Precolonialphilippines Stories

Born in the middle of a raging storm, Liwliwa was never meant to live an ordinary life. Raised as a slave in her own homeland after a brutal betrayal, she grows up believing she is nothing-no name, no power, no future. But the sea seems to disagree. The waves whisper to her. The wind listens when she speaks. And the ocean... responds. As secrets buried in the past begin to surface, Liwliwa is pulled into a destiny far greater than she ever imagined-one that ties her to lost bloodlines, ancient spirits, and the diwatas themselves. In a world of datus, babaylans, and warriors, she must learn to survive... and eventually, to fight. Because some girls are not meant to remain forgotten. Some are meant to rise. A story of power, identity, betrayal, and destiny set in pre-colonial Philippines. The sea is calling. Will you answer?

Set in the lush, pre-colonial Philippines of whispered legends, Where Fireflies Dance follows Batayan, the sharp-witted son of a datu (chieftain), and Lamdagan, a gentle fisherman's boy, as their childhood bond-forged in firelit games and seaside adventures-blossoms into a love that defies the rigid lines of duty and tradition. As they grow, their stolen glances and unspoken yearning collide with the expectations of a world on the brink of war, forcing them to choose between loyalty to their homeland and the fragile, luminous truth of their hearts. Interwoven with Filipino myth, gender-fluid *babaylan* wisdom, and the unyielding beauty of ancestral lands, this tale reimagines history through a lens of queer resilience, celebrating love not as a rebellion but as a birthright. A sweeping ode to the unnamed emotions that outlast empires, it asks: How do you hold onto something the world refuses to name?

Written in Taglish. Pagod na sa pagiging VA ang bente-nuebe anyos na breadwinner ang dalagang si Luna. Worse? Her fiancee cheated on her. Her family never greeted her on her birthday. Ninakaw pa yung savings nya ng mga kapatid niya. Worst of all, her fur baby died. She was determined to end it all, until one email changed everything. It was from her biological father. You know, the one she never met. Isa itong imbitasyon sa kanyang kaarawan sa Arcadia, isang lungsod sa isla ng Cebu. Pero pagdating nya dun, walang nakakakilala kung saan ang Arcadia. That's when it all dawned on her. Na-scam ba siya? Just when she was about to leave.. May nakita siyang isang cafe. Kung na scam man siya, at least mag ma-matcha nalang siya. She decided to wander around the mini garden at pumasok sa isang weird na entrance. Hindi niya inakalang ang mga tao dun ay nakapang pre-colonial outfit. Did she travel back in time?

A young apprentice in ancient Philippines yearns for a forbidden life, but she is also torn by the violent spiritual calling as a shaman. As a shifting tide of foreign iron and ancient rituals threatens her home, she must face a visceral truth: history is not written in song but in the blood of those sacrificed to the gods.

She vowed to protect her people. Falling in love was never part of the plan. As the Dayang of her barangay, Mahalia's duty is clear: strengthen alliances, secure peace-and keep her heart guarded at all costs. But when two suitors arrive, both powerful, both dangerous, everything unravels. Datu Lason offers security...at a price. Datu Kalinao offers nothing she expected -and everything her heart secretly longs for. But love is far from safe. With betrayal brewing, war looming, and the earth itself whispering warnings, Mahalia faces an impossible choice: sacrifice her happiness...or risk everything for love. Set in the lush, mythic world of pre-colonial Philippines, Beauty of the Barangay is sweeping fantasy of duty, survival, and the courage it takes to choose love even when the world is falling apart.

In the lush landscapes of 10th-century Mindanao, a visionary leader emerges from distant shores. Rajah Kiling, a formidable warrior and astute strategist, arrives at the fertile banks of the Agusan River with a singular dream-to build a kingdom that will command respect, wealth, and influence across the seas. Through courage, diplomacy, and unmatched skill in trade and warfare, Kiling unites scattered villages into the thriving Kingdom of Butuan, transforming it into a bustling hub of commerce where golden artifacts, exotic goods, and powerful ships navigate rivers and oceans alike. Yet, prosperity brings challenges. Rival chiefs, ambitious pirates, and foreign powers test his resolve, forcing Kiling to prove his leadership not only in battle but in wisdom, alliances, and vision. As traditions blend with foreign influences, and the first balangay boats set sail for distant lands, Kiling forges a legacy that will echo for centuries. Rajah Kiling: The Rise of Butuan is an epic tale of courage, strategy, and the enduring spirit of a pre-Hispanic Filipino kingdom, where history, legend, and adventure converge in the making of a king.

Welcome my fellow shippers, in this book we are about to explore the moments, random or eventful comics! With comics full of PIRIHON or Any ships that you can think of! (That includes Piri!) I hope you will enjoy it! So? Are you ready to go an adventure with me?

Malaya, a beautiful lady in the Pre-colonial era of the Philippines grew as a commoner of Tribe Kauswag. Having a close relationship with the mischievous Tribe Princess, she was often dragged into trouble. Most of the time, luck was on their side but what happens when they ran out of it? Will they be able to escape the mess they made when a certain Prince is already involved? ... Customs, Traditions, Rituals and Vocabularies mentioned in this book are only inspired by the Pre-colonial era of the Philippines, it is not a hundred percent accurate. 😊 Enjoy!

They say some doors only open once. Luna lied to her father about a research trip to the Philippines. She didn't mention the impossible theory her vanished mother left behind. The pot swallowed her whole. Now she's crawling out of it into pre-colonial Madja-as during a pirate raid, where bodies fall like rain and survival isn't a skill you learn in international schools. The pot won't reopen. Her geometric tattoos burn with power she can't control. And somewhere in this brutal, beautiful world, there's a Keeper she's supposed to find. Except the Keeper is dead. Luna has spent her whole life trusting no one, needing no one, surviving alone. But here, blood soaks into communal earth. Here, warriors die with their crew's names on their lips. Here, villages share their last handful of rice. Isolation isn't strength when survival is measured in how many hands pull you back from the edge. It's extinction. The cosmic layers are fracturing. An ancient god is clawing his way back to power. And the prophecy that dragged her through time demands something she's never learned how to give: trust. She crossed time to find her mother. She found a war, a prophecy, and the reason some people never make it home. 🔗https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Q39SmQjhz2NSrzYz8NUya

For thousands of years, men have ruled empires and civilizations. They said it was by law, by tradition, dating way long back, since the first creation. I was raised to be a perfect daughter. A perfect bride. A mother to a son, who would inherit a power I was never allowed to touch. But I learned the laws they used to silence me. I watched the councils that underestimated me. And I realized something they never did. Power was never theirs by right. ----- This is my story. The story of how I broke thousands of years of tradition. The story of how I defied my father, and became the first woman to rule my tribe, and soon... My empire. This is the story of The First Tribal Queen.