---
title: "The Thorns of War"
description: "Two years after the events of 'Rose', Segunda is on the brink of civil war.   The disgraced House Stavizzi and the Royal House of Vilquine have been gathered at"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/83/39683.jpg"
---

# The Thorns of War

![The Thorns of War](https://t.vndb.org/cv/83/39683.jpg)

**Aliases:** TTOW

**Developer:** Blackcross & Taylor

**Release date:** Dec 18, 2020

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 7.2/10 (7 votes)

## Description
Two years after the events of 'Rose', Segunda is on the brink of civil war. 

The disgraced House Stavizzi and the Royal House of Vilquine have been gathered at the city of Garllucio for peace talks in a last ditch attempt to avoid the looming bloodshed. 

Pick up the story as Iolanthe di Parisi and navigate this new world of political intrigue and double-dealing.

[From [itch.io](https://blackcrosstaylor.itch.io/ttow)]

## Characters
### Iolanthe di Parisi
“Every rose has its thorns.”

A girl who, though she might be able to demonstrate every aspect of being the ideal princess, could have other ideas. Choices at the beginning of the game will determine her personality, from loudmouth tomboy to cunning saboteur, and these will in turn influence the choices you can make in-game.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40623]Lemma Soft Forums[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Minnie
- **Hair:** Brown, Bun
- **Body:** Pale
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Clothes:** Dress
- **Personality:** Pretending, Smart, Mischievous, Bookworm, Wise
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Wedding
- **Role:** Betrothed, Full Sister, Childhood Friend, Princess, Noble, Wealthy, Pianist, Younger Sister, Harpy, Runaway
- **Items:** Book
- **Subject of:** Arranged Marriage, Forced Marriage, Marriage Proposal

### Bastien Aubert
“Even I must be bound by bonds of duty and reason.”
The shy, soft-hearted son of your mother’s loyal Steward, Bastien is eager to prove himself to his father, your household and most of all himself. He will do anything he can to help you win, though he will probably be nervous about a lot of it.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40623]Lemma Soft Forums[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Short
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Shy, Kind, Serious
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Body:** Olive
- **Clothes:** Coat, Vest, Cravat
- **Role:** Childhood Friend, Butler
- **Engages in:** Wedding

### Charlotte De Souza
“Like a competition? But I thought this would be friendly…”
A rival in name only, Charlotte is beautiful, sweet-natured, but sadly, a little too dim to stand a chance against the other ladies.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40623]Lemma Soft Forums[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Long, Wavy, No Bangs, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Pale
- **Eyes:** Amber
- **Personality:** Friendly, Kind, Naive, Immature
- **Role:** Noble, Older Sister, Half-sister, Runaway
- **Clothes:** Clothing with Ribbons, Ribbon Hair Tie, Ball Gown

### Frederique di Parisi
“I am your man to the last, sister.”
Your brother and best friend. He’s a bit lazy and a troublemaker, but he is loyal and will help in any way he can – whether he agrees or not.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40623]Lemma Soft Forums[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Blond, Short, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Pale
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Clothes:** Coat, Scarf, Vest, Cravat
- **Personality:** Lazy, Friendly, Loyal, Mischievous
- **Engages in:** Drinking, Gambling, Marriage Proposal
- **Role:** Full Brother, Noble, Wealthy, Older Brother, Runaway, Middle Brother

### Guillaume Vilquine
“They do not wish to marry me – they wish to marry The Prince.”
The young man all eyes will be on, Guillaume is intelligent, charming and well-liked, and he is searching for the perfect princess - or so his father says.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40623]Lemma Soft Forums[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Waist Length+, No Bangs, Parted in Middle, Sidehair
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Personality:** Hotblooded, Pretending, Refined, Kind, Smart, Charismatic
- **Body:** Young-adult, Dark
- **Clothes:** Coat, Vest, Cravat
- **Role:** Betrothed, Son, Prince, Wealthy, Pianist
- **Subject of:** Arranged Marriage, Birthday Celebration, Forced Marriage
- **Engages in:** Marriage Proposal

### Leopold Stavizzi
“You are not like the other ladies here… It is a welcome change.”
Cool, calm and collected, Duke Leopold is one of the few young men in attendance. He seems to have his own reasons for attending the celebrations outside of the usual entertainments, though what they are is anyone’s guess.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40623]Lemma Soft Forums[/url]]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Wavy, Short, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Pale
- **Eyes:** Grey
- **Clothes:** Coat, Vest, Cravat
- **Personality:** Pretending, Relaxed, Funny
- **Role:** Husband, Betrothed, Noble, Wealthy, Half-orphan, Revolutionary
- **Engages in:** Revenge
- **Subject of:** Marriage Proposal

### Sofia Venitti
“I preferred books to people. Or so I thought…”
The eldest daughter of a wealthy merchant family who has managed to curry enough favour to secure an invite, Sofia seems little more than a charming ingénue. Does anything more lie beneath the surface?

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40623]Lemma Soft Forums[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Bun, Multiple Braids, Sidehair, Braided Crown
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Pale
- **Clothes:** Necklace, Body Ribbon, Ball Gown
- **Role:** Wealthy, Poor, Older Sister
- **Personality:** Mysterious, Bookworm, Charismatic
- **Subject of:** Debt, Marriage Proposal

### Francesca D’Allegri
“You only brought a dozen dress? My, it is almost as if you are poor!”
The eldest daughter of one of the lesser noble houses, Francesca makes up for her lack of title with an excess of cunning.

[From [url=https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40623]Lemma Soft Forums[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Black, Bun, No Bangs
- **Eyes:** Amber
- **Engages in:** Bullying
- **Role:** Betrothed, Noble, Wealthy, Older Sister
- **Personality:** Sly
- **Clothes:** Hair Tie, Choker, Ball Gown
- **Body:** Tanned

## Shops
- [Itch](https://blackcrosstaylor.itch.io/ttow)

## Releases
### English
- **2019-01-02**: The Thorns of War - Demo - [Itch.io](https://blackcrosstaylor.itch.io/ttow)
- **2020-12-18**: The Thorns of War - Early Access - [Itch.io](https://blackcrosstaylor.itch.io/ttow)
- **TBA**: The Thorns of War

## Tags
ADV, Girl x Girl Romance, Incest Romance, Brother/Sister Romance, Female Protagonist, Ojousama Heroine, Nameable Protagonist, Past Setting in a Fictional World, War, Otome Game, Protagonist with a Face, Side Portraits, Dark Skinned Characters, Royal Hero, Noble Protagonist, Noble Hero, Princess Protagonist, Protagonist with a Sprite, Both Male and Female Love Interests, Ojousama Protagonist, Bookworm Protagonist

## More Games from Blackcross & Taylor
- [Best Friends Forever](https://pinovel.net/v28164)
- [The Devil & the Deep Blue Sea](https://pinovel.net/v20986)
- [The Rose of Segunda](https://pinovel.net/v22861)
- [Homecoming - Stop at Nothing!](https://pinovel.net/v24941)
- [Heaven's Grave](https://pinovel.net/v22201)
- [The Thorns of War](https://pinovel.net/v25034)

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