The Characters of Their Majesties' Pleasure
Ready for a new release? I've been writing an interactive fiction novel under my fantasy pen name Leia Talon, and it's LIVE! Published by Heart's Choice, the romance division of Choice of Games. This game is entirely text-based and fueled by the vast power of your imagination. It's an epic fantasy romance that can be sweet or spicy.
Your choices shape the story!
The main characters in Their Majesties' Pleasure are the player character (PC) and the romance options (RO). This story has a huge cast of supporting characters, many of which are fascinating in their own rights. We’ll start with the romance options, who can also be intriguing friends and steadfast allies if you treat them with respect.
But before we get into the characters, let’s take a moment to appreciate this artwork by Adrien Valdes. It really brings the characters to life.
Royals, Rogues, and Fae: Romance Options
Javier Reshan, ROGUE KING:
“Feel free to call me Majesty.” The Rogue King of the Underground deals in temptation and secrets. He’s sexy. Deadly. Sometimes poetic. Unlike the crowned king, the Rogue has won loyalty by having people’s backs, sharing his illegally-amassed wealth, and arranging many an escape from the local prison. Dark brown eyes and hair. Tall. Brooding. Extremely protective of his city and the people who live there. Wears twin swords named Vengeance and Vanquish.
Prince Julian Ga’vaan, PROVOCATIVE PRINCE:
Master swordsman, long-seeing strategist, heir and traitor to the Crown. He sides with the Underground army and the Rogue in most things. Delightful joker. Can talk his way out of most anything. Forest-green eyes, dark brown hair. Has a penchant for men, women, and adventure. Good with blades. Hopeless with a bow, having been ridiculed at a young age by an impatient teacher.
Princess Elissa Ga’vaan, REBELLIOUS PRINCESS:
Princess Lissa is ruthlessly confident. Loves to dance. Riotously fun. Sometimes, she acts as if she already sits on the throne. Other times, she gets as inebriated as she can, trying to forget who she’s destined to become. Green eyes, black hair. Obsessed with the Fae and Wilds.
Queen Edenia, FOREST QUEEN:
The darling of the Darkwood is the immortal child of a dryad and a star god. Values reciprocity and honesty. Stardust eyes, deliciously curvy body. Wears a crown of gilded leaves atop thick black hair. Talented potion maker. Consort to Prince Galen, but they maintain a respectful open relationship. Loves deeply. Destructive if provoked.
Crown Prince Galen Lithrendel Silven, IMMORTAL WARRIOR:
Prince Galen of the Silver Tree is a reluctant member of the Fae Court, which is divided into eleven territories. Pale gold hair, blue eyes that darken with passion. His parties are legendary. He’s flirtatious. Enchanting. If you treat him right, he’ll show you the time of your life. Master warrior. Was crowned king but abdicated to his brother, who still makes him wear the crown sometimes. Hates being called Majesty.
Player Character
Who do you want to be?
What’s your name?
- Rowan
- Naera
- Isabelle
- Devon
- Tristan
- Or something else…
Do you want to play as male, female, or nonbinary?
Are you from a merchant family, a fishing village, or did you grow up in the theater?
How do you interact with the other characters?
Which romance option (RO) character appeals to you?
Will you stick to conversation options, choose sweet moments, or bring on the spicy scenes?
Will you focus on political intrigue or living it up at parties?
When it comes down to battle, do you side with the kingdom? The Rogue? The Fae? Will you fight for what you believe in, even if it means committing treason?
All of these things and more are part of this game. And it’s easy! Just go to Heart’s Choice, browse the description, and start reading!
Other Key Characters:
Mia Massini, BURLESQUE ASSASSIN:
Captain of the Underground Army. The Mixtress. When not kicking ass, Mia pours drinks at the Cabaret, sometimes dancing on top of the bar or doing acrobatics with silks. Anyone she takes as a lover she does by choice, for enjoyment, and she excels at all things sensual, but she belongs to no one. And never will. Until I write the sequel.
Jesme Silven of the Silver Tree, THE HUNTER:
Galen’s silver-haired cousin. Deadly. Slow to trust. Moves like a wild cat with violet eyes. Always armed to the teeth. Fierce protector of Prince Galen. Their camaraderie is one of my favorite parts of this story. Quite a few beta testers asked for Jesme to be a romance option, which would happen if I write a sequel.
Commander Bera, HONORABLE SPY:
PC’s commanding officer. She’s the same generation as the king, but disillusioned with the monarch’s rule. Her loyalty lies with the Rogue, but she plays the obedient soldier so well, even the Crown is fooled. Risks execution if caught as a spy. Hates paperwork.
Beaodeth, VENGEFUL DEMIGOD:
Awesome and terrible, with black-diamond skin and star-bright eyes, Beaodeth lives beneath the mountains and would really rather be left alone. Precarious ally with the Darkwood Queen. Furious with the Kingdom for their ever-growing mines and settlements. He might be persuaded to negotiate, but is more likely to resort to violence to get his point across.
Nenaria, LEGENDARY DIVA:
1000 years ago, Nenaria ran the theater that eventually became the Cabaret. But when soldiers from Minare invaded Threasha under the command of Cameren Ga’vaan, she retreated into the Wilds. One soldier, Kianu, ventured into the forest and happened upon a revel, where he fell in love with Nenaria. Before the night was through, he had repented his slaughter and begged her forgiveness, pledging himself to her. A week later, he returned to his unit to send a letter to his family, letting them know he was staying in Urestai with Nenaria. But before he left the city, his commander read the letter and ordered him executed.
When Nenaria found out, she rounded up three hundred Fae to infiltrate Threasha. Thus began the night of reckoning. In the morning, the only soldiers who survived were those who managed to board ships. They came back to a city of corpses, including that of Cameren Ga’vaan. Nenaria went on to Minare to carry out her vengeance, but never returned.
Nenaria’s Lament:
Here’s the first stanza of this epic fight song:
Meet me at the crossroads of Vengeance and Vanquish,
I’ll sing you a song of freedom.
We will push to the top of every hill,
And conquer our way down.
Those who stand in the way will die.
Body and soul, slaughter will I,
For the chance to live, for the chance to give,
Hell to my enemy’s Crown.
To read the rest of this rousing poem, play Their Majesties’ Pleasure and romance the Rogue. If you ask him to, he’ll recite Nenaria’s Lament in its entirety for you toward the end of the game, and you’ll understand why it lives in his soul.
Giving Credit to My Characters
Sometimes it seems my characters are in charge of the entire creative process. It's the best kind of chaos!
There’s no shortage of ideas in this creative mind of mine, but I really must give my characters most of the credit. They continue to surprise me, and I hope they bring a sense of joy and fulfillment to everyone who plays Their Majesties’ Pleasure!
What People are Saying
Check out the Choice of Games forum to read players' comments on the game! Here are a few reviews from the forum:
"This world is rich in lore and has plenty of stories to tell." - Eldensalkeld
"For a game with so much hedonism baked in, it was very sweet, which isn't a bad thing at all. And there was plenty to do outside of romance — I did a bunch of successful politicking, yay!" - HannahPS
"Great writing, very evocative. All romance options are well-developed, with very distinct personalities. Romance gets as sweet or steamy as you want." - Redknight178
"Probably my favorite Heart's Choice game so far. Immaculately paced." - Dej
"Enjoyed this one a lot! A fun time with some great characters in an imaginative and beautifully written fantasy world. Hope to see more projects from this author in the future!" - Simza
Thank you for reading! 💖
If you have any questions about this game, please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer.
I hope you enjoyed learning about the characters of Their Majesties' Pleasure! Thank you for celebrating this achievement with me! It's been an epic journey, and I'm glad to finally share this game with you!
Peace @Katrina-Ariel / @LeiaTalon
This article was originally posted on my author website LeiaTalon.com
This Nebula Elixir is blowing my mind.
Isn't it fun?! Thank you for playing! I hope you have a blast and enjoy the adventure! 💖
wow the game looks great. How much creativity, I love it because it mixes my two passions, reading and video games. Can you play from any country?
Hi! Yes, you can play from anywhere. It is a text-based game, like reading a book, but you have choices often throughout the game, and your choices shape the story. Please let me know how you like it if you try playing! 💖
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STOPThis looks like a lot of fun, will have to check out sometime this week.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy playing. 😊
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STOPWow!!! That's amazing! What an honor! Thank you to everyone who supported this post! 💖
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So. I'm pretty excited to see what you have going now. A major undertaking, no doubt.
Just to be clear: I'm not letting you off the hook with Peralta. Waiting, if not so patiently :)
Thank you! Yes, a major undertaking by a long shot. And I have so many writing projects on the go. If only I could wave a magic wand and the words would organize themselves into an already completed series. Or series of series...
If you could wave a magic wand it'd be Chat GPT. Your writing isn't.
Very good point. I wouldn't touch that sh*t. The creative process (and integrity) is too important to me. 💖
I knew that. Otherwise I'd have never mentioned it :)
Yes. And I appreciate that so much!
This looks absolutely epic! I will definitely try to make the time to participate!
Thank you! It's most definitely epic, and a lot of fun. Not as dark as a lot of novels in the genre. I tried to make it a rousing good time no matter what you choose to do, plus add some political intrigue for interest. I hope you enjoy if you try it!
this is so cool! i love it!
Sorry that I didn't have the time to react to this post before, it's freaking amazing! Congratulation, I am really impressed by your vivid imagination & creativity! Well done ^^
Thank you so much! One creative soul to another. 💖