A Crown of Sorcery and Steel

Join the war-torn kingdom of Kanda and choose your side in the fight against Queen Nidana and her clockwork warriors, or perhaps become a spy in her ranks? “A Crown of Sorcery and Steel,” an immersive interactive fantasy novel written by Josh Labelle, awaits you with 450,000 words that paint an imaginative world without the use of graphics or sound effects. You become the hero or villain of the story, moulding the outcome of the conflict as you please.

Kanda had been at war with the queen for centuries, and the iron constructs of her army have overwhelmed the kingdom, pushing it to the brink of oblivion. As an adventurer, you find yourself in the midst of this battle, and you must choose sides. You could be an elf from Sanctuaries in the west of the country, which has been reduced to ashes by the queen's ruthless machines, or a human from Ridgebank, one of the few human strongholds left in the kingdom. Regardless of your background, you make your living searching for treasures, helping those in need, and following money trails.

You are invited to join forces with the resistance and recover ancient elven artifacts from the sunken elven library in hopes of securing an advantage in the war. The treasures you find could either help conquer the queen or turn the tides of the war in her favour. It is up to you to lead them to victory with glory or collaborate with the queen and put an end to their rebellion.

As you play, you will encounter many obstacles, each with its unique challenge. Choose from a range of genders and sexual preferences to create an authentic experience. A variety of character backgrounds are available, such as humans, elves, dwarves, orcs, each of which determines how your adventure will unfold. As you traverse through this fantasy world, you can fight with the help of a party of fighters, spellslingers, and rogues.

To broker peace between human cities and dwarven mining colonies or side with the dwarf to seize control of the mountains. Delve into lost ruins to find ancient elven artifacts and revive the dying race—or to sell the costly treasures to the highest bidder. Navigate the politics of the Orc empire and help decide who should take the throne. Perhaps you will turn against the rebels, serving as the queen's most loved spy, experiencing the story from the other side of the conflict. Finally, you can pursue one of many romantic relationships with various characters, ranging from resistance fighters to the queen herself.

It is up to you to decide the outcome of this immersive interactive fantasy. Will you become a great leader and unite the realm to overthrow the queen, or will you support her and establish your dominion by her side? Enter the fantastical world of 'A Crown of Sorcery and Steel' and leave your mark on history.