Everyone born in the world has a Gift – a boon that was granted by gods up above. 'The gift comes for free,' is what everyone thought. They showered the gods with their prayers and love. But everything offered comes bearing a cost, and nobody knew just how much they had lost. The poisonous Gifts slowly tightened their noose. They strangled our souls, sending chunks flying loose. The gods had their feast – most delectable meal. A pittance they Gave in return for this deal. The fishers above dangled bait with great glee. The butchers ensured that their prey couldn't flee. Our world was consumed by this one-sided flow. Just who do you pray to, does anyone know? Companions were forged from a motley assortment of strangers who'd learned of this terrible lore. Their marvelous world made of magic and whimsy – with balance and equal exchange at its core – was dying a slow, irreversible death at the hands of the creatures who dwelled among stars. Though lacking in power, they kept on their mission to Balance the world and to heal all its scars. Through sacrifice, hardship, impossible odds…compassionate hearts pit their wills against gods. The party stepped into the ravenous maws to reclaim back their world and redress human flaws. You'll like this story if you enjoy: - Very long, slow-burn epics whose threads eventually reveal a grand tapestry - Fantasy adventures filled with cozy slice of life moments where the cast deepens their bond in cute, fluffy ways - Deep introspection delving into the essence of each character - A uniquely designed world tied to poetry and literary wordplay with a focus on equal exchange, balance, and sacrifice (PS: the synopsis is entirely dactyllic)  - Characters who are not strong by conventional means but who leverage their advantages with clever thinking and cooperation to solve problems - A departure from the current meta of RR novels You will not find: - Immediate payoffs - Linear progression via systems, levelling, cultivation, etc. - OPs, regressors, loopers, Mary Su, or Gary Stu Release Schedule: N/A for the time being