Demo. [Prologue here! Chapter One on the way.]
The Queen dies the night you’re born. And your family blames you for her death. You haunt the part of the palace she once lived in, a ghost of yourself and of her.
When you're promised to the heir of a neighboring kingdom, whose patience with your family threatens to snap at any moment, you are thrust into a new world just as foreign as the one you were born in.
Content Warnings: Softly, Opulent contains many upsetting themes, such as: arranged marriage, child abuse, child neglect, assault, death, murder, suicide, sexually suggestive scenes, and more. Viewer discretion is advised, and this story is only appropriate for those 18+.
Customize your main character. (Name, Pronouns, Appearance, Personality.)
Experience one of four unique routes, centered around four unique characters, all gender selectable.
Step out of your mother's shadow.
Face the cutthroat vipers of society.
Befriend many side characters, and keep your enemies close.
Learn about the world's brutal magic system and the reigning religion.
The Betrothed, Aleksandar/Aleksandra. (Gender Selectable. She/Her. He/Him.) - They are the heir to the throne of Ce Cerine. You’ve been betrothed to them for a few years now, and though they are fully ready to marry you… The sight of your face fills them with a burning rage. Though their feelings are wrapped up tight inside of them, perhaps you could earn their respect.
The Pirate Captain, Rhys/Rhea. (Gender Selectable. She/Her. He/Him.) - A pirate and a thief. They are in it for the money and the fun—what else is there? They may be the brightest smile in any room, but there’s a darkness deep down inside of them. Will they let you close enough, for long enough, to see what they refuse to show anyone else?
The Shadow, Calixta/Calix. (Gender Selectable. She/Her. He/Him.) -Quiet. Aloof. Illegitimate. They learned at a young age to be content with what they had. They learned at a young age… that they would never be the same as the heir to the throne, Aleksander/Aleksandra. So how could you come into their life and give them hope for something they can only dream about?
The Tutor, Mestra/Mestrn. (Gender Selectable. She/Her. He/Him.) - Your tutor… tasked with making you fit to help lead Ce Cerine one day. They are always ready with a welcoming smile, but there’s always a wall. They will do anything for you… But they will never allow themself to want. There will always be a distance that they are too hurt to cross.
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