Mist and Memory

Book One in The Alchemist of the Seven Seas Saga When an island in the world of Nirbhala falls ill, one unlikely hero must brave the haunted seas to find a cure. Fourteen-year-old elf Lara Silvia never imagined becoming an alchemist. But when a mysterious illness sweeps through her village, she has no choice but to set sail across the treacherous Yokbhut sea, seeking five legendary ingredients for the only cure that can save her people. Armed with her late father's enchanted staff, a pulsing silver orb, and her fiercely loyal nine-tailed fox pup Peachy, Lara navigates waters where ghost ships lurk and islands hold ancient secrets. Her first quest leads to a fog-shrouded island where she accidentally awakens Hanujin—a monkey prince trapped in mountain spirit stone, haunted by fragmented memories of his lost kingdom Suryavana. With his mystical Kirana spear and magical Nimbus cloud, Hanujin reluctantly joins Lara's journey while wrestling with the weight of his past cowardice and forgotten responsibilities. Blending South and East Asian mythology with heart-pounding adventure, this action-packed first installment introduces a world where golden monkey kingdoms rise above misty jungles, kitsune foxes hold ancient wisdom, and the line between memory and magic blurs like morning mist. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, Sayantani DasGupta's Kiranmala adventures, and readers who love thrilling quests filled with magical creatures, unlikely friendships, and heroes discovering their true strength. Begin the journey in this first thrilling installment of the Alchemist of the Seven Seas saga, where courage isn't about never falling—it's about rising every time you fall.