Amidst fanfare and ceremony, the Emperor Kangxi and his retinue leave the Forbidden City for a State inspection of the South. As the fine carriages, guarded by the best of the imperial brocade guard, roll through the streets of Beijing, the lines of guards, supplies and people stretching as far as the eye can see, figures lurking in shadow begin to move, fanning out in different directions through the city, reporting the progress of the departing Emperor to various masters.
Meetings are called, secrets are whispered and the household retainers of the various Princes of the realm are quietly mobilised.
The Emperor Kangxi has 14 sons and only one holds the title of Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was stripped of his position in 1707 only to be Another opportunity to depose the despicable Crown Princes is starting to present itself. The question is, which of the Princes can capitalise? Which Prince will emerge as the new successor to the Middle Kingdom? Which Prince will be left standing when the dust settles?
You are household retainers of the 8th Prince, Yinti, and you are at the heart of the emerging opportunity. Can you aid your master in achieving his ambitions? Are you, in fact, serving the right master?
A game of kung-fu and political intrigue using Tianxia rules.