Synopsis: A war epic in a fantasy setting.
Ittya was born as the heir to the throne and raised in isolation, far removed from magic and the presence of other people. She knew very little about the world and even less about herself, except for the fact that she was a dragon princess, destined to rule over all.
Her life was simple yet lonely, until one fateful day when her brother, consumed by greed and ambition, plotted and carried out the assassination of their parents.
He framed Ittya for the crime, seizing the throne for himself. Normally, the next step would have been her execution, but for reasons unknown—whether out of jealousy or some other motive—he decided to subject her to a more insidious form of punishment: the Hieshen Altar.
The Hieshen Altar, the most heinous and vile punishment a human could endure. Ittya was condemned to spend her days in a cycle of misery and despair, longing for death, which seemed like a distant dream. Her mind deteriorated, and she teetered on the brink of insanity.
Then, one day, a mysterious figure appeared before her. Radiating an aura of generosity and kindness, they extended a helping hand, promising to rescue her from this wretched existence and aid her in reclaiming her rightful place on the throne.
Would she rise from the depths of her despair and reclaim her rightful place on the throne?
Would she maintain her sanity and resilience against the cruel torments of the altar?
If you wish to see magical people going to war or read an interesting story with very morally questionable characters who are trying to one-up each other, give it a go. It will be slow and take its time to build up both characters and the world.
This is a progression fantasy with elements of cultivation, excluding the aspect of finding rare treasure resources to rise through the ranks. Instead, there are other unique mechanisms.