Manga: Fantasy, esoteric

Book SynopsisA medieval fantasy where a princess’s mysterious power alters her fate!

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Book SynopsisTHE CITY OF GLORYNinomiya Kinji, a disagreeable egomaniac with a limitless talent for making money, wound up indebted to a crooked megacorporation in another world. Working his way up from the very bottom, he finally managed to overthrow and buy out the Raiza’ha mining company. Unfortunately for Kinji, his success was short-lived. Now he finds himself thrown back into the ancient past, during the halcyon days of sword and sorcery adventure. Stripped of all his success and robbed of his own memories, can Kinji overcome the trials of the past?

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Book SynopsisLET THEM EAT CAKEA mithril knife is needed to butcher a black tiger, but a golem has shut down the mine! Yuna packs her best bear punch and heads out to fix things. Meanwhile, the bakery’s offerings are selling like hotcakes, turning strawberry shortcake into a new Crimonia-wide craze! Whether it be baking cake or making bank, the Bloody Bear’s schedule has never been more packed!

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Book SynopsisMelissa has been kidnapped! Eleanor and her servant are behind it, and both want to use her as bait for dragons Melissa cares for. However, each has a different plan for the dragons when they arrive. The safety of the wild dragons, especially the newborn king of dragons, is Melissa’s biggest concern. Any cry for help plays into Eleanor’s and the poachers’ plans. Hubert and the Dragon Knight Corps need to act quickly to save her before she is used against all the dragons in the valley!

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Book SynopsisNow acting as the orphanage director, Myne starts on her mission to save the temple’s orphans—an endeavor that earns her a great deal of respect from the children whose lives she works to improve. She cleans up the orphanage, teaches the orphans to provide for themselves, and even gives them an opportunity to enjoy the Star Festival for the very first time! However, just before the taue-throwing begins, Myne makes a discovery that could play a crucial role in saving other children with the Devouring. She hurries to see Benno in order to spare others from her fate, but it seems the matter is far more complicated than she realizes...Jump right into the latest volume of this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers!

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Book SynopsisNAKED AND…PREPARED!Surviving the Deepest, Most Unknowable Dungeon takes more than fighting skills. Jean and his all-female party are brought into the woods, stripped of everything, and start training the skills they’ll need to live through the night. But will Jean be able to secure food, water, and clothing for him and the girls…or will he succumb to the temptations of other nighttime activities?

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Book SynopsisTIME TRAVEL CATASTROPHEThe horrifying giant that laid waste to America has turned its sights on Japan, and as the titan draws close to Tokyo, Japan succumbs to despair. After their relationship became a national scandal, Chiho is separated from her boyfriend, but gets unexpected assistance from a group of time travelers from the distant future. They know the truth behind the bizarre disasters threatening the human race.

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Book SynopsisBefore Madoka, there was Mami Tomoe...If things had been different, if events had been changed, what would her story be? The Puella Magi series returns with The Different Story, collected into one omnibus!

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Book SynopsisFrom SKOTTIE YOUNG, New york Times Best Selling, Eisner Award winning cartoonist of the Wizard of OZ graphic Novels, Rocket Raccoon, and Fortunately, The Milk comes a satirical fairytale adventure that smashes it’s cute little face against hilariously violent comedy that’s definitely NOT bedtime story material for the kiddies. (unless your parents are super cool and don’t screen your entertainment, then... whatever.) In this oversized DELUXE HARDCOVER, join Gert (a grown woman in a six-year old girl’s body, who has been stuck in a the magical world of Fairyland for over thirty years) on a maddening quest to return home. It’s just her, a fly named Larry, a giant blood-soaked battle-axe and and endless amount of cute and cuddly Fairylanders standing in her way. Collects issues 1-10, along with EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS!Trade ReviewLIBRARY JOURNAL -- Once upon a time, a little girl named Gertrude made a wish to visit Fairyland, a fantasy kingdom filled with magic and the promise of endless adventure. Queen Cloudia, ruler of Fairyland, granted Gertrude's wish and charged her with a quest to retrieve a key that would allow her to return home. Twenty-seven years later, an ageless, immortal Gertrude has been driven mad by her ceaseless wanderings, which are less and less a mission and more of a bloody rampage across the kingdom. Tired of seeing her subjects disemboweled but bound by magical law against doing away with Gertrude herself, Queen Cloudia plots to throw a series of obstacles in her way. Collecting the first ten issues of an ongoing series, this volume opens with Gertrude killing an anthropomorphic moon via cannon and only gets more berserk from there. Creator Young (Rocket Raccoon) has a knack for brutally funny dialog and presents the action in a candy-colored, supercute style, making fountains of blood simultaneously horrifying and a little bit charming.Verdict Gory, endlessly inventive, and often laugh-out-loud funny.-Tom Batten, Grafton, VA

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Book SynopsisAN EYE FOR AN EYE Witches were long the shepherds of all mankind, but the scientific Redia Empire rose up to exterminate them, one by one. When they murdered his mentor, the Ice Witch Chloe, Adonis swore revenge on the entire human race. But now, ten years after the Witch Hunts, a revelation stays his hand. Some small number of witches have survived in hiding. They may even hold the key to Chloe’s resurrection. Could a slim hope still remain?

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Book SynopsisFans of the genre-defining series, Monster Musume, can now display their favourites using this creative book of paper crafts. Never before released anywhere in the world, Monster Musume Papercraft contains a dozen different designs ready to be cut out and built. The cute designs and simple instructions make this a collectible for Monster Musume fans and casual crafters alike.

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Book SynopsisIn a realm where hollowed champions rise and fall with the ages, where brave knights quest for absolution and bonfires blaze against the everdark, myth and legend will forever prevail...From the desolate worlds of Namco-Bandai's critically-lauded videgame series comes this unsettling collection of all-new Dark Souls tales, written and drawn by some of the comic industry's finest. Building upon the extensive lore of the franchise, this action-packed anthology is essential for all fans of the game.

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Book SynopsisThe latest volume of manga fun and mayhem starring a young wizard who teaches English at an all-girl Japanese junior high school.

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Book SynopsisFinally back in print, this second edition of the Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game Box Set contains everything players need to know about the world of the Guard, including rules for forming patrols and leading missions into the beleaguered territories. This second edition of the Origins Award-winning game contains new art, additional Action, Weapon, and Condition cards, and a revised and updated rule book.

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Book SynopsisHow to Build a Dungeon: Book of the Demon King is a mature, dark fantasy series about one man's thirst for power and ambition to create the ultimate dungeon. Fans of dark harem fantasies like Overlord or Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? will enjoy this even darker take on the dungeon genre. How to Build a Dungeon: Book of the Demon King is a beautifully illustrated ongoing manga series, and will be released as single volume books. Each volume will include a full-colour insert. At the end of his life, after decades of painstaking research, Aur has finally achieved his dream of ascending to the role of Demon King. Using his newfound abilities, he summons an alluring succubus known as Lilu to serve him, and immediately begins the task of creating a dungeon - an underground kingdom in his own vision filled with all manner of fantastical creatures. As he weaves the intricate and dangerous world of his dungeon, he'll learn what it takes to become a true Demon King with all the troubles, trials, and titillation that come with it. And his enemies will cower in fear!

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Book SynopsisWith their temporary alliance dissolved and a truce now formed, where will Alice and Iska go from here? Neither one of them is willing to defect, yet they know the bond they share is not so easily broken...

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBeautifully drawn. Tim Probert has created a world readers will want to visit. — Kazu Kibuishi, author of Amulet Thoroughly satisfying, with a cliffhanger ending that’s sure to hook readers. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Probert’s cinematic, full-color artwork is packed with inventive creatures and vivid landscapes perfectly in keeping with the fantasy adventure atmosphere. — Booklist Probert’s debut graphic novel is both inventive and familiar, with unique characters in a fresh fantasy world embarking on a classic quest. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) Probert’s debut combines engaging fantasy elements: mysterious enemies, fateful responsibility, and death-defying action against a variety of foes. Detailed, jewel-colored art illuminates Irpa’s radiance as Bea’s journey unveils sweeping landscapes, Ghibli-esque character design, and luminous architecture. Worried Bea and enthusiastic Cad quickly become a team that readers can root for, and compelling unsolved mysteries demand a follow-up. — Publishers Weekly Majestic artwork, a burgeoning friendship, and the promise of adventure keep the pages turning in this to-be-continued tale. — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisIn midst of the Underworld's war against Heaven and Hell, the factions of Flesh and Bone collide for the ultimate showdown!Three factions lead the Underworld in their secret rebellion against Heaven and Hell. Only through their unity will they defeat the Celestials, yet two of the faction leaders are constantly at odds. Gethsemoni, leader of the Faction of Flesh, and Xiall, leader of the Faction of Bone, pit their pride against each other in the training arena: Gethsemoni’s gargantuan golem Odium must fight Xiall’s stalwart soldier Mortighull. Odium is a raging juggernaut of sheer muscle and might. Mortighull is a swift and canny skeletal warrior. The fight between the two spans the length and breadth of the Underworld, in a battle that extends beyond a mere training exercise. Odium and Mortighull are treated as pawns in the War of Flesh and Bone, but where their leadership has lost sight, they struggle to find new purpose in the face of an even larger threat.

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Book SynopsisThe Fire-breathing Bug has struck at Polka's family home, yet some things about the attack aren't adding up. After apprehending the arsonist, Corpse God and Polka must face someone even more intimidating, the head of the Shinoyama family - Polka's father! Will Corpse God prove to be good for the promises he makes?

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Book SynopsisBefore Hajime was transported to Tortus, the Synergist Oscar Orcus was having his own adventure--but not willingly! Oscar is a simple working man, keeping his head down to earn his money and support an orphanage, until Miledi Reisen bursts into his life. She wants Oscar to join her in a quest to defeat the gods. Oscar refuses to chase after that kind of danger...until that kind of danger finds its way to him.

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Book SynopsisStella-the former dragon turned cute girl-has joined the party! Given that she chargesfull force at any enemy she sees, though, having this tomboy around might be moretrouble than it’s worth...especially after her totally one-sided love for Tama only growsstronger and more jealous once she sees Aria getting all lovey-dovey with him.Meanwhile, a tantalizing personal request for the party’s services arrives in recognitionof all their recent achievements. Stella gets hyped up for her first real adventure-butnone of them know what truly lies in store on this quest...!

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Book Synopsisshaf: a soft-spoken man with delicate features, a coffin strapped to his back, and an entourage of black crows. Guideau: a feral, violent girl with long fangs and the eyes of a beast. This ominous pair appear one day in a town in thrall to a witch - a ruler with magic coursing through her tattooed body, who has convinced the townsfolk she's their hero. But Ashaf and Guideau know better. They live by one creed: "Wherever a witch goes, only curses and disasters follow." They have scores to settle, and they won't hesitate to remove anyone in their way, be it angry mob or army garrison. A dark fairytale set in a steampunk world of magic and monsters, The Witch and the Beast will entice and entrap manga readers looking for their next fantasy action fix!

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Book SynopsisA second life in another world with cute girls by your side and video gamey powers - sounds like a dream, right? Not so for a certain melancholy author, who would quite literally rather drop dead. Honestly, all the fantastical adventure is just getting in the way of his poetic dream of finding the perfect place to die. But no matter how much he risks his hide, everything seems to keep turning out okay. Will our terminally depressed hero find a new lease on life in this cheerfully bleak isekai comedy?

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Book SynopsisNorio, a corporate drone in modern Japan, is summoned to a fantasy world to fight evil! But it turns out that the magical ability he got doesn’t work?! Thankfully, he has a plan B. Ask for a plot of land to cultivate a farm! To his surprise, that supposedly useless magic ability turbo charges his tools, allowing him to craft with wood like a master and plant vast fields of crops. After fishing up a mermaid wife, charming a lich, and tempting a young dragon over to his side with home cooking, there’s nothing our hero can’t do!

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Book SynopsisWhat’s that lurking in the dark? Who’s that walking up behind you? And why does it sound like death is slowly creeping this way? Why, it’s CREEPSHOW! Creepshow, a new star-studded five-issue comic book anthology based on the hit Shudder TV series and advancing the worldwide phenomenon that began with George A. Romero and Stephen King’s iconic 1982 film and has continued with the Greg Nicotero-helmed genre anthology series entering its fourth season on Shudder and produced by Cartel Entertainment Creepshow comes to comics packed with bone chilling stories from the biggest names in comics that will SCARE YOU TO DEATH! The superstar roster includes Chris Burnham (Die! Die! Die!), Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series), John McCrea (Hitman), David & Maria Lapham (Stray Bullets), Erica Henderson (Assassin Nation, Dracula, Motherf**ker), and Francesco Francavilla (Night of the Ghoul, Detective Comics) and L Marlow Francavilla, and more!Trade Review"Horror fans in need of thrills, laughs and all around creepiness owe it to themselves to pick up a copy of Creepshow #1 immediately." - Screen Rant"If you are looking for a delightfully deadly read this fall, Creepshow promises to deliver in blood." - ComicBook.com"A brilliant and disgusting love letter to the horror comics of old...the creative teams pay homage to its source material with tongue planted firmly in cheek." - Geek’d Out"The stories feel like EC style versions of modern horror" - Horror DNA"Creepshow #1 comes out of the gate running, or in this case, screaming and blubbering. Both stories feel like an homage to older comics and the legacy of Creepshow while offering unique tales worth getting lost in." -AIPT"Skybound's limited series Creepshow is not here to play around." - Fangirl Nation

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Book SynopsisA normal afternoon trip to the convenience store turned into an otherworldly journey when Aira Misono was summoned to the Kingdom of Salutania. The handsome prince Kyle believed Aira to be the long-awaited Holy Saint - but as it turns out, an entirely different girl was the true saviour. Aira now follows the path of a magician, and has become a valued member of the Royal Magi Assembly. While the Saint carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, Aira uses her powers to try and help carry just a little bit of that burden. Her latest plan is to try and create a purifying holy water to purge the monsters and miasma that threaten her new home!

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Book SynopsisA TIME FOR REVENGEAfter the two demons attacked the village, the people of Kadono are sucked into the turbulent tides of fate. A vengeful Jinta waits for a time in the future when prophecy tells that the demon god will appear. He spends a decade wandering with his sword, and now, in the city of Edo, a rumor follows him: A yasha guardian has been hunting demons.

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Book SynopsisYoung Noel is the grandson of the empire’s mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world’s greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it’s all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world - and dominate it!

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Book SynopsisNow from Rockport Publishers and including new content: Saigami, Volume 2.Saigami, Volume 2 continues the journey of the young teenage woman Ayumi as she discovers more about her astral flame powers, her adopted land of Aesztrea, and even her own identity. The day of the Saigami Initiation Exam has come. Despite her best effort and newfound optimism, Earth native Ayumi isn’t ready for it. What will she do when she finds herself all alone again, and her best attempts come up short? New players have entered the contest, and Ayumi must determine how badly she wants to succeed in this new fantasy world. Can she become the warrior she wasn’t meant to be? The Initiation Exam throws an unexpected curveball at young Saigami candidates, including Ayumi, who has arrived in this strange fantasy world under mysterious circumstances. While these young, powerful teenagers have no way of knowing, Trade Review"An excellent sequel that readers will devour." * Kirkus Reviews *Table of ContentsChapter 8 Manipulation Chapter 9 The Initiation Exam Chapter 10 May the Astral Stream Guide You Chapter 11 Determination Chapter 12 Limit Break Chapter 13 Falling Apart Chapter 14 Endgame Chapter 15 The Last Flame

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Book SynopsisThe household of the Basam Marquess, who raised him as a Barrier Master named Linus, gets caught up in the Royal Army’s rebellion and falls. Desperately overcoming his grief, Linus begins a new life in the neighbouring Hideta Empire. One day, while resolving trouble concerning the First Princess and helping a pretty demon girl, he meets a beautiful part-human, part-sheep woman in the slave market... Series Overview: At 34 years old, Kubo Tamotsu works at an exploitative company only to wake up one day in an unfamiliar world, reincarnated into the body of a six-year-old. Not aware of his innate “Barrier Master” skills, he finds himself on the slave market, and up for auction! When no one bids on him and he’s queued for disposal, he is rescued in the nick of time by Marquess Basam. He will be raised as the Marquess' personal Barrier Master under a new name, “Linus,” and his talent as a Barrier Master will grow day by day. His troubles never seem to end, as he struggles to survive!

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Book SynopsisNoel is so close to Seeker stardom, he can almost taste it—but top clan Supreme Dragon threatens to take him down at any time! Then Noel sees an opportunity: a gladiatorial tournament to determine who will command the battle against the Valiant. Ever the tactician, he strikes a deal with the underworld to claim his rightful place… So, will Noel soar to new heights, or does his winning streak end here? Series Overview: Noel longs to be a Seeker like his heroic grandfather, slaying the beasts that emerge from Abysses and exploring far-off lands. Unfortunately, it turns out he's nothing but a measly Talker--a job with no combat skills whatsoever. Undaunted, Noel sets out to establish the strongest clan in all the land, using his silver-tongued Talker skills to unite assassins and heroes under his leadership.

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Book SynopsisHELP WANTEDFollowing Keima’s victory against the Flame Cave, he gains access to a useful new tunnel and his dungeon becomes more popular than ever. Unfortunately, more guests mean more work, and when Meat collapses while serving customers, Keima is forced to face a long-ignored problem — he needs more staff! But with his and Rokuko’s identities a secret, Keima’s best option is using his precious DP to summon a humanoid monster! Has he solved his dilemma or just made things worse?!

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Book SynopsisEver since a goddess suddenly appeared and transported him to another world, Tachibana Hinata has been turned from an average man into a gorgeous blonde woman. In order to return to his home world and old body, he and his best friend Jinguji Tsukasa are on a journey to defeat the demon king. However, the two have been accosted by forest guardians, bandits, and elves. It’s non-stop and all are drawn by Tachibana’s beauty! Complicating things further, Tachibana and Jinguji find the slightest brushes of their hands and glance between them will send each other’s hearts racing. They’re just friends though, right? Amidst the chaos, the two make their way to a bustling trading hub. But what shadows will come for them there?

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNKEN RUINS OF MELUSINEAfter a touching mother-daughter reunion in the city of Erisen, Hajime and his party resolve to take on the fourth Great Labyrinth, the underwater ruins of Melusine. Every labyrinth presents unique dangers, and this one summons up visions of the past to test those who dare to enter. Separated from the rest of their comrades, Kaori and Hajime will be challenged like never before. Will their relationship change in the fires of hardship?

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Book SynopsisA hardcover, deluxe collection of Santa’s secret origins–brought together for the first time!Before he became a myth... Before he became a legend... The complete, deluxe hardcover collection of the man who would be Santa Claus, and who dared to challenge the dark forces of magic and malevolence! From the genre-colliding mind of comics icon Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Luda) and the dazzling artistic talents of superstar Dan Mora (World's Finest, Once & Future) comes a bold adventure into the lands of endless winter, where the sword-swinging adventurer known as Klaus and his wolven companion, Lilli, would begin a centuries-long journey to uphold his immortal mission… and make the world safe for everyone who holds the spirit of Christmas in their heart. Deftly threading traditional tales of Santa's roots in Viking folklore and Siberian shamanism together with the pulp-inspired prototype of the superhero and barbarian swashbuckler, witness the true secret origin of Santa Claus, long thought lost to history...and the rise of the malignant foes that have stood to oppose his sacred duty across the generations: Krampus, the Witch of Winter, the Pola Cola corporation, and more. Collects Klaus #1-7, Klaus & the Witch of Winter, Klaus & the Crisis in Xmasville, Klaus & the Crying Snowman, Klaus & the Life and Times of Joe Christmas, and Klaus: Pen & Ink Edition.

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Book SynopsisSchool is back in session and that means new friends, new lessons, and NEW MAGIC! Readers and reviewers are seeing stars for this smash-hit graphic novel series that is just the right mix of sweet and spooky!A trip to Coney Island to pick up trash goes sideways when Effie and Garance learn that there is a missing...mermaid?! Every time Effie thinks she finally has this magic life down, something new pops up! But this time, with the help of Garance, some talkative seagulls, and a rather helpful turtle...Effie is going to save the day and find this mermaid! “Charming beyond belief.” –Entertainment Weekly

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Book SynopsisKinji, who lacks any kind of work ethic, is a layabout in his modern life. One day, he finds himself transported to another world–but not in a grand fantasy of a hero welcomed with open arms. He’s immediately shoved into a terrible job! Now enslaved by an evil mining company in a fantasy world, Kinji’s about to really learn the meaning of hard work!

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Book SynopsisArslan is the teenaged prince of the ancient kingdom of Pars who doesn't seem to have what it takes to be a great ruler like his father, Andragoras III. A fateful encounter with a slave from the neighboring country of Lusitania leads Arslan to question the world outside of the royal capital's walls but before he can indulge his curiosity, war breaks out. Arslan is rushed off to his first war, only to see his kingdom crumble in front of his eyes. This series of events leads the young Arslan on a journey to reclaim his lost kingdom.

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