Like Dungeons and Dragons? Looking for a fantasy adventure novel to sink your teeth into? Look no further!
Tales from Aurea is a long-running web novel based on a homebrew Pathfinder campaign. It features a cast of queer characters, a premise steeped in eastern European mythology, and a world modeled on the fall of the Roman Empire.
Synopsis:
The Aurean Empire, once the dominating force at the heart of Calthia, is crumbling. Those who have been waiting for their chance at greatness will seize power at any cost. As political chaos erupts across the continent, four unlikely companions come together with a humble goal: helping a mysterious young girl named Kaja find her way home. But when it comes to light that Kaja’s lost people have the ability to turn the tide in the power struggle gripping Calthia, suddenly all eyes—friend and foe alike—are turned towards her.
The Party:
The Wizard: Sakrattars Mistwood, the fourth son in a prominent Imperial family (that he no longer speaks with), cringefail loser, in it for the fame and academic redemption, has a useless toad named Bartholomew as a familiar The Barbarian: Jo, former elite warrior turned lone wolf, de facto leader of the group, dotes on Kaja and is highly protective of her, can shapeshift into a giant sabercat The Sorcerer: Kaja, lost child, traumatized, has some connection to dragons, kinda ditzy, very gentle... until you threaten her friends, low-key the strongest one in the party The Fighter: Leif Hjalmarsson, mercenary who loves wine women and song, enamored with heroism and glory but kinda sucks at fighting (maybe due to all the wine?) The Ranger: Amale Inyoni, the party's dog (literally), strong silent type but his wagging tail gives away his game, hates violence loves sticks
Start reading Tales from Aurea on Royal Road
Content warnings: violence and blood, character death, discussion of topics including imperialism, genocide, and slavery
Current Progress:
Arc 1 - Ordo Draconis: 10 of 10 chapters uploaded, ~60,000 words
Arc 2 - Iron and Ice: 10 of 10 chapters uploaded, ~67,600 words
Arc 3 - Echoes of the Past: 10 of 10 chapters uploaded, ~70,800 words
Arc 4 - The Crows of Aravir: 5 of 10 chapters uploaded, ~33,100 words
**updates every 2-4 weeks**
Cover art done by the lovely @isthiseva
