Synopsis

In the mystic desert wastes, a young magician called Nedraj and his mercenary company from the Merchant Republic of Rajar have traveled far over sand and sea. They have come secretly, chasing whispers of a glorious artifact. A relic believed to be in the forbidden treasury of the Sultan himself. There, he stumbles upon a mysterious prisoner, Íbolín Ithandacar, who claims to have been inside it's confines. A makeshift alliance is formed to retrieve it -- should it truly exist.
But as they journey deeper into the heart of the desert, they realize that the artifact they seek may be more than just a simple trinket. The Flamestar beats upon their backs as they navigate the mirages of day and brave the wraiths of night. They must move quickly. The dogs of the empire are sniffing out their trail, and all the while,the moon rises higher in the sky... something ancient and powerful is watching their every move, waiting for its chance to strike. Will they succeed in their quest, or will they succumb to the creeping darkness?
Kingdom of Eternal Moonlight is a complex, over the top, complete fantasy mythology with horror elements, inspired by Raiders of the Lost Ark, Aladdin, The Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem, and Castlevania. It is a fantasy history written in the spirit of the Historian Fernand Braudel, who wrotethe Mediterranean. It isn’t shy about its several tropes, but to the faithful, they will give way to satisfying sophistication by the heart of the narrative.
: This is my first draft; I am sure there are several errors I have overlooked, they will be corrected. About AI-Assistance: I use Grammarly AI to help correct my work and eliminate redundancy in my choice of words and fix (obviously) my grammar. There may be runoff, but these are my words and my story. I also use AI to createconcept artto help enhance the understanding of the story at this time and to keep me motivated. I am an artist and will create original images like those seen in the footnotes when I finish the work and can dedicate time to the process. Otherwise, I create and design all my own cover art. I did not create the chapter headers, but I cut them together, sized them, and juxtaposed several. They are licensed for my use. I hope you enjoy Kingdom of Eternal Moonlight as much as I enjoy making it; thanks for giving it a chance.   - K.G. Rankin