Your kingdom has lost the war. The Royal Family is dead, including your mistress, the Old King's beloved concubine. Following her last command, you were forced to bend your knee to the new ruler. You strive to maintain normalcy as best you can, living quietly as a dutiful high servant... until on one moonlit night, you accidentally uncover a terrifying secret.
And attract dangerous attention.
Thus begins your new life as the Royal Consort, navigating the intrigue of your old-yet-new Court, all while guarding The Secret with your life.
"May Luxen always shine upon you."
Court of Crescent is a court intrigue fantasy with elements of dark romance.
Play as a male or female bearing the title of Royal Consort.
Romance the Ruler with a questionable reputation who is your now lawful partner; the Knight with a piercing gaze who follows you like a devoted shadow; the scandalous nouveau riche who happens to be the Minister of Entertainment; the striking Cousin who prefers the company of books; or a secret... something?
Join the exquisite intrigue of the Court by planning lavish parties, attending charitable events, or simply lying in your pavilion all day in hope to avoid assassination attempts—or perhaps even plot some yourself.
Acquire an expensively crafted dagger... and stab a few people in the back—or you know, a charming smile works too!
Embrace your new royal life with all its privileges and responsibilities—or find yourself trapped in misery, contemplating your choices.
Secrets. Hidden Truths. Lies. You name it.
Here's the list of romantic options who may or may not desire the demise of the Royal Consort. Questionable information. Proceed with extreme caution.
MALLORY d'ASTRUM | THE RULER (M)
Formerly the enemy commander who slew the Old King, Mallory now reigns as the new Ruler over the Court of Crescent—your beloved kingdom's new moniker. A member of the Imperial House Astrum, you had heard his rumours long before the Empire invaded your kingdom. Wolf of War, they said. So that's why you're baffled to find him as tame as a pampered royal dog, for lack of better words. Did you hear the right rumours? Were all the bard's tales lies? Is this sweets-loving gentleman truly the same vicious commander once called the Beast of Battles?
"My Moonshine, would you care for a dance with your partner?"
VIVIAN d'BENITO | THE KNIGHT (F)
Every royal family member always has a loyal personal Knight. And so do you. Vivian is the very epitome of a guard on duty, according to your etiquette book. Silent yet attentive, her gaze never strays far from you. Obedient yet firm, she grants any wishes of yours as long as they do not clash with the Ruler. Vivian has sworn an oath to protect you from any external threats, yes. But can you trust your life to a ruthless knight who serves the Imperial House that destroyed your beloved Royal House? Can you trust any oath from the lips of a former Knights of Raven?
"I'm yours to command, Your Serene Highness."
ELLIS EDSELLY | THE MINISTER (M)
Scandal, scandal, and more scandal. Ellis's life is never dull, if the rumours are true. Raised to power by the very incident that destroyed the former royal family, he has garnered quite a reputation. Some despise him, some commend him, some are licking his boots—or licking much more. And Ellis accepts it all with a grin and a wink. If life is a stage, surely the Minister of Entertainment has the center seat. A commoner turned merchant turned noble, he has certainly climbed the power ladder high. You wonder... will he keep climbing even further?
"Let us raise our cup to the night of merriment!"
SORIN FLAVENY | THE COUSIN (F)
You don't know why your reclusive, anti-court great-uncle granted his blessing to send your second cousin to the Court. The last time you met Sorin was when you were both still nursing, thus your impression of her mostly comes from your other cousins's words. Citrine of Flaveny, or so you've been told, her beauty shines like gems in sunlight, captivating countless suitors. A face of great asset, yet from her very first gathering, you hear that Sorin always curls up in the shadows of the palace library. So why does she even bother coming to the Court?
"Cousin! Ah, I mean, Your Majes—Serene Highness! You have a very nice home. So... yellow."
Court of Crescent is rated 18+ for mature themes, including:
Non-consensual elements while incapacitated (touch, kissing, drugging), dubious consent, power imbalance and abuse of power, manipulation and deception, possessiveness and obsessiveness, death and near-death experiences, blood and violence, alcohol and drugs, sexual content, morally questionable behaviours, really morally questionable behaviours, and more.
Set against a backdrop of political scheming and shifting allegiances, this story contain toxic and messy dynamics.
