When Ian Lightfoot unexpectedly comes upon an unknown talisman, it leads him and his older brother, Barley, on a path to try and figure out its purpose. But when they are unable to follow the traditional quest right away, the brothers come into conflict with each other over where to go onward. Ultimately, the mysterious magical relic will send both Ian and Barley on an all-new adventure that will test their relationship and bring them even closer together. (DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN ONWARD, its characters, or its world. This is entirely a work of fanfiction. However, no part of this fanfic material may be copied or sold without authorization from me.)

It's been 7 years since Ian and Barley Lightfoot have last seen each other- and no one knows where Barley has been. 10 years have passed since Ian and Barley's big quest. And when Ian's staff suddenly regains its power to show Ian that Barley may be in grave danger, Ian might have to venture on his first quest in 10 years...but without his staff. The Manticore tells Ian a hint about where Barley may be. Will Ian be able to find his confidence, travel to an unknown land (while finding a suspicious friend along the way), and find his beloved brother before they are doomed? Or do the weird dreams and signs Ian is also experiencing prove that it's too late?

Mavi Zurai has lived her whole life with an unanswered question: why did her birth mother abandon her? Not even her adoptive troll family could answer her question. Yet she felt like she has something special inside of her from when she was born. When she gets pulled by Ian and Barely into a quest to meet their dad, she may finally get some answers. With the exception of having growing feelings for the younger brother.