Pantheon: Volume II

Pinus Ave Longavian wanted to see the wider world since he was a boy. The young warrior was born and raised in the rainforest covered mountains of Jingseh. Being brought up in times of war and public strife, the open sea became more than just the longings of a mountain boy. It was his salvation. In his travels, Pinus arrives on the shores of the unexplored continent of Sebel. The meeting of these two vastly different people brings the exchange of goods, culture, and magic itself. Prosperity seems within reach for all. Lurking beneath the peace, however, mistrust and malice grow in tandem. Pinus knows what lurks in all men no matter the continent: the lust for the Law of Might. Smoke is on the horizon, and the spoils will go to the victor.This special edition includes:The Vision PreludeThe Demon SeedEpitaph for the Halcyon Days Joshua Landeros was born in Pomona, CA, but was raised in Perris of Riverside County for years uncountable now.Landeros grew up on anime, Japanese monster films, Batman the Animated Series, and Star Wars. Not to mention an infinite love for all movie monsters. He obsesses over novels and comic books, eating up the work of Stephen King, Alan Moore, Robert Kirkman, Clive Barker, Mike Mignolia, and Chris Hedges.In June 2018, he graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor's in History Administrative Studies. In 2020, he graduated from the University of Redlands with a Master's in Education. A century after two continents came together, smoke is on the horizon. A fierce cold has set in, driving hunters further from their hunting grounds. Foreigners hoard the land and sites of ancient and revered magic. The knight Sir Longavian has been tasked with maintaining the fragile peace. He was the man who initially brought Sebel and his homeland, Jingseh, together in the first place. With his family beside him, Sir Longavian will take his stand without fear and a heart full of hope.At the same time, the Mystic Order remains a bridge between the common folk and the divine leader of the southern Sebelians, called the Asum of Giganato. This religious leader has come forth with a revelation: this occupation by outsiders can only end with war. As terrible as it is, the chaos just might give a young boy the chance to ascend into greatness. Namu Pyri was exiled at birth because of his mutant eyes. Eyes that some say could bring about great destruction. Beset by his own tribulations and longings, Namu sets forth to seize his destiny at all cost.