|| House of Libra || Resurgemus

{ Duven || she/her || 18 }

[houseoflibra-if]

"House of Libra? It's best not to talk about them, lest you wish to end up silenced like how they once were."

House of Libra.

Once the peacekeepers of the kingdom, now reduced to nothing but a lost tale. They were well respected by many for maintaining the balance of the lands, yet betrayed by those who wished for too much.

However, without House Libra keeping the balance alive, the world succumbs to the ire of the Zodiac Aura. A powerful dose of magic pulses through the lands, mutating anyone without protection. But protection can only last so long, and it's only a matter of time before the Aura consumes the lands whole.

Your family remains as one of the only branches of House Libra left alive. Due to the natural essence of your house, your family is less affected by the Zodiac Aura. No matter, as House Libra grows smaller, the world continues to eat itself alive.

It's up to you to restore the peace in the lands, for you were born under the Equinox sky.

"Never forget my words, little star. This House may have fallen, yes, but we will rise again."

House of Libra: Resurgemus is an upcoming interactive fiction inspired by the zodiac signs. You will have the freedom to explore the story and its characters with depth, so questions and various asks are greatly encouraged! This series will be 16+ (TBC), on Twine.

Features:

Play as a male, female or non-binary person. Have the freedom to choose your appearance based on what you like.(Please take note that I am a new writer, as such I do not have much experience with writing non-binary characters/pronouns. Please bear with me!)

Shape your character and personality, should you be kind, cold or a sassy boss, the choice is yours.

Build relationships- or break them if you wish. The choice is yours, but your actions will have consequences.

Have a say in the way your back story is woven. Choose your desired trauma that will affect certain plots of the story.

Choices matter. Your actions and words will influence the ending you achieve, so be wise with how you wish to shape your story.

Romance ranges between the 4 given options, shower them with your own type of affection for they will adore you nonetheless. Or you could lead them to their deaths. Woopsie.

Choose your relationship with your family. Are you a loving family? Or do you constantly need family therapy? Choose their fates as well (but don't kill all of them, that's kinda mean.)

Gain new skills and various powers that will aid you in your journey. But be warned, will they great power comes great responsibility. And a greater chance of messing things up.

Various endings will (hopefully) be available based on your choices.

This IF will be more focused on interactions and choices compared to stats. I don't think I plan on having stats. Maybe a sanity bar, but I'll see how well the coding goes.

Romance Options

Avira/Aurelius Lozenges, [RO]

Age: 26

The eldest child of House Leo, Avira/Aurelius is the epitome of the zodiac's charms. Charismatic, ambitious and loyal to a fault, there's no wonder why they're called by the admirable title of House Leo's Golden Lion. They are expected to take over the ruling throne once their father retires.

Although, with every envied perfect child comes a chamber of secrets, and they are no different. Guarded eye(s) and tense shoulders, they seem constantly restless under judgmental gazes of everyone in the kingdom.

Perhaps, you may be able to give them the freedom they long for. After all, a lion in a castle is still a caged lion.

Romance trope:

Love at first fight

Tame a wounded beast

Cocky/Arrogant -> Soft/Sweet

Castora/Castor Dioscuri, [RO]

Age: 24

The renowned child of House Gemini, they are known for their sharp mouth and playful personality. Castora/Castor remains as the number one It Girl/Guy of the kingdom as they're not only captivating in nature, but they too posses a brilliant mind like no other. Having them on your side would be quite advantageous, no?

There's something off putting about them though, as the House of Gemini have always borne children that are twins no matter how different. Yet, Castora/Castor remains as the only member of House Gemini to be born alone.

Will you dig deeper into their depths? Or will you drown in their eyes, just like everyone else? With them, you are never alone.

Romance tropes:

Slow burn

Frenemies -> lovers

Closed off heart that's waiting to be loved

Esme/Esmeray von Aquaria, [RO]

Age: 28

Some people call them cursed.

And to others, they were simply unlucky as a child for straying too far.

Esme/Esmeray is a child of House Aquarius, yet they couldn't despise it enough. Known for being one if the most influential houses due to their unyielding intelligence, a child of House Aquarius must be perfect in the eyes of others.

Yet Esme/Esmeray is the exact opposite of that. Cursed by the effects of Zodiac Aura when they were younger, they carry the mark of the Waxing Moon. This affected their life despite protection given, and they will not rest until they slay the beast that hurt them so.

They have a cold and distant personality, paired with one of the brightest minds in the kingdom only to be rivaled by the child of House Gemini. Will you be the one to thaw this icy heart? Or will you suffocate in the depths of Aquaria?

Romance trope:

Grumpy/sunshine

Cold -> absolute simp

Heated arguments and soft confessions

Nyoka Constello, [RO]

Age: same as player character

The forgotten children of the banished zodiac. Nobody remembers how this House used to flourish as they are now called the Followers of Ophiuchus. Scorned by the lands and cursed by the stars, the last surviving followers live in hiding. Now, they are nothing but tales woven in time.

Well, that's for everyone else. Nyoka just so happens to be your childhood friend, having been born under the same moon and stars aligned. They used to be docile and caring, but times have changed and so have they. Don't fret, little star, for they still have a soft spot for you.

They have an unusual appearance, with a long and sturdy sea-snake tail paired with sharp semi-curved horns. Their dark eyes seem to pull you in, rivaling the stars above.

But the mutation is spreading, and they've no clue how much time they have left. Save them, if you must. Or watch the one you once loved die.

Romance trope:

Angst. Just angst. And maybe fluff.

Childhood friends -> strangers -> lovers

"Perhaps we were soulmates in another life."

Here are some things you need to know:

I am a new writer (this is my first interactive fiction project.) so not everything will be smooth sailing.

I estimate the demo to come out mid this year, but personal matters may change some things.

This is my passion project. Please don't expect me to dedicate all my time onto this as I have a life as well.

I'm very new to coding, so learning twine will take a while. I'll have to do a few test runs before releasing the demo.

I adore feedback and asks about the game. It helps me improve as a writer while getting to build my characters more.

I want to have fun with everyone, so hateful criticism will not be tolerated. Treat me with respect and I will return the gesture.

That's all for now (I think). Have fun reading!

Demo (TBA) || Character Post (TBA) || World building (TBA)

Credits to Doshiart on picrew for the character portraits!

[houseoflibra-if]

Hiiii Duven. I hope you are well and school isn't kicking your butt too much.

Since valentine's day passed and I missed my opportunity to ask this. How would the ROs feel about someone getting the jump on them and asking MC to be their valentine before they could? 👀

Yes I like making people sad

Hello! Sorry for the late reply!!

I'll be writing this in the sense that the ROs have acknowledged the fact that they are in love with you, so more angst hooray!

To add insult to injury, let's say you accept the other person's offer.

A:

A clutches a bouquet of roses close to their chest, heartbeat like thunder against the confines of their body. Their eyes shine with a glimmer of hope when they heard you were at the vicinity of House of Leo.

Perhaps today they will confess to you- the way you make them feel free, the way you steal their breath away and turn them into a stuttering mess. To make the Golden Lion of House Leo fall to your feet with love in their heart, its quite fascinating.

They hum softly, almost turning a corner when they heard your voice. They stop and hide, catching their breath as they heard another voice in your conversation. As it goes on, the light in A's eyes began to dim when they hear your laughter joined with another.

Oh, they think.

A petal falls from a rose in the bouquet.

And a lion's heart was shattered in an instant.

C:

Today was a quiet day for C- which is surprising considering how many people flock them at a time. They sigh happily, glad to be free from their social life once in a while. C decided to head out into the market square today as a means to relax.

Although, they seem to have forgotten that today was the day of love. C grumbles quietly as couples left and right smother the atmosphere with love. C stops for a rest in a quaint section of the market when someone taps their shoulder. A flower- a single rose was offered. C wanted to decline the flower when they spot someone from the corner of their eye.

There you were, a bright light amongst the sea of Valentine chaos. C felt their heart thud loudly, making them curse silently as they took the offered rose and head in your direction. But of course, fate was ever the cruel mistress to desperate souls like C.

They stopped a few feet away from you, hidden amongst the crowd as they saw you with another. A single gasp escaped their mouth. You looked happy, even more than when you were with C.

C turned around after a moment, dropping the rose to the ground.

I wish you all the best, my light.

In your love with someone whose heart is not as broken as mine.

E:

The cold one of House Aquarius felt... happy today. For the first time on Valentines day, E had secured a meeting with you. Some might call it a date, but they haven't professed their love just yet. Perhaps they'd like to tell you over tea today, and hopefully you'd be theirs.

E met with you at a quaint cafe that was unusually packed with couples today. They sigh softly, sitting down with you at a secluded spot in the cafe. Despite all the hassle, E was able to converse with you for quite some time. The smile on your face calmed their heart, thawing what was once frozen.

After some time, E had decided to tell you what they feel. They did so with upmost sincerity, a rare showcase of their raw emotions. For once, E had gained a sliver of the person they used to be, their heart on their sleave waiting earnestly for your reply.

...

They came in with a hopeful heart, and left without one at all.

N:

N was pearched atop a tree, glancing around at the bustling square down below. Their tail swishes languidly as they watch the people of the kingdom celebrate Valentines day. N doesn't completely understand what these customs mean, being raised in the deep forest.

Amongst the crowd, N spots you conversing with another- someone they don't recognise. A slight hiss escapes their lips, eyes narrowed at the scene below. A muddle of thoughts cloud their mind as they try to figure out what this person wants from you. After a moment, N grumbles and slips down the tree, heading towards the city square.

Despite their big frame, N easily maneuvers around the sea of people. They tail you as you walk with the unknown person, ears catching the words exchanged. The more they hear, the more they frown. They do not trust this unknown, who are they to stake claim on your heart?

N's eyes flit around, spotting a few flowers on the ground. They pick them up, brushing the petals clear of dirt. Despite being unknowledgable with the customs of Valentines day, they have observed enough to know that giving the person you like flowers will help with confessing your feelings.

Although, perhaps they were a moment too late- for the words shared between you and the unknown were far more precious than any flower in the world.

🙂

A very late valentines day gift, but I have finally delivered it!

Hope this is alright! 🤭

[houseoflibra-if]

What kind of fashion exists in the world? What kind of clothes do the ROs wear?

Hello!

The fashion in this world is more towards fantasy type clothing, similar to those you'd see in isekai anime or just fantasy worlds. It's also mixed slightly with modern clothing for tactical uses.

The casual clothing are more modern, but the clothing used for battles or important affairs are more towards fantasy. 👍

The characters do have battle suits considering the lore, so these article of clothing are tailored with specific mechanisms (magic) as a form of protection. These depend on each individual character, so no battle suit is the exactly same.

As for the ROs, it varies between each person. N is the only one who frequently wears their battle suit (they don't really have other clothes). The rest wear whatever they want to, but C prefers casual most of the time whilst A and E wear formal clothing more often.

[houseoflibra-if]

Are you going to make full RO profile posts? If not, that's fine, I just think it would be cool!

Hello!

I'll certainly be making something of this sort, but majority of the characters descriptions have already been stated in the main post. I'll probably add minor details and their portraits, so stay tuned!

Sorry, I've been having a busier week than I expected. But I'll still make time for this story and everyone's asks!

[houseoflibra-if]

What do the ROs voices sound like? Are there any specific accents you're imagining for them as well?

Hello, I apologise for the late reply but I will answer these question together since it's the same thing.

It took me a while to find voices that fit my characters, so take what I will write down here with a grain of salt. It isn't perfect, but it's what I envision for now.

Voices:

A: They have a rich voice, one that isn't too deep but not too light. Their tone of voice is is mainly friendly, but they may sound uptight at times. (Avira sounds similar to the English dub of Erza from Fairytail. I haven't found one for Aurelius yet.)

C: Their voice is on the lighter side compared to the rest of the ROs. They may sound haughty at times, and their tone of voice is mainly sarcastic. (I would say their attitude in terms of speaking is vaguely similar to rarity from my little pony.)

E: Their voice is on the deeper side, and they usually maintain a low tone of speaking. E has a rich and deep voice which helps them to intimidate people (for fun). (They really do bring out the typical cold type of character in terms of speaking manner lmao)

N: Similar to E, their voice is deep. But N's voice is also husky. Due to their nature, they tend to drag their pronunciation of the letter 's' at times, but they can hide it pretty well. N has a wide vocal range though, they are capable of talking in a higher pitch but their natural voice is deep.

As for the accents, I'm not too sure what to put yet. As such I won't give out any answers on that for now, sorry!

[houseoflibra-if]

Can we have facts about N please? -sarah

N is your childhood friend (they were born in the same year as you). Given this, they can be naturally protective over you.

N was born as a normal human, but went through rapid mutation starting from the age of 5. They gained their tail first before growing out their horns (I have a picture for this, so don't worry if you don't understand much rn).

N was a quiet child during their younger years. Now as an adult, they are more willing to speak their mind when needed, but still prefer to keep to themselves.

N carries a deep sense of envy buried in their heart. Given that they are born under a House that doesn't even exist, they envy those that take what they have for granted. Its probably why they prefer to stay away from the capital of the kingdom.

N actually craves physical affection. So if you romance them, you may find it hard to move around with a giant snake hybrid clinging to you.

N cares greatly for their family and community, as well as the fallen House of Libra. As N had grown up together with your company, they hold a form of affection for your people and even greater affection for you.

N is afraid of cats. They were bitten on the tail by a cat when they were younger after accidentally stepping on the cats tail. It's pretty hilarious tbh.

N is skilled in hand to hand combat, they can deliver powerful blows given that they posses superhuman strength. But they also favour using dual sickles as their weapon.

N is the tallest RO, standing at a height of 200 cm (roughly 6.5 ft). They are also the buffest RO, considering how much they've trained. Despite this, N is very skilled in stealth.

N has a forked tongue. It's long too 👀

[houseoflibra-if]

Hello everyone!

Im feeling quite frustrated right now as i have amswered an ask but unfortunately, my wifi is ass. I've lost progress on the ask that i answered and its quite the bummer.

I will get back to answering hopefully by tomorrow, as i hope my wifi issues will be resolved by then.

Sorry for the delay!

[houseoflibra-if]

What kind of people are the ROs naturally drawn to? What kind of people are actually good for them?

Hello!

I believe I've answered something similar before, so I'll answer these questions in a simple manner if you don't mind.

People the ROs are naturally drawn to:

A: Someone who is friendly, yet they only have a few true friends. A is particular about friendships, so they appreciate people like these who handpick their friends carefully.

C: Someone quiet, but they don't necessarily have to be shy. C enjoys talking/annoying these kind of people, but they do wish to have a sincere relationship with them (platonically or romantically).

E: Surprisingly, they're drawn towards extroverted people. It's similar to a ying yang situation, as E is more on the aloof side. I guess these people give them a sense of balance.

N: Quite specific, but they're attracted to people with kind eyes. As N is a hybrid of sorts, they have senses that are out of human reach. As such they take great comfort being in the presence of those with eyes that speak more than words.

As for what people are good for them, I think there was a post on this. You'd probably have to scroll down a bit, but I think I answered a similar question there. In general, people with good hearts and a patient personality are good for all of them. 👍

[houseoflibra-if]

Hello just here to say that, if it's really the HSR stelle or maybe I'm wrong? but

Why is your stelle so cute??? I mean the original stelle is already cute enough but in your version she's much more cuter!!!

Hello!

Are you talking about my profile picture? Or the thumbs up Stelle pic that I used in a previous post? In that case, it's a picture I found on the HSR subreddit lmao

I do agree that smol gremlin Stelle is adorable though, she's the best trash racoon 🤣

[houseoflibra-if]

I was thinking of you the other day. That sounds weird... but about the IF lmao

And I wanted to just say I hope things are going well and you are doing good! 😇💜

Haha, no worries at all! It's nice to see that despite my busy schedule, there are people who are interested in this story.

I'll be sure to feed y'all lots of writing now!

Now that my exams are over, I'm doing a bit better. Thank you for asking!

Now I have time to tend to my blog here, but I still have to study for my driving test lmao. There's University too, but I have time for that. 👍

[houseoflibra-if]

What inspired this story?

Hmm...

It just came to me, tbh. I didn't have any major inspirations for it, but the idea of creating a story based on the zodiac was interesting to me.

I also like angst (reading and writing) so that's how some part of the plot popped up lmao.

[houseoflibra-if]

I have a theory about Pollux already. It's influenced by the anime I'm currently rewatching, so I'm not sure how accurate it really is lol

Hello!

I'd love to hear it, so don't be shy to share! Drop the anime name too, maybe I'll watch it if it's interesting 👀

[houseoflibra-if]

"Pollux wasn't born, but they exist." Ohhh, will C have a Gemini Saga kind of thing going on?

Hello!

I'm not familiar with gemini saga so I did some research, and I would say the concept is somewhat similar?

However, Pollux isn't a separate personality of C. Pollux is their own person, but I won't spoil too much for now!

[houseoflibra-if]

Hello everyone!

I am officially free from exams!

I'm available now to start working on the story and answering my inbox, hooray!

[houseoflibra-if]

Hello everyone!

We've surpassed 500 followers!! 🙏

I'm grateful for all the support!

I've got two more exam subjects to tackle (Chemistry and Biology, sigh), so I'll be back after I'm done with these!

I'll put my inbox on hold for now, so I'll be answering any questions next week. See you all then! ❤

[houseoflibra-if]

hmfhehehehehe

I feel you bestie 🙃

In modern settings, E would be that cold CEO type. Once romanced, they're kinda fiesty-

[houseoflibra-if]

Do you have full versions of the RO portraits anywhere?

Hello!

Yes I do, but I plan to make a separate post about that after I'm done with my exams. 👍

I'm finishing up my exams next week (God help me). It's a very painful process to go through tbh, exams are so draining. Man.