Hello! It's the author! My story is heavily based on pre-colonial West African history, mixed with hints of the fantastical, and lgbtq romance. This is my first time really posting a web novel so criticism is heavily appreciated.
Dictionary
Eze- king
Sha- Princess/ Prince
Jorrian- describing Jorri people/ culture
Places
Jorri- A desert country boarding the fallen nation of Zahere. Jorri saw the influence(cultural norms and religion) the Zaherean country had on its people and desired to take it over as well as for their resources.
Zahere- A fallen nation that borders Zahere. The country is covered in lush forest. It fell due to Jorri wanting their resources and not approving of their cultures and religion.
Kaso- Barren part of Jorri and known as Jorri's open air prison. Many rotten/ cursed people are thrown illegally into Kaso to die. Life expectancy in the desert is typically five hours.
Talmi- Zahere's cave system where a few hundred of Zahere's survivors have been living for the past 14 years. The tunnels and caves are extremely complicated and can only be understood by someone who grew up there.