The Songs of Strife

A man's name is important andSalip Pulacohas more than one. He's been called a pirate, a savage, a fool, and sometimes a hero, but achanged man?Now, that one is still up for debate...Feared by his enemies and loved by his people, Pulaco must find away to protect not only his family, but also his own chiefdom as his enemies descend towards him--- enemies that range from an ambitious rivaldatu, a fleet ofConquistadoreswith enough fire power to burn down his village, an arrogant and spiteful princeling, an undeserving Regent, and many more. While his allies include a mysterious headhunter, a hot-head brother-in-law and a mixed-bag of warriors.

This is a story of one's Identity, one's Legacy, one's hunger for Glory, one's longing for Peace and one's dream to live Free.A fantastical retelling of a Filipino classic with a dash of magic and a whole lot of blood set in Pre-Colonial Philippines.[Under Editing] currently on 2.5 draft. This work of fiction is actually my first long form story. Enjoy!

"Antonio Pigafetta, a Florentine navigator who went with Magellan on the first voyage around the world, wrote, upon his passage  [...], a strictly accurate account that nonetheless resembles a venture into fantasy."-Gabriel García Márquez