To Drain a Leviathan - The Stray Walkers, #1 - E-book - ePub

In the deepest and darkest pits of chaos, one can find opportunity lurking. So what if a cosmic horror-like entity mentors a hero?Ken is hell-bent and ready to rob a strange old scholar. Since Ken whose eyes change colors according to whatever emotions he feels has many troubles to resolve. Swayed by his sleazy, clever, and savage friend Belross, Ken prepares for the raid. The two young men are convinced that their prey came to visit their remote region in search of a treasure.
Though robbing the old man is no simple task, since Grepkor marshaled five skilled mercenaries. The shepherd boy was about to walk into a fatal encounter. Still, it is a chance he cannot let pass. Sure, he hesitated once, but then he never looked back. Ken's quest to escape his haggard life will lead him to follow the rabbits down a deep hole in the ground. There, he does find something. However, it is not what he expected.
There, he discovers an ancient secret that drives him to stride into a journey to rob the worshiped deity of its power - The gargantuan Dragon that like a megastructure hovers in the expanse around the sun of his world Zaffir. Ken just craved to escape the shackles of the soul-shattering poverty that he and his foster parents lived under, the very shackles that blinded him to move forward and to take risks the right way will meet someone.
Someone who will break Ken's worldview and guide him to acquire the unnatural. Arabian nights meets Stargate. About this Novel:Set in a medieval world inspired by Amazigh and Middle Eastern mythology, folklore, and legends, this isekai portal, world hopping, and historical fiction novel is a brilliantly plotted medieval fantasy thriller. A story where mischief, risk, and trickery lurk around a profoundly human journey.
Combining adventure, idols, magic, rich characters, complex world-building, and metaphysical elements to tell a story of cosmic proportion. Mixing slice-of-life with alternate side fantasy and mystery, this novel is perfect for readers who enjoy exploring immense worlds and complex characters. Warning: This is a dark, character-driven Middle Eastern mythology novel, featuring betrayal and a Dragon, mature themes, and a strong fantasy villain.
It has some content that may not be suitable for all audiences.?Reader discretion is advised.?There is no sex or explicit content.?The book contains mild cussing and graphic violence.