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(Note: As of 2021, things might be out of date!)

About

Start Date: December 18, 2018

Genre: Fantasy (PG-13) - Hopepunk

Plot: Years ago, Sycamore Jin's mother disappeared into the "human world" and never returned. Fearful of the world outside the village borders, the other phoenixes forbade Sycamore from leaving to find her mother. But her days trapped in the nest are numbered.

When Sycamore saves a strange, featherless boy from a fire, he reveals himself as a human prince. Impressed by the phoenix's heroics, he offers her a position as his Royal Guard. Our sheltered firebird gratefully accepts his offer.

Finally, Sycamore can search for her mother - and learn about humans in the meantime. Will she soar in this new world, or will the darker side of humanity clip her wings?

Setting: Delra, a vast world inhabited by a diverse and powerful race called “humans”. Home to numerous cultures, all with different values and flaws.

Features: Wholesome themes, found family, redemption arcs, numerous LGBT+ characters and pairings, compassion, healing the world, love, humanity, a neurodivergent phoenix, a transgender prince, a friendship that transcends death

Main Pages

About Delra: Homepage for the world this story is set in.

Taglist: Like the taglist post if you want to be added!

WIP Intro (formal): Coming soon

Comic Sans Intro: Informal introduction to the story. Features MS Paint art by yours truly!

Main Characters

Sycamore Jin (intro coming soon): A phoenix fascinated by humans. Seems to be missing something. Tag is #sycamore.

Alastair Brungard (intro coming soon): Prince by day, revolutionary by night. Someone’s best friend from a long time ago. Tag is #alastair.

Acacia Yang (intro coming soon): Undead abomination who loves morbid puns. Just discovered pizza and can’t have enough. Tag is #acacia.

Other Characters

Myrtle Jin (intro coming soon): Sycamore’s baby brother. Good at hide-and-seek, especially in dire situations. Tag is #myrtle.

There’s more

Happy Storyteller Saturday!

Sycamore’s Feathers

Sycamore loves her feathers. Generally they remain hidden under long clothing, her wings clipped so her arms can fit into sleeves. She needs to pass as “human” for the time being. But she eagerly anticipates the day she can show off her plumage in all its fiery, colorful glory.

Here’s a ms paint diagram to show where the feathers are:

Explanation under the cut!

A Phoenix’s Guide to Humans

Taglist: @nothingisliteral ; @charles-joseph-writes ; @medusaswrites ; @magic-is-something-we-create ; @ellatholmes ; @violetcancerian ; @noloumna ; @lanawritesalittle ; @tacowona ; @leah-yasmin-writes ; @apricotwrites ; @athensthebandit ; @vioaeon ; @scioltezza ; @dreamswithadashofspice ; @rxsewrites

Thank you so much for your support!