Reflections of the Three Kingdoms

不求同年同月同日生，但愿同年同月同日死。
我谦虚地认为，不死会更好。

Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a historical novel of feudal lords battling for power after the fall of Han dynasty. It contains intrigues, battles, and struggles for dominance. It is beloved in East Asia, and is the most read historical novel in China.

Here you hold a test edition work of interactive fiction, Reflections of the Three Kingdoms, based on the original novel.

Welcome, noble traveler, to a realm of history and legend, a time of heroes and villains, a land steeped in honor and treachery. You find yourself in the tumultuous era of the Three Kingdoms, a time of shifting allegiances and epic battles, where the fall of the Han dynasty has left a power vacuum that various feudal lords and their retainers strive to fill.

This is a world where the cunning strategist is as valued as the mightiest warrior, where a well-placed word can be as deadly as the sharpest blade. Here, the intricate dance of diplomacy and warfare is played out against a backdrop of a vast and varied landscape, from the majestic peaks of Mount Tai to the bustling markets of Luoyang, from the Great Wall in the north to the Yangtze River in the south.

Three major powers have emerged from the remnants of the Han dynasty, each vying for supremacy. Cao Wei in the north, led by the ambitious and ruthless Cao Cao; Shu Han in the west, under the virtuous and wise Liu Bei; and Eastern Wu in the south, ruled by the cunning and charismatic Sun Quan. Each of these leaders commands an array of talented generals and advisors, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and agendas.

This is a world where loyalty is prized, but betrayal is a constant threat. Where alliances are forged and broken with the changing of the winds. Where a single decision can alter the course of history. Your actions will have far-reaching consequences, shaping the future of this land and its people.

Now, tell me, traveler, what role do you see yourself playing in this grand drama? Are you a warrior, a strategist, a diplomat, or perhaps something else entirely?

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