The Matriarch's Daughter

For satyr Thepa Fox, the world of Sainta has been at war for as long as she can remember. Savage beasts ravage the land, and the once-strong alliance of the five nations is crumbling under the growing horde's onslaught. As resources dwindle and conscription claims every able body, Thepa is no exception.

But Thepa refuses to fade into the ranks. Leaving the only family she has ever known, she becomes the first-ever female Captain of the Goldale Guard, though the path ahead is far from easy. Self-doubt gnaws at her resolve, her sister Rory harbors a dangerous secret that threatens to unravel their bond, a new and sinister threat emerges from the shadows, and the weight of her birthright as Beachwick's Matriarch pulls her toward an inescapable destiny. Torn between duty and family, Thepa must navigate treacherous battles, unravel the mysteries of Rory's newfound power, and confront her own heritage to forge a future for Sainta-or risk losing everything she holds dear.

My intention is to post this on Royal Road as well. I give myself permission under my Royal Road user name: jpsuchecki