Heavy Is The Crown

"Heavy is the crown..."

That's the first thing Merlin said to you after you woke up in their tower (right after he told you that you were definitely not what he expected but that “we'd deal with it.” But how much weight can a bruised ego carry in the face of the survival of a Kingdom?)

For generations, it's been up to the 1st born in each generation of your family to cross the gate separating your world and Albion, to hand Clarent over to its rightful owner and bring peace to the continent. Still, your quest looks pretty different from everyone else's. Are you even ready?  And yet here you are, with Clarent, the twin blade of Excalibur in your hands. And according to Merlin, that's enough to send you on a quest.

You must at all costs reunite the knights of the round table, find Arthur and Morgana and save Camelot (you must also defeat Uther Pendragon, but we'll see about that later...)

Anyway, Merlin has assured you that they will accompany you. They're a powerful sorcerer, right? So what could go wrong?

Romance Options

Arthur Pendragon/Le Fay (The Young Dragon) He/Him

Everyone portrays the young king of Camelot as fair, loyal, and kind, and while your family is no stranger to complimenting the young dragon, they know there is more to him than this bright side. Dark whispers also follow the discussion about the young king among your own. And if every coin has two sides, one can only wonder which one you will meet.

Morgana Pendragon/Le Fay (The Snake Without Wings/The Elementalist) She/They

You can’t help it. Too many times Morgana has been portrayed as the villain of the story. Envious of her half-brother and dedicated to the destruction of Camelot. Yet the young woman in front of you seems far from this adjective. She always seems surprised when someone shows her affection as if she wasn’t expecting it. Is it a manipulation game? Will you get rid of the idea you made of her during your apprenticeship?

Merlin (The Demon Seed/The Keeper of Time and Pages.) They/Them

It is with reverence and wonder that the members of your family talk about their encounter with the wizard. Yours was rather chaotic. As for the reverence, it is Merlin who reserves it for you and not the other way around, as the young man is so sure of your success. But the young man is not the right word, the half-demon is old and sadness and fatigue are hidden behind their joyful smile. Two factors that impact their magic for their greatest horror as for yours. Can you really believe them when they whisper to you that everything will be alright.

Guinevere (The Carmelite Amazon.) She/Her

You were betrayed. The Queen of May? That little young woman who looks more like a storm, really? Isn't Guinevere supposed to be sweet and shy? How could things have gone so different?! Not afraid to say what's on her mind loud and clear, wielding a sword with as much or more acuity than any man, Guinevere is the opposite of everything you've been romanticized about her. Some might even say that she is scarier than Morgana. Her hand is never far from her blade when you speak with Arthur. Is she afraid you will insult the future King? Her future King? Are you supposed to be a matchmaker? Or will things take another turn with the Carmelid Amazon?

Lucan/Lucia (The Twins' Shadow/The Royal Butler/Maid.) He/Him or She/Her

You’re not gonna lie, you had to rack your brain to remember them.  A shame considering they are one of Arthur’s first supporters around the round table. Brother of Bedivère, loyal to the death, they always have a kind word for you. Words they say to you in a voice as sweet as honey. But is their attention to you due to what you are or who you are? And why does the possibility that their kindness is only granted to you because of the sword you bear for the heir make your heart ache?

Features

The game will be rated 18+ for strong languages, heavy themes, and the possible presence of explicit sexual content. The Ro's Physical traits will be up to the players.