The Kingfisher
shinrili
  • Reads 37,038
  • Votes 2,835
  • Parts 37
  • Time 9h 55m
  • Wattys winner
  • Reads 37,038
  • Votes 2,835
  • Parts 37
  • Time 9h 55m
  • Wattys winner
shinrili
Ongoing, First published Jan 13, 2019
actionadventuredramaepicfantasyfantasyfantasyadventurehighfantasykingkingfishermagicmultiplepovoriginalpowersprinceprincessqueenseriessomeromancesuspensewattys2019worldbuildingwowawards
❈ Watty's 2019 Fantasy Winner ❈
'I'll take pride over power and guts over greed'.

The five nations of Schamaria have been in conflict for many years now. With a war breaking out and the continent being divided into two sides, irreversible damage and stigmas on the earth and the people are inevitable. But when a royal heirloom -- which happens to contain the secret to gaining magical and elemental abilities -- is stolen from the Seyali Palace, the raging flame of the battle is only fueled.

A gang leader, a thief, a magic manipulator, a spy, a traitor to the crown; they know nothing about each other, yet they must come together to find the Kingfisher before everyone else. When dark secrets and unseen connections are revealed, when greed lays its golden claws on the adventurers' hearts, and when it all becomes a game of power and deception, will they be able to reach their goal?

Five strangers. Five motives. One target.

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Silver: The Lost Royal ✓

65 parts Complete

To uncover the truth behind her parents' murder, a high school senior must journey back to where it all began, her kingdom. ♛ When Emerfield High gets three unusual new students, Karyn gets embroiled in their search for the long-lost princess of their magical realm, Wlerden. It takes a different turn when her best friend goes missing and in her search, it is revealed that Karyn is that princess. They implore her to come back and curiosity pushes her to agree. To them, she was going to save a nation on the brink of ruin; to her, it was a chance to finally get justice for her parents. And she took it. But in Wlerden lies a world of magic, wielders, and conspiracies, and Karyn gets more than she bargains for when her powers start to spiral out of control. Hunted by a horde of sinister creatures on the way to The White Castle, Karyn begins to wonder if she has made the right decision and what lies at stake otherwise. But with great power comes great responsibility and a dire warning: What is given can be taken. Logic meets Magic in this thrilling tale following Karyn's journey to her kingdom but more so to herself. Started - 6th May 2023 Finished - 1st January 2025 Ranks 25/10/24 - #2 in #highfantasy

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