The Sword of Rhivenia
The War of Three Brothers, which took place ten years ago, changed the unknown fate of Rhivenia. The Sword chose Prince Charles to rule; however, his brothers dared to go against its choice. Prince Charles gained victory over his brothers, who were the victims of their greed. Executing all the traitors, he strengthened his reign and became the rightful king of three kingdoms. He’s been living a peaceful life with his two wives and four children until an unexpected enemy shows up.
You play as one of the heirs, who may be chosen by the Sword once King Charles dies. Are you worthy of the throne? Or do your siblings deserve it more than you do? What kind of heir will you be?
- The Sword of Rhivenia
is a 750.000 word interactive medieval fantasy novel by Ayan Mammadli, where your choices control the story. It’s entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
- Play as prince or princess.
- Customize your appearance and personality.
- Build friendships and make enemies.
- Be chosen by the Sword or stay as prince/princess.
- Betray your kingdom or be loyal.
- Get married and start a family.
Game Discussion
Steam User 0
The Sword of Rhivenia completely hooked me from start to finish! As a newcomer to this story (I've never read the original version before the re-write), I started completely blind.
The story is deeply engaging, and the characters are wonderfully fleshed out. Everyone feels like a real person with distinct personalities, believable motives, and genuine depth.
What impressed me the most was the weight of the choices. The branching paths are incredibly well-done. Whether you're deciding to spare a life, snitch on someone, or keep a secret, you feel the impact of your decisions. It gives the game immense replay value. That being said, the choice system also brings my main critique. Occasionally, seemingly minor dialogue options carry massive, unexpected consequences. For instance, I suddenly found myself locked into a polyamorous relationship, even though my true intention was to commit to just one person.
I spent a solid 7.4 hours on my first playthrough. Despite the occasional unpredictable outcome, it is a fantastic IF that I would recommend.
Steam User 0
i enjoyed the premise and story a lot, even if it felt a bit off at times, but having played the revision demo and i gotta say im hyped as heck