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In the age before humans, demi-dragons brought prosperity through the power to harness Wind and the blessings of life-giving Pulse energy from their goddess, Lady Ryusui. One fateful day, everything changes with the birth of Kamuna, a human with the left arm and tail of a demi-dragon. As Kamuna matures, he struggles to find his place in the world but begins learning ancient dragon fighting techniques all the same, hoping to learn control over the Wind himself. Simmering beneath Kamuna’s conflict is an ominous prophecy foretelling a change to the demi-beings’ societies that will either bring a new age of growth or a collapse of everything they know. Many interesting characters have already been introduced, including Kamuna’s rival, Gindu, a demi-dragon who begrudges Kamuna’s close relationship with his sister, Laseri, who herself is the pinnacle of positivity amid the strife. Within the first chapter, Himekawa has crafted a beautifully illustrated story with a deeply complex world full of masterfully conceived creatures. The character designs and settings are rich in detail, reminiscent of the fine-line work of Witch Hat Atelier. Some fantasy violence and complicated world-building make this story overall suited for readers ready to undertake a large-scale Dragonriders of Pern–style fantasy epic.