Physical Magic [A Moving Islands Progression Fantasy]
24 Chapters
Author:William C. Tracy
Status:hiatus
Synopsis
"Terrific progression fantasy, perfect for fans of John Bierce's Mage Errant or Will Wight's Cradle series. A wonderfully imagined story that moves at breakneck speed. Read it. You'll want a Lugopo too!"
–Dyrk Ashton, author of Kraken Rider Z and The Paternus Trilogy
Welcome to the Shifting Lands, where islands move quickly through the world ocean. Different peoples and their gods are thrown together by these islands, but few know the true source of the gods' power.
Silluka was born with only one full arm and hand, in a village of bodycasters using exact physical control of every part of their bodies to summon the favor of the gods and perform incredible feats. But a new island is speeding toward their coastal town, and only the wall of storms and the godlike storm warriors are keeping the deadly hurricanes and tidal waves away.
But then a new creature bursts through the wall of storms, stronger even than Silluka’s brother Ichu, the best bodycaster in the village. It’s only the forerunner for a species of terrifying turtlemen: fast, deadly, and ready to invade the larger island.
Pushed into a journey by an elder of the village who is not who she seems, an octopus-like technological wizard who worships eldritch gods, and her brother’s failing abilities, Silluka must learn the scope of the world outside her village. She must learn Physical Magic.
Read on if you want:
* Martial arts/Tai Chi magic
* Tectonic plates and islands moving 400+ times faster than normal
* Gods based on Incan/Quechan mythology
* Diverse characters who aren't afraid to have LGBTQ relationships
* A character with a disability who overcomes, Snappy action, banter, and maniacal laughter from a tiny octopus!
From William C. Tracy, the author of The Dissolution Trilogy (music-based magic), The Biomass Conflux (sentient fungus scifi), and Fruits of the Gods (seasonal fruit-based magic) comes a new multi-book progression fantasy
(Note: the figure on the current cover is AI generated. I'm working with an artist on a more permanent cover)
I will release the first 5 chapters the first week, then 2 chapters a week each Monday and Wednesday morning EST!
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Table of Contents
- 1Chapter 1: Skulking2024-11-13
- 2Chapter 2: Test2024-11-13
- 3Chapter 3: Picking Pockets2024-11-13
- 4Chapter 4: The Allwiya2024-11-13
- 5Chapter 5: The Visitor2024-11-13
- 6Chapter 6: Turtle2024-11-13
- 7Chapter 7: Rats Guard Their Nest2024-11-13
- 8Chapter 8: Examining the Enemy2024-11-13
- 9Chapter 9: Preparations2024-11-13
- 10Chapter 10: Storm Coming2024-11-13
- 11Chapter 11: Escape2024-11-13
- 12Chapter 12: Sleds and Rivers2024-11-13
- 13Chapter 13: New Companions2024-11-13
- 14Chapter 14: Desert2024-11-13
- 15Chapter 15: Volcano2024-11-13
- 16Chapter 16: The Storm Warriors2024-11-13
- 17Chapter 17: The Shaking Domain2024-11-13
- 18Chapter 18: Desert Traps2024-11-13
- 19Chapter 19: The Price of Strength2024-11-13
- 20Chapter 20: The Vial2024-11-13
- 21Chapter 21: Leavings2024-11-13
- 22Chapter 22: The Stable Desert2024-11-13
- 23Chapter 23: Chimor2024-11-13
- 24Epilogue2024-11-13