All of my #HighFantasy novels take place in the same world and feature many cross-over characters, but that doesn't mean you need to read all of them in order to enjoy the stories.
Wings of Twilight and Iron Fist of the Oroqs are the first two.
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Among the immortal Sithi of Os- ten Ard, none are more beloved and admired than the two sons of the ruling family, steady Hakatri and his proud and fiery younger brother Ineluki — Ineluki, who will one day become the undead Storm King. The younger brother makes a bold, terrible oath that he will destroy deadly Hidohebhi, a terrifying monster, but instead drags his brother with him into a disaster that threatens not just their family but all the Sithi — and perhaps all of humankind as well.
Something that has not happened in a thousand years s happening.
You are going to the City. There is only one City. It is only said with a capital C. No one needs to bother saying the name of the City. It s the City.
Certain members of the Conneil are displeased with your family's recent actions.
A bard is providing occasional comic relief; no one hired or invited him and his method of earning a living is unclear.
The High Priestis not to be trusted.
Someone is eating an apple mockingly.
There is one body of water. It is called the Sea. The Great Sea, if you are feeling fancy.
You live in a region with no major exports, no centralized government, no banking system, a mysteriously ‘maintained network of roads, and litlte to no job training for anyone who is not farmer.
You're going to have to hurry, or you're going to miss the Fair — and you never miss the Fair.
There is trouble at the Citadel.
Your full name has at least one apostrophe iniit.
There are two religions in your entire universe. One is a thinly veiled version of Islam. It is only practiced by villains. The other is “being a Viking". You are a Viking.
There are new ways in the land that threaten the Old Way. Your grandmother secretly practices the Old Way, as do all of the people of the hills.
Castles, Courts, and Intrigues. Cheap Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books. A youth wearing a black hood stares in dull surprise at the viewer. The silhouette of many castle towers with lit windows is in a grey and pink background.
Check out this recent review of my high fantasy indie novel, Sins of a Dying Empire, part of Below the Heavens!
The first two books are available for free (as well as the currently publishing, serialized third book) in web novel form on Royalroad, found in my bio!
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Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "For lovers of Asian-inspired epic high fantasy!". Beneath the subtitle are 5 red stars, the rating given. Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "I love the rich world-building. Traditionally-published epic fantasy has so rarely featured Asian-inspired settings, and it is a joy to see the myths and folktales that I grew up with play into the world of “Below the Heavens.” " Below that is more text that reads "Free e-novel".
Castles, Courts, and Intrigues. Cheap Fantasy/Sci-Fi Books. A youth wearing a black hood stares in dull surprise at the viewer. The silhouette of many castle towers with lit windows is in a grey and pink background.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "Two New Releases!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun" Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 71: Aliyah" and "Chapter 72: Silhouettes". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
I wanted to do a title and cover reveal now that I'm publishing book three of my indie book series, Below the Heavens!
The amazing art was done by the wonderful Kiguri over on X, @/nomaismar!
Below the Heavens is a high fantasy webnovel series featuring a quick witted protagonist and a world and magic system crafted from scratch, incorporating east Asian culture and influences.
It is available for free via web browser or the app on Royal Road, as well as on Scribblehub! You can find those links along with my Discord, Patreon, and other social media in my bio.
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Had to take a short break from social media, but I'm back!
I bring an offering; a quick little mood board for one of the characters from my indie novel series, Primrose. She's an an assassin type with an interesting backstory that's fleshed out a lot in book two!
Below the Heavens is a high fantasy webnovel series featuring a quick witted protagonist and a world and magic system crafted from scratch, incorporating east Asian culture and influences.
It is available for free via web browser or the app on Royal Road, as well as on Scribblehub! You can find those links along with my Discord, Patreon, and other social media in my bio.
A graphic created using multiple elements. The background is the cover art for the first novel in the Below the Heavens series. It's zoomed in to focus on a tall oriental-style tower, with misty clouds surrounding it and the red glow of an eclipse in the sky. Layered above this is an ornate golden frame with multiple boxes in it. The top box is a horizontal rectangle, featuring a photo of deep blue primroses with golden centers and thin white lines around each petal. Underneath this and to the left is a vertical rectangle featuring a knee length dress with black lace ruffles and an elegant blue corset. Below that is a square showing fiery orange curls in an updo. To the right of these two mini-frames is another which features four different throwing daggers on a red cloth. There is script in the top corner of this frame, which reads "Primrose". Underneath the three middle frames is another horizontal rectangle that contains more blue primroses.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic.
The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 70: Spreading Sand". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
I've really enjoyed Tad Williams's 'The Stone of farewell'. It's an exemplary essay in epic fantasy construction, with engaging worldbuilding, characterisation, plotting and prose.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic.
Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "Sins of a Dying Empire". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "The storm that had gathered above the Slumbering Forest shone a bright silver-gray under the moonlight, and Molam saw a serpentine silhouette imprinted against the clouds. It could only be the dragon RainBringer as she coiled through the air and spread thunderheads throughout the skies. Judging by her direction, he guessed that she was on her way to Spike Maelstrom, EarthShaker's lair." Below that is more text that reads "First Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic.
The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 67: A Change of Plans". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A graphic collage with a dark teal, rough textured background. The collage contains an assortment of images playing off the East Asian inspiration for the novel the graphic is based on. Gray frames contain images of the novel's cover, a large carved shrine decoration with incense burning near it, and an ornate metal lantern. There are also images of a sword with an ornate hilt and pommel, steaming tea being poured from a metal pot, a decorated vase, architecture, and a folding fan. There is a small frame strip containing four spaces that contain color swatches matching the pallette of the novel's cover, which also feature throughout the graphic design itself. Deep scarlet, fire brick red, dark blue-gray, and medium blue-gray. Another frame contains the series title, Below the Heavens, in thin elegant script.
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Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "Great Worldbuilding and Characters". Underneath the subtitle is an orange outline graphic of five stars. Four stars are filled in, and the fifth is filled halfway. Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Below the Heavens is certainly a cut above... It's traditional fantasy, and... Immediately, it has my interest. Overall this is a fantastic start to a story. The worldbuilding being expertly woven in gives the story and world life, and that's something that will keep me reading (as well as the dynamics between the main cast).". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic.
The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 65: A Sunless Day". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic.
Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 16.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "To be human, live your life with convictions to guide you through the world. To be Emperor, live your life with convictions so strong the world bends to your will. To be a Hero, live your life with convictions that break the world. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
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Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, day 5". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "You did mention that you visited the Fallen Star Pavilion in the past?". "I'll talk about my time with them tonight," Molam promised, "Let me tell you, scholars want very little. Besides more books, more scrolls, more ink, and more brushes.". "Oh everybody wants, young man. Sometimes you simply need to show them something they didn't even know they wanted.". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic.
Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 13.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Strength is when you speak and others listen. Power is when you speak and others obey. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic.
Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, day 12". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Rage gripped at him and he pounded his fist against the carving. Once, twice, then three times, and when he pulled his arm back for a fourth blow a voice stopped him. "Strike away, but when flesh meets stone I believe all you hurt is yourself.". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic.
Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 11.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Warming stones?". "An alchemic invention. They look like stones, but radiate heat. You can put them outside in the Sun when their aura is spent to soak in the Sun's aura. They're being sold to the public by an alchemist, but he donates quite a bit to the Shrine for us to distribute to the less fortunate.". "Not a true replacement for a wood fire, but as IceMourne approaches we must make do in order to not die of the cold.". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and an orange ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic.
Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 10.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Humans find few things more comforting than the cage they've grown fond of. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic.
Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, day 9". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Aura is the force of life itself."— Preface to Elements of Auramancy by Scholar Dayton of the Fallen Star Pavilion". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic.
Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 8.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Kneeling in front of the Gods gave me an epiphany - the face of cruelty is not characterized by malice, but by apathy." — Recovered scroll, insignia attributed to the Mursa. Translated by Head Scholar Yuya of the Fallen Star Pavilion.". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".