Greed and ambition have nearly driven the kingdom of Aefither into ruin. Lily, one of Aefither's faithful guardians has suffered greatly. Imprisoned and punished for a crime she never committed, Lily sets off a series of events that threatens to destroy everyone. Aurnia is haunted by the promises she could never fulfill. A simple mission to find a reclusive goddess could be the answer to all her problems, there's just one problem. Old grudges have a habit of coming back to bite you. Orion is lost. Raised by two bickering aunts he's never had much time to figure out what he wants. Without much of a purpose he spends his time trying to live up to expectations, then one mistake catapults him into the center of an ancient dispute. As their paths begin to merge, both Orion and Aurnia begin to realise just how close they are walking the line between destruction and salvation. [COVER] The beautiful cover was made by @MoranaInDesign! [UPDATES] First week of each month [NOTE] "All Rights Reserved" means that no part of this work may be replicated elsewhere. I am only publishing this on W A T T P A D. I have not given anyone permission to repost my work. Read this anywhere else, it's a mirror site and you're at risk of malware attacks. This work is not to be used for AI training. [ACHIEVEMENTS] March 2021 - Featured in @WattpadDarkFantasy's "A Kingdom in Shadows" reading list. September 2021 - Featured in @Fantasy's "Dark Fantasy" reading list. October 2021 - Featured in @StoriesUndiscovered's "Into the Abyss" reading list. Third place in the 2021 Eunoia Awards! September 2022 - Featured in @Fantasy's "Hidden Fantasy Gems from Wattpad Outreach" reading list Fourth place in the 2022 Philosopher Awards! First place in batch three of the Lore Awards! August 2024 - Featured in @Fantasy's Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Serialised Spotlight reading lists April 2025 - Featured in @Fantasy's Ambassadors Picks reading list

"History is a survivor's tale. It knows no villains. Only failures." A decade ago, Leudora had her major enemies eliminated - the scientist known as the Dalmatian Serpent, and his followers, who sought her people's blood. A ruthless guardian of her kin and an unscrupulous politician, Leudora lived with her guilty conscience for as long as the invisible barrier that shields civilization from madness remained intact. But it is no longer so. When the Veil starts to fade, slowly poisoning the air and endangering those whom she once sought to protect, Leudora wants answers. She does not expect it when the answers confirm the Dalmatian Serpent's theories: Leudora's own people, conducting bloody experiments to protect themselves from their powerful neighbors, are causing the Veil's degradation. If this gets out, not only the guilty, but all her people will be blamed. Trying to prevent a war and stop the Veil's decay, Leudora turns to her enemy's research. The deeper she delves into the Dalmatian Serpent's secrets, the more Leudora finds herself drawn to his fascinating mind and dark science. If she follows in his footsteps, all her kin will turn against her. If Leudora stays loyal to her people, she will have to side with those who may bring them all to the verge of extinction. ------------------- Welcome to the first version of my work that I published on Wattpad. The Story of the Basilisk and the Serpent is complete. However, the great game will continue in "The Noblest Shroud", the second part of the trilogy. Trigger Warnings: questionable morals, angst, mild gore, occasional violence. That should cover it. If you don't mind these aspects, you will (most likely) enjoy reading my work. The new magnificent cover is created by @lavendareyes, a graphic designer and an author, whose creative work deserves all attention and praise.

Yin Jianguo, the young lord of the Yin clan, winds up enticed when the Magnolia Prince of Shiyanyi visits his kingdom. As a man known to have a love for beautiful things, he yearns for the handsome prince, whom he almost mistook for a woman upon their first meeting. However, he finds himself at an impasse when the prince shows little interest in pursuing any kind of relationship with him. When trouble arises and their long journey begins with a trip to the small village of Ningyi, will love begin to bloom? Warning/Disclaimer: This novel contains violence and depictions of lgbtq+ relationships, as well as supernatural creatures and monsters such as ghosts, demons, and various other mythological creatures from Chinese legend. Another pre-warning, this story is going to be long so buckle up and get comfy ^-^ Achievements: 🏅Fantasy Winner - Debonair Accord 2021 🏅Fantasy Honourable Mention - The Clovers Award 2021 🏅Fantasy Winner - The Lore Awards 2022 🏅Featured on @WattpadAsianFantasy - Cultivation Month Reading List (now @APIFantasy) Copyright © 2020 Lumi Piper. All rights reserved. If you are reading this anywhere other than wattpad you are reading a copyrighted work, please report such instances to lumi.piper@gmail.com so that legal action can be taken. Beta Read by @vantaesfairie (tumblr) cover by me. Brush credits to lileya on deviantart. Texture credits to crystallanxi on deviantart.