~ What is 'Lavender Skies? ~
A work-in-progress novel, comic and animation!
Genre: Fantasy-Romance, Adventure, Humor 🌿 Detailed Synopsis 🌿 Lavender Skies is a sweeping fantasy-romance set in the broken beautiful world of Amoura, a once-sacred realm now choked by a creeping, unnatural plague that silenced its Gods and poisons all it touches, turning hearts to ash and memories to dust. It leaves nothing behind but souls tainted by the blight. When the daughter of a Goddess falls from the sky with no memory but a lullaby from her fading mother, the mortal domain begins to stir with more anger. Alone and hunted by the rot, she finds sanctuary not in prophecy or power, but in the company of a clumsy, witty dwarf, scarred by loss and clinging to usefulness like a lifeline. He is somehow untouched by the spreading rot… and unprepared for the divine spark hidden behind her smile. Bound by loss, fear, and a world that offers no mercy, their bond defies fate and decay. Together, they journey through crumbling ruins, cursed forests, and forgotten temples in a once lively world. Time runs thin for her imprisoned divine family, as she is pursued by the merciless Alnor- the very one who trapped them all but her. The tyrant is adamant to destroy all hope and take back the final spark needed to fully corrupt both realms. 🌿 Read the first four chapters:
>Lavender Skies<
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🌿Content warning:🌿
'Lavender Skies' is meant for young adults and up and does not contain intense content. There is, however, mentions and moderate descriptions of the following:
- Toxic upbringing, -physical abuse by family members -Sexual tension \ encounters -Mild drug use (herbs) -Blood and violence -Struggles with childbirth & fertility |
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🌿Characters🌿 |
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🌿 MAIN Protagonists🌿
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Leanna Wetherbee
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Boru Brindlebeard
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Antagonists
Alnor, King of rot
Once walked the divine realm of Vandellor as a trusted occupant who worked closely with the four gods, and even has an eye for Estilil. Now, he is the source of the angry rotting plague that is destroying the beauty of the mortal realm, Amoura. He quietly invented his own sigils and bypassed laws and blessings to corrupt the land his very divine brethren loved so dearly. His more corrupted form is a visual representation on his deep anger and blind fury that he was ignored by the gods, feeling like he deserved better and to be a god amongst the four.
Gave himself the title "King of Rot".
Personality:
Gave himself the title "King of Rot".
Personality:
- Before events of the rot -
- After the Events -
Elyndor "Sven" Lynwood
Lynwood was a messenger and knight commander of Vandellor, next in line to be the fifth god, but had bravely descended to the mortal realm to study the new unnatural plague that won't stop spreading. Soon after this, he went missing, and all communication was severed. He had succumbed to the rot, amplified ten-fold by Alnor due to his raging jealousy and hatred for Lynwood. Sven was a name he took to blend in with the rest of the folk in Amoura after taking form of an Elf - due to the connection to Vaelros, the god who created elves. His real name is Elyndor. |
Brick Ironshade
Boru's cousin, the last remaining family member and relative after the destruction of Durnhollow. A brutal survivor, greedy and domineering. Hides behind the fear of powerlessness. Cruelly charismatic and ruthlessly sadistic in nature. Was not always this way as a child. Enjoys intimidation and controlling manipulation, very hands-on punishment. Uses these traits to make himself feel powerful. Takes it out on mostly Boru, who he grew up with. Reads his insecurities and has physically hurt him (origin of most of Boru's scars), or forced him on dangerous tasks that would result in those scars. (testing traps, clearing thorn bushes) When overpowered with the corruption of rot, he becomes a follower of Alnor, and a a merciless, angry brute, especially knowing Boru never 'grew a backbone' and challenged his defiance later in the story. He hunts down Boru through the story. bORU AND bRICK hISTORY
Two Durnhollow cousins raised under the same roof but different rules. Boru is shaped by patient miners who prize care and craft; Brick is shaped by a foreman father who worships strength and results. Grandfather Durnhollow’s open favoritism for “the stronger child” solidifies the split: Boru learns to endure; Brick learns to dominate. Brick’s house (wealth + absence): His father, Hadrik Ironshade, ran a prosperous ore-contracting shop on the ridge, a man who measured love in ledgers. Brick’s mother died when he was very young; no one in the Ironshade home said her name out loud. Hadrik prized control: polished boots, tight belts, a boy’s posture corrected with a cuff. Brick learned early that tears made adults go cold and silence made them proud. Boru’s house (modest + warmth): Boru grew up at the edge of Durnhollow among miners and stitchers. His parents came home caked in dust and still found time to feed the neighbors’ kids. In that kitchen, worth was measured in how gently you set a cup down for somebody with shaking hands. The old shattered rib (pre-Rot): During a “training spar” staged by Brick’s father to prove who’s fit to lead crews, Brick “accidentally” drives a knee, capped in iron, into Boru’s side while Grandfather watches. No healer is called—just liquor and the lesson: “Breathe through weakness.” The rib never sets right. Brick learns that hurting Boru earns approval. Boru learns to hide pain and keep working. Brick uses this injury as a constant threat. He isn’t afraid to break it if Boru does not follow his demands or shows any kind of resistance and weakness. Why Brick stays cruel (before any corruption):
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Other New Creatures & Foliage
Mosspods
Mosspods are small, golem like creatures made completely of moss, leaves, clovers, and stone/pebbles. They make tiny muffled squeaking sounds, especially when excited. They are Leanna's first creation as a goddess after she was born. They often pop up in random locations Leanna is resting. They have healing capabilities, but only to an extent. During the event of the rot, they attempted to clean bits of forest they thrive in to slow the spread. It is not yet known why they do not succumb to the spreading plague.
Littlelings
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Littlelings (Littles, Sprouts) are another one of Leanna's creations, made when she was slightly older and more experienced than when she made Mosspods. Made out of admiration and inspiration to be like her, she created Littlelings. They are smaller and more animal like versions of Halflings, which were her mother's creations. They are about as tall as the waistline of an average Halfling. nimble forest folk. Specializes in forest ecology & minor healing magic. Langleaf, a major side character, is a witty knight alongside a group of others that protect the forests they live beneath
There are two kinds that thrive in Amoura: Clovepine Littles and Hollow Circle Littles.
There are two kinds that thrive in Amoura: Clovepine Littles and Hollow Circle Littles.
Rootwalkers and Grovekeepers
Treefolk creatures created by Estilil.
Rootwalkers are massive, rare, powerful, ancient and sentient trees covered in overgrowth of their leaf type. Magical guardians of most forests, but go into hiding when the Rot spreads out of fear. They have healing capabilities and do not talk common tongue. Leanna can understand them.
Grovekeepers are smaller, more animal-like treefolk that have mutated over the years, which make them quadrupedal. Can sometimes be mounts, or even scouts of the forest, since they can move faster than Rootwalkers.
Rootwalkers are massive, rare, powerful, ancient and sentient trees covered in overgrowth of their leaf type. Magical guardians of most forests, but go into hiding when the Rot spreads out of fear. They have healing capabilities and do not talk common tongue. Leanna can understand them.
Grovekeepers are smaller, more animal-like treefolk that have mutated over the years, which make them quadrupedal. Can sometimes be mounts, or even scouts of the forest, since they can move faster than Rootwalkers.
Food and Foliage
Random World Information
(This has some story stuff that will be told in comic form)
(This has some story stuff that will be told in comic form)
summary Leanna, her purpose, and the Veilroot
Leanna is the daughter of Estilil, the Goddess of Nature and Sky. She is the only child born from a God, accidentally created in her own hands when overcome with emotion and desire to have a child of her own. She was formed from love, light, stars, nature, and Estilil's devotion. From there, Leanna was raised for many years, creating things alongside her mother that fit their world, learning of some but not all of what the mortal realm holds. The significance of Lavender Skies title comes from her and her mother painting the evening skies Lavender and Gold every night as a symbol of their connection and the serenity they feel. It will be a deep connection and guide for the main story itself.
After the events that took place in "Alnor, The Gods, and the betrayal", Leanna was suddenly cast down at the last second before the antagonist, Alnor, took over the divine realm of Vandellor and locked all the gods (but her) away. This act was a last resort, as gods and goddesses don't normally allow themselves to pass the threshold to the mortal realm. (Divine Law). With Leanna, Alnor would have completely destroyed Vandellor, corrupted the gods and spread the rot much faster. Her absence keeps this from happening. Unfortunately this also makes Alnor's rot grow faster, demanding his infected army to find Leanna before she finds a away to reverse Alnor's trap.
Like every divine being who passes the threshold of Vandellor/Amoura, this cuts Leanna's divinity down by half, still emitting goddess-like features and aura, but feels more 'human'. Regardless, she still has enough of that energy to bring to the Veilroot. Unfortunately her mother and the rest of the three are locked and weakened to the point of being unable to contact anyone. Estilil manages to speak to Leanna through very hazy dreams, and the sky.
This Veilroot is a backdoor failsafe created in extremely rare cases like this. If Vandellor is locked from the inside or power has fallen and someone of divine nature walks Amoura, there is a chance of reclaiming it. It is a very secret, hidden in a deep forest that follows a specific path. Nobody else in the history of Vandellor and Amoura know of this location but the four Gods.
With this scenario, Leanna's purpose is to travel across Amoura to the Veilroot that will open with her voice and divinity, along with the 'seed' that is disguised as an emerald necklace.
She thinks this is a one-way trip and will leave the mortal world behind once completed.
After the events that took place in "Alnor, The Gods, and the betrayal", Leanna was suddenly cast down at the last second before the antagonist, Alnor, took over the divine realm of Vandellor and locked all the gods (but her) away. This act was a last resort, as gods and goddesses don't normally allow themselves to pass the threshold to the mortal realm. (Divine Law). With Leanna, Alnor would have completely destroyed Vandellor, corrupted the gods and spread the rot much faster. Her absence keeps this from happening. Unfortunately this also makes Alnor's rot grow faster, demanding his infected army to find Leanna before she finds a away to reverse Alnor's trap.
Like every divine being who passes the threshold of Vandellor/Amoura, this cuts Leanna's divinity down by half, still emitting goddess-like features and aura, but feels more 'human'. Regardless, she still has enough of that energy to bring to the Veilroot. Unfortunately her mother and the rest of the three are locked and weakened to the point of being unable to contact anyone. Estilil manages to speak to Leanna through very hazy dreams, and the sky.
This Veilroot is a backdoor failsafe created in extremely rare cases like this. If Vandellor is locked from the inside or power has fallen and someone of divine nature walks Amoura, there is a chance of reclaiming it. It is a very secret, hidden in a deep forest that follows a specific path. Nobody else in the history of Vandellor and Amoura know of this location but the four Gods.
With this scenario, Leanna's purpose is to travel across Amoura to the Veilroot that will open with her voice and divinity, along with the 'seed' that is disguised as an emerald necklace.
She thinks this is a one-way trip and will leave the mortal world behind once completed.
Alnor, The GODS, and the betrayal
Alnor once walked Vandellor as a very knowledgeable scribe of sorts. Not fully a god, but a powerful divine being nonetheless. He gained the trust of the main four gods: Yana, Vaelros, Estilil, Khazul- and and became one of their most intelligent messengers that worked closely with their magic.
One of their strongest knights and former messengers goes missing after being allowed access to Amoura to study the deadly mysterious, brand new plague that is creeping through the world - and was replaced by Alnor. (intentional) He hoped that one day he may become fully blessed by one of the four gods, which gifts the power near equivalent to the four. This way, he could gain control the cleaner way, instead of Sven, who had been rumored to become the fifth god. Alnor had recommended he descend to study this new unnatural plague up close, which prompted the extremely rare instance of a divine being passing the mortal threshold. Alnor's plan to rid of Sven worked, but as time continued to pass, they did not bless him like he wanted. This birthed the darker, violent plan the more he grew resentful.
Regardless of the professional close relationship he faked with the gods, Alnor was always resentful of ephemeral design— giving mortals choice, cycles, decay. He grew disgusted at the beautiful, perfect world. He wanted more control and perfect darkness to match his soul. So, over time, he secretly embedded his own, newly invented runes/sigils throughout the perimeter of the realm, hidden from other divine eyes.
Over time, the gods became more suspicious and aware of the strange events that first started happening in Amoura, and now Vandellor, especially after Sven went MIA. So they called a council and had him attend. Before this, Alnor had already quietly planted the runes/sigils, which slowly, but deeply poisoned the sacred veins of the world that slowly rained onto various parts of Amoura. This was not a spell, it was a system infection that spread.
It didn’t spread from one point. It was coded into the foundations—slow-growing, undetectable, until Amoura started losing color, and Vandëllor began to fall silent. The mortal realm stirred uncomfortably with this disease for a year before the council was called that this was no natural illness spreading through their created land. It was something that was coming from within the divine realm.
Sven, like many other beings, succumbed to the rot so deeply because Alnor made sure of it, due to his rage and jealousy towards him. Sven forgot his purpose and allowed himself to become Alnor's third in command. Bastion, a human of Amoura, was also victim to this controlling source and the second in command to Alnor. Bastion was one of the very first living creatures he contacted and whispered through a poisoned root that corrupted him deeply.
Sven and Bastion walk the mortal realm as Alnor cannot, to be his own little messengers and to faster physically spread the demise, recruit corrupted soldiers and destroy important landmarks and villages. In Amoura, "The Rot" comes in spores, thorns, roots, and decaying forms, and spreads through spores or the blood of another blight-infected.
One of their strongest knights and former messengers goes missing after being allowed access to Amoura to study the deadly mysterious, brand new plague that is creeping through the world - and was replaced by Alnor. (intentional) He hoped that one day he may become fully blessed by one of the four gods, which gifts the power near equivalent to the four. This way, he could gain control the cleaner way, instead of Sven, who had been rumored to become the fifth god. Alnor had recommended he descend to study this new unnatural plague up close, which prompted the extremely rare instance of a divine being passing the mortal threshold. Alnor's plan to rid of Sven worked, but as time continued to pass, they did not bless him like he wanted. This birthed the darker, violent plan the more he grew resentful.
Regardless of the professional close relationship he faked with the gods, Alnor was always resentful of ephemeral design— giving mortals choice, cycles, decay. He grew disgusted at the beautiful, perfect world. He wanted more control and perfect darkness to match his soul. So, over time, he secretly embedded his own, newly invented runes/sigils throughout the perimeter of the realm, hidden from other divine eyes.
Over time, the gods became more suspicious and aware of the strange events that first started happening in Amoura, and now Vandellor, especially after Sven went MIA. So they called a council and had him attend. Before this, Alnor had already quietly planted the runes/sigils, which slowly, but deeply poisoned the sacred veins of the world that slowly rained onto various parts of Amoura. This was not a spell, it was a system infection that spread.
It didn’t spread from one point. It was coded into the foundations—slow-growing, undetectable, until Amoura started losing color, and Vandëllor began to fall silent. The mortal realm stirred uncomfortably with this disease for a year before the council was called that this was no natural illness spreading through their created land. It was something that was coming from within the divine realm.
Sven, like many other beings, succumbed to the rot so deeply because Alnor made sure of it, due to his rage and jealousy towards him. Sven forgot his purpose and allowed himself to become Alnor's third in command. Bastion, a human of Amoura, was also victim to this controlling source and the second in command to Alnor. Bastion was one of the very first living creatures he contacted and whispered through a poisoned root that corrupted him deeply.
Sven and Bastion walk the mortal realm as Alnor cannot, to be his own little messengers and to faster physically spread the demise, recruit corrupted soldiers and destroy important landmarks and villages. In Amoura, "The Rot" comes in spores, thorns, roots, and decaying forms, and spreads through spores or the blood of another blight-infected.
Creatures and enemies of AMoura
The world of Amoura is still somewhat fresh. (Only 10 thousand years old)
Each god was in charge of making certain parts that make up Amoura, some even collaborating.
There are humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes, pixies, rootwalkers, littlelings, wisps, and much more that populate the land. They only create but do not control past a certain point.
Once the rot started spreading like a disease, many closed their borders, especially higher ranking kingdoms. Many did not, such as the villages that Boru and Leanna come across. Some are warded by a mysterious combination of elements that repels the rot - others don't even bother and are slowly succumbing to the darkness.
These are the ones who fall victim faster to the rot, but especially so if their souls matched with it. Any being infected become the Rot-infected, The Blight, Blightbound, or stalkers, that vary in decay and sanity.
Any human or creature who falls victim to the rot will experience these deadly symptoms:
Timeline of infection:
Alnor also has several select individuals who drew blood to bind themselves and swear allegiance, ones who found the rot at first to be a symbol of better change and control, who are already corrupted beings of Amoura. This includes Brick and Bastion. Brick fell victim very quickly, but for some reason, Boru did not.
There are other creatures that have succumbed to the rot that have been given a nickname. Suffering hostile animals strengthened by the rot have been named "Hollows".
Each god was in charge of making certain parts that make up Amoura, some even collaborating.
There are humans, elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes, pixies, rootwalkers, littlelings, wisps, and much more that populate the land. They only create but do not control past a certain point.
Once the rot started spreading like a disease, many closed their borders, especially higher ranking kingdoms. Many did not, such as the villages that Boru and Leanna come across. Some are warded by a mysterious combination of elements that repels the rot - others don't even bother and are slowly succumbing to the darkness.
These are the ones who fall victim faster to the rot, but especially so if their souls matched with it. Any being infected become the Rot-infected, The Blight, Blightbound, or stalkers, that vary in decay and sanity.
Any human or creature who falls victim to the rot will experience these deadly symptoms:
- --> Phase 1. Experience mental numbness and fall into auto-pilot mode. The rot is studying the body, spreading through nerves. Disorientation. Agitation or aggression rises. Some can still peek their humanity through at this point.
- --> Physical Symptoms: De-saturated skin tone, darker circles under the eyes, color has faded and there is no shine to the eye. Uncomfortable with the presence of shimmerstone.
- --> Phase 2. Panic, hysteria and hallucinations. The victim will be more aggressive and start unnecessary divide and amplify conflicts. Destructive. It is hard for them to find reason.
- --> Physical Symptoms: Paler skin, cracked skin that shows the blight, similar appearance to the way the rot looks like it’s burning on plantlife, flaking away the more infected they become. Lots of bleeding from nose and mouth. The shimmerstone causes painful burns that eat at the rot flesh if held for long enough. Long lasting effect.
- --> Phase 3. Complete corruption. The user or animal has now fully succumbed. They bleed black and red. Their skin bleeds ash that flurries into the air. The eyes are sunken in and red. There is a large back mass in the center where the veins fan out across the body. Aggressive. Some are merciless.
- --> Physical Symptoms: Still have their memories and act somewhat ‘alive’ still, just basically become unreasonable, stronger, angry beasts of blight. If pierced with Shimmerstone: instant ‘system infection’ that pulses the godsong magic through the veins and suffocates the infected from inside out. Does not heal, since the rot already ‘ate’ the victim’s nervous system and embedded itself into their skin.
Timeline of infection:
- Healthy --> Phase 1:
- -If ingested, bitten, stabbed, injected: 1-2 days.
- -Chance of healing: 15% if treated quickly with Shimmerstone powder-infused water.
- -If inhaled naturally through spores: 2 weeks.
- -Chance of healing: 75% - 100% if treated quickly or removed from infected area to fresh air.
- Phase 1 --> Phase 2 :
- Time until next phase: 2 days - 1 month, depends on transmission or level of infection.
- Chance of reversing: 30% with Shimmerstone magic.
- Phase 2 --> Phase 3:
- Time until next phase: 3 days from previous phase change
- Chance of reversing: 0%
Alnor also has several select individuals who drew blood to bind themselves and swear allegiance, ones who found the rot at first to be a symbol of better change and control, who are already corrupted beings of Amoura. This includes Brick and Bastion. Brick fell victim very quickly, but for some reason, Boru did not.
There are other creatures that have succumbed to the rot that have been given a nickname. Suffering hostile animals strengthened by the rot have been named "Hollows".
The Rot
The rot, or the blight, was born from Alnor's rage and hatred. Roots of Vandellor and Amoura were infected by Alnor's sigils that spread slowly but aggressively. Amoura started fading in places.
There are two types of rot victims.
Type 1: Regular corruption
Any human or creature who falls victim to the rot will experience these deadly symptoms:
Phase 1. Experience mental numbness and fall into auto-pilot mode. The rot is studying the body, spreading through nerves. Disorientation. Agitation or aggression rises. Some can still peek their humanity through at this point.
Physical Symptoms: Desaturated skin tone, darker circles under the eyes, color has faded and there is no shine to the eye.
Phase 2. Panic, hysteria and hallucinations. The victim will be more aggressive and start unnecessary divide and amplify conflicts. Destructive. It is hard for them to find reason.
Physical Symptoms: Paler skin, cracked skin that shows the blight, similar appearance to the way the rot looks like it’s burning on plantlife, flaking away the more infected they become. Lots of bleeding from nose and mouth.
Phase 3. Complete corruption. The user or animal is now fully succumbed. They bleed black and red. Their skin bleeds ash that flurries into the air. The eyes are sunken in and red. There is a large back mass in the center where the veins fan out across the body. Aggressive. Some merciless.
Physical Symptoms: Still have their memories and act somewhat ‘alive’ still, just basically become unreasonable, stronger, angry beasts of blight.
Spread:
The rot attaches itself and feeds off of the existing darkness within their souls first. Murderers, criminals, those with ill intentions, or just straight up evil persons are easy victims, as it matches Alnor’s heart. Some with lesser ‘sins’ can fight the curse only for so long until they become too disoriented to do anything about it.
Spreads through:
- Infected roots that are broken open and the spores can spill out.
Blighted trees and or animal corpses “bloom” with rotfungus, releasing spores. Some do not know this when burning their bodies or burying victims, causing others to become infected. - Infected or new types of fungus that bind with existing ones that easily spread the spores.
- Stagnant waters where the rot has time to sit.
- Fruits from infected trees
- Animal or human bites or blood contact.
- Handpicked or randomly chosen beings of Amoura that are infected in a different, more controlled way, but can still succumb to a type 1 infected if discipline isn't taught harshly and they lose control of themselves. This is why Brick becomes a beast. Harvested and ingested forcefully, this is the best way to infect a being specifically for them to become a soldier that in the circle who can hear Alnor's whispers. They look like "Phase 1" infected and can still somewhat mimic a normal being.
Possible cures:
Since this is so aggressive and new, not many have figured out a cure. The best way that most life on Amoura handles the spores in the air is to wear special manmade masks and filter their waters and avoid getting bit.
Later on in the story, it is known that Shimmerstone fragments or dust can be used as a deterrent or anti-rot. There are many fragments that are harvested that can be used to filter water, rivers, and to even be forged into a weapon that would come later in handy. The littlelings are in charge of making Boru and Langleaf, and even Sven, some anti-rot weapons.
Shimmerstones
Story art and concepts
World inspiration
Fan Art
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