Welcome to the Official Dev Blog for:
★ Throne of Blood and Roses ★
“You weren’t meant to be here…but now I can’t imagine any of this without you.”
Wassup yall! I wanted to introduce myself and say thank you for checking out my little pet project. I’m a new interactive fiction writer, and this blog is where I’ll be sharing the process of writing my first IF game: Throne of Blood and Roses. It took a lot of courage for me to do this and show the world something I created. So if you love complicated royals, class tension, slow-burn romance, reality TV drama, and a bit of blood I welcome you home.
A commoner with no fame, no title, barely enough money to your name, and no place among the elite.
So when the royal heir of Eden refused their arranged match to Cain/Delilah/judas Vale a powerful noble born in Eden to rule beside them the kingdom’s fragile court began to crumble.
In a desperate attempt to restore order, King Aldric invoked an ancient law:
“When the heir’s heart falters, the will of Eden shall decide, the Selection Trials shall now commence!”
The Selection Trials is for nobles of other families, celebrities, and high ranking military personnel just those who bleed 24k gold.
Ten elite contestants were invited to compete for the heir’s hand in marriage a televised spectacle of romance, performance, and a little bit of blood.
Then, against all expectation, they chose you. A name no one knew. In a place no one believed you belonged.
No one knows why you was called.
The nobles hate you for it.
The rival wants you erased.
They can’t take their eyes off you.
• Play as male, female, or nonbinary
• Shape your MC’s identity, appearance, and then do the same for the royal heir whose heart you might win…or break.
• Romance the customizable royal heir or one of four other contestants!
• Survive elimination challenges, scandals, and sabotage
• Choose between love or power
• There’s a Yandere option for a much darker path for this dark love struck heir. (Psst….hey buddy you didn’t hear this from me but you can turn it on at the beginning of the story but you didn’t hear that from me)
• Multiple endings based on trust, ambition, and how far you’ll go
“I’m no one. But if I make it to the end, they’ll never forget me.”
Age: 23 | Identity & Appearance: Fully Customizable
You’re not powerful, not royal, not wealthy. You’ve worked too many late shifts and been ignored too many times to believe in fairy tales. But now you’re a contender in a deadly game of beauty and blood. You’re the commoner in a den of lions can you survive?
The Heir of Eden — The Crowned Flame
“They dressed me in gold and told me to smile. But I only feel real when I’m with you.”
Age: 23 | Gender & Appearance: Customizable
ROMANCEABLE? Yes (Main RO)
The kingdom watches their every step. Perfect posture. Perfect smile. A perfect lie. The Heir is the only child of the royal line—raised in isolation, sheltered behind palace walls, and molded into an icon. They’ve never set foot beyond the castle gates. Not until now. Their rejection of a noble match sparked the Trials, shaking the kingdom’s order. In public, they play their part. But in private, the mask slips.
And when their eyes find you, it is not for politics this time.
“You don’t understand, I’d burn this entire kingdom for you.”
When enabled, the Heir’s love becomes dangerous. They watch you too closely. Need you too deeply. And if the world tries to take you away—they’ll tear it apart, piece by piece. Their obsession is quiet. Until it isn’t.
Cain (male)/ Delilah (female)/ Judas (nonbinary) Vale — The Obsessed Rival
“You flickered into their world like a spark. Beautiful. Brief. But I’ll be the one to snuff you out.”
Age: 23 | Gender: player's choice
Appearance: Pale skin, sleek black hair, frozen blue eyes, perfectly controlled posture
They were supposed to be the one. Groomed since birth to stand beside the Heir, Cain/ Delilah/ judas’s rejection shattered their image—and their pride. They smile like royalty and speak with venom. Your presence is an insult they won’t forget.
Elias / Elara Kane — The Stoic Blade
“I was taught to protect power. You make me want to protect something else.”
Age: 26 | Gender: Selectable
Appearance: Deep brown skin, strong frame, close-cropped or braided hair, unreadable eyes
A soldier at heart, Elias/Elara didn’t come to win a crown. They came because they were ordered to. Quiet, loyal, and focused—until you break their routine.
Phoenix “Nix” Vega — The Wild Spark
“You’re trouble. The kind I like to keep around.”
Age: 25 | Pronouns: They/Them
Appearance: Sun-bronzed skin, bright green eyes, wild red-black curls, piercings and a sharp grin
They live for the spotlight—and the chaos just behind it. Nix walks into every room like they own it, flirt with danger. They came for attention. But something tell you there is more to them then they let on.
Vivian / Vincent Sinclair — The Mastermind
“I don’t gamble. But I’d be willing to bet on you.”
Age: 24 | Gender: Selectable
Appearance: Pale, platinum-blond hair, silver-gray eyes, tailored style and colder smiles
Sinclair always plays the long game. Every move is calculated. Every word, intentional.
They don’t fall easily trust is a currency they rarely spend. But then you appeared. Unexpected. Unaccounted for.
And somehow, you make them unsure of their next move.
Alexis Grant— The Heir’s Constant
“They need someone who won’t lie to them. If that’s not you, walk away now.”
Age: 24 | Gender: Same as the Heir
Appearance: Olive-toned skin, soft dark eyes, Hair pulled into a ponytail, simple but elegant fashion
Status: Noble | Royal Confidant
Alexis has known the Heir since childhood. Loyal, but not blind. Affectionate, but never unguarded. They care deeply—for the person beneath the crown, not the title itself. If you’re good for the Heir, they’ll protect you without question. If you’re not? They’ll make sure you don’t get the chance to become a problem for them.
Queen Lysandra Castellan — The Velvet Flame
“The Trials is just a stage. Let’s see what you look like when the light hits you.”
Appearance: Same skin tone as the Heir, hazel eyes, chestnut-brown hair pinned in golden filigree
Elegant, sharp, and politically lethal. Lysandra rules with silk and steel. She knows her child’s heart better than anyone—but she also knows the court won’t spare it. She watches you closely. She may see more in you than you expect.
King Aldric Castellan — The Iron Crown
“Eden was not built on kindness. It will not be saved by it either.”
Appearance: Dark brown skin, steel-gray eyes, silver-streaked black hair, posture that never wavers
A man forged by discipline and bound by legacy. The Trials were his solution—not to find love, but to preserve the crown. He speaks rarely, but when he does, the kingdom listens. Earn his respect, and you might shape history. Fail to, and you won’t even be remembered.
Selene — The Quiet Strength
“If the palace changes you, make sure you’re still someone I can be proud of.”
Appearance: Same skin tone as MC, thick silver-streaked curls, tired hands and a steady gaze
Selene is your mother—and survival has always been her only ask.
She’s lived long enough to know what the world does to people who doesn't stay in their lane. Her love is steady, her words plain, and her worry never disguised. She doesn’t promise safety. She promises truth. And she'll never stop fighting to keep you safe.
Mira — The Firebrand Sister
“If they hurt you, I swear I’ll burn the castle down myself.”
Appearance: Same skin tone as MC, dark expressive eyes, long hair in a messy bun, combat boots and rebellion
Mira is your sister—your shadow and your spark.
She looks up to you more than she says, even when she’s teasing, even when she’s angry. Loud, loyal to a fault, and always ready to throw herself into a fight if it means protecting you.
