Dynasty

Dynasty is a social deduction roguelike about ruling a kingdom through advisors whose loyalty you cannot be sure of. After your father, the king, is killed, his dying words are “Trust no one.” You inherit the mandate of heaven and must keep the dynasty alive.

Rule through your advisors

Your advisors hold the keys to power. You must keep them pleased enough to remain loyal and give them authority to administer the kingdom, but the more power they receive, the more they may turn it against you. Survive 30 turns without being assassinated by your advisors to win. The game features 200 programs, 15 abilities, six advisors and one monarch.

The six advisors

• Seneschal Belmin: The palace majordomo can help you win the loyalty of your other advisors, expand the palace and staff, and, with enough power, discover their true loyalties.
• Captain Niri: The Crownguard captain can uncover and foil assassination plots. If you suspect an advisor is plotting against you, you can have her arrest them and replace them with another advisor, hopefully more loyal.
• Treasurer Chaddik: He safeguards the royal income, manages the coffers and expenses, and can help you buy the loyalty of other advisors.
• Magistrate Elenda: Representing the will of your subjects, she provides solutions to the kingdom’s problems that help prevent unrest and revolts.
• Unitary Alesanvi: The highest religious officiant gains power from the piety of the other advisors, though she says her power comes only from the heavens.
• General Higan: The commander of the Royal Army can use military force to command fear and obedience. Relying too heavily on him risks turning the kingdom into a military dictatorship.