In a sprawling chain of islands where alliances are as fragile as the waves and betrayal lurks in every shadow, the death of Rajah Makisig plunges the archipelago into chaos. With the throne of Brightwater left empty, rival houses vie for power, each claiming the right to rule.
Ami of House Wave, driven by the mysterious death of her father and the legacy of her seafaring lineage, seeks to unite the fractured islands. But her path is fraught with treachery, as Lord Dago of House Gold weaves a web of deceit, and Kalo of House Grass fans the flames of rebellion. Amidst the power struggle, whispers of an ancient prophecy and the awakening of the celestial Bakunawa, a dragon capable of consuming the islands whole, threaten to upend the fragile balance.
With storms brewing both in the heavens and on the battlefield, Ami must navigate a sea of lies, forge alliances with unlikely allies, and confront the true cost of leadership. As swords clash, secrets unravel, and the gods themselves stir, the question remains: will she rise with the tide-or drown beneath it?
A tale of ambition, loyalty, and the unrelenting call of destiny, Thrones of the Archipelago is an epic fantasy where the clash for power could shape-or destroy-a nation.
Blossom in Adversity (TV Drama Title)
Cherishing Hua Zhi (Original Novel Title)
Synopsis:
After hiding her skills for fifteen years, Hua Zhi thought she could live a peaceful life as a proper daughter of a prestigious family. However, when the Hua family's fortune began to decline, she had to reveal her true abilities to support the crumbling household.
It became common for her to step forward and take charge, to gallop on horseback, and even to carry a coffin with her siblings to face desperate situations. Her reputation as someone not to be crossed spread throughout the city of Beijing.
She was prepared for the possibility of her family turning against her, and she was prepared to grow old alone. What she didn't expect was for someone to don armor and pledge a lifetime to her before heading off to battle!
It was quite rare for someone to dare marry her in this world!