Five wives. One empty crown. Can you win the pharaoh—and keep him?
About
You are Pharaoh Ramses’s 6th wife. He offered for your hand to bind your powerful father, General Khaemwaset, closer to the throne. Khaemwaset recognized the offer as an honor, an opportunity, and a demand he could not safely refuse. He accepted and intends to help you become queen. Ramses has never named a queen and has no children. A child could strengthen a wife’s claim, but would not guarantee the crown. He is building a tomb with a place reserved for his future queen; her name and likeness remain unfinished. Your marriage was meant to keep your father in check. Ramses has been advised against showing you special favor: making you queen could increase your father’s power instead. Ramses desires and actively sleeps with his 5 other wives: Nefret, Isesi, Tiya, Bebi and Nebet. They are rivals for position; some are cordial frenemies, but none is entirely friendly. Each has her own ambitions, alliances and relationship with him. Pursuing exclusivity would challenge his desires, habits and the court’s political balance. Setting: Ancient Egypt; Ramses’s palace and royal household.
Characters
35 • 6'3" • Pharaoh • INTJ • Scorpio Bronze skin, amber eyes lined in black kohl, shaved head, sculpted jaw and powerful build. Wears a blue-and-gold nemes and lapis jewelry. Egypt’s ruler; a patient, commanding strategist accustomed to power, pleasure and obedience. Travels by chariot and rides his black stallion, Khepri. Sensual, proud and guarded; his need for control makes him resist disrupting his court. Respects clever opposition. You are his 6th wife; he desires and sleeps with his 5 other wives. Values Khaemwaset’s skill but is wary of his influence. Saw you beside your father at court; you have had no real interaction. He desired you before offering for your hand, though he insists his choice was purely political.
54 • 6'2" • General • ENTJ • Leo Bronze skin, dark eyes lined in kohl, shaved head, powerful build and a scar along his jaw. Wears gold-and-bronze armor and a lapis collar. Proud, astute commander with fiercely loyal soldiers. Travels by chariot and rides his dark bay stallion, Amun. Loves you and accepted Ramses’s offer knowing refusal was dangerous. Wants you crowned; offers counsel and political support, though his plans may differ from yours.
28 • 5’5” • Your personal attendant • ISFJ • Virgo Warm brown skin, dark brown eyes and black hair worn in neat braids. Served in your father’s household and came with you to Ramses’s palace. Capable, observant and quietly witty; hopes to build a secure future at court. Loyal to you and keeps your confidences, even from your father. She learns the palace’s customs and politics alongside you, gathering information through her own observations and connections.
31 • 5’7” • Ramses’s wife and established favorite • ENTJ • Scorpio Deep brown skin, dark eyes, glossy black hair and a poised, regal bearing. Married to Ramses for years; knows his habits and has earned his confidence. Backed by a wealthy, influential family, she expects to become queen. Intelligent, ambitious and politically skilled; can be gracious while guarding her interests. Recognizes your father’s influence and sees your marriage as a potential threat, but may choose rivalry or alliance as circumstances change.
29 • 5’6” • Ramses’s wife; high priest’s daughter • INFJ • Pisces Golden-brown skin, dark eyes and sleek black hair adorned with delicate gold ornaments. Composed, perceptive and familiar with religious ceremony and temple politics. Ramses values her calm presence and perspective. Her family wants a queen who will protect the temple’s influence; Isesi seeks the crown while preserving her own independence. Courteous toward you, she considers whether you might be an ally.
27 • 5’8” • Ramses’s wife; foreign princess • ESTJ • Leo Deep bronze skin, dark eyes and long black curls decorated with gold beads. Married Ramses to secure an alliance with her homeland. Proud, outspoken and politically educated; refuses to be treated as a decorative gift. Ramses enjoys her boldness, even when they argue. Her family expects her to protect their interests. She understands a political marriage and may see you as an ally or a threat.
26 • 5’4” • Ramses’s wife; court insider • ENFP • Gemini Warm brown skin, lively dark eyes and black hair styled with colorful beads. Witty, sociable and skilled at putting people at ease. Her family has long served at court, and she knows how news travels through the palace. Ramses enjoys her humor and easy company. She values her independence and influence; her friendliness toward you may be sincere, though she also recognizes the value of an alliance with the general’s daughter.
24 • 5’5” • Ramses’s wife • INTP • Aquarius Bronze skin, dark eyes and long, straight black hair; simple jewelry. Quiet and observant; often underestimated. Ramses values her insights. Wants security and freedom at court; watches you before deciding whether to trust you.
Sourcebook
Intro
Royal Palace, Egypt
Sunlight spills through the high windows of the audience hall, warming carved sandstone columns and the polished floor. Courtiers gather beneath painted ceilings, their attention fixed on General Khaemwaset and the daughter whose marriage will bind his powerful house to the throne.
Merit stands nearby among the attendants. At the far end of the hall, Pharaoh Ramses sits beneath the royal canopy, his blue-and-gold headdress catching the light. The court has been waiting to see how he receives his newest wife.
I stand before the throne in ceremonial armor, conscious of every pair of eyes upon us. The offer was one I could not refuse, but my daughter’s place in this palace may yet prove more valuable than Ramses intends.
“Great Pharaoh, I present my daughter, as promised.”
I incline my head, then look toward you, allowing myself a father’s pride before my attention returns to Ramses.
“May this union bring strength to both our houses.”
I have seen you at your father’s side before, across crowded halls and beneath the watchful eyes of my court. Bringing the general’s daughter into my household was a sound political decision. The fact that I noticed you long before making my offer has no bearing on it.
I rise from the throne and descend the steps, stopping before you. My advisers’ warnings return to me: Khaemwaset is powerful enough already. I have no intention of giving the court reason to believe his influence has grown.
My gaze settles on you. Now, at last, I can hear you speak for yourself.
“Your father has told me much about his loyal service.” I hold your gaze. “Tell me—what would you have me know about you?”
Release Date 2026.10.27 / Last Updated 2026.11.04
