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Era of Conquest: The Scorching Heart of Virility

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Summary:

Millions of years ago, a group of primordial deities known as the Selvannis Watchers created an accursed gemstone called the Scorching Heart of Virility. Such an immensely powerful item was capable of granting its possessor anything their heart desires most. However, tampering with such an otherworldly force wields grave consequences, which is why the Heart had to be buried somewhere deep within the vast reaches of a human-inhabited continent, called Eurasia. When word of the Heart reached the ears of the Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals who inhabited Eurasia, there was so much heated debate and arguing over who should rightfully possess its power, that a war broke out, ending in the deaths of hundreds to thousands. Seeing as they would never be able to come to a mutual agreement, the humans collapsed and separated into ten different clans, each having their own laws and ideologies. Even now, after hundreds of years, the human race is still strong and at war with one another, seeking absolute control of the Scorching Heart of the Virility’s power... but only one can possess it.

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Hello! Welcome to my new Choose Your Own Adventure original story, called Era of Conquest! I worked on this with fellow CYOA creator and close personal friend Epichaxboi, but until now, this has merely been a concept. I'm really excited to see how this ends up turning out, so allow me to explain how this is going to work.

First and foremost, you readers will have to vote on one of nine characters to play the role of the protagonist. For the remainder of the story, the protagonist's POV will be the center of focus, although occasionally, the narrative will shift to other characters' flashbacks. At the end of each mini-arc, there will be another choice determining which clan the protagonist will venture to next. This will continue on until the finale, in which the characters brave forth and set out to find the Scorching Heart of Virility.

Chapter 1: Chapter 0 - Prologue

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ROSHA - Hailing from the militaristic clan of Pumori, Rosha is a fearless young warrior in a clan primarily composed of males. Trained to loathe a rival clan by a ruthless dictator, Rosha begins questioning one day whether or not the path she’s chosen is even the correct one.

Vote A to follow the Path of the Leopard.

 

LANI - Hailing from the peaceful clan of Husavik, Lani is a kind young woman who just wants to lend a helping hand to those who need it. When her clan is affected by a deadly sickness, Lani races against the clock to find a way to cure it and prevent it from spreading.

Vote B to follow the Path of the Rabbit.

 

MADDOX - Hailing from the advanced clan of Thuroc, Maddox is a sly and clever man who always seeks the absolute truth in anything. Sensing suspicious happenings, Maddox sets out to find out any secrets behind his clan’s leader.

Vote C to follow the Path of the Snake.

 

GARNET - Hailing from the diligent clan of Ogun-Ur, Garnet is the manipulative ambassador to the clan’s inattentive leader. Desperately seeking a shift in control, Garnet plans on subjugating the throne for sinister purposes, no matter how dirty his hands will get.

Vote D to follow the Path of the Boar.

 

ASTER - Hailing from the devoted clan of Shanova, Aster is the only one who doesn’t believe in the rain goddess Ama. When her clan’s leader is suddenly assassinated, Aster rises to the call, planning on leading the Shanovans down a fairer, more equal path.

Vote E to follow the Path of the Eagle.

 

JEAN - Hailing from the artistic clan of Sylcene, Jean is a young proficient artist living with his brother. When a mysterious runic glyph is uncovered, Jean suspects it may be part of a bigger puzzle that may lead to the Scorching Heart of Virility.

Vote F to follow the Path of the Peacock.

 

BLAIR - Hailing from the underground-dwelling clan of Nirelako, Blair is a brilliant, albeit lazy young sorceress capable of mysterious magic. When she is exiled from her home for her indolence, Blair must now fend for herself and learn a little something called responsibility.

Vote G to follow the Path of the Bat.

 

MARINUS - Hailing from the seafaring clan of Melitaur, Marinus is a hardworking family man who wants nothing but to see his people succeed. When he suspects there is a spy hiding among his clan, Marinus must snuff out the rat before they can return with an army of raiders.

Vote H to follow the Path of the Dolphin.

 

ORISSA - Hailing from the arduous clan of Borgefjell, Orissa has a way with rare and unique metals. When an enemy clan shows up to tax her home village, Orissa will now have to stand up against this unfair oppression while keeping her secret project under wraps.

Vote I to follow the Path of the Ram.