Publication Date: Sep 2024
Synopsis:
Alira, the daughter of a vagabond, has lived her entire life in the House of the Earth Queen, an isolated clustering of underground dwellings surrounding a single hot spring. She has never seen beyond Persephone’s realm; she’s never wanted to. All she’s ever wanted is to fit in.
When the scalding spring cripples the house professor, everyone feels lost. The spring is supposed to heal, but now it seems no less dangerous than fire. In the chaos, Alira sees a chance to restore balance, improve their lives and, most importantly, earn the respect she has always craved. In order to do so, she must leave her home and venture into houses unseen for almost a century.
Most are happy to see her go. To them, she’s just one less mouth to feed. They’re less happy to see Clay leave. Their prized hunter, one of few that can handle fire, is intrigued by Alira’s mission. He offers to join her, hoping his service will earn him back the favor of a lost friend.
Will Alira succeed in earning a place among her people? Will Clay be able to protect her when it’s too late to turn back? Will they alone be able to restore balance?
What To Expect:
You can expect an epic quest adventure exploring fun twists on classic myths, renewable energy, and self-discovery.
Author Submitted Content Warnings:
Language: None
Sexual Content: Implied sexual violence (off screen and not to the main character) and kissing
Violence: Mild to Moderate – Scalds, burns, blood. Implied cannibalism, offscreen violence.
Substance Use: Mild alcohol use (reference to tankards and jugs), implied drug use.
Prejudices: Each house in the world of Rhizole has its own set of prejudices typically linked to where someone was born. For example, Alira doesn’t look like her peers, and so is treated as an outcast. Likewise, those who are not river-born are discouraged from marrying high ranking citizens in Nero, but it has happened, anyway.
Religious Themes: Belief in reincarnation, themes of faith and doubt, prayers throughout the journey to gods such as Persephone and Sionnan asking for guidance and support.
Other Topics: Redemption, learning to say no, learning to love oneself, overcoming fears.
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