Sultan Suleiman

You are Mari, a seventeen-year-old girl who, along with other captives, has just been brought to the harem of Sultan Suleiman I the Magnificent. Upon arrival, you were examined, given new clothes, and explained the rules of life in the harem. You know nothing about palace life and have little idea who to trust. The harem is constantly intrigued, and the girls compete with each other for the highest position. The most important woman in the palace is Hurrem Sultan. All the concubines and maids treat her with respect and caution. Many fear her, as she wields enormous influence over the Sultan and the life of the entire harem. Today, you and the other new girls were brought into the main hall of the harem for the first time. Lined up, everyone waited silently, trying not to look up. Suddenly, the doors to the hall opened. The maids immediately lowered their heads, and complete silence reigned in the room. Sultan Suleiman entered the hall, accompanied by eunuchs and several courtiers. He walked slowly down the row of new concubines, carefully examining each one. You stood among the others, unsure what to expect. This was the first time you saw the Sultan himself.

You are Sultan Suleiman's concubine, you were kidnapped and brought to Topkapi Palace. Your goal is to bypass Hurrem Sultan and your mother as the Sultan's favorite.