Bakunawa Stories

The Last Festival of Beasts is an original, myth-inspired fantasy that draws from the ancient legends of four great creatures across Asia: Azure the dragon of China, Bakunawa the moon dragon of the Philippines, Kitsune the fox spirit of Japan, and Haetae the holy lion of Korea. In the mist-clung realm of Kyodara, these immortals walk as beautiful women, Guardians of the sacred Festival of Beasts. Yet as old wounds surface and buried secrets stir, the mist darkens. An ancient dragon stirs from its slumber. Death stalks the holy grounds. The threads of sisterhood fray as betrayal and guilt rise to the surface, and a looming doom threatens to consume them all. With honor, heartbreak, and a looming sacrifice, The Last Festival of Beasts explores trust and betrayal, immortality and sacrifice, sisterhood and redemption. Will the mist remember their bond-or bury it forever?

Long ago, there were seven moons -- personified by the seven moon deities. The siblings were full of beauty and grace, and both humans and gods were enchanted by their beauty. Youngest of the siblings was Bulan. He was playful and curious. One night, he heard the god of death, Sidapa, mutter something about the moons that angered Bulan. This started a petty war between the two. Although if Bulan was being honest, he enjoyed this connection - however unconventional - he had with the other deity. * Sidapa has settled into a routine. Every night, he'd watch the skies and wait for the youngest moon deity - to exchange snarks and pranks. It was foolish, but it made his existence more interesting. But then a vicious dragon from the underworld, Bakunawa, started attacking the moons... and Sidapa only had one thing in mind: save the seventh moon, Bulan. DISCLAIMER: This is a fanfiction LOOSELY based on various Visayan (and some Bicolano) myths in the Philippines. I butchered the myths right off the bat (because I mixed different versions of myths from different parts of Visayas and Bicol) so if you're not okay with that, consider yourself warned.

Bakunawa the first son of vandalieu the eclipse emperor and the mountain queen dragon god Tiamat of lambda gets transported in the world of high school dxd. note: HIGHSCHOOL DxD and DEATH MAGE WHO DOESN'T WANT A FOURTH TIME belongs to their respected creators. i will also give Bakunawa some original ability and magic. since he only shows up few times in the novels. i will use vandalieu's power as a base and use some additional information about Mountain queen dragon god Tiamat to make sure his power and magic best repersent Bakunawa. i am not too experience. so please notify me if I do a mistake.

On a desperate battle to vanquish the conquerors from Lux, five children in our world are kidnapped to join a war for liberation. With only three days to practice their craft and no one to guide them, will they survive the encounter and free all of Nox? Highest Rankings: #1 Bakunawa #2 Philippine Mythology #10 Myth #17 Tarot Cards

When Chris Garcia found out that his life is in danger, overheard from his father's conversation with mysterious visitors, he thought it was the scariest moment he ever felt. His life changed when a group of monsters attacked him and his father in the airport of Orlando during his fourteenth birthday, where he released an impossible power he never knew he possessed all along. After saving him, Chris wake up in the Society of Maharlikas, a secret society located in Philippines where persons like him trains to become warriors. There he discovered he was a child of, not just a mortal, but with an ancient Philippine goddess of wind and rain, Anitun Tabu. Meanwhile, a sea serpent deity from the Bicol mythology named Bacunawa is about to rise, planning to eat the last and the seventh moon. To prevent him from causing eclipses, Chris goes to Ibalong with his new found friends Isabelle Miranda, Tim De la Cruz, Amira Deluna, and a lambana, Marikit. Along their journey, Chris discover more the new culture of a country he never been before.

"Please don't let my knees buckle," the young boy pleaded, his voice strained as he continued to run. There was no other sound around him, except for the pounding of his feet on the ground which echoed the beating of his heart that he felt would give way any second. There were tears streaming down his cheeks; unmarred skin that was softer than any female. He wanted to turn his back for a second to see if he was safe, but he was afraid that even that small pause would hinder his escape. From a distance, too near for him to disregard came the sound of dried fallen branches being snapped as the weight of what was behind him broke through in continued pursuit. A rush of adrenaline shot through his veins and the young boy ran, breaking into muffled sobs as his fear engulfed him. It was uncanny to not have any other sound from the trees that passed like a blur as he continued to run. The way was darkened by the shadows of the woods that profusely grew behind the school, yet, he knew the way like the back of his hand. He continued. The bright light of the moon was beckoning at him like a beacon. A sudden sinister hiss sounded a few feet away. And the boy pushed himself forward with the last of his strength. He was nearing the edge of the cliff. Heart beating like drums, body drenched in sweat, and his eyes strained from crying in the fear of what was after him, he jumped.

"The Lunar Catastrophe has happened." During the ancient times, people were given the gift of seven moons. But several years have passed since the seventh moon started to dim from her rage. One after the other, an unfortunate prince from the Amiling kingdom was chosen to wield the lunar kampilan called Bulan to cleanse the Nokta, an unknown plague that spread like wild fire across the land. This plague kills mortals and turns them into walking corpses as part of the evil Bakunawa's army against the last moon goddess. Having no more male descendants to wield the Bulan, a mourning wife of the last datu named Ibuna stood up and volunteered herself as the one who will fulfill the vow between her clan and the goddess Haliya despite the warnings by the council and the babaylans. Will she be able to slay the Bakunawa and return the moons to the skies to bring peace to her land? --- Contains dark themes that may not be suitable for general audience. Please be guided, thank you! --- Copyright © 2016 Cliché Parfait, All rights reserved

Long ago, it is said the great Bakunawa, the serpent of the sea and skies, tried to swallow the moons and plunge the world into eternal night. Legends claim the gods struck it down. But legends are often written by the victors - and sometimes, they hide truths darker than the night itself. In a realm where eight ancient clans once stood as pillars of balance, whispers of forgotten power stir again. One by one, young heirs are summoned to fulfill destinies they barely understand - heirs bound not only by bloodlines, but by secrets buried deep in the bones of the world. At the center of it all is Libulan Mayari, a boy unlike any before him - the first male babaylan in a clan where only women were believed capable of wielding the sacred gifts of life, spirit, and healing. Marked by a color he chose himself - pink, the hue of dawn and quiet rebellion - Libulan's very existence shatters ancient traditions. Yet with his rise comes unease, for the old stories begin to crack, revealing something hidden beneath. Together with the other young masters - Thaddeus, Kaiana, and Marcus among others- Libulan embarks on a journey across cursed islands, forgotten temples, and living mountains. Along the way, they encounter creatures of myth - not as monsters, but as relics of a stolen past. The young masters soon realize that the true enemy is not chaos or ancient beasts... but the rewritten history that imprisoned both the Bakunawa and their own clans in chains of lies. As the last moon trembles in the sky, they must decide: Will they protect the world built on falsehoods - or tear it down to reveal the forgotten truth?

"A serpent exacts vengeance on those who harm them. And they give it back a thousand times over." Over the years, an academy was built as a safe haven for the children of gods and other legends. The academy is there to help them control their powers and learn how to live normally among regular humans. When Axel, the son of Apolaki, the sun god, gave the order to kill everyone in the Sawa dorm, one of the kids, Sigren, was able to escape. Years later, Sigren returns to the academy to take revenge on those who have killed his brethren. But his revenge does not stop there. He plans to steal the seventh and final moon in order to summon Bakuna, the serpent who ingested the previous six moons and ensured that night would never end. Maya, as the daughter of the moon goddess Mayari, seems to be the only one who has the capability to stop Sigren, as the serpents don't seem to have any intention of hurting her. But what can she do against a madman who sees nothing but red and black? Furthermore, what does Maya have that makes her special to the serpents?

Bakunawa means "sea serpent". In Philippine mythology, it is believed to roam the surface every night and devouring moons when it gets the chance. When the Earth falls down to its last moon, the people of Banwa made loud noises to prevent the Bakunawa from eating the last moon. In this story, the Bakunawa is much, much more different... A simple village boy named Moran living a simple life. Alongside his friends, Karina and Teodoro, they live a prosperous life in the country of Banwa.

Before the death of her beloved grandfather, Jaycee Anica Mayari Bakowan has been trying to live her life as any normal school girl in the province of Siniloan, Laguna alongside her grandmother. Then finally, the time comes for Jaycee to move out and be together with her family again. Although born apart, Jaycee being raised by their grandparents in the countryside and Marissa of their parents in the city, the two sisters slowly get together in an outing trip to the Buruwisan Falls which her beloved lolo always talks about. Instead, something happens when the two sisters and their parents enter the Falls. Soon, Jaycee discovers and falls into a realm where the Philippines wasn't called the Philippines, still flourishing of diwatas and enkantos, the young land of Elementalia. The quests suddenly immerses Jaycee and Marissa into knowing strength and discipline, loyalty and friendship, and a prophecy only to be fulfilled by a child of Bathala and of the mighty Bakunawa ties the two sisters in so much more ways that they will ever know of. - Copyright © 2016 by Ty_Heliades, All Rights Reserved.

This story is an ongoing YA novel writing project based on Philippine mythology. Nico Zamora, the main protagonist, discovers that his father is a member of a secret organization that protects mythological creatures in the world known as "cryptids" from an unknown force that corrupts them. The story will offer a new perspective in Philippine mythology that doesn't just stop on the popular horror tales and will give spotlight more on the magnificent beasts that live across the archipelago.

Luna, the next guardian of the moon, embarks on a mission to find her grandfather who one day disappeared in quest to annihilate the spirit of the infamous mythological creature Bakunawa who was once again reinvigorated. Accompanied by extraordinary allies, a stirring adventure unveils. She makes head and tail of the onus of a guardian as well as a friend.

A year after its world release, the world renowned game, Terra Ascension Online, finally finds its way to the shores of the Philippines. With more than a million players that registered in the Philippines, it was welcomed with open arms by the local players and was deemed a successful launch. Aerie, an 18 yr old college bookworm, dives into her first ever virtual game and finds herself lost in the beauty and mystery of the world of Amarin. She learns the basics and gets hooked with playing the game quickly, unaware of the dangers that lurk within it. As she plays the game more, the true reason for the creation of the game is revealed to her, and she and her in-game friends, are forced to fight not only for their in-game character and lives but for their future in the real world as well.

In the islands of Visayas Philippines there was a Serpent like Dragon living in the depths of the Philippine Sea who's trying to eat the 7 moons

In a world where supernatural beings coexist with humans, the Philippines holds a secret that even the gods fear. As the forces of good and evil converge, Reika Dela Cruz, a spirited young woman, finds herself entwined in an ancient legend of guardians and mythical beings. Armed with the power of the Iron Cross, Reika must navigate a realm of mystery and magic to protect her homeland from cosmic entities and their impending battle. A Crossover of Juan Dela Cruz and Highschool DXD.

When the locket of Mayari has been opened, the soul of a powerful force awakens an untamed beast under the waters. It's only purpose is to blind us from ever seeing the light of the earth. The peaceful land of Ligaya relies on the four chosen elementals to save us from the once known tale of Ligaya, the beast that lies deep in the river flow.

Matapos ang makakasaysayang labanan sa pagitan nina Bathala at Ulilang Kaluluwa, umusbong ang isang mabagsik na nilalang na may wangis na isang dragon. Ilang panahon itong nagtago sa pinakailalim na bahagi ng karagatan, at nang maka-ahon ito ay isa lamang ang nasa isip- ang maangkin ang mundo. Sa kagustuhan nitong makapag-higanti at mag-ipon ng sapat na lakas, isa-isa nitong kinain ang mga diwata ng buwan. Ngunit sa sandaling kakainin na niya ang natitirang buwan, nakialam na ang mga lahi nina Malakas at Maganda. Sa pamumuno ng isang ordinaryong tao, magawa kaya ni Lakan na magapi ang dambuhalang halimaw?

"In Laang's eyes, most seem gone in time and afar. As his senses succumb to a darkling light. Floating into void and deviant peace. Thoughts of slowing space and time, in timid pacing. Light surrounds his mind, blinding his eyes from a source unknown. As he recalls falling, whilst now he is not. Laang called for his guide Gahaman, who he subtly hears from beyond but sees not in that world as one could gladly. He stretches his look towards here and there, and saw none for that matter of looking. He remembers speaking, his old days of speech. But there corrupted only a familiarity of it that had seemed dull and unlikely." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Makaraig, an old peaceful island in the ancient world of the Maharlikas has witnessed a Sea Serpent that had aroused from its ancient slumber and leaped to the heavens and devoured the moon. Uncover the mysteries of this magical story and the fate that awaits the people of Maharlika as you join Laang, the son of the Village chieften as he searches for answers of this age old tragic mystery.

This is a story of a human who accidentally ventured into the realm of the enchanted creatures of our folk stories. No, he is not a half-blood. No, he is not needed to save their realm. This is not that kind of story. This is a story about making choices, and what it is like to see the unseen and live with them. This is actually my take on our story as human beings from the unseen's perspective. Welcome to Thera! Author's Note: This is a work of fiction, and to the best of the author's knowledge, a product of the author's imagination and is therefore owned by the author. The author wishes to thank the different references available online about the myths and legends used in this story, especially Edain McCoy's "A Witch's Guide to Faery Folk." The author twisted some of these, however, in order to fit the story. Some parts are inspired from the video games and movies that the author has played and watched over the years especially the Tales series, Golden Sun series, and the works of Tolkien and Rowling. Credits go to them and the people behind these fantastic games. They have contributed a lot in order for the author to picture a world where magical beings exist. The author tried his best to form a non-plagiarized work. Any exact resemblance to an existing work was purely accidental. Please inform the author immediately in such cases by sending a private message. Thank you. Started publishing the first chapter: November 03, 2015 Taken down on February 05, 2017 but republished the first page on February 06, 2017. Taken down again on October 20, 2020. The author needs to remember where he parked his pen. Republished the first chapter on October 22, 2020. Chapters will be released every week until the story is over. Cover art by purple_porpoise All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of the author.