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The Kingdom of Hawkspire is protected by ancient magic tied to the stars. Long ago, eleven celestial powers blessed the land, but two remained bound to the mortal world, one a withered, furious star whose ambition threatens to bend kingdoms to his will, the other reborn as a child with unfathomable magic.
Princess Jane has been raised in isolation, trained ceaselessly for a purpose she barely understands. Mike, a young paladin-in-training, is assigned to guard her after a single mistake, believing it a meaningless duty. As he spends more time by her side, he begins to see the girl behind the princess and finds that protecting her has become more than an oath, and when he discovers a forbidden prophecy, it becomes clear that her fate may determine the destiny of the entire realm.
As dark forces close in, Mike must decide whether to obey the kingdom he has sworn to or protect the star his heart has claimed.
Cover image made by me, no AI used
Story inspiration comes from: Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, Stardust (2007) , Medieval Y2K, Dungeons & Dragons