The Journey of Sire Magnis; Part 1: The Microcosm (2nd Revision)
"Insatiability knows no humanity." - J.J. Magnis Sr.
Before completing book #5 of my JoSM series, I decided to revise book #1 for inconsistencies, clutter, cringe, etc. I am happy to announce that Amazon has accepted the revisions on its store today. The second revision has better formatting and illustrations. Images were created with a wide variety of tools, including: GIMP, Blender, StarryAI, and AI Lab Tools.
Synopsis: "The people of Tarmith live in quiet totalitarianism, and a mysterious "radiation" in the wild keeps everyone trapped in their cities. Upon reaching the age of adulthood, the various councils of government determine where each individual should live, where they should work, and who they should mate with.
An honor student named Sire Magnis becomes disillusioned with the society when he crosses paths with Maria, a former worker in Tarmith's prostitution business. Now a middle-aged woman past her prime, Maria is deemed unfit for future service, and was promptly kicked out onto the streets, with the councils slacking to rehome her.
After losing the last of his family in a raid by Eaters - monstrous humanoids with large mouths and an appetite for human flesh - Sire accidentally stumbles upon a way to live outside of the city. It is there where he discovers a lost, ancient magical power called Arkana.
Upon returning to Tarmith, Sire is met with the tragic news that the love of his life, a martial arts prodigy named Niddah Lionheart, is in danger of suffering a similar sentence as Maria. Working against the clock, Sire must master the basics of Arkana to save Niddah from a fate worse than death."
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Maria, a former prostitute, kicked out onto the streets for being too old and worn out for the job.
Sire's father encourages him to do his very best in life.
During the Eaters' raid on the city, Sire's gun jams. Niddah steps out to save him with her sword and martial training.
After stumbling upon a way out of Tarmith, Sire beholds the view of untouched nature outside of the River's Path. It is here where he begins learning the ancient magical discipline of Arkana.
Upon returning to Tarmith, Sire confronts the Abomination - a highly-developed Eater.
Niddah in jail, facing charges for being a traitor to Tarmith.
The two main characters, Sire and Louie, finally meet. They met in the library.
Night of the Rescue. Using magic and guns, Sire and Louie break Niddah out of jail and escape Tarmith.