Rises The Moon
Web novel by OllyAster
days seem sometimes as if they'll never end | sun digs its heels to taunt you | but after sunlit days, one thing stays the same | rises the moon
About
Lilium, as heir to the Arcadia throne, has always been sure of her future. She has a role to fill whether she wants to or not. The idea of choice has been long forgotten.Yet a trip to the kingdom border one night threatens to unravel everything she believes. Sending her down a slippery slope she's not sure she can stop.
Art by Bubblellop
Rises The Moon is a personal drama about responsibility, desire, and the ways they clash against each other.Do your responsibilities define you? How long can you run from them?Someone has to get it, right?
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Update Info
This story is a passion project for me that I work on when I have the time. As such, it has no update schedule. There is typically at least one chapter every 1-2 months.
Status: In progress
Main Characters
Lilium Stargazer Harmoni
she/he/they | Heir of the Arcadia throneLily has grown up with one purpose in life: become the future ruler of Arcadia. It's something that has been present since she was an older kit. She has learned to live with it.Though since turning 20, its become harder to feel content with her life. Is this truly all there is? Her time with Willis has made her start to think otherwise.☾
Willis Erys
he/ey/they | Heir of the Abaddon throneFor as long as hes held the title, Willis has looked the other way on his responsibilities as Prince. An act supported by the lack of direction from his mother. He would much rather spend his time on wander and play.However, his 20th birthday threatens to unravel everything. Especially once Lilium comes into his life. How much longer can they run?✦
Supporting Cast
Clover Harmoni
she/they | Queen of the Arcadia throneClover rules with a strict, distant approach that most would consider traditional. She isn't one to push against what the people expect of her.She takes great pride in her heir, Lilium, who she has kept sheltered most of their life. Has what she thinks are their best interests in mind.
Solas
she/they | Second of Queen CloverSolas is the second of Clover, as well as her partner. Most consider her an opposite to the Queen, warm and welcoming. Unafraid to challenge Clover’s ideas.She cares for Lilium deeply. She does what she can to balance out Clover's distance.
Delphine
she/they/it | Guard of Prince LiliumDelphine is a member of the royal guard. Assigned to Lilium to keep an eye on him as well as keep him company. A task that she enjoys. Even with the Prince's unconventional requests.
Mylo Sylva Erys
she/he | Queen of the Abaddon throneMylo's rule is different from every Erys that came before her. She is the most charismatic and eccentric monarch the kingdom has had in generations. A trend expected to hold with Willis.
Velvet
they/he/it | Second of Prince WillisVelvet is the second in command of Willis, a position pushed onto them. They are a powerful mage despite their age. It’s their job to keep Willis safe.