[participant in the Royal Road Writathon challenge] *XUANHUAN**XIANXIA**EASTERN HISTORICAL FANTASY**SOULMATES**WORLD BUILDING**CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT* “THE DEVIANT” tells the story of two brothers turned enemies over the ruling of an Empire; of vengeance and corruption; but above all, it speaks of forgiveness, conquering one’s inner demons and standing up for the things you believe in. The coming of age Ceremony of Crown Prince Jie Xiang marked the beginning of a dark era for the Kingdom of Chuan Xia. An unforgivable truth will tear him away from ‘The Black Prince’ Zhong Hei, as a mysterious figure emerges from the shadows drowning Chuan Xia in perpetual darkness. Years later, Jie Xiang’s life will be turned upside down when he is banished by his own people and during his journey of redemption, he will come across other travellers on his way, one of which seems strangely familiar…