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The Illuminators
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Ongoing, First published Apr 25, 2024
Mature
adventureartartistcreativityeccentricempireenigmafantasyfieryforbiddenidentitylifelovemysteriousopposite-attractorphanpainterprophecyromanceromantasyself-discoveryspiritualtensiontraumaweird
As Miyu-ra discreetly changed clothes, Saet-sa turned away, respecting her privacy. When he looked back, he was stunned by her transformation. Without her usual intricate patterns, she appeared as a normal woman, her beauty illuminated by the firelight. "It's quite the disguise," Saet-sa remarked, curious. Miyu-ra smiled mysteriously, hinting at secrets untold.
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*An illuminator generally refers to a person who manually decorates manuscripts with gold, silver, and vivid colors, particularly during the Middle Ages. They often added elaborate designs, borders, and illustrations, known as illuminations, to the pages of handwritten books. These embellishments made the manuscripts visually striking and highly valued.
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Meet Miyu-ra, the enigmatic Sacred Painter, whose artistry conceals deeper mysteries. Born in a distant land and brought to Mi-tara as a holy child, Miyu-ra's eccentricities set her apart. She dwells in solitude within a cemetery, finding solace among the silent graves, away from the bustling capital's chaos. As she grapples with the weight of her talent and the haunting memories of her past, Miyu-ra's enigmatic presence raises questions among those who encounter her.

Amidst the clash of wills and the looming threat of rebellion, the fate of Mi-tara hangs in the balance. Can Miyu-ra's artistry illuminate the shadows of the kingdom's darkest hour?
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The war storms at the Frontier... The gods are broken. The empire is burning. And the end has already begun. A warrior with no past unleashes power no mortal should wield. A young ruler clings to a dying crown as his people lose faith. A chaos mage, feared and revered, walks with death in her shadow. Amongst their ranks-two Rifter siblings, wilders of ruin, benders of space and time. Feared. Watched. Leashed by the most powerful. But even under chains, love blooms... and loyalty begins to shift. When the empress falls into a cursed slumber-her unborn child the last ember of prophecy- the empire sends its strongest into the Abyss of Lost Quintessence: A place where even time forgets itself, where silence hungers, and where One of the Roots of the Umbrovyn Tree stands-ancient, cracked, and bleeding memory. Monstrosities roam, daring to strike in daylight. The veils whisper betrayal. Alliances splinter. Some stand frozen, unsure of their next move- fearing one wrong step may provoke the wrath of a dominion vast as a world and cruel as the gods who forged it. Old gods stir, craving redemption through ruin. The Royal House fractures beneath betrayal. A founding father, long patient, now bares their intent- to seize the throne by force, by cunning, by wagering all that is. Their House's malice toward the flawed Royal line can no longer be cloaked. Love will test loyalty. Legends will bleed. And in the dying light of Ether-Space- The Aurora must not fall... Or all realities will burn. 🔥

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