Yokïmi Kikuchi dwelled in what she
perceived to be harmony with her family. As with most nobles, she had
the opportunities of the privileged. She spent her days split between
loves: exploring music and the arts; and taking the first steps on the
path of the Bellatir - martial artists focused on mastering graceful
movement, balance, and deadly precision. It is a noble heritage of her
ancestors, and she seeks to follow in those footsteps.
Her twin
brother's madness changed everything. Twisted by his hate and magic
beyond his control, he unleashes a violent cataclysm that destroys the
family and the castle in which they lived. By chaotic chance, Yokïmi
survived, but found herself forever changed.
Robbed of
everything, she flees from the site of that disaster. Bearing the ill
news to a friend of their family, the transformed woman grieves for what
she has lost. But though she survived, terrible Curses have latched
onto her. Their effects threaten to ruin her life forever, leaving her
no choice but to contemplate Quests to see them removed.
Her
family's wealth and power lie in tatters. All of her personal
possessions are gone, and the Curses upon her limit her options
severely, leaving her unable to enjoy the simple pleasure of walking
freely among the people of her homeland. All Yokïmi has left are the
gifts that have served her well during her life: her determination,
ingenuity, and the body she has only begun sculpting into the weapon and
magical conduit she'll need to meet these challenges.
The only problem were the challenges she didn't anticipate... and the love and friendships she would risk losing along the way.
=== Caution from the Author ===
This
book contains content that might be seen as sensitive to some! The
novel includes violence, some disturbing/horror imagery, topics that
some may find emotionally sensitive, and also vivid erotic content: none
of it for the faint of heart!