Heavens' Revolution

Step into the world of *Heavens’ Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress*, a richly imagined, text-based interactive fantasy novel by Peter Adrian Behravesh. Set in a Persian steampunk empire inspired by eighteenth-century Iran, this immersive narrative invites you to shape your destiny through hundreds of meaningful choices across 270,000 words. With no graphics or sound effects, the story relies entirely on the power of your imagination—offering a deeply personal and engaging experience.

Unleash Your Arcane Alchemy

You are an alchemist trained at the intersection of magic and science, mastering the arcane principles that govern both the material world and the heavens above. From crafting gunpowder and designing complex machines to brewing life-saving potions and distilling exotic perfumes, your skills place you at the forefront of innovation. But your potential doesn’t stop there—you could even repair a khalicraft spaceship and escape to distant worlds or build and pilot a powerful mech into battle.

A City on the Brink of Rebellion

The ancient city of Seyj simmers with unrest. Fifty years ago, the She’ri Empire invaded, toppling the native ruler and colonizing your planet. Now, as tensions reach a boiling point, revolution looms. You are uniquely positioned between two worlds, descended from both She’ri colonists and the original Seyj nobility. This dual heritage leaves your loyalties divided—will you uphold the empire, join the rebellion, or manipulate both sides for your own ends?

Your Choices Define the Future

As a conscripted soldier in the Royalist army, you are sworn to defend the satrap governor. Yet each day, the Revolutionists grow bolder, demanding justice and restoration of the old regime. When they come to you seeking support, will you embrace their cause? Or will you remain loyal to the empire, risking everything to preserve order? Perhaps you’ll choose the most perilous path—becoming a spy who feeds secrets between factions, navigating a dangerous game where one wrong move could cost your life.

Forge Alliances, Build Legacies, and Discover Love

• Play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, bi, or asexual—your identity shapes how others see you and how you interact with the world.
• Mastery of astralchemy can lead you to craft devastating weapons, open your own workshop, or earn a prestigious professorship at the University.
• Rise through the military ranks to command armies and protect the satrap’s rule—or abandon the uniform and join the rebels fighting for freedom.
• Find romance with a fellow soldier, a fiery blacksmith-turned-rebel, or even a lost princess whose fate is intertwined with your own.

Will You Sacrifice Your Soul for Power?

In a world where every decision carries weight, you must ask yourself: is seizing control of your destiny worth betraying your conscience? Will your mastery of alchemy bring salvation or destruction? The choice is yours—and the empire is watching.

Dare to ignite a revolution, wield arcane power, and carve your legacy among the stars. [ttpp] will you become a hero, a traitor, or something far more complex? Step into the cypress grove, and let the heavens decide.