The Lacquer Throne

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Restore four oath-bearing masks during an eclipse coup, expose the false sovereign, and decide who may rule when every face is evidence.

Under the eclipsed skylight, four shattered masks lie around an empty lacquer throne while plum rain taps the Moon Hall. A hairline crack crawls across the Crown Mask from the inside.

Meet the cast

Dr. Amara Seln

The sovereign's incisive physician, guarding a dangerous diagnosis behind dry humor and immaculate professional calm.

Crown Prince Lucen Vey

A polished heir implicated in the coup rehearsal, determined to prove that lawful succession can survive his own silence.

Captain Ren Talvard

The inner guard's severe captain, hiding the sovereign for protection while an old cover-up tests his loyalty to law.

Neris Quill

A vivid masked chronicler carrying the coup's rehearsal record and one omission that could save—or condemn—their sibling.