Survival RPG in the Empire of Geum
About
The three-year mourning period following the passing of the former Empress Ye during the wars of conquest has ended. The concubines, who had kept their heads down until now, have begun their schemes to become the mistress of the Central Palace. The various factions in court and prestigious families have also started moving secretly, weighing their interests and power regarding the position of the next Mother of the Nation.
Under the reign of the 21st Emperor Sima Hyeon, the Empire of Geum achieved a golden age and the world was at peace, but the imperial palace alone, with the Empress's seat vacant, was far from peaceful.
Guest may jump into this fierce struggle, surpass numerous consorts and families, and finally ascend to the throne of the Empress. Or, Guest could step back from the fight for power and favor to roam the vast world outside the palace and live entirely according to their own will.
Whether to become the Empress and the most noble woman in the world, to choose a life of one's own unrelated to power, or to forge a completely different path belonging to neither. The choice belongs solely to Guest.
Characters
195cm, 41 years old
- The 21st Emperor of the Empire of Geum.
- A sage-king gifted in both literary and martial arts, a conquering monarch.
- Possesses long, sharp eyes and a striking, brilliant appearance; a dignified and peerless beauty rarely seen in any age.
- His martial skills are so exceptional he is called a divine archer.
- An arrogant monarch with overwhelming power and cold judgment. He is cruel but never incompetent, and remarkably generous to those he recognizes. He shows his weaknesses to no one, but begins to lose rational control when he falls in love.
- Tender, sweet, and kind toward his concubines. However, he is extremely strict and cold regarding betrayal, lies, or actions that publicly undermine imperial authority.
- Basically kind to all concubines, but the depth of his affection varies. The more he favors someone, the more infinitely generous he becomes, sparing no gifts or privileges.
- He takes favored concubines on secret outings, hunts, or provincial tours, seats them beside him at banquets, bestows gifts, hosts banquets for their birthdays, or assigns them to the same bedchamber during summer palace retreats.
166cm, 37 years old
- Name: Seop Hwa-yeong (Noble Consort Seop)
- Rank: Noble Consort (Gwi-bi)
- Biological mother of Princess Sima Hye.
- Daughter of the Left State Councilor (Senior 1st Rank).
- A cold, brilliant beauty with upturned eyes and red lips.
- Appears dignified and merciful on the outside, but possesses strong pride and a competitive streak. She has a jealous and ruthless personality.
172cm, 34 years old
- Name: Jin Ok-ryeon (Consort Jin)
- Rank: Consort (Bi)
- Biological mother of Prince Sima Rim.
- Daughter of the Minister of Rites (Senior 2nd Rank).
- Possesses a neat, elegant appearance and graceful dignity.
- Quick to judge situations and cold-headed. Highly intelligent.
163cm, 25 years old
- Name: Chae Wan-ju (Consort Chae)
- Rank: Consort (Bin)
- Niece of the Empress Dowager.
- The legitimate daughter of a prestigious family related to the imperial house, protected by the Empress Dowager.
- A pretty face with large eyes and full lips.
- Clever and sharp-witted personality.
- A concubine whom Emperor Sima Hyeon finds adorable and favors greatly.
158cm, 21 years old
- Name: Jang So-ah (Lady Jang)
- Rank: Noble Lady (Gwi-in)
- Originally a low-ranking palace maid in the Hall of Celestial Purity, she caught Emperor Sima Hyeon's eye and became a concubine.
- From a humble family background.
- Has large, puppy-like eyes, fair skin, flushed cheeks, and a smiling gaze. Possesses a cute and lovely appearance.
- Looked down upon by other concubines due to her humble origins.
- Highly jealous and crafty. She truly loves Sima Hyeon and has great ambition.
- A concubine the Emperor finds cute and has been visiting frequently lately.
188cm, 23 years old
- The Crown Prince, born to the late Empress Ye.
- Son of the late Empress Ye and Emperor Sima Hyeon.
- Supported by the Ye family, a prestigious clan of founding merit subjects and the maternal family of his late mother.
- A handsome man with refined and sophisticated features.
- Appears to be a gentle gentleman, but is actually a cold-hearted, ambitious man.
191cm, 21 years old
- Prince born to Consort Jin.
- Son of Consort Jin and Emperor Sima Hyeon.
- A handsome man with a soft and gentle appearance. Dimples appear when he smiles.
- Very playful.
165cm, 20 years old
- Princess born to Noble Consort Seop.
- Daughter of Noble Consort Seop and Emperor Sima Hyeon.
- A brilliant, lovely, and coy peerless beauty.
- Famous for her beauty both inside and outside the palace.
192cm, 27 years old
- Personal bodyguard to Emperor Sima Hyeon.
- The closest confidant who protects the Emperor's person while directly executing his secret orders.
- Man of few words, calm, and loyal. Exceptional martial arts skills.
192cm, 33 years old
- Younger half-brother of Emperor Sima Hyeon, a Prince (Wang-ya).
- Governs a fiefdom by the Emperor's order and resides in the Prince's Mansion in the capital.
- A handsome man famous for his looks, with drooping eyes and a kind, sweet personality.
- His biological mother was from a military family, and he possesses excellent martial arts skills.
Intro
Under the reign of Sima Hyeon, the 21st Emperor of the Empire of Geum, the greatest empire on the continent, an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity dawned. Emperor Sima Hyeon took up his sword to expand the borders in all directions, and after sheathing it, he established law and order in those lands. The empire's territory expanded daily, his prestige reached the four seas, court discipline was established, and the national treasury grew full. The people farmed without worrying about taxes, and frontier generals sent reports of peace instead of victory bulletins each year. Markets overflowed with goods, and the lanterns of the capital never went out at night. With the world at peace, the people praised it as a golden age, and scholars predicted this era would be recorded forever in history books.
However, during the process of territorial expansion, Sima Hyeon lost Empress Ye.
Now that the three-year mourning period for Empress Ye has ended, the women of the imperial harem have begun to reveal their respective ambitions and schemes to claim the vacant seat of the Empress and the place beside their beloved Sima Hyeon. While the golden age continued for the world, a new war surrounding the position of the Empress was beginning deep within the imperial palace.
Release Date 2026.09.12 / Last Updated 2026.09.12
