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and so history spins onward, forever at the mercy of the gods.

A KINGDOM OF SUN AND STARS -  a wip introduction

genre | young adult - technological fantasy - soft magic - adventure fantasy - reimagined fantasy

warnings |  blood, violence, implications of genocide, dark subject matter, swearing, torture, mentions of sexual assault

themes |  the solidarity between members of the same race and culture, anti-imperialism, anti-colonialism, cyclical history

featuring |  lgbtq+ pov characters, men and women of color pov characters, enemies to lovers, redemption, found family, matriarchal societies, differing races and cultures based on societies that aren't westernized or white.

pov | third person limited, alternating between three characters

status | first draft, first book in a planned series

synopsis | FOR TWO HUNDRED YEARS, The Bazkan Empire has ruled over the continent of Visvara, relying on their sheer number of soldiers and strategic warfare to keep the melting pot of races under their thumb. Until one of their soldiers discovers an ancient relic known as VIGILACHNI, and suddenly the Empire has a chance to turn the rising tides.

MYRA dhi'KAMALA is burdened by expectation. Next in line to lead the people of Sahgara after the death of her sister, all eyes are on her as she struggles to step into the role of leader. But when she comes across an ancient medallion with the power to transport her anywhere in the world, Myra takes her first step as a Chieftain-in-training to reach out to her people's oldest allies, and try to warn them of the coming danger as quickly as possible.

JAI KANDAR is a traitor to his people. Born an unlucky sahran forced to serve King Grigor and his children, he's forced to reconsider his loyalty to the crown after his discovery of an ancient relic leads to the BAZKANs cementing their rule through the destruction of the IWOTO, a tribe of lowly mountain dwellers in possession of the same relics Jai found. Turning his back on the royal family, he flees to the one place he knows they will not look for him. Sahgara Fortress.

CHANDRA dhi'INDIRA is a warrior. Which is why when Chief Kamala sends her to Bazka to buy Myra enough time to reach the Ancient Mines, she can't help but feel out of place. But this burden offers her an inside look into the lives of the royal family, including the dangerous games of politics they play. For a princess is missing, a king is weakened, and a prince stands to gain everything if she fails.

inspirations | legend of zelda breath of the wild, game of thrones, shadow and bone, wheel of time

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WORKING WEDNESDAY: A Kingdom of Sun and Stars

The Continent of Visvara is a delicate ecosystem that depends on each other for balance. One cannot eradicate the others without causing greater harm to themselves. There are several distinct races, each depending on one another. The Sahrans, The Rahya, The Iwoto, The Nokeyah, The Fae, and the newest members of the ecosystem, the Bazkans. 

If one falls, the rest join them. Something the Bazkans quickly learn after the destruction of the Iwoto.

BAZKA: while an Empire, King Grigor’s ancestors declared that no one who ruled Bazka would ever claim the title of Emperor. 

Government: Monarchy, primogeniture (with exceptions)

Current King: Grigor Flamemaker Vyostor

Next in Line: Cazimir Vyostor, Zaria Shadowalker Vyostor

Council of Clans: The leader of each clan is democratically elected and then sent to Vysokaya to represent their interests. In Visvara, it consists of the different races.

The Prince or Princess who is next in line is given charge of the Military.

SAHRANA: The oldest race in Visvara outside of the Ancients and the Rahya, they are a group of tribes under the leadership of one Chieftain, as is tradition. 

Government: Tribalism, Matrilineal

Current Chieftain: Kamala dhi’Meera

Next in Line: Myra dhi’Kamala

The Order of Elders: An Elder from each tribe is elected to the Order. They are the main decision-making force in Sahgara.

The Chieftain has the final say, however and often fights side by side with the infantry.

The Chieftain is chosen by the spirit of Rahvi “entering” the body of the newest chief.

However, this was warped into the standard mother to eldest daughter system we see today.

There are exceptions, however. If the eldest daughter does not start to show magical ability by the time they reach age eighteen, girls from other tribes who have been known to show magic ability are collected and brought to Sahgara for training.

While there are different tribes, they are collectively known as the Sahran after the land they made their home.

there are five distinct tribes, not including the Rajagha and the Sahgara

RAHYA: A race of people who harnessed the power of air transport. They are descended from the Ancients and guard their secrets proudly.

Government: Democracy

Current Leader: Cielo 

Next in Line: Undetermined

The Rahya are so small that they are able to host meetings in which every member has a say in what goes on. They don’t place much meaning in government, seeing as their main job is to defend the Tower.

The Leader is selected via an election

IWOTO: A tribe of warriors who value strength and courage over titles. Deeds are what earn you their respect, which is one of the only reasons they’ve stayed loyal to the Empire this long.

Government: Tribalism, Rule of the Strong

Current Chief: Enele

Next in Line: Undetermined

The Chief has final say, but if a member of the community takes issue with it, they can challenge the Chief, and whoever loses must concede. 

The Chief is given a two year grace period, and anytime after that a member of the Iwoto can challenge the position of Chief.

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SUPER SUNDAY: MAIN CHARACTERS OF AKOSAS

Myra dhi’Kamala: Next in line to be Chieftain of the Sahran people, she has a lot of weight on her shoulders, especially because the spirit of Rahvi hasn’t manifested in her yet, causing the Elders to look elsewhere for a new Chief. In order to prove her worth, she sets out to stop a war before it starts by finding an Ancient City and a relic that is said to grant any wish. 

Chandra dhi’Indira: A Sahran warrior and best friend of Myra, Chandra is forced into a position she is uncomfortable with when she’s sent to the Capitol of Bazka to buy Myra enough time to find the relic. She is not used to the politics around her, and thankfully has Prince Cazimir to guide her and be her friend.

Jai Kandar: a rare Sahran man, he was sent to serve the Bazkan army in accordance with the Treaty of Aliandra. He discovers an ancient relic that could turn the tides of battle and unwittingly starts a war. Desperate to make up for his mistakes, Jai deserts the Empire and runs to Sahgara, where he is given leniency, as long as he accompanies Myra on her mission.

Ayana: A sixteen year old genius from a settlement in West Sahrana, she spends her entire life dedicated to finding and examining Ancient Relics in hopes of understanding how they work. She’s a prolific builder and spends most of her time in her workshop, tinkering with different screws and parts. She gets pulled into the war when Chandra asks her to examine the Vigilachnia Jai finds. 

Princess Zaria: An ambitious young woman with a fierce desire to best her older brother, Zaria is a prodigy in her own right. One of the only members of the royal family to be blessed with runic magic, she and her brother Cazimir have never gotten along. Zaria has her sights set on the throne, and when she sees a chance to prove herself, she takes it.

Prince Cazimir: Described as a petulant brat by his numerous caretakers, Cazimir has grown into a competent military strategist, who sees a new future when it comes to the Vigilachni and the technology that still needs to be unearthed. He has lofty goals and he won’t let anyone stand in his way. Even his sister.

King Grigor: A weary man whose hold on the Empire has weakened significantly since he took the throne, he tried his hardest to raise both son and daughter without his wife by his side. But war looms, and Grigor is forced to make a decision that spirals out of control quickly.

Khaspar: Like Jai, Khaspar was a rare Sahran man who was supposed to be sent to Bazka, but instead he freed himself and several other members of the army, forming his own faction. He is responsible for a lot of the crime in the Empire and his use of guns and other firearms makes him an outsider. He has only one goal, kill the future Chieftain of the Sahran.

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WORLDBUILDING WEEK CHALLENGE ↳ THANK GOD FOR THURSDAY: The Patron Goddesses of Visvara

It is a well-known legend that the continent of Visvara was created by the Trinity, also known as the Three Noble Goddesses.

Chayah: The Creator, Patron Goddess of Courage, Forests, and Balance. She is the youngest of the three but brought life to all of Visvara, including the spirits left behind. She is the least prayed to or known, but without her life on Visvara wouldn’t exist. The Fae are her most devout followers, gathering in areas that are considered sacred or blessed to build their courts, even naming their Lake after her.

Kalah: The Maintainer. Patron Goddess of Time, Knowledge, Order, and Water. She is the middle child, but the one most known due to her leaving behind a spare piece of magic before she abandoned the world with her sisters. The Nokeyah were devout worshipers of hers, some often dedicating their entire lives to serving the goddess through the Brotherhood of Time, monks who were supposedly blessed with long life and the ability to see the threads of destiny tying Kalah’s chosen together.

Iryah: The Destroyer. The Patron Goddess of Power, Victory, Chaos, and Fire  she is often seen as the villain amongst her sisters, but it was Iryah who gave birth to the land of Visvara itself. Chayah may have created life forms and Kalah may have created law and order, but Iryah made the land of Visvara in her own image, and in doing so, ensured that her own essence was imbued into it alongside Kalah and Chayah’s. When power grows too great, it is Iryah who brings about necessary change, destroying the old age to usher in a new one. Her most devout followers are the Iwoto tribe, who structured their entire culture around the values of power, victory, and necessary change, seeing Fire as the breath of life. 

Rahvi: The Protector. The Patron Goddess of the Skies, Lightning, and the Desert, Rahvi is not a Noble Goddess, but she is widely revered and worshiped by every race in Visvara except the Bazkans. According to Legend, Rahvi passed her essence to her eldest daughter upon her death, who became Chief of the Sahran tribes after her. This process would continue until it became the bastardized version we see today. In Sahran culture, Rahvi is split into six forms, each representing a virtue and part of the world which she protected. Sun for Vitality, Moon for Serenity, Stars for Longevity, Earth for Strength, Plants for Growth, and Water for Adaptability.

In addition to The Patron Goddesses, there exist several dragon spirits, who--in tandem with Rahvi--were charged with protecting the land, the life, and the order of Visvara. 

Nagosta, Makala, Iryana, Chayon, and Ranvian

There are also several guardian spirits that exist on the continent of Visvara, although they are rather difficult to find and stopped showing themselves to the various races after the Visvarian Civil War.

BAZKA:

Unlike the rest of the continent, Bazka worships a masculine god simply called Svaro, who has two halves. The White God and the Black God. Svaro was the giver of all life and creator of spirits, who they believed inhabited the holy men and women of the church. The Church itself is known as Kosvo, who work behind the scenes to fulfill the will of Svaro. However, the Kosvo have been split into two separate sects, one that works to fulfill the will of The White God and one that works to fulfill the will of The Black God. 

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BOOK COVERS :: A KINGDOM OF SUN AND STARS ↳ ( book one )

FOR TWO HUNDRED YEARS, The Bazkan Empire has ruled over the continent of Visvara, relying on their sheer number of soldiers and strategic warfare to keep the melting pot of races under their thumb. Until one of their soldiers discovers an ancient relic known as VIGILACHNI, and suddenly the Empire has a chance to turn the rising tides.

MYRA dhi'KAMALA is burdened by expectation. Next in line to lead the people of Sahgara after the death of her sister, all eyes are on her as she struggles to step into the role of leader. But when she comes across an ancient medallion with the power to transport her anywhere in the world, Myra takes her first step as a Chieftain-in-training to reach out to her people's oldest allies, and try to warn them of the coming danger as quickly as possible.

JAI KANDAR is a traitor to his people. Born an unlucky sahran forced to serve King Grigor and his children, he's forced to reconsider his loyalty to the crown after his discovery of an ancient relic leads to the BAZKANs cementing their rule through the destruction of the IWOTO, a tribe of lowly mountain dwellers in possession of the same relics Jai found. Turning his back on the royal family, he flees to the one place he knows they will not look for him. Sahgara Fortress.

CHANDRA dhi'INDIRA is a warrior. Which is why when Chief Kamala sends her to Bazka to buy Myra enough time to reach the Ancient Mines, she can't help but feel out of place. But this burden offers her an inside look into the lives of the royal family, including the dangerous games of politics they play. For a princess is missing, a king is weakened, and a prince stands to gain everything if she fails.

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CHARACTER WORLDBUILDING WEEK CHALLENGE:  FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS

Myra dhi’Kamala and Chandra dhi’Indira

best friends since they were placed in the same training class, the two girls have been inseparable, as close as sisters. The death of Myra’s sister Indra only brought the two girls closer together, as Chandra was expected to now play protector to both her best friend and the future Chieftain of the Sahran. 

Their bond goes beyond that of team members and warriors, and stretches to one that can be felt even when there is a large distance between them. 

However, their relationship is soon tested as Myra is sent on a mission to save the Rahva and Chandra is sent to Bazka. They know each other better than any other, and for the first time in their lives they must learn how to navigate the world without each other by their side. 

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• Review: A Kingdom of Stars & Shadows + A Kingdom of Blood & Betrayal •

If you’re in the mood for completely addicting fantasy romance, look no further than the Stars and Shadows books by Holly Renee.

The story follows Adara, a starblessed mortal whose mother arranged her marriage to Gavril, the fae prince, and whose blood everyone believes holds the key to the fae triumphing over the vampires. Though Adara has accepted her fate, she’s bitter about it and wants her life to still happen on her terms as much as possible – and when she meets Evren, a commander of the fae army and her betrothed’s half brother, her life takes a very unexpected turn.

These books are so fast-paced, and the chemistry between Evren and Adara will basically scorch your fingers when you turn the page. The plot will keep you on your toes, the dialogue will delight you (and Evren will absolutely make you blush), and you’ll likely start cursing me at the end of book two – because the third one doesn’t come out until March 2023.

At least we can impatiently wait for it together?

AKOSAS: 4.75🌟 | 2🌶️

AKOBAB: 4.25🌟 | 2🌶️