her sermons are evidence of that, people hanging on her every word. You’ve never had much of a chance to speak with her, and you’re not sure if you want that to change.
She has golden blonde hair, hanging in soft waves down to her chest, though it’s often tied back in a braid. Her skin is fair, but warm, and she has brown eyes. She’s slim with soft, delicate features. She’s certainly attractive, and you wonder if that’s part of the reason so many love her as a preacher.
Alexander/Alexandra Godfrey - A new member of your royal guard. It seems they’ve been instructed by your parents to stay especially close. You can’t blame them, as their expansive military record is enough to impress even the High General.
Their skin tone is a warm, dark brown complimented by their amber eyes. Their black hair is long, kept in braids that reach their mid-back. You’re not sure you’ve really ever seen them smile, but you’ve no doubt it would look good on their full lips.
Zachariah/Zahara Drachmann - The child of Leopold and a sworn pain-in-the-ass. It’s a little disconcerting how similar to their father they are, in both appearance and personality. Despite this, they don’t seem determined to get their hands on the kingdom or remotely caring of their father’s actions, preferring to just sit back and watch.
They’re pale, coming close to appearing pallor, and this is starkly contrasted by their near-black eyes. Their previously jet-black hair is now graying, making them appear older than they actually are, and Zahara has it cut to her waist while Zachariah’s is cut just above his shoulders.
Other Characters
Leopold Drachmann - The very man aiming to take down your family. You’d be lying if you said you knew anything about him beyond rumors, but there’s no doubting how close he is- or, rather, was- to your father. Times have changed though, and what was once a close alliance is now chasmed due to his own actions.
Atticus Bracht - Derrick’s father and a surprisingly mellow man in comparison. You’ve known him since you were a child, and he’s almost always seen with a grin on his face. He’s guilty his actions as a young man led to Derrick’s ignominy when it should be him instead, but he’s always seemed more than nervous to face the other nobles that disapprove of his son’s illegitimacy.
Ewan/Elvira Chevalier - Your lord/lady-in-waiting and a close friend since they were appointed to you six years ago. They’re quick to gossip and always come to you to spill the details, as their husband refuses to listen to their spiels. They care deeply for you and those they’ve grown close to, and are always there to assuage your worries.
Arina Falkner - An elderly woman who served as your parents’ royal advisor. She’s since stepped down, allowing you to take the role, but she’s never been shy of voicing her opinions. Having been a close friend of your grandfather, she took care of you and your brother as children when your parents weren’t able, and will always have your back should you need her.
Mundir Al-Maghrabi - He was Derrick’s uncle, and was always the quickest to defend the boy’s honor. You’d met him a few times and he always carried himself with an undeniable charm, but there was something sinister beneath the surface. Even though his death was unfortunate for not only the family, but his ministry as well, you can’t deny the fact that it may have been timely.
The demo currently stands at ~18k words w/o code, that being the prologue and first half of chapter one.