In the land of Eryndral, where gods have long been forgotten and magic has evolved beyond their influence, an ancient prophecy stirs once more. Febo, the fallen god of the sun, awakens in the body of a mortal boy, stripped of his divine power and lost in a world that no longer remembers him.
With only a vague sense of purpose and an unshakable will, Febo embarks on a journey across the six great kingdoms-Ithios, Myrrion, Xal'Zir, Kaelion, Frostwood, and Luthara-seeking to understand the new magic that now shapes the land. Along the way, he encounters powerful foes, forgotten ruins, and remnants of the old world that whisper of his past.
But he does not walk alone. A mysterious shapeshifter with a diamond-shaped stone upon its head joins him, becoming his most loyal companion. Shifting between the form of a great hound and a swift steed, the creature-whom Febo names Solace-guides him through trials of wisdom, loss, and war.
Yet darkness festers beneath Eryndral's surface. As Febo struggles to reclaim his forgotten strength, an ancient evil begins to rise, threatening to plunge the world into an age of ruin. The prophecy of the Great Magician speaks of a final reckoning, a battle where light and shadow shall clash once more.
But is a forgotten god truly enough to stand against an age that no longer believes in him?
Guided by the fate of the Tarot's Arcana, Febo must navigate a path of sacrifice, learning that to reclaim his light, he must first walk through darkness.
Deep in the untamed forests of Balamban, sixteen-year-old Arden trains under the watchful eye of his master, Lolo Lando, a retired soldier turned albularyo. Between lessons in healing, cryptic wisdom about balance, and grueling Arnis practice, Arden's life seems destined to remain within the forest's embrace.
But destiny rarely waits for readiness.
When Lolo Lando hands Arden a mysterious Tarot card-The Fool-and speaks of an ancient chaos brewing beyond the trees, Arden's world is irrevocably changed. Tasked with finding the Arcana to restore balance to the Tarot World, Arden must leave behind the only home he's ever known and face an unfamiliar world of danger, magic, and secrets.
Arden's first steps into the unknown set the tone for a journey unlike any other-one filled with Philippine folklore, battles against legendary creatures, and the discovery of his role in a larger prophecy. Along the way, he'll meet allies and enemies, unravel the mysteries of the Arcana, and learn that courage is not the absence of fear but the strength to act despite it.
*What awaits you in The Fool (Legacy of the Tarot):
✨ A hero's journey rooted in the mystique of the Tarot cards
🌴 A vibrant setting spotlighting the culture and folklore of the Philippines
⚔️ Action-packed encounters with aswang, kapre, and more legendary creatures
🔮 Themes of balance, destiny, and courage wrapped in a gripping narrative
When the balance of two worlds hangs by a thread, even a fool can become a hero. Arden's journey begins here.