Orphaned siblings Ley and Sasha survive in the slums of Low Monestate where murders in the night are the norm. Ley's dark secrets lead to his disappearance, leaving Sasha to grow up alone under the care of her alcoholic boss. Struggling to move on, Sasha is destined to confront Rath Ghul, the guild of owl-masked killers that shattered her life.

To stand a chance, Sasha must learn to fight with talking weapons with unique powers called machina. Her contract with a special dagger opens up a future far beyond the slums, but for better or worse? The discovery of a great machina always leads to war and chaos. After gathering all four of them, who will reassemble the first god of The New Age, and what wish will they have granted? Everyone wants it. Greed plagues the continent of Ailmor.

What to Expect:

A weak-to-strong coming of age and responsibility journey.

Shonen anime-inspired magic system like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Bleach. The names and powers of machina are based on music, video games, anime, and film references.

Romance and relationships are present but not the main focus. No harems.

Diverse cast with LGBTQ+ representation.

Multi-POV. Sasha is the main focus, but other characters get their share. The story starts with her brother's perspective, switching to hers by chapter four.

Author's Notes:

Reign updates every Saturday evening Central Standard Time (CST).

This project includes an original soundtrack album, "The Sound of Reign," available on Spotify and YouTube. The music ranges from vocal to orchestral and ambient, featuring an anime opening and JRPG battle theme. Listening is optional but recommended.

Cover art by Luisoart.