In the captivating world of "Heavens' Revolution: A Lion Among the Cypress," a groundbreaking interactive novel set in a Persian steampunk empire, you'll find yourself at the crossroads of destiny. Authored by Peter Adrian Behravesh, this text-based adventure draws inspiration from eighteenth-century Iran, inviting you to immerse yourself in a retrofuturistic fantasy where your choices shape the narrative. With a staggering 270,000 words and countless choices, the story unfolds through the power of your imagination, devoid of graphics or sound effects.

As a master of arcane alchemy, you stand at the forefront of merging magic with technology. Your skills enable you to create gunpowder, design intricate machines, concoct potions that combat severe diseases, and craft exquisite perfumes. But the ancient art of astralchemy beckons, offering the potential to repair a khalicraft spaceship for an escape to another world or to pilot a colossal mech into the heart of battle.

Set in the ancient city of Seyj, simmering on the brink of revolution, the narrative unfolds half a century after the She'ri Empire's invasion. As a descendant of both She'ri colonists and the indigenous Seyj families, your allegiances are divided. Conscripted into the Royalists' army to defend the satrap governor, you witness the Revolutionists' protests growing more fervent by the day, calling for the overthrow of the satrap and the restoration of the old regime.

When the Revolutionists approach you, the choice is yours: align with their cause for justice, remain loyal to your military duty and the satrap, or navigate the treacherous waters as a double agent, playing both sides against each other. Each decision carries the weight of potential consequences, as you strive not to fall victim to the sharp edge of a shamshir's blade.

Your journey allows you to play as male, female, or nonbinary, and explore relationships across various sexual orientations. Will you channel your mastery of astralchemy to craft formidable weapons, establish your own workshop, or secure a prestigious professorship at the University? You could rise through the military ranks to command an army in defense of the satrap, or join the revolutionaries in their quest to restore the old ruler to her throne. Along the way, you might find love with a fellow soldier, a blacksmith turned rebel, or even a princess.

In this intricate dance of power and allegiance, the ultimate question looms: Is gaining the world worth losing your soul?