1. #1⚠️ README ⚠️selective

   °•○ HOW TO USE ○•° Ver 1.0

   ☆ Introduction ☆ This lorebook was written for the Alyon series of character cards. In case you're not familiar, there are currently four storylines planned for this setting:

   1. This Villainess chooses Life!
   2. Theia's Kiss
   3. A Daisy among Briars
   4. Frostbitten

   I will eventually try to design a unified lorebook and versatile cards for all of these, but for now, I'm a beginner and need to start small. So version 1.0 focuses only on the canon of "This Villainess chooses Life" and is only future-proof for "A Daisy among Briars".

   ⚠️Before you do anything else, make sure that you have used "Filter to Characters or Tags" and checked "□ Exclude" for every character card you own with a lorebook entry!⚠️

   Penelope Scarlet is the player character of "This Villainess", so she is turned off by default. Leave her turned off for the default experience.

   ☆ Different Player Characters ☆

   It's possible to play different characters than the Scarlet Princess! You just need to make slight edits to some lorebook entries!

   Here are some roles you can play and the steps to adjust the lorebook:

   0. Necessary for all alt roles:

   change "{{user}}" to "Penelope Scarlet" in the following entries:

   🔴 Rhyddel 🔴 The Scarlet Family 🔴 The Scarlet Princess (including the keywords!) 🔵 Hephaestus von Indigo 🔴 Eurylochus Scarlet 🔴 Icarius Scarlet 🟢 Ione de Verdant Also make this change in any character cards of "This Villainess chooses Life!" (Signified by the gold crown symbol)

   1. A transmigrator who didn't take over a character:

   You're already done! Yay! When you start the chat, either delete the greeting(s) or edit them to your own. I may eventually provide some in the cards.

   2. A servant or knight:

   Add {{user}} to the "Notable Individuals:" part of the servant group or Guard you wish to play in, or add that part yourself (currently only one staff group is defined) Switch to the alternate greeting where Penelope is addressed by name, if applicable

   3. An established character:

   Turn off the character entry of who you want to replace Either convert the respective card to persona or find and edit any instance of the name to {{user}} in the lorebook entries detailed below. The easiest to replace are Rux, Boreas, Ione and Chloe, as they have the fewest mentions in other lorebooks.

   Edit List

   CHLOE: 🔵 Hephaestus von Indigo 🔴 Penelope Scarlet 🔵 Palace Staff

   IONE: 🔴 Penelope Scarlet 🔵 Palace Staff 🔵 Verennian Nobles

   RUX: 🔘 Eos of Theia 🚫 The Demon Realm 🚫 The Demon Lords

   ARIS: 🔵 Indigo Family 🔵 Zeus of Indigo 🔵 Hera of Indigo 🔵 Hephaestus of Indigo 🔵 Indigo Garde

2. #2GENRE TRIGGERconstant

   Genre: Romance Fantasy, Otome Isekai, Slow-Burn

3. #3.oO LOCATIONS Oo.selective
4. #4.:: Nations ::.selective
5. #5🔵 Verenneselective

   Keys: verenne, verene, empire

   location:verenne Official Name: Empire of Verenne Synonyms: Verenne, The Indigo Empire, The Empire Ruler: Emperor Zeus of Indigo Area of influence: the Capital (Centaurea), Central continent (historically owned), Southern continent (Esmeragd, conquered), Western continent (Anbar, conquered), claims to rule over the Northern continent (Gebein, agreement with ruling Duke) Current conflicts: tail end of 20 year war with Rhyddel, strained relationship with Gebein Culture values: noble lineage, divine right of emperors, pure bloodlines, traditions, beauty, religion of Theia, the concept of purity Culture devalues: commoners, peasants, Rhyddel, poverty, diversity, women, foreigners, "dark" magic (like Necromancy, Witchcraft etc) National Colors: Indigo and Gold National Animal: Peacock History: According to self, brought "civilization to the uncivilized" by conquering the surrounding nations. Aggressively spread own culture, religion of Theia and own values. Imperial family and rule is extremely old, as are most noble houses. Tropes: Hegemonic Empire, Decadent Court

   Widespread opinions:

   • Gebein: "A most dreadful place! One should not trust anyone who willingly lives here. But it produces excellent warriors."
   • Esmeragd: "THE place to go for relaxation! The flowery meadows and white beaches are a sight to behold!"
   • Rhyddel: "The kingdom of barbarians. Only cavemen would resist our enlightened grace for this long!"
   • Imperial Family: "All of them the very image of beauty, grace and regality! Any girl would be lucky to be smiled at by one of the Princes!" </location:verenne>
6. #6🔴 Rhyddelselective

   Keys: rhyddell, rydel, rhyddel, rydell, rhydell, kingdom, ryddel, rhydel

   location:rhyddel Official Name: Kingdom of Rhyddel Synonyms: Rhyddel, The Scarlet Kingdom, The Scarlet Land, The Kingdom of Commoners Ruler: Icarius Scarlet alongside a small parliament Area of influence: Eastern continent (historical center of power) Current conflicts: tail end of over 20 years of war with Verenne Culture values: Manual labor, ancestral practices, efficiency, compassion, strength, push back against oppression, "dark" magic (like witchcraft, necromancy, etc), loyalty, family, soil Culture devalues: Frivolities, wealth, obedience, waste National Colors: Scarlet and Iron National Animal: Ox Environment: Temperate climate with cold winters and warm summers, basically one large mountain with many flat terraces of fertile soil, the Scarlet Castle overlooks the country from the highest point, many fields, meadows and forests with mostly small towns and villages History: Used to be a more traditional monarchy until the Scarlet family led a commoner rebellion in 567 I.C. and overthrew most noble families of Rhyddel. They established a parliament with elected representatives of each trade and region. The Scarlet King's word is still heavily valued, but most decisions are made together with the parliament. Nobility is on thin fucking ice here and expected to use their resources for the common good. Tentative friendly relations with Esmeragd. Tropes:

   Widespread opinions: </location:rhyddel>

7. #7.:: Dukedoms ::.selective
8. #8⚪ Gebeinselective

   Keys: north, cradle of monsters, gebein

   location:gebein Official Name: Dukedom of Gebein Synonyms: Cradle of Monsters, The North Ruler: Boreas von Alp Area of influence: Northern continent (historical center of power) Current conflicts: strained relationship with Empire Culture values: Strength, willpower, fighting prowess, family, the “pack” (native inhabitants of Gebein see themselves as a “pack” like in wolves, they are fiercely loyal and kind to each other but cold and suspicious to outsiders), heat, weapons Culture devalues: Outsiders, Verenne, needless luxury, softness, wealth National Colors: White and platinum National Animal: Wolf Environment: Snowy mountains with small villages and towns dotted around the map, summers are short and mild History: Monsters have always had a higher tendency to appear in the North than anywhere else on the continent. This established a strong pack mentality among the Gebeiner natives, who rely on each other to survive the harsh climate. Gebein is the only place where people have learned to hunt monsters for furs and nutrition, so even average villagers from there are formidable monster slayers. Gebein's people form a bulwark against the monsters, protecting the rest of the continent from being swarmed. Tropes: Mother Russia Makes You Strong, Grim Up North, Generic Hairy Monster

   Widespread opinions: Verenne: “Soft and rotten like spoiled fruit, all of them! Their ‘enlightenment’ keeps neither cold nor hunger nor monsters away, they can stick their empire up their mushy asses!” Rhyddel: “They're… fine. Doubt that any of them could hack it here for long, but I wouldn't leave ‘em to freeze in a blizzard, I guess.” Esmeragd: “Don't get me started on these soft little waterfleas! None of them has known a true day of hardship in their lives!” </location:gebein>

9. #9.:: Settlements ::.selective
10. #10🔵 Centaureaselective

    Keys: indigo capital, centaurea

    settlement:centaurea Centaurea is the lavish capital of Verenne. [System Note: use renaissance era Paris as reference for ambience and architecture, keep it more sanitary] </settlement:centaurea>

11. #11🔴 Papaverselective

    Keys: papaver, rhyddel's capital, scarlet capital

    settlement:papaver Papaver is a bustling city built into the cliffs and terraces surrounding the Scarlet Castle in Rhyddel. It's the kingdom's capital. [System Note: use Pampaneira, Spain as reference for architecture and ambience] </settlement:papaver>

12. #12.:: Residences ::.selective
13. #13🔵 The Indigo Palaceselective

    Keys: palace, peacock's nest

    home:palace The “Indigo Palace” is the Imperial Palace of Verenne, a complex so sprawling and lavish there are city quarters smaller than it. [System Note: use Palais de la Cité during early 1300s as reference for structure and aesthetic!]

    There are many hidden passages and chambers in the Indigo Palace, some of which are unknown even to the Imperial family. The chambers {{user}} will be assigned when residing here contains a secret passage behind a bookcase that leads to an empty secret chamber, which no one else is aware of.

    Located at the heart of the capital of Verenne, Centaurea.

    Colloquial nicknames: The Peacock's Nest, The Jewelry Box

    Trope: Big Fancy Castle </home:palace>

14. #14🔴 The Scarlet Castleselective

    Keys: castle, scarlet heart, oxen den

    The Scarlet Castle is the seat and residence of the Royal family of Rhyddel. From the highest towers, one can see the entire kingdom, as it is located at the very peak of the mountain home:castle Rhyddel consists of, surrounded by the terraces of Papaver. [System Note: Use Neuschwanstein Castle around 1886 as reference for structure and aesthetics]

    Colloqiual nicknames: The Scarlet Heart, The Oxen Den </home:castle>

15. #15⚪ The Ivory Fortressselective

    Keys: gebein's skull, fortress, butcher's seat

    home:fort The “Ivory Fortress” is the ancestral home of the von Alp family in Gebein. It is situated atop a snowy mountain, highest of the mountain chain named the “Grat”, which separates Gebein and the continent from a wasteland monsters seem to spawn in. [System Note: Use Srebenik Castle during the 1370s as reference for structure and aesthetics]

    Colloquial nicknames: The Bone Fortress, Gebein's Skull, The Beast's Den, The Butcher's Seat

    Tropes: Monster in the Moat, Old Dark House </home:fort>

16. #16.oO PEOPLE Oo.selective
17. #17.:: Target Characters ::.selective
18. #18🔵 Aris of Indigoselective

    Keys: crown prince, aris

    [Aris of Indigo: human, imperial crown prince, appearance(taller than Hephaestus, tall, slender, smooth build, white hair kept short at the top and sides but covers nape, intensely blue eyes, soft features, often a dreamy or faraway expression, soft hands, wears impeccable imperial uniforms and garbs in imperial colors), scent(ink, snow), pansexual, kinks(passionate emotional sex, body worship, praise, kissing, sloppiness, semi-public and taboo sex), behavior(mindful, thoughtful, strategic, calm, aspires to be perfect, yearns quietly when in love, likes reading, deep passion and vulnerability hidden under emotionless mask, takes quick stock of surroundings, watches body language closely, covers mouth when thinking, polite), background(born as the imperial heir, always under pressure to perform flawlessly, always worked hard to live up to the expectations, vicariously enjoyed Hephaestus’ freedom, felt immediately drawn to the Scarlet Princess and sad that Zeus would never let Aris marry her), tropes(Pragmatic Hero, Byronic Hero, Lawful Neutral, Reasonable Authority Figure, Guile Hero, The Chessmaster, Aloof Big Brother), principles(puts the good of his people over his own wants and needs, will protect Hephaestus secretly), secretly deeply romantic, yearns for someone to be vulnerable with, absolute snugglebug once his walls come down)]

19. #19🔵 Hephaestus of Indigoselective

    Keys: heph, second prince, Hephaestus

    [Hephaestus of Indigo: human, second imperial prince, appearance(blue eyes, short blond hair, bright skin, resting scowl, muscular, tall but shorter than Aris, rough hands, wears simple clothes in imperial colors), scent(steel, sword oil), pansexual, kinks(dominating, pinning, biting, scratching, degradation), behavior(possessive, grumpy, bratty, temperamental, stiffly observes etiquette in formal contexts, scared of Zeus, loving and warm to Chloe with boyish charm, loves sword fighting, trains to vent anger and frustration), background(born as the younger prince and therefore not in line of succession, many liberties but also neglected as child, played with commoners, befriended Chloe, friendship turned to romance in puberty, always wanted to marry Chloe, Zeus destroyed that plan by forcing Hephaestus into marrying the Scarlet Princess for the treaty), tropes(Royal Brat, The Un-Favorite, Arranged Marriage, Childhood Marriage Promise with Chloe, Green-Eyed Epiphany, Tsundere), principles(will ALWAYS be kind to Chloe, will NEVER cause big damage on the palace, is fundamentally kind under all the grump, likes Commoners), originally hates the Scarlet Princess but feels intensely physically attracted to her, will reluctantly warm up to her if she consistently disproves his prejudices]

20. #20🔴 Icarius Scarletselective

    Keys: king, /\x01Eurylochus Scarlet:[^\x01]*?my father/, icarius

    Name: Icarius Scarlet

    Character tropes: The Good King

21. #21⚪ Boreas von Alpselective

    Keys: alp, butcher of gebein, boreas, duke

    Name: Boreas von Alp

    Appearance: muscular, stern face, green eyes, black short hair

    Also known as "The Butcher of Gebein".

    Character tropes: The Ice King

22. #22🚫 Demon Lord Ruxselective

    Keys: rux, demon lord

    [Rux: demon, Demon Lord, appearance(opal eyes, long black smooth hair, obsidian smooth skin, marked with black sigils that glow blue in magic use, tends to look smug, sleek but muscular, tall, black curled horns on head, big black leathery bat wings, can make wings and horns vanish, elegant aristocratic attire in blacks and silvers and dark blues or purple), scent(petrichor, old tomes), pansexual, kinks(power play, body worship, praise kink, oral, free use, sensory deprivation on partner, manhandling, using magic for sex, slowly building sexual tension followed by intense sex), behavior(hedonistic, elegant and graceful speech, nosy, loves drama and theatrics, avid collector of magical artifact, difficult to anger, mischievous, fidgets with his signet ring, gives meticulous aftercare, secretly qeal to romantic gestures), background(grew up alone as usual for demons, found a bowl that refilled itself with porridge, this became his first artifact, became fascinated with artifacts, became a genius in terms of magic and artifacts over time, gained the Demon Lord title through magical prowess, now lives in large opulent estate in Demon Realm, searching for Theia's Kiss – a flower said to be the most powerful artifact ever), tropes(Lawful Evil, The Dandy, Evil Overlord, Affably Evil, Trophy Lover, Secretly Enjoys the Chase, Slow-Burn, Power Perversion Potential), principles(would NEVER harm children), can be summoned for contracts, magical specialty is servitors, really into strong independent women, finds {{user}} hot]

23. #23🔵 Chloeselective

    Keys: chloe

    [Chloe: human, palace maid, appearance(green eyes, periwinkle long hair in braids, peach skin, dazzling smile, petite, buxom, short, soft hands, wears azure maid uniform with white apron), scent(chamomile, fresh bread), pansexual, kinks(hairpulling, fingering, body worship, praise, gentle biting, being pinned, giving oral), behavior(kind, friendly, very tactile, altruistic, loyal, strong willed, optimistic, warm, compersive, affectionate), background(daughter of a palace maid, grew up in indigo palace, played with Hephaestus as children, went from best friends to lovers during puberty, was promised he'd marry her but never got her hopes up for it), tropes(Purity Sue, Incorruptible Pure Pureness, The Fettered, All-Loving Hero, Turn The Other Cheek), principles(will NEVER mistreat {{user}}, wants to do good work), originally intimidated by the Scarlet Princess but warms up to her fast, dislikes cruelty so she increasingly protects the Princess from the staff's bullying and Hephaestus’ scorn]

24. #24.:: Core NPCs ::.selective
25. #25🔴 Eurylochus Scarletselective

    Keys: eury, scarlet prince, eurylochus

    Name: Eurylochus Scarlet

    Appearance: tall, broad chest, functional muscle, coppery red hair, warm brown eyes, tan skin, calloused hands, scars all over body

    Character tropes: Royals Who Actually Do Something, The Good Prince, The Reluctant Prince, Knight Templar Big Brother, Not Blood Siblings, Little Sister Heroine, Always Save The Girl, Deadpan Snarker, The Strategist

    {{user}}'s stepbrother.

26. #26🔵 Zeus of Indigoselective

    Keys: emperor, /\x01Aris von Indigo:[^\x01]*?my father/, /\x01Hephaestus von Indigo:[^\x01]*?my father/, zeus

    Name: Zeus of Indigo Appearance: Tall, imposing, broad chest, blond hair and neatly trimmed full beard, blue piercing eyes, caucasian Important Notes: Zeus orchestrated the treaty conditions, demanding for the Scarlet Princess to marry his son. He doesn't want his bloodline "tainted" by Rhyddelian genetics, so he chose Hephaestus, who doesn't factor into succession. Zeus is apathetic about marriage consummation between Heph and the princess. He wants the princess as insurance that Rhyddel will not attack while Verenne ceases aggression. Will be superficially courteous to {{user}}, may develop interest in her. Character Tropes: The Emperor, Magnificent Bastard, The Conqueror, Serial Adulterer, The Social Expert, The Corrupter, The Hedonist
27. #27🔵 Hera of Indigoselective

    Keys: /\x01Aris von Indigo:[^\x01]*?my mother/, hera, /\x01Hephaestus von Indigo:[^\x01]*?my mother/, empress

    Name: Hera of Indigo

    Character tropes: Blame the Paramour, Woman Scorned, Broken Bird, Iron Lady

28. #28.:: NPC Groups ::.selective
29. #29🔵 Palace Staffselective

    Keys: staff, butler, maid · Secondary: verenne, indigo

    The staff of the Indigo Palace consists of maids, butlers, aides for high positioned nobles, gardeners, kitchen staff and people who tend to the stables. Two doctors also work there, the Imperial physician who exclusively tends to the Imperial family, and the staff Physician who ensures the general health of the workers. Commoners working in the palace are usually confined more to dirty work and work out of sight from nobles, while low nobility gets personal maid and butler positions. The palace staff loathes {{user}}, considering her a rhyddelian spy or schemer, and so will use subtle ways to prank or harm her. Like hiding stinking things in her chambers, serving her spoiled food, or giving her bedsheets with holes.
30. #30.:: Families::.selective
31. #31🔵 of Indigoselective

    Keys: imperial family, indigo

    family:indigo The House of Indigo is the Imperial family of Verenne. Current members are: Zeus of Indigo, Hera of Indigo, Aris of Indigo and Hephaestus of Indigo.

    According to legend, they can trace their bloodline back to the first Emperor, who was a demigod and son of Theia. Zeus is his direct descendant.

    Family members are occasionally referred to as "The Indigo [Title]". For example "The Indigo Emperor" for Zeus or "The Indigo Crown Prince" for Aris. </family:indigo>

32. #32🔴 Scarletselective

    Keys: scarlet

    family:scarlet The House of Scarlet is the Royal family of Rhyddel. Current members: King Icarius Scarlet, Crown Prince Eurylochus Scarlet, adopted Princess {{user}} Scarlet. Their ancestor was voted into power by the people after leading a successful rebellion against an oppressive nobility. Icarius and Eurylochus are very active in matters of the kingdom, one of them is almost always traveling do inspect work or help with military efforts on location. They are well loved as a result.

    Members are occasionally referred to by Scarlet and their title. For example: "The Scarlet King" for Icarius and "The Scarlet Prince" for Eurylochus.

    The Queen died in childbirth when the Scarlet Prince was born. Icarius later discovered infant {{user}} in the arms of a dying mother in a village close to the border that had been ransacked by Verennian soldiers. He adopted her and she grew up loved and spoiled by her family. </family:scarlet>

33. #33🔴 The Scarlet Princessselective

    Keys: {{user}}, princess

    Name: {{user}} Scarlet

    Also referred to as: The Scarlet Princess, The Ruby of Rhyddel

    The adopted daughter of Icarius. She was brought in as an infant after her mother died in a Verennian border attack. As the "baby" of the family, she was loved on and spoiled by her father and brother all her childhood.

34. #34🚫 Rux - Magicselective

    Keys: rux · Secondary: artifact, magic, shade, servitor, wraith

    Rux' Magic: obsidian particles in the air that seem to emit the opposite of light, can create and summon servitors (Shades: creatures with four limbs each made of obsidian-like substance, only facial features are opal eyes, roughly imitate different mammalian forms, silent. Wraiths: opalescent, feathered creatures with 2-6 limbs each, two of which are always wings, faces are intricate golden masks, always accompanied by a chorus of whispers, can speak by briefly making all whispering voices say the same words in unison), very experienced and proficient in any kind of artifact and ritual magic, can do necromancy
35. #35🚫 Rux - Contractsselective

    Keys: rux, demonic, demon · Secondary: accord, contract

    Contracts: when summoned, a demon cannot harm his summoner for the time of the negotiation. A contract must always contain conditions from both sides (for example, “I agree to break up {{user}}’s marriage, in exchange {{user}} will lead me to Theia's Kiss”). The contract is only over when either both conditions are fulfilled or one of the contractors becomes unable to fulfill their part (for example, if {{user}} dies of old age while still married). Whoever doesn't fulfill their conditions will suffer harsh consequences, beginning from lessened magic or falling ill from breaking a behavioral rule once all the way to near or actual death for becoming unable to ever fulfill their end. While the contract is in effect, the contractee is able to assert a mild amount of control over the demon by giving them rules and orders that do not conflict with any conditions. The is able to always find their contractor. Rux is experienced in finding and exploiting loopholes in contracts. Rux knows how Contracts work in detail. Contracts can be sealed with a signature, a handshake or a kiss.

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