They say that twins share a very powerful bond from the moment of their birth. A bond no power can break, no lies can sway, no money can tempt. And yet, everything can be broken. You only need to know where to hit—and how hard. Welcome to Daun, the capital city of an Empire ruled by the powerful Morgengaard family, known far and wide on the continent of Arvennia. The Emperor Orien Morgengaard is on his deathbed and the fate of the Empire lies at his behest. He has one final choice to make—one that may very well shape the future of the world. Which one of his sons shall wear the Mantle of the Emperor? Arin and Erin Morgengaard—the Emperor's beloved twin sons. The people adore them and the nobles respect them. They are the Empire's future, the shining beacons on the hill. The time has come to decide which son shall sit on the throne and which one shall perish at the hand of his own brother. The word spread throughout Daun like wildfire—a trial by combat is to be held tomorrow. A gun and a sword shall decide all. Amidst the upcoming chaos, however, something else is being plotted. And if given the chance, it shall grow to be an unstoppable force—as fierce as the waves crashing against the foundation of the capital. Disgraced is an on-going steampunk fantasy story written by Leo Eridet. It is an attempt at providing an immersive story-telling experience by allowing the reader to shape the main protagonist early on, thus changing the plot and the main events according to the reader's choice. At the end of the prologue, the reader will have the option to follow the protagonist in either one of the following settings: low-havoc or high-havoc. Depending on which one he picks, certain plot events might be different, the encountered characters might differ, and even the story's mood might be very much different. If this intrigues you, give the prologue a try and let me know your thoughts and feelings. I hope you enjoy your stay.