In a world where life is a literal game of chess, the next move could change everything.
In the vibrant kingdom of Quilluma, humans live alongside sentient chess pieces under a century of hard-won peace. But for Rikki, a humble vegetable farmer with a "horse with no name," life is a repetitive cycle of harvesting and dreaming of more. When a lucky lottery win and a mysterious prophecy from a fortune teller collide, Rikki trades his shovel for a suit of shimmering blue armor, enrolling as the castle's newest Pawn.
Guided by a bickering "shoulder angel" named Sherry and a "shoulder devil" named Lucano, Rikki must navigate the complexities of courtly life, modern-day conveniences like fast-food joints and TVs, and his growing feelings for Emily, the rebellious Princess of Quilluma.
But a darkness stirs in the volcanic lands. King Shadler, the Black King, is watching Rikki’s every move from his dark throne, plotting to shatter the kingdom’s prosperity. To protect his home and the woman he loves, Rikki must survive a high-stakes, musical human-chess tournament where pawns become queens, legends like King Arthur enter the fray, and the soundtrack is as loud as the clashing of steel.
Can a simple farmer promote himself to a Knight and checkmate the forces of darkness? Or is he just another piece in a much larger, deadlier gambit?
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Evan Wilson Joined: Dec-13-2017 |
