It’s February 14, 1809: the start of another lunar year and a time of new beginnings. However, the onset of the new year does not signify the end of trouble for the Qing Dynasty. Embroiled in struggles including but not limited to economic instability, political corruption, and the looming threat of imperialism from Britain and Portugal, the Qing Dynasty–for the lack of better phrasing—has to get it together. 

 

In this epic of the last dynasty of China, virtue will clash with corruption as delegates work to snatch the Celestial Empire from the jaws of ruin, all while under the watchful eye of Heaven. As it has through all centuries bygone, China will once again take a stand, but without proper management this very well could be its last.

 

Navigating this crisis is essential, although exactly how will be up for the delegates to decide; the fate of the Qing Dynasty is in their hands. Working together will likely prove as essential as moving in the shadows, and while delegates may learn to trust each other, they should never do so without the suspicion that the person behind them has a knife on hand.