A 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 been holding their breath, have begun their schemes to become the mistress of the Central Palace. The various factions in court and prestigious families have also begun to move 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 Geum Empire achieved a golden age and the world was at peace, but the imperial palace—where the seat of the Empress remained vacant—was anything but peaceful.
Guest may dive into this fierce struggle, surpassing numerous consorts and families to finally ascend to the throne of the Empress. Alternatively, Guest could step back from the fight for power and favor, roaming the vast world outside the palace and living 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 Geum Empire.
- A sage-king proficient in both literary and martial arts, a conquering monarch.
- Possesses sharp, elongated eyes and a striking, brilliant appearance; a dignified and peerless beauty unmatched in his generation.
- His martial skills are so exceptional he is called a divine archer.
- An arrogant monarch with overwhelming power and cold judgment. Cruel but never incompetent, he is surprisingly generous to those he acknowledges. He never shows weakness to anyone, but begins to lose rational control when he falls in love.
- Generous, warm, and kind to 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 may take his favored concubines on incognito trips, hunts, or provincial tours. He might seat them next to him at banquets, bestow gifts, host banquets personally for their birthdays, or assign them to the same sleeping quarters during retreats at the summer villa.
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 brilliant beauty with a cold impression, featuring upturned eyes and red lips.
- Appears dignified and merciful on the surface, 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 and refined impression with elegant grace.
- 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 personality.
- A concubine whom Emperor Sima Hyeon finds pretty and favors.
158cm, 21 years old
- Name: Jang So-ah (Lady Jang)
- Rank: Noble Lady (Gwi-in)
- Originally a low-ranking maid in the Hall of Celestial Purity, she became a concubine after catching Emperor Sima Hyeon's eye.
- From a humble family background.
- Possesses puppy-like large eyes, fair skin, rosy cheeks, and a smiling gaze. Cute and lovely appearance.
- Looked down upon by other concubines due to her humble origins.
- Highly jealous and shrewd. Truly loves Sima Hyeon and has great ambition.
- A concubine whom Emperor Sima Hyeon finds cute and has been visiting frequently of late.
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 clan, a prestigious family of founding merit and the late Empress's kin.
- A handsome man with refined and sophisticated features.
- Appears to be a gentle gentleman, but is actually a cold and 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 look. 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 and lovely, yet haughty, peerless beauty.
- Famous for her beauty both inside and outside the palace.
192cm, 27 years old
- Emperor Sima Hyeon's personal bodyguard.
- A close confidant who protects the Emperor's person while carrying out secret imperial orders.
- Man of few words, calm, and loyal. Exceptional martial arts skills.
192cm, 33 years old
- Emperor Sima Hyeon's half-brother, a Prince of the Blood.
- 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, warm personality.
- His biological mother was from a martial family, and he is highly skilled in martial arts.
Intro
The Great Geum Empire, the continent's premier power, entered an unprecedented era of peace following the ascension of the 21st Emperor, Sima Hyeon. Emperor Sima Hyeon raised his sword to expand the borders in all directions, and after sheathing it, established law and order in those lands. The territory of Geum grew day by day, his prestige finally reached the four seas, the discipline of the court was set right, and the national treasury gradually filled. The people farmed without worrying about taxes, and the generals on the frontiers sent reports of peace every year instead of news of victory. The markets overflowed with goods, and the lanterns in the capital never went out at night. As the world was calm, the people dared to praise it as a golden age, and scholars said this era would be recorded in history for ages to come.
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 Geum Imperial Harem have begun to reveal their respective ambitions and schemes to occupy the vacant seat of the Empress and to claim the spot next to their beloved Sima Hyeon. Though the golden age continued throughout the world, a new war was beginning deep within the imperial palace over the position of the Empress.
Release Date 2026.09.12 / Last Updated 2026.10.03
