The Bountiful Somnus

Kaoth is a continent of legend, diverse with exotic species and abundant in coveted resources. Its populace is capable of channelling a vital essence known as caelum, allowing them to perform mighty feats venerated and feared by foreigners as sorcery. But none were more pleased with the manipulation of caelum than the humans of Geria, the largest continent on the planet and home to over a dozen warring nations. The nations of Geria boomed with technology derived from the arcana, the organ within every Kaothan responsible for their attunement to natural energy. Many Kaothans were captured and killed by the hands of warmongering Gerians, yet one wyvern named Breagaspime would travel to the continent, seeking an end to Gerian war and Kaothan inequality resulting from the existence of arcana. In attempting to restore order by force, Breagaspime would become the greatest threat to both continents, unifying the two continents to stand against him. By the particular might of four Kaothans and two Gerians, Breagaspime would meet his downfall. His slayers would become immortalised in legend, and Geria would know peace under the reign of the newly formed Langeshian Empire. And everyone lived happily ever after! The end. Twenty years after the defeat of Breagaspime and the advent of the new era, The Bountiful Somnus, the heroes of old are believed to have retired to modest lives, paving the way for a new chapter in Geria wherein Gerian and Kaothan races and ethnic groups only tolerate each other in an empire of peace. 21-year-old Ypheleth of House Aquileche is a passionate barmaid and wannabe knight with hopes of restoring her family's prestige in her pursuit of the almighty Langeshian dollar alongside her twin brother, Elcard. In a rapidly evolving world where the veterans of the prior era and the budding dreamers treading the road they paved both struggle to find their place, only time itself may say what the future holds for her. What to expect: - A fantasy novel that begins where most would end—where the big bad has already been defeated,leaving nothing but character-driven and personal conflict within the narrative - A distinct and elaborate magic system - A vibrant cast with distinct voices and motives - A fantastical world replete with lore and diverse fictional cultures - Colourful and amusing narration for a mostly light-hearted but occasionally serious tale - A single-character POV for the entire story save for the first two chapters - Mostly slice-of-life content with epic battles occasionally thrown in - Tongue-in-cheek satire on America and the Fantasy genre