(I'm literally working in Paint 3D with a borrowed computer don't judge me)
(I'll make a real WIP page later)
Fantasy romance series has a brand - Tales from Lumira! It's half fantasy adventure, half romantic suspense, with plenty of queerness abound, so strap in.
In a world where two superpower countries in a cold war threaten to tear the nations between them apart, the smaller nations have no choice but to put aside their differences and work together.
(Yeah, because it's definitely that easy)
From each of the three countries come the greatest scholars, diplomats, and schemers they can find... or that's what they were supposed to do, but no one wants to lose their best to the enemy, and so some of the prospects are... let's say less than stellar.
See, at the centre of the three countries is an area where their borders meet. And it in this place that a hub for stopping the war has been built.
But this is not just a story of diplomacy and cold war, no, it is also a story of adventure. Because half the plan is to form diplomatic alliances, treaties, and trade agreements in order to bolster the alliances with the other countries, all while trying to tempt the superpowers away from all out war.
The other half is seeking out the power to stop the countries and protect themselves should the war break out in full. And the adventures to find out about, research, track down, and retrieve these artifacts are an important side story in every book.
One part earnest semi-camp comedy, two parts adventure fantasy, one part romance with occasional steam, two parts emotional trauma and the effects of war, and some heaping scoops of discussion on cooperation, greed, and the danger of conglomerates.
Funny enough to make you laugh, serious enough to catch you off guard every time, a little too dark to give to your kids (your call, I don't judge), and maybe just maybe enough discussions on mental health and burn out to notice a theme.
If I had to say what it was inspired by - a combination of Dragon Prince, Spy x Family, Winx Club, and Sarah J Maas' entire existence.
So far there's two polyamorous relationships planned -- a triad in which all members are together, and a quad that has three romantic relationships and the rest are platonic. But most of those characters will come later. Only one of them is below (try to guess which!).
Current characters include:
Janan, a hijabi cartographer from Orange country who is determined to help the adventuring party do their best. She's short, chubby, and incredibly in awe of the world around her, but is maybe a little too focused on making good impressions.
Haruka, a hot-tempered and impulsive prince from Lavender country who wants to make his mark as the greatest hero the land has ever known before he takes the crown as king. He is fiercely loyal to his friends and ideals and will not bow to anyone but his mothers and Katsuro.
Katsuro, a sensitive, quiet guard who has known Haruka since they were both children. Immensely protective, it is rare to see Haruka without him, and Katsuro has proven time and time again that his loyalty is to Haruka and not the crown he serves. Katsuro enjoys calligraphy and teaching children.
Zephyr, an anxious, spindly wind elf from the Green country who has a habit of floating whenever they get over-excited or nervous. Zephyr is a historian and is blind in one eye, which makes their flight a little uneven at times. They're far too high strung for their own good but they mean well and try to help.
Cináed (Ki-NAHD), a mute dragonshifter who was kidnapped and drugged and now lives in the dungeons beneath one of the capital cities. Trapped in human form, they have no way to escape and know that on the next blood moon, the king will kill them to eat their heart and gain immortality.
Anyway that's all for now! I hope you like it.
