Thesila Prophecy

Thesila Prophecy… The Journey Home

“An off-worlder will mend the moon staves, bring back the lost magic and restore the fallen kingdom of Thesila by returning the Thesilan Princess as Queen. Destiny must be fulfilled amidst reality, dreams, magic, war, and haunt.” — Oracle Towana, Year 6, Reetta Dynasty
Imagine waking up from a dream into a reality, just not the one you know. That's what happens to five strangers, Mashaun, Mai, Kazimir, Berg, and Abigail. It's a tale of a distant land where dreams and reality weave together into the fabric of life. Where magic replaces technology and not believing everything you see is only the beginning.

Mashaun, a shy outdoors-man full of wanderlust, finds himself with several strangers in a magical cave surrounded by an untamed forest. He discovers the egotistical spirit bow Dalistra using telepathy to communicate. Before allowing him to take her out of the cave, she requires him to complete a deadly task. Outside the cave is a slaver's wagon with prisoners. Over a dozen soldiers beat the bushes an he must prove his worth by killing the leader with a single shot. Dalistra allows him to travel with her after recognizing his experience with a bow and tactics.

Later, Mashaun, Kazimir, and Mai witness bandits attacking a caravan from the cover of the forest, and they help the merchant with cover fire. After the guards find an arrow, they advance towards Mashaun, who surrenders to them. After a negotiation, Pavvo allows them to travel with the caravan if they help protect the merchandise to the capital, Shen Sherin. The city lies on a group of islands created by magic, with city rock walls grown from the ground. They stand as a tribute to the power of the ancient wizards.

The region's most powerful magician, Magdalenia accuses Kazimir of stealing her slaves, and he must prove his innocence in court. Mashaun stands by his friend, proving Magdalenia lost them by providing the ownership papers found in an abandoned wagon. He needs to keep Dalistra a secret and weave a believable story as to why he has the documents, the court uses magic to test for truth. After defeating her, Mashaun realizes he has made a powerful enemy. Few go against her and live to tell the tale.

Mashaun and the others hide in the tiny village of Tuzaj Kys. During the long winter, he learns about Hauv Pem, and teaches them about Earth. Berg discovers the mythical city of Thesila holds the key to their return home. They must return to the cave and decipher a mysterious map, taking them past Shen Sherin where Magdalenia is hunting for Mashaun. With the powerful wizard and her minions hot on their trail, they zigzag across the countryside, looking for more clues about the mysterious hidden city.

After spending days wandering through a labyrinth of caves and vanquishing a snake demon, they come upon an underground city. Is it Thesila and the way home? No, they discovered Thesilar, the ancient red moon caste banished from Thesila eons ago. Under the light of the rising moon Flalib, they witness a spark jumping from the staff to the amulet with a flash of crimson bolt. During a magical flash and explosion, the red staff and disk are one. Mashaun understands the phrase mend the moon staves, and they accidentally completed the first part in the prophecy.

Join them on their journey, as they make new friends and avoid powerful enemies. They discover new abilities and hone previous ones. As they search for a way home in the mysterious magical city that does not want to be found, Thesila.