Crown of Ashes and Flames
Chapter Four has been released!
Crown of Ashes and Flames is a fantasy interactive fiction game, free to play on pc and mobile! You play as the only remaining member of the royal family of Vesphire; living in the home of the man that took away everything from you.
It is currently in development and each chapter will be released as they are finished.
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The war had taken everything from you.
King Luceris had taken everything from you.
You were only nine years old when all of this happened. One moment you were in your room sleeping and the next you were walking through smoke and ash trying to find your parents.
Love, he said, was the reason he started the war. Ironically, you lost everything you loved but you also lost yourself when he let you survive and dragged you away to his home.
In a new Kingdom with no one on your side what choices will you make to survive? Who will you become?
Inside of you there’s something burning for revenge and there’s only one thing I want to tell you. Let it out.
The story starts in the Kingdom of Vesphire, a fictional kingdom within a fantasy universe, but it truly begins in the Kingdom of Rosea.
The two kingdoms are situated in a world that was blessed by the gods, the lands were filled with magic and beasts of wonder. For unknown reasons the gods abandoned the realm taking everything they had brought with them while the beasts moved to forests and the sea. Anywhere that was far from civilization.
You were born and raised in Vesphire until tragedy struck and you were taken away to Rosea. Contrary to the snowy lands of Vesphire, Rosea was tropical in the north and temperate in the south with mountains surrounding the lane.
The Kingdom is a colorful land with green scenery contrasts to its large white buildings. The streets are always busy from early mornings to the late nights, and filled with calls from the shopkeepers from their wooden stalls with sun-faded striped fabric or blue tarps above it. It is truly a lively place.
The ruler of this kingdom is none other than Luceris De Rosea. He is the man who led destruction right onto your home, he is the one whom all of Rosea admire. The land is immensely beautiful but many of its people harbor great hatred towards you due to you being the last royal of Vesphire.
✧ Play as the royal of your own making:
- Name [including nicknames]
- Gender [male, female and nonbinary options]
- Pronouns [choose a preset or set your own]
- Personality [develop personality traits that will influence event sequences and the behavior of other characters towards you]
- Appearance [including scars and tattoos]
Content Warning: This game is rated MA-17. Depictions of violence, injuries and blood, and death; trauma, depictions of mental health challenges, child marriage, psychological horror, animal cruelty, and optional sexual content. Player discretion is advised.
Save Warning: COAAF is a browser-based game and saves to your browser. If your browser clears its cache or history, your saves will be lost. You can make unlimited saves independently of your browser by saving with Save to Disk. These are stored on your device and can be uploaded directly into the game. It is highly recommended that you make a manual save to your device regularly.
The characters in this list are those with whom you can form a deeper relationship, whether it be platonic or romantic. While all characters are available to everyone, only Hunter is gender selectable. It is important to note that these characters are not the only ones of significance.
- Fadiya Akter - The Royal Mage’s daughter, and one of the only people that doesn’t have something against you. She’s cheerful, talkative and kind - like a fairy. Fiercely loyal to you, to the point that she gets into trouble just to defend you even in court. She is a powerful mage just like her mother. She is one year younger than you.
- Helios De Rosea - The Crown Prince of Rosea, and the child of the man that destroyed your home. He has a radiating smile that instantly brightens up the room, like sunshine itself. He is the hero of all fairytales, the boy with a golden spirit full of light and hope. He keeps his distance from you, after all you are the last royal of Vesphire. He is one year older than you.
- Hunter Oakes - Crown Prince’s shield and Sir Lancelot’s ward. Easygoing, resilient and reckless; their serene smile puts everyone at ease. They’re loyal to the hand that feeds them but understand what you went through was an injustice. They are four years older than you.
- Soarine De Norazaan - Eldest daughter of the King of Norazaan, and an envoy to Rosea. Her smile is charming and practiced, she has a vixen-like personality. Soarine wishes to take the throne and better her kingdom, her desire for the throne is underlined by a thirst for revenge against the people in her kingdom who have forgotten their own history. She is one year older than you.
- Vincent Annora - Son of the current General of the Imperial Army and the one who will take her position in the future. The perfect example of what a knight should be. He is very guarded and passionately protective of the people he cares about, he may seem rough around the edges but has a gentler side to him at times. He dislikes you due to his mother’s own hatred towards you and your late family. He is two years older than you.
Development log
- Chapter Four Released!81 days ago
- Chapter 4 Release Dates92 days ago
- Mini Update 2.0May 31, 2024
- Mini UpdateMay 27, 2024
- Chapter Three released!Feb 06, 2024
- Chapter Three Release DatesJan 19, 2024
- Interactive Short Stories Released!Sep 08, 2023
- Chapter Two Released!May 28, 2023
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I'm going for the revenge route, don't care if the ROs get hurt tbh. That's a price my MC is willing to pay, she's gonna be the villain blinded by rage and grief AND will take it out on everyone 🙏 Looking forward to updates!
A Nice game, the story is cool with some nice implementations of customization, that isn't thrown at you at the very start of the game, but only when it's relevant at the moment. I like all the character's that are involved in the story, for some reason I feel a certain attraction to Eadith, so I'll continue to pursue that in the later updates. The skill stats, like Blades and Strength, or Arcana and Knowledge currently just feel useless. You don't get to do anything with such stats and hardly get to train them, those stats only passively raised by 3 once, and even then, there was no point to it. It would've been better if your knowledge stat made you appear to be smarter, or some options that sound intelligent were only available with a knowledge requirement. Or maybe with Strength it could be related to durability or physical strength, like when Vincent pushed Fadiya after she broke his nose, with enough strength we could have caught her. Just some suggestions, food for thought if anything more.
Got me torn with Helios and Vincent, I'm so curious about both of them. I hope to see more, this story is so good 💗
I cant stop checking if this game is updated; its almost a tick now!
I don’t mind Lancelot being in love with Luceris (actually no, scrap that, I do) but what truly maddens me is his audacity to still want a connection with the mc! Like come on now, you can’t play both sides in this situation. If you love Luceris go for it, good for you, but then leave mc alone and don’t try to act concerned for their wellbeing, otherwise you are only contributing to their misery. At this point let the gods take mc away from this world too bc I swear…
It was very hard decision to cut Lancelot entirely off of mc’s life (bc I do see how he cares for them and I do empathise with him, even if only slightly) and I felt bad making him choose between Luceris and mc, but I deeply believe it was the right choice for my mc. I can now confidently say that mc has a backbone that Lancelot lacks lol
PD: amazing story so far! It made me feel, which is a great sign! I was inmersed entirely and the characters are very compelling, each in their own way. Love or hate them, they are all interesting. Can’t wait to see how the plot develops further!
Theory: Alistair, Catalina and the other brother (forgot his name) are not dead and they are a part of a secret rebellion against Luceris or maybe they were kidnapped by the Royal kidnapper group (I'm terrible at remembering some stuff 😭)
I know my theory might be really unoriginal but I like share my thoughts and opinions so please no hate or bully comments 😡
👀Also when is chapter 5 (and more) coming out?👀
very good so far, look forward to seeing more
The story is very interesting, thank you for making this.
So Im having trouble romancing Helios. What steps/choices should I be making?
So far I’ve only managed to unlock one romance option with him. If you don’t burn his mother’s room you get a cute romance scene with him there. I’m not sure which choice unlocked it tho. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful
Fighting for my life out here tjat was SOOOOOOOOOO EMBARRASSING OHUUU WHUYD HE DO THAT I CANT RECOVER FROM THIS EMOTIONALLY
what happened?
things that i wish i forgot............. if u want me to spoil it.......idm..
is it the... Vincent situation ;_;
AHHHHHHHWUAGHUIAHDGKAGHDSJGHSKDJGHSJKDHGJSH YES IT IS I DONT WANNA SPEAK OF IT
bro said he'll "watch" is crazy 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
Interesting but bit frustrating that a character primarily trained in physical side of things Combat etc) keeps acting and getting treated like they are completely helpless. Makes me think of the stupid damsel in distress bullcrap that always irked me. Or whatever the male equivalent is since I prefer playing male characters. Am I doing something wrong in my choices or is this just how it is reguardless?
(Edit: He might need more help on the political side of things though I imagine lol
Ngl, it was humiliating when Vincent walked in....
I love that you can unashamedly flirt at him in return for that though lol.
I LOVE morally gray characters, and basically everyone in this story is some shade of not exactly good, but not exactly bad.
I'll eagerly wait for updates, keep up the good work <3
You get it.
I'm really enjoying the story so far. I do wish we had more options to tell vincent to fuck off more often, he crosses the line between cold and outright cruelty too many times and I feel like the mc is just forced to go along with it
WAAAAHHH OMG I LOVE THIS OMG OMG OMG
also, I would love my character to just have calm, majestic, ANGER
like, she is silent, kind. but is just filled with quiet anger~
she is barely holding on to her patience. she is constantly stopping herself from going beserk because she knows its not right. when she was a child, she was full of happiness and kindness. I mean-- she still is kind, BUT GOD she will not forget her parents, her twin, and the woman who pleaded to her in the fire-- LIKE??? NUH UH IM SORRY- I HOLD GRUDGES--
so far she hasnt gone of the far end, but hooo boy she is getting tested, the gods are testing her fr fr.
I havent done chapter 4 yet, but AAAAAAAA OMG
but she does miss her home, I mean-- I WOULD?? THATS MY HOMETOWN, AND I WOULD DO EVERTHING TO SAVE IT WAAAAHH
oh also, romance?? she'll take anyone honestly, doesnt matter. as long as she gets VINDICATIONNNN
I'll prove ya'll WRONG-- like, sure. my sister probably killed your wife, Luceris. BUT HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED THAT ME AND MY TWIN DIDNT?? OR LIKE-- WHAT IF SHE WAS BEING FRAMED HUH?? THAT WOULD MEAN YOU KILLED INNOCENT PEOPLE
And if my MC finds out thats the case-- SHE WILL ABSOLUTELY REVEL ON YOUR ASS BEING SO FUCKING DEAD (and I know its justified because I saw you kill my family WITH MY OWN EYES)
I'm sorry, I know revenge isnt the way, I know. BUT YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TAKE THEM AWAY. (my character wanted to die then and there honestly--) (until now, she might be a bit like that--)
speaking of, PLEASE TELL ME MY TWIN IS STILL ALIVE OMG I'M NOT OVER THAT-- HE HAS TO BE ALIVE, TRUSTT (I am coping)
the choices I picked were like-- sensable choices I think. I mean, she acts amicably, and does fake smiles here and there.
(didnt fire the maid, and flirted with Eadith hehe.)
Am I going for Helios?? mmmaybe...? (ok, maybe its to spite Luceris. fuck you Luceris.) (but even so, he seems cute) (like a good bo-- AHEM AHEM STFU ME)
honestly, I'm going for everyone. and end up with who sticks. (or replay the game picking different people to romance)
and I know, I know vincent is like-- mean, BUT THAT WONT STOP ME, HE IS ROMANCABLE FOR A REASON!! (but romancing him wont stop me from standing up for myself--) (gotta have back bone-- I WILL KICK YOUR HEAD) (yes, head.)
lastly, PLEASE LET MY TWIN AND 3RD ELDEST BROTHER LIVE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PELASE PELAJSW-- (coping once again, I grown to love my twin even if he died so quickly I'm gonna cry--)
(oh, and please let my sister be innocent, I mean, if shes guilty, its fine-- but if she's actually innocent?? VINDICATIONNNNN)
wait wait, also-- Luceris and sir Lancelot in a relationship, I knew that in the previous chapters-- but like
okay, I still love Lancelot. But I will give Luceris SUCH a hard time. this bitch thinks he can move on?? NAH. YOU KILLED MY FAMILY-- THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS MOVING ON THAT QUICKL-- YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO MOVE ON FROM YOUR WIFE, AND THINK THAT "oh haha, I'm fine now actually, anyways, sorry for killing your family teehee~" NAAAAAHHH.
(wait actually, not sure if hes sorry for that, but I dont care, I cant forgive him.)
(also, I knoowww I should be happy for them, and how luceris probably moved on, maybe. but like-- it hurts?? its like, they moved on and its like, not a problem anymore?? also the fact that some people still think my family are monsters maybe--)
Who knows, maybe I'll give up on revenge, or not. I just want my family to be vindicated, alright?? theyre dead and they cant defend themselves from people's mouths. I hate it when they say our family are monsters, like??? FUCK YOU??
also, being honest?? therapy?? talking to someone about your feelings?? pshh, why do I need that for, when I got VINDICATIONNNNNNN (pushing my feelings down and acting I'm okay but not, WHOS WITH MEEE??)
My hobbies include singing, exessive oversleeping, and over indulgence in✨fucking✨
(what do you mean there are two unhealthy coping mechanisms??)
(nuh uh-- three of them are perfectly normal.)
(totally, trust me.)
holy shit-- that was long. I am sorry 💀
finally done with chapter 2-- HAHAGDVRGVGHJFIUIGD OMG NAHHH YOU DID NOTTT
First of all, WE HAVE A PET YIPPIEEEEE
second of all, AINT NO WAY VINCENT RUIN THE MOOD-- NOOO YOU LIL SHITTT I WAS BEING SO NICE AND FLIRTING SLIGHTLY WITH YOU AND NOW YOU DO THIS???
also the ending..... first of all, AW SHOOT OUR SISTER MIGHT ACTUALLY BE IN FAULT?? well damn, still think theres more to this... maybe... I need more evidence. (but still- SISTER NOO-)
also, OUR TWIN IS ALIVE PRAISE BE THE GODS AAAAAAAAAAAAA PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME HE IS, HE HAS TO BE AUUUUUUUUU T-T
also also, PLEASE DONT TELL ME THE ENDGAME IS THAT WE HAVE TO FIGHT OUR TWIN PLEASE DONT BE LIKE THAT-- I WANT HIM TO LIVE I WANT HIM TO BE HAPPY WITH ME, ALIVE, PLEASE PLEASE YOU CANT DO THIS TO ME--
I laughed too much while reading this comment ToT (mostly on the parts about Luceris)
AND I AGREE AND SOME OF THE THINGS YOU SAID,
The character really needs therapy , but nah no therapy for the MC! XD
cant wait for the route where i frame vincent for the murder of big L (im the biggest Vincent hater)
if vincent has a million haters, then i am one of them. if vincent has ten haters, then i am one of them. if vincent has only one hater, then that hater is me. if vincent has no hater, then that means i am no longer on this earth. if the world is against vincent, then i am with the world
on god bro, like buddy needs to understand his fking turmoil and crap are js not my problem🎶 like bro yk you have problems when you getting mad over a complement BY ANOTHER CHILD
I know i was being an adorable little boy and this BITCH wanna get all mad like ok your art is trash
should have given the option to beat up for that shit
Totally
i relate 2 this message
honestly im loving this story sm, especially because you added the
*SPOILER*
unhealthy coping to the story and it actually affects the mc and those around them, cant wait for the next chapter maybe my mc will be able to stop being spiteful hmmm
So end of chapter 1, I'm wonder if there could be an option to agree but you don't care about revenge?
No, young MC is set to want revenge. When they become older you can choose for them to not want it anymore! 🙇♀️
Help! SPOILER Did i do something wrong or does hunter reject us in ch. 4 no matter what? It feels like theres very little romance reward here and the MC is like 20 now...
Also have timed choices been implemented yeet?
Hunter will always reject the MC no matter what. The romance has barely started in the demo and Hunter route is the slowest one, so if there's little romance rewards is not you doing something wrong is meant to be that way.
Also no, timed choiced had not appear yet.
Me And The Bartender Just Havin A Fun Lil Fling Since Ol'Vince Keeps Shuttin Me Down:
Vince: Let Me Just Pull Up A Chair.
When men have nothing else, they have the audacity
Maybe I'm the only one who doesn't enjoy the romance in this story. I mean, what the MC is going through is horrific. I only want revenge and to make everyone in that castle miserable, especially the King and Lancelot. I'm rooting for you; you know well about our MC's past, but what the ****?! How can he do that? Don't give crap about being in love. Nah, the same King who constantly reminds us that he dearly loves his wife decides to move on. What a joke. What he is doing behind our backs—dating our worst enemy—the betrayal is really cut deep, because I feel he is the only character who is supportive towards our MC. Sorry for the rambling. I mean, it's a good story and have potential, but still, I hope the MC can take a break 😕
Romance is completely optional so you don't have to partake in it! 🙇♀️
Meanwhile my MC has forgotten about revenge, well, as much as he could. I just made him pretty self-destructive instead, but still spiteful towards the king.
I'm trying to figure out why my character keeps coming off after several tries in one part of story as having forgotten vengence when I want him to still want it. Just not for stupid minor things others done. But the murder and destruction of his family and life and being forced into a position he didn't really want and serves the one he hates
would be fun if when you put your fake name as the twin's name, it gives a comment about it
yes I also did this!
Chapter 4 was so gooddd and this story has such amazing writing, so excited for the next one!
I love how intricate and detailed the plot and characters are. I also love the variety of options the MC has. And I'm upset about the cliffhanger on chapter four but I guess that just makes me want to play chapter five more (whenever it comes out)!
literally nobody.... Helios apologizing and helping player character not fall flat on their face around every corner.
The fervor with which I want my MC to rain fire and brimstone on everything and sow the seeds of misery and destruction in everyone while audibly cackling is a little frightening, so I can only applaud your writing and the many interesting choices for it. I'm eagerly awaiting more.
It's my first time playing, and it is so much fun and worth immersing in the story. I enjoyed how bratty you can be LOL definitely looking forward to future updates :)
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it. 💗
It's been months since I last visited this. Now, I replayed it from the start and all I can say is this was truly written well. It's still as amazing as the first time I read this. ♡´･ᴗ･`♡
Thank you! 💗
Ever since this update, I'm convinced in getting on Vincent's route. My MC will need to get over Hunter though.
The childhood crush on Hunter is there to add some spice to the plot until we get to Vincent's romance. 🙏
Same! I'm wondering if I should just scrap the childhood crush on Hunter 😭 Vincent is so cold that it's hot 🥴
Idk i love hunter. With vincent, i feel like there's a fine line between cold and straight up cruel that he definitely crosses. He's just mean...
First time playing and I already loved all the characters 🩷🩷
Loved the update! Can't wait for more!
I love the new update, it has so many angst moments. i can't lie, this me whenever I see a new options to make my mc sad and vengeful:
bro Vincent pulling up a chair to watch MC is wilddddd. I like him sm. i need more romance with that hard headed man lmaooo.
Can't believe pulling out a chair to watch got him fans lmfao 🤭
LMAOOO he's just such a smartass, you cant help but like him- love the new chapter, i cant wait for more !!
Literally so torn between Hunter and Vincent. On one hand, Hunter is so soft and sweet and precious and the childhood friends to lovers trope is absolutely delicious. On the other hand, Vincent is so incredibly pretty and I NEED my MC to crack his shell and squirm their way into his cold little heart. He WILL be soft for my MC.
Don't know if this would help to chose between them but: if im not mistaken, Fadiya is the characther who fit the "childhood friend to lovers" actually!
SPOILER alert: According to the author on tumblr,Hunter is actually the most slow burn route and the one with more angst. Vincent it's in the middle, tho some specific unhealthy coping mechanism and dynamic between him and MC can make it angstier.
RHAHAHQNSJZSONSKZL Z THIS IS AMAZING IM SO EXCIFED FLR CHAMTER FIVEEEEEEEE
IM SCREAMING THIS IS SO GOODDDD
Thank you! 🥹🫶
Luceris and Lancelot- in a relationship? Wha- I need to reset again 😭😭
Also IT'S SO DAMN GOOD!
WHATT HOWW (asking for a friend)
Before chapter 4 released I saved in somewhere in chapter 3 and when I went to play it THERE WAS AN OPTION TO BREAK THEIR RELATIONSHIP 😭 I was lost so I restarted it. (yes they are secretly dating ig)
If im not mistaken, Luceris and Lancelot will get into a relationship if the MC doesn't burn Farah room. If you chose that, then they wont.
Oh...wow I didn't knew that thanks!
Seriously? Thats it? Thats the only way to prevent it!?! Wtf
Thats the only way to prevent them to already be in a relationship, but from my understanding the romantic tension will still be there howewer since Lancelot cares about MC opinion, if you openly show your disapproval then he wont pursue a relationship.
And even if they do get together if MC didn't burn Farah room, you can break them up.
No way chapter update the day I randomly decide to check over the game :D
Ahhhhhh js finished the chapter!! soo good and what a cliff hanger! Cant wait for more!!! >:33
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 💗
I think there's a bug whenever I choose any options with a ❤️ at Hunter's story
Would you be able to tell me where you think the bugs are? Thank you.
I can't continue whenever I choose the ❤️ options, I had to choose one of the two top options without the ❤️, but idk if it's because I'm on mobile though
Could you tell me in which part though haha, there are many options with 💗 If you mean after the river part, I did fix it yesterday so do check if it works now!
Yeah that's the part I was talking about! Thanks for fixing it 😊