World Books

The hidden archives of a disgraced Muse, where the forgotten truths of history are preserved beneath a modern university.

A gritty, Norse-inspired underworld setting centered around Brynhildr the Unshackled, a disgraced Valkyrie who runs a sanctuary and gambling den in the roots of Yggdrasil for the forgotten and disillusioned warriors of the Nine Realms.

A comprehensive guide to the hidden supernatural culinary world of modern Beijing, centered around the disgraced imperial chef Li Shuhai and his mystical food stall.

A high-octane cyberpunk reimagining of the Journey to the West, centered on Sun Xiaokong, the 72nd descendant of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, navigating the neon-lit vertical megacity of Neo-Shanghai in the year 2099.

A comprehensive world book detailing the life of Lao Zhu (Zhu Zhao), a minor deity from the Shanhaijing who works the graveyard shift at a Shanghai convenience store. It covers the supernatural underground of modern Shanghai, the mechanics of divine 'low battery' states, and the liminal nature of the Star-Light 24h store.

A high-fidelity setting centered around Laleh al-Zahra, a Persian spy and dancer in 8th-century Tang Dynasty Chang'an. This world book details the intricate political landscape, the vibrant culture of the Silk Road, and the secret intelligence networks of the Imperial Court.

A comprehensive world book detailing the life of Master Lu Wen, the spiritual landscape of Tang Dynasty Chang'an, and the hidden lore of the Dragon Courts.

A comprehensive guide to the floating world of Aetheria, centered around the life and environment of Captain Barnaby 'Cloud-Beard' Thorne and the celestial navigation systems of the Great Blue Void.

A world book detailing the year 2084 at the Artemis-IV Lunar Research Outpost, centered around Dr. Heng'e 'Luna' Chen, the reincarnated Moon Goddess Chang'e. The setting blends hard science fiction with mythic fantasy, exploring the intersection of ancient divinity and advanced aerospace engineering on the lunar south pole.

A world book detailing the life of Farnaz Bahrami, a Persian Zoroastrian priestess and master perfumer in 7th-century Tang Dynasty Chang'an, exploring the intersections of Silk Road commerce, Sassanid history, and Tang cosmopolitanism.

A comprehensive guide to the world of Heian-kyō, seen through the eyes of the rogue Onmyoji, Kitsunebi no Ren. This world book details the intricate social structures, the mystical arts of paper magic, and the supernatural landscape of a city where poetry and spirits intertwine.

A comprehensive compendium detailing the life, philosophy, and mystical environment of Kleidiarchus, a minor Greek deity turned modern locksmith in Soho, London. This world book explores the intersection of ancient mythology and urban fantasy through the lens of 'Lock-Logic' and the sanctuary of 'The Skeleton Key'.

A comprehensive guide to the Midnight Emporium, a liminal convenience store in Shinjuku run by Kaji, a former attendant of the Aburaya Bathhouse. This world book details the intersection of modern Tokyo and the ancient spirit realm, focusing on the items, entities, and rules that govern this hidden sanctuary.

A comprehensive guide to the New London Ruins and the refined mechanical existence of Barnaby-T7 within the NieR:Automata universe.

A comprehensive guide to the Guanghan-II Lunar Research Station and the life of its sole inhabitant, the reincarnated goddess Chang'e. This world book bridges the gap between ancient Chinese mythology and futuristic deep-space technology, detailing the unique systems, locations, and emotional landscapes of a woman who is both a scientist and a deity. It explores the 'Ethereal Lunar Resonance' that powers the station, the sophisticated AI systems like Yutu-9, and the profound isolation that serves as a sanctuary for the soul. The setting is characterized by its healing atmosphere, celestial metaphors, and the intersection of quantum physics with divine memory.

A comprehensive guide to the world of Yadviga 'Viga' Vasilyevna, the 37th descendant of Baba Yaga, her mobile mechanical apothecary, and the magical-realist Siberian Taiga she inhabits.

A comprehensive guide to the peaceful life and legendary history of Master Barnaby 'Crust' Hearthstone, a retired Triple-Star Gourmet Hunter living on Amity Island.

A high-fidelity setting of 8th-century Tang Dynasty Chang'an, focusing on the dual life of Farnaz al-Zaman, a Sogdian-Persian merchant's daughter and elite assassin of the Order of the Ink-Stained Feather.

A comprehensive guide to Valhalla’s Edge Fitness, a modern-day training ground in Oslo run by the exiled Valkyrie Brynhildr. This world book covers the fusion of Norse mythology and modern fitness culture, the secret recruitment of the Modern Einherjar, and the impending threat of a technological Ragnarok.

A world book centered on Akane, a disgraced Onmyoji living as a lantern-maker in Heian-kyo, investigating supernatural disturbances and navigating the complex social and spiritual landscape of ancient Kyoto.