崇文书院
Set in the golden Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty. Chongwen Academy on White Deer Plain shelters more than scholars — it hides martial artists with secrets, exiled nobles, and nameless assassins. A historical visual novel woven with court intrigue and jianghu romance.
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✦ Immersive Tang Dynasty Academy Experience
Relive academy life during the Zhenguan era — morning bells and evening drums, scripture recitals and scholarly lectures, poetry gatherings and refined banquets, archery ceremonies and pitch-pot games. From daily coursework to seasonal festivals, experience the full year of a Tang Dynasty student through every season. Every scene, every artifact, and every form of address is historically researched to deliver the most authentic portrayal of the Great Tang.
✦ Ten Romancible Characters · Multi-Branch Ensemble Narrative
Ten main characters from vastly different backgrounds, each with their own independent storylines and exclusive endings. Civil officials, military generals, wandering swordsmen, noble ladies, reclusive scholars — each perspective offers a unique lens into the world. Every choice you make shapes not only your relationships, but the trajectory of the entire story. All characters feature both Happy Endings and Bad Endings, with over 30 total endings to discover.
✦ Affinity System · Deep Bond Development
A unique dual-track system of "Classmate Affinity" and "Academy Reputation." Build affinity through daily interactions, academic discussions, and pivotal decisions to unlock exclusive story scenes and memories. Characters with high affinity will come to your aid during critical moments — and may even alter the course of events entirely.
✦ Interwoven Storylines: Court Intrigue & Jianghu Secrets
Within the academy walls: camaraderie among classmates, poetry exchanges, and quiet moments over tea. Beyond the academy gates: undercurrents of imperial politics and turmoil in the martial world. The two storylines intertwine seamlessly — one moment you're playing chess with a classmate over fine tea, the next you're caught in the struggle for the Eastern Palace. Will you navigate the maelstrom unscathed, or will you become… the one who moves the pieces?
✦ Traditional Chinese Art · Timeless Tang Dynasty Aesthetics
Fully hand-painted character sprites and backgrounds, inspired by Tang Dynasty murals, court lady paintings, and classical landscape art. Character costumes strictly follow Tang Dynasty regulations — ruqun dresses, round-collar robes, futou headwear, and leather belts — with color palettes drawn from the classic hues of Dunhuang murals. Paired with ink-wash style UI for a fully immersive visual experience.
