Frostbound - An Epic Fantasy

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T'aakshi, the only son of the Chief, is one of the Su'roi tribe's most promising hunters. Skilled with the spear and a wielder of the rare magic known as Self, he is about as content as it is possible to be living in the harsh, frozen wastelands of Tagaya.

However, his world is shattered when a creature never seen before emerges from the snow and devastates his hunting party. T'aakshi is tasked with leading the hunt to destroy the beast, but little does he know, the creature's attack was no accident—it was the harbinger of a deadly force bent on annihilating the Su’roi. As the quest to hunt the beast falters, T'aakshi must overcome his own fears and the enemies arrayed before him—or watch as the blood of his tribe stains the snow.

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Status: Hiatus
Year: 2025
Author: Dylan King

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chris#1SupermanClarkkentfanRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Firstly, I would like to say that I’ve never read or watched a story like Frost Bound before. Due in no small part to never being exposed to what I can assume is a fantasy story inspired by Inuit culture. It took me a little time to get used to it, but I wanted it after the first one or two chapters. It was Shi’s story that allowed me to slip into it.
At the heart of every good coming-of-age story is the struggle of the transition from childhood/adolescence to adulthood. The opening sequence captures it very well, with Shi constantly second-guessing himself, worried and anxious. Furthermore, I love the environmental challenges of their frigid homeland and his dad reassuring him of his skills. They both work together to heighten the emotional impact of Shi’s fight with the beast. After trying so hard to be a good leader, the mission still goes wrong, with his father as a casualty. Allowing you to explore themes of failure and grief.
Additionally, the fall-out of the incident is also seemingly very well-handled. The young man’s friends and mother comfort him. The one drunk guy blamed him. And Shi himself was emotionally distraught after his failure, grieving his dad and worrying about what he should do next. The incident destroyed his confidence.
As a young man myself, I relate to this a lot. I feel the pressure to succeed in my everyday life. It makes every setback worse to endure and criticism more painful. I don’t know if this was the intention, but you did great if so.
Lastly, all I want to say about self is that I think it’s an interesting power system. The idea of burning memories to gain different abilities is very unique. But unfortunately, I don’t have anything else to say.