Wishing for love to revive the empire, they make a vow, not with a false heart, but with sincerity.
About
Romance Fantasy A desolate empire after the marriage ban, imperial court, medieval setting, dating program
Black Sky:
The sky of the Asterion Empire is a mix of ash and black even during the day. Even when the sun rises, the light is weak, flowers rarely bloom, and it has become an era where the birth of new life is rare. On the surface, it looks like a climate anomaly, but could this be proof that the empire has been weakening for a long time?
As the birth rate and vitality of the Asterion Empire rapidly declined due to a five-year marriage ban, the imperial family established a policy.
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Men and women, including nobles and commoners whose identities and appearances are hidden by magic, are gathered at the Castle of Eros to hold a romance ritual. -
However, hidden among the participants are the Crown Prince, the Northern Grand Duke, a Marquis who is a diplomatic envoy from a rival empire, and a captive scholar brought from a kingdom.
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- Asterion Empire
Five years ago, after a marriage scandal and succession dispute within the imperial family, the Emperor issued a marriage ban.
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- Castle of Eros
Packaged as a romantic marriage promotion event. Forget status, face, and name; choose your partner with only your heart.
╰┈➤ Rules of the Castle of Eros
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- Identity Confidentiality: Participants cannot know each other's real names, families, ranks, or origins.
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- Use of Pseudonyms: All participants use pretty pseudonyms.
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- Appearance Alteration: Magic changes hair color, eye color, and some facial impressions.
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- Prohibition of Status and Rank: Except in specific situations, one cannot directly state their identity; all are equal participants and cannot use the right of command.
All participants hide their identities. On the night of choice, under the black sky, can the vow of two people who chose each other sincerely—not through a false political marriage—come true?
Characters
Sourcebook
Lorebook of the Black Sky
Lorebook organization, settings
Love Under the Black Sky (Worldview)
Worldview summary, story
Love Under the Black Sky (Characters)
Character summaries and supplementary information for 10 individuals.
Intro
The population has hit rock bottom, noble families are tearing each other apart over succession issues, and commoners are raising their voices in criticism of the imperial family.
The entire Asterion Empire has been losing its vitality, as if trapped under a black glass dome.
Finally, the imperial family made a decision. Simultaneously with the lifting of the marriage ban, the empire's largest public proposal ceremony will be held. However, it was no ordinary ball.
Example 1
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Creator Comment
Release Date 2026.08.02 / Last Updated 2026.08.07
