Flame Beneath The Snowfall

In watch list: [saved]
Similar series
Description: [edit] [history]

Alto is a world governed by Tones. Magic, as one might call it. Manifested through deep mental and physical conditioning, one can control the Tones in a way that is unique to them. The power to store items in gems, transfer life, affect a person's mind, and even the more primal abilities such as control of the elements. Those who have these supernatural abilities are called 'Vassals.'

People that fully manifest their abilities are not as common as one might think, and not all Vassals acquire their ability through practice, given if conditions are met. In fact, those who had received much trauma manifest the Tones more frequently, albeit spontaneously. However, the rare kind of Vassals are those who manifest it from childhood. A gift, but not without its repercussions.

Alto is stuck in a transitional era, where the line between modern and dated technology is blurred. One can travel to a city that has a tall skyline, bustling with people in sophisticated clothing, or a mere town governed by a lord, all the while riding on a powered vehicle. Cultures vary: Some turn to the more dated practices such as castes, others are more inclined to set equal footing on their people, led by nobility. Some are dedicated to become scholars, studying Alto's Tones, while others set foot on hunts, protecting lone towns from the creatures of some of the still-untamed lands.

And the Vassals? Those willing are took under The Organization, an elusive group, its presence said to permeate all throughout Alto, taking care of Rogue Vassals that abuse their abilities and other businesses related to their side.

But what is this story all about, you may ask? Well, set your sights on the upper portions of this huge landmass that is Alto. Yes, the 'whole' world is called Alto, but that is because the majority of the known people live on this large continent. Relieve yourself of the worrying tensions everywhere, and see the white snow. Trace the piercing mountaintops and focus your eyes between the valley. A town sits there. Mido.

After realizing that the memories only left in his mind was the night of his town's imminent destruction in flames, a boy finds himself grasping for every fiber of his life as he lays down flat on the ground. Beneath him was soot mixed with the white snow. Fortunately, a group of investigators, who were supposed to answer their call for help, saved him from his sorry state. With a newfound second wind, but hampered by his loss of memory, he must solve his own case: Who had the audacity to set Mido, his town, aflame?

Flame Beneath the Snowfall focuses on action, with a sense of adventure, but mostly the discovery of an outside world, and the protagonist's exposure to it. Add in a whisk of soft magical elements, and you get a story that I hope will be interesting to the readers. That is not to say that my work is without the sense of unnerving atmosphere, however. As a forewarning, there are elements of gore, horror, minor elements of mental trauma, etc. so it is not for all audiences.

*The book is already completed. Although I have plans to continue the story (it would have to involve much larger scope in terms of world-building), I have yet to decide when to start the next entry.

Rating:
Average of 0 ratings. You have not rated this series.
List Stats: Not on anyone's reading list.
OEL/Translated: [edit] [history]
OEL
Demographic: [edit] [history]
N/A
Genres: [edit] [history]
N/A
Last Update:
1344 d, 1 h ago Probably stalled or dropped!
Alternate Names: [edit] [history]
  • Flame Beneath The Snowfall
Homepage: [edit] [history]
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/35020/flame-beneath-the-snowfall

Releases found: 75

Add a release

Series Releases:

Latest release - ch. 44.0
View Series Vol Chap Extra Group/Host
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 44 Chapter 44 - The Calm... RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 43 Chapter 43 - Recollections RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 42 Chapter 42 - Just Another Day RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 41 Chapter 41 - Aftermath RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 40 Chapter 40 - The Beast of Singularity RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 39 Chapter 39 - Firis, the Null and the Void RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 38 Chapter 38 - A Torch Beneath the Void RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 37 Chapter 37 - An Uncanny Reunion RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 36 Chapter 36 - Umbral Knight of Faith RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 35 Chapter 35 -The Fire Bares Its Fangs RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 34 Chapter 34 - Roadblock RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 33 Chapter 33 - Change of Pace RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 32 Chapter 32 - Scouting Party RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 31 Chapter 31 - Live, as Always RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 30 Chapter 30 - An Attempt to Reclaim Lost Shards RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 29 Chapter 29 - Dilapidated Dinner Table RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 28 Chapter 28 - Pitter-Patter RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 28 Chapter 28 - Pitter-Patter RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 27 Chapter 27 - The Greatest Wood-Carver RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 27 Chapter 27 - The Greatest Wood-Carver RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 26 Chapter 26 - Farewell to Reiss RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 26 Chapter 26.5 - The Lady Shrouded in Darkness RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 26 Chapter 26 - Farewell to Reiss RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 25 Chapter 25 - Woodcarver RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 25 Chapter 25 - Woodcarver RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 24 Chapter 24 - Coin of Greed RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 23 Chapter 22 - Break of Dawn RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 23 Chapter 23 - We Are The Same RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 22 Chapter 21 - Impasse RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 22 Chapter 22 - Break of Dawn RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 21 Chapter 20 - A Shivering Encounter RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 21 Chapter 21 - Impasse RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 20 Chapter 19 - A Certain Noble... RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 20 Chapter 20 - A Shivering Encounter RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 19 Chapter 18 - On The Road RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 19 Chapter 19 - A Certain Noble... RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 18 Chapter 17 - Undoubt RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 18 Chapter 18 - On The Road RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 17 Chapter 17 - Undoubt RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 16 Chapter 15 - A Bit of a History Lesson RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 16 Chapter 16 - The Secretary RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 16 Chapter 16 - The Secretary RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 15 Chapter 15 - A Bit of a History Lesson RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 15 Chapter 14 - Resurface, Resolutions RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 14 Chapter 14 - Resurface, Resolutions RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 13 Chapter 13 - Wayward RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 13 Chapter 13 - Wayward RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 12 Chapter 11 - Firis, and the Voice RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 12 Chapter 12 - Simulacrum RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 12 Chapter 12 - Simulacrum RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 11 Chapter 10 - Appraisal RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 11 Chapter 11 - Firis, and the Voice RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 10 Chapter 09 - The Tones RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 10 Chapter 10 - Appraisal RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 9 Chapter 08 - New World, New Day RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 9 Chapter 09 - The Tones RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 8 Chapter 07 - The Mountain-City's Façade RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 8 Chapter 08 - New World, New Day RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 7 Chapter 06 - A Clean Slate RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 7 Chapter 07 - The Mountain-City's Façade RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 6 Chapter 05 - It May Take a While RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 6 Chapter 06 - A Clean Slate RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 5 Chapter 04 - A 'Small' Trouble RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 5 Chapter 05 - It May Take a While RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 4 Chapter 03 - Possibilities RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 4 Chapter 04 - A 'Small' Trouble RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 3 Chapter 02 - Inside the Weary Mind... RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 3 Chapter 03 - Possibilities RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 2 Chapter 01 - Apprehension Group: Designation Seven RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 2 Chapter 02 - Inside the Weary Mind... RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 2 Chapter 02 - Inside the Wary Mind... RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 1 Prologue RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall 1 Chapter 01 - Apprehension Group: Designation Seven RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall Prologue RoyalRoadL
Flame Beneath The Snowfall Epilogue RoyalRoadL