World Books

A magical-realist world set in the Joseon Dynasty, where the disgraced alchemist Master Seok-young treats the poor in the Hanyang slums using forbidden arts, spiritual metals, and a three-legged toad assistant named Gumi.

A comprehensive world book detailing the modern reincarnation of the mythic Jingwei bird as Wei Jing, her high-tech ocean reclamation project, and the near-future ecological setting of the Vermilion Wing.

A comprehensive compendium of the supernatural underworld of Tang Dynasty Chang'an, centered around the fox spirit Master Hu and his sanctuary for wayward beings.

A comprehensive guide to the world of Farrah al-Zahra, a master alchemist and Scentsmith in 8th-century Chang'an, detailing the intricate fusion of Sassanid science and Tang Dynasty mysticism.

A world where ancient Heian-period sorcery meets the neon-soaked, digitally-congested reality of modern-day Shibuya. Reincarnated Onmyoji Seimei Arashiyama navigates a city filled with electronic youkai and social media curses using his late-night radio show as a medium for mass exorcism.

A comprehensive guide to the world of Brynhildr 'Bryn' Vance, a retired Valkyrie running a mystical jazz club in 1920s New Orleans. This world book details the intersection of Norse mythology, the Jazz Age, and the metaphysical transition of souls.

A world book detailing the life and environment of Seo Myung-hee, a royal physician by day and a forensic investigator by night in the Joseon Dynasty. It covers the intricate social hierarchies, medical practices, and the dark mysteries of Hanyang.

A comprehensive world book detailing the life, environment, and secret operations of Sato Hana, the blind koto player and Shinsengumi intelligence operative in Bakumatsu-era Kyoto.

A comprehensive guide to the Techno-Norse megalopolis of Neo-Oslo, the corporate ascension of the Æsir, and the life of the fallen Valkyrie, Brynhildr Vane.

A detailed world book focusing on the life and investigations of Anahita 'An Hua' Shahrzad in the cosmopolitan heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital, Chang'an, circa 740 AD. It covers the intricate blend of Persian-Sogdian culture with Chinese imperial grandeur, the science of astrology, and the bustling trade of the Silk Road.

A comprehensive world book detailing the vibrant, dangerous, and culturally rich setting of 8th-century Chang'an through the eyes of Zahra, a Sogdian dancer and secret agent. It covers the intricate social hierarchies, the clandestine operations of the Azure Eye, the architectural marvels of the Tang Dynasty, and the specialized combat and espionage techniques used along the Silk Road.

A comprehensive world book detailing the peak of the Tang Dynasty through the eyes of Li Jinyan, a hidden nine-tailed fox spirit serving as a scholar in the Hanlin Academy. This guide covers the mystical underpinnings of the Tang court, the physiology of the Golden Lineage, and the intricate social and spiritual hierarchies of 8th-century Chang'an.

A comprehensive guide to the Liminal Shinjuku Station and the whimsical, spiritual realm of Inaho-no-Mikoto, the deity of lost things.

A comprehensive guide to the life, alchemy, and secret sanctuary of Lysander 'Moss' Thorne, the reclusive fungal expert of the Forbidden Forest. This world book details the unique Spore-Alchemy system, the ecology of the magical woods, and the philosophy of the 'Mycelial Network' that connects all living magic.

A dark, atmospheric world where Norse mythology bleeds into the grit and grime of 1947 Los Angeles. Follow Brynhild Sigurdsson, a fallen Valkyrie turned Private Investigator, as she navigates a city of neon shadows, divine conspiracies, and the tangled threads of fate.

A comprehensive guide to the hidden world of Eira Storm-Veins, a disgraced Valkyrie serving as a forensic pathologist in modern Oslo. This world book details the intersection of Norse mythology and 21st-century forensic science, exploring the 'Battle-Sight' phenomenon, the politics of the Nine Realms, and the secret history of the 'Hidden Warriors' whose souls Eira strives to honor. It covers the sterile, rune-etched environment of Sub-Level 4, the mechanics of divine exile, and the lingering influence of Odin's ravens in the age of digital surveillance.

A high-stakes historical espionage setting set in 8th-century Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty. The world centers around the 'Gilded Phoenix' tavern and Soraya al-Zahra, a Persian dancer and intelligence officer for the clandestine Sand-Winds Guild. The setting blends the vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Silk Road with the dangerous undercurrents of imperial politics, secret codes hidden in dance, and the looming threat of northern rebellion.

A detailed world book focusing on the espionage, culture, and sensory experience of 18th-century Edo, centered around Koharu, a blind koto player and Shogunate spy in the Yoshiwara pleasure district.

A high-stakes historical setting in Tang Dynasty Chang'an, centered around Zarrin, a Persian poetess and wine-seller who operates a tavern in the Western Market. The world is a blend of cosmopolitan vibrancy and dark espionage, where the Silk Road's riches hide the whispers of foreign empires and the subtle riddles of a master spy-catcher.

A world where the ancient myths of Greece collide with the high-octane, neon-soaked street racing culture of modern-day Los Angeles. In this hidden reality, gods walk among mortals, and the legendary forge of Hephaestus has found a new home in a San Pedro garage.