For millennia, magic served as a lethal curse to those daring to wield it, a ticking time bomb that slowly poisoned their bodies and condemned them to tragically short lives. That was, until the groundbreaking creation of the Aeonbond  - an arcane ritual that allowed mages to forge connections with spirit beasts, who could supply vital prana and filter away the deadly toxins. This monumental event, dubbed as the Aeonshift, shattered the world's fragile equilibrium and unleashed a maelstrom of extraordinary changes. Now, two centuries later, the continent is in the midst of a magical revolution. Airships and animated constructs fill the skies and streets, and the number of mages has surged to unparalleled heights. However, these rapid advancements in magical power unsettle the cultivators and powers that be, who fear that mages may be meddling with forces beyond their comprehension. As the winds of change continue to blow, the continent confronts a host of new challenges: sinister abyssal cultists lurk in the shadows, population dynamics shift, and revolutionary ideologies arise. In the heart of this chaos, two friends, Vyas and Maya, are forced to forge an Aeonbond - a bond never intended for two humans, a decision that exacts a heavy toll on both of them. Bound by their shared destiny, they are determined not just to survive, but to thrive. With lofty dreams and aspirations, Vyas and Maya find themselves entangled in conflicts with formidable figures and organizations, navigating a world irrevocably transformed by the consequences of the Aeonshift. Beyond the Aeonshift will update M/W/F as I write and edit the story. It will probably update more often depending on feedback and how satisfied I am with the flow of the story. This is a character driven novel set in an epic fantasy world. Please consider following  the story if the following topics interest you: Epic Fantasy Progression Magic Cultivation Humans and human motivation Some steampunk Unique settings, cultures, and people Interaction between systems Please leave a review if this story entertains you. I truly appreciate it. <3