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Lads in Distress

Titles
Lads in Distress
Mỹ Nhân Cứu Anh Hùng
StatusUnfinished, no ongoing development
Play timeUnknown
DeveloperCatfish Crew
PublishersCatfish Crew
The Witches
Rạp Xiếc
LinksVNStat

Description

The whole Lunar Kingdom is abuzz with excitement and curiosity - Princess Charming is throwing a royal ball to celebrate her 18th birthday, much to everyone's surprise. Invitations have been sent to nobles and royals from all neighboring nations, although Charming and her parents only really care about the princes. After all, everyone knows that the true purpose of the ball is for Charming to find a man suitable as her husband so that she can form an advantageous political alliance, or even merge their nations together to save her kingdom from poverty. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately?) for Charming, the princes may need to be rescued just as much as her kingdom does.

Choose a lad in distress to save in this comedic retelling of five well-known fairy tales!

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Protagonist

Princess Charming
HairPink, Twin Tails
EyesPink
BodyYoung-adult
ClothesCrown, Dress, Hair Tie
PersonalityAltruistic, Confident, Friendly, Proactive
RolePrincess

Description

(Based on Prince Charming from "Cinderella")

Charming, crown princess of Lunar Kingdom, has led quite a, well, charming life. Independent and adventurous, Charming can more than take care of herself with her impressive magic. Due to her innate magical talent, Charming tends to be rather cocky about her abilities and has developed a hero complex of sorts. She constantly rushes off to save people she deems troubled, although many of them neither want nor need her help.
While Charming has her flaws, it is undeniable that she has a deep sense of responsibility towards her country and people. She has dedicated a lot of time and effort in preparation for queenhood, and she is loved by her people for all she has done for the kingdom.

Main characters

Nicholl
HairBlue
EyesBlue
BodyYoung-adult
PersonalityLoyal
RoleChildhood Friend, Fairy
Engages inTeasing

Description

(Based very loosely on Fairy Godmother from "Cinderella")

As the son of Charming's previous magic tutor, Nicholl has been living in the castle since he was born. With the sore lack of kids in the palace, Charming and Nicholl have always been the best of friends - and partners in crime for all sorts of crazy adventures.
Now an adult with the important responsibility of teaching Charming magic, as well as acting as advisor to the King and Queen, Nicholl has become more mature and serious. however, the spark of mischief in his eyes and the playfulness behind his warm smile never fully goes away, which he blames on Charming's bad influence and the fairy blood running through his veins. Although Nicholl's favorite past-time is teasing Charming, it's undeniable that he's extremely loyal to her and would go to great lengths to secure her happiness.

Prince Ellis
HairBrown
EyesRed
BodyYoung-adult
PersonalityShy

Description

(Based loosely on Belle/Beauty from "Beauty and the Beast")

As the third and youngest prince of Rose Kingdom, Ellis has always known it is very unlikely he will one day become king and has never had to go through the vigorous training the heir does. Instead of being involved in the struggle between his brothers for the throne, he prefers to spend time alone, reading and conducting his strange science experiments.
That is until it was announced that Ellis's elder brothers have both died from a mysterious illness, making him the only possible heir. Worse still- many believe that he is the one who murdered his brothers to get the crown, and his refusal to speak about the tragedy and his general distant, quiet nature no doubt fuel the rumors.
Only time will tell what this eccentric prince is planning- and if he really caused his brothers' deaths.

Prince Mer
HairRed, Short
EyesGarnet
BodyPale, Young-adult
ClothesCape, Coat, Cravat, Ornament Hanging from Clothes
PersonalityKind, Reserved
RoleBased on a Fictional Character, Crown Prince
Engages inSign Language
Subject ofAmnesia, Curse, Muteness

Description

(Based on the Little Mermaid from "The Little Mermaid")

Almost seven years ago, the once-vibrant Crown Prince Mer returned from the forest silent and composed, his bodyguards missing. For whatever reason, Prince Mer had lost not only his voice, but also his memories and personality. Gossip quickly spread that the price for his survival and safe return had been his soul. His parents reacted to the gossip with apathy; they were just glad he was came home safe and sound. To this day, they are oblivious to and fear the enigma that had impacted their son's life so tremendously.
Prince Mer has grown into a gentle, poised man with a big heart and soft smile. He's not perfect by any means, and while many are still wary of his past and sudden change, the people of the Kingdom of Water have grown to love and support him regardless.

Prince Snow
HairEye Covering, White
EyesBlue
BodyYoung-adult
PersonalityOutgoing, Womanizer
RolePrince
Engages inFlirting

Description

(Based on Snow Queen from "The Snow Queen")

Once the crown prince of Snow Kingdom, Snow has had quite the fall from grace. As punishment for the scandals that arose from his skirt-chasing habits and his lack of concern for his royal duties, his father and stepmother threw him out onto the streets to fend for himself, ordering him to return only after he had settled down with a worthy maiden.
Flirtatious and charming, Snow knows exactly what a woman wants to hear - and isn't afraid to say it. He has had his fair share of lovers and openly claims he isn't looking for love, yet there is a strange haunting sadness in his eyes as he does so. Despite his many flaws and secrets, Snow is a resourceful and kind man who just might prove to be a good king if given the chance.

Prince Zel
HairBlond, Waist Length+
EyesViolet
BodyYoung-adult
PersonalityMysterious
RoleBased on a Fictional Character, Prince

Description

(Based on Rapunzel from "Rapunzel")

Nobody has seen Prince Zel of Forest Kingdom ever since he was abducted by an evil witch years ago. Despite the royal family's best efforts, Prince Zel was never found. The loss of such a sincerely sweet and kind - albeit rather naive - prince shook the kingdom to the core, dealing a devastating blow to the rule of the sovereign that they never truly recovered from.
Rumors claim that, while he's alive, he's trapped in a tower in the middle of a dangerous forest, guarded day and night by a ferocious dragon. Little is known about the now grown Prince Zel, but given how timid he was in his youth, it is likely that he has only become even shier and more fearful after everything he must have been through.