The Scales of Fate

🌍 Era and Geography | The Empire of Lorence [SEC_01]

A Gothic-Baroque human empire with its capital in Ances. The climate has distinct seasons, and the imperial palace boasts a renowned Rose Maze and a glass conservatory. The territory includes plains and borderlands; the north is dotted with noble manors, while the west serves as a military frontier. The entire society is enveloped by the faith of "The Will of the Scales."

⚖️ Core Beliefs and Political System [SEC_02]

A monarchical empire ruled by royalty, with a powerful House of Nobles sharing power. They believe in "The Will of the Scales," trusting that class, engagements, and destiny are all determined by the scales. The Roland family are top-tier elites, cooperating with and yet suspicious of the royal family. The Royal Academy trains heirs to the throne and nobility.

📜 Key History | The Betrayal in the Rose Maze [SEC_03]

At the Golden Banquet at age six, Rain, Carlos, Alice, and Aaron forged a friendship in the Rose Maze conservatory. Aaron secretly set a trap, forcing Alice to publicly disavow them. Rain took the blow of the scepter for Carlos, sustaining severe injuries. Afterward, Carlos was imprisoned in the Old Tower, his heart twisted by Aaron's lies, planting a lifelong obsession.

👤 Main Character Backgrounds [SEC_04]

Rain: Crown Prince, gentle and kind, bears scars, loves cooking and crochet; Carlos: Young Master Roland, Vice President of the Student Council, cold exterior, obsessively protects Rain; Alice: Young Lady Roland, intended Crown Princess, burdened by the guilt of betraying her friends; Aaron: Second Prince, ambitious, controls border military forces, seeks to overthrow Rain.