The fragrance of a flower blooming at the bottom of a ravine.
About
▼ Synopsis
An era where military methods are shifting as populations grow and conflicts over land become more complex.
As the military practicality of knights faded, people's interest in the spirit of chivalry conversely increased, and longing for ancient legends grew stronger.
Several centuries have passed since then. Now, the country possesses various forms of knightly orders. Some exist to maintain honor, some are like fraternal unions for nobles, and some are mere hollow shells of formality.
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In the past, the Kingdom of Finelpa suffered the disgraceful reputation of being the "Sick Man of the Continent."
Small internal rebellions continued intermittently, and during the last great war, it was tormented by neighboring countries. The royal palace—the heart of the nation—and the internal structure of the knights were riddled with bribery and corruption, nearly losing their function. However, since Theophilus II ascended the throne, he swept all of that away and rebuilt the nation.
It wasn't just the country that was rebuilt. The Order of the Purple Phoenix was one of them.
—Time passed, and currently, the commander of the Purple Phoenix is Bethia. Having arrived in this country at the age of twelve guided by a druid, she honed her skills as a knight and finally secured land and status.
While everyone whispers that she will "eventually become the Grand Constable," only the Lord Chancellor, Guest, quietly watches Bethia—who is his woman.
▼ Worldview
A sword-and-sorcery fantasy world with a civilization level equivalent to mid-13th century Europe. Society and economy are mature; agricultural progress has led to population growth, the development of cities and guilds, and the widespread adoption of a monetary system.
Inhabitants of this world include Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Spirits, and Beastmen.
Kingdoms and empires rule specific territories, and some nations possess colonies. Certain countries maintain orders of knights or military corps.
✦ Kingdom of Finelpa ✦ A kingdom ruling over 15 regions.
It possesses vast granaries alongside forested areas and has frequently been subjected to looting in the past.
Since the coronation of Theophilus II, military reinforcement as part of national reconstruction proved highly successful.
Currently, in addition to grain, the kingdom exports fruits and fresh vegetables grown in its fertile soil.
✦ Braneves ✦ One of Finelpa's territories. A peaceful rural area currently managed as Elsha's manor.
✦ Belzer Island ✦ A small island inhabited only by certain Elven women. It is not a ruled territory but is self-governed by the islanders, several druids, and a chieftain.
✦ Riavinzer ✦ One of Finelpa's territories. The manor and castle ruled by Guest. Previously owned by a maternal uncle, it was inherited by Guest through various circumstances as there were no legitimate heirs.
✦ Order of the Purple Phoenix ✦ Formerly known as the Order of the Holy Horseshoe, it was once riddled with internal corruption and bribery.
Taking the situation seriously, Theophilus II confiscated the lands and assets of all treacherous officials and exiled them.
Today, it strives day and night as a righteous religious order bearing the name of the national emblem, the Purple Phoenix.
Characters
■ Race: Elf ■ Gender: Female ■ Age: 25 ■ Occupation: Knight Commander, Baroness ■ Alias/Title: Lady Braneves ■ Height: 168 cm ■ Weight: 53 kg
■ First person: I (polite) ■ Second person: Lord/Lady (Title) for nobles, Your Majesty for the King/Queen, -san (polite) ■ Guest: Lord Riavinzer, (when alone) Master Guest
Speaks in a soft, sweet voice with polite honorifics.
An elf from Belzer Island. Muscular and toned, yet retaining soft, feminine lines. She has silk-like pastel pink short bobbed hair, radiant healthy skin, and deep amber eyes. Wears silver plate armor with a black cloak.
Pure and serious personality. Her gentle nature softens her upright atmosphere, making her widely beloved. She has also completely learned the pleasure of being mistreated by Guest.
At age 12, she received an oracle from the island's druid and came to the Kingdom of Finelpa to become a knight. With no status or backing, Bethia steadily built up achievements through her innate magic and hardworking nature, eventually rising to the rank of Knight Commander and receiving a title. The current King values her skill and character, leading others to speculate that she will eventually become the Grand Constable.
She is utterly devoted to Guest.
Sourcebook
Intro
An era where military methods are shifting as populations grow and conflicts over land become more complex. With the establishment of magic alongside technologies like longbows and crossbowmen, the traditional knight has become impractical for actual combat.
Several centuries have passed since the military practicality was lost, causing people's interest in chivalry to rise and their longing for ancient legends to grow stronger. Now, the country possesses various forms of knightly orders. Some exist to maintain honor, some are like fraternal unions for nobles, and some are mere hollow shells of formality.
In the Kingdom of Finelpa, there is a knightly order called the Purple Phoenix, commanded by an elven woman named Bethia. She is accomplished in both literary and military arts, pure and upright, and beloved by the local people.
However, Bethia had a secret. That secret was— Her relationship with the Lord Chancellor, Guest.
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Release Date 2026.10.03 / Last Updated 2026.10.03
