Court of the Dragon King

Court of the Dragon King, also known as Court V, is the upcoming fifth installation in the main Court series. It began production in December 2017.

Background
Court of the Dragon King was designed with an idea to be the opposing side to Court of the Foreign King. Court IV featured three female main characters who each acted in cooperation due to familial ties and featured external influences acting upon Xuyan. Therefore, the goal of Court V is to features three male protagonists, bound together not by blood or house but seeking mutual gains by working together. Likewise, the game shall be very Xuyan-centric, with the external influences from other countries and cultures cut to a minimum due to Xuyan's new isolationist policies.

This game will also marks the return of the Influence mechanic from Court of the Blind King, having been improved since its conception. The aims to measure a character's popularity and influence over the Xuyanese Court, featuring quantifiable levels with benefits rather than the outdated point-tally system.

Development
Court of the Dragon King features the longest development period of any court game, spanning over nine months from December 2017 to August 2018.

Main Characters
The next installment in the Court series takes you back to the palace through the eyes of the three eldest sons of the Emperor's three concubines, so called the Sons of the Dragon. The three sons are tied to House Gu, House Liu, and House Zi. The Emperor will be Yi Cui Da.

Gu Jiang Jiang

The son of the Emperor and Gu Jiang, known as the Pine Dragon. As with his half-brothers, he is named for one of the three friends of winter. Pine best suits him as it represents strength, virtue, and wisdom---for manner and mind is what House Gu has always been is known to possess.

Liu Li Xao

The son of the Emperor and Liu Li, known as the Bamboo Dragon. As with his half-brothers, he is named for one of the three friends of winter. Bamboo best suits him as it represents flexibility, open-mindedness, and tolerance--that which House Liu has always been known in regards to women.

Zi Lian Jun

The son of the Emperor and Zi He Lian, known as the Plum Dragon. As with his half-brothers, he is named for one of the three friends of winter. Plum best suits him as it represents nobility, elegance, and otherworldly exquisiteness---and that is the exact demeanor for which House Zi has always been known.

Plot
A mysterious and dark force is stirring. Evil plots brew and wicked schemes simmer against the Emperor. It's up to the Sons of the Dragon to get to the bottom of it while also each seeking to secure a place on the throne from vicious rivals.