Swordsmith

Loumotiem was in their golden age. The city was ruled over by a royal family filled with blessed souls, all gifted with the ability to move and control metal to their free will. Legends of the kingdom passed down from generation to generation had described the royal family to be descendants of gods who had come down to the mortal world thousands of years ago, their sacred bloodline now mixed with the mere humans of this world. Princess Elixane never did believe in her family’s history for she knew the way they rose to power. As peaceful as the royal family might appear to be, hundreds of years ago, they had used their god-like abilities to slaughter lives by the millions to attain ultimate power. When a rebel force revealed themselves against the throne, wishing to take back what was rightfully theirs, Elixane was forced to flee from her kingdom, taking refuge in a nearby village where she met a humble swordsmith who might be more than he seemed. Sparks fly from both the clash of swords and the collision of hearts. Will Elixane be able to regain her formal glory and peaceful life? Or will Loumotiem crash and burn, turning into ruin in the hands of a tyrannical new ruler? --- Image used in cover not mine.

The Tale of Yukito is set in the Sengoku era of Japan, following the journey of Yukito Kumagai, a young swordsmith, as he embarks on a dangerous quest to save his ailing mother. Alongside a monk doctor named Seiryu, Yukito encounters various supernatural beings, including yokai, all controlled by a malevolent fox demon. The story blends traditional Japanese folklore with fantasy and adventure, exploring themes of personal growth, duty, and sacrifice.

In the ancient city of Chang'an, amidst the swirling mists of intrigue and forbidden romances, a poignant love story unfolds. Liang An, a skilled but humble swordsmith, and Princess Yuanyuan, a woman of unparalleled beauty and grace, find their hearts entwined in a love that defies the rigid confines of imperial society. Their secret love blossoms in the moonlit gardens of the palace, hidden from the prying eyes of the court. But as the political tides shift, and a power struggle threatens the peace of the empire, their forbidden love draws them deeper into a dangerous web of deception, honor, and duty. Torn between their heartfelt desires and the unyielding demands of their stations, Liang An and Yuanyuan must navigate the treacherous waters of palace intrigue and societal expectations. Will their love survive the trials of time and turmoil, or will it be lost like a whisper in the winds of Chang'an?

A coming of age story set in medieval Japan. A friendship between a young fox god and his human childhood friend is built on deception, but grows stronger and purer as it's driven by common purpose. However, the vast differences of the worlds they live in can't be ignored, as their relationship is frowned upon by both humans and spirits. Kogitsune's feelings for his human friend go beyond friendship. He will fight for their bond with everything he has, but it will consume him and change him.  ‘Kogitsune’ is a retelling of the famous Noh theater play ‘Kokaji’, a story about a swordsmith who requests the help of the Inari god to build a sword for emperor Ichijo (980-1011). Picture on the cover by © Ekaterina Glazovak | Dreamstime.com

[Important Note: The main character of this novel is a female, but I selected the male gender for the leading gender to better align with the available story tags, as the female section lacks sufficient options. *** There is a genius in the Hidden Mist Village. However, her talent is not that of a ninja -- in the first place, she is not a ninja. However, the people of the village call her the " Madwoman of the Hidden Mist" -- because of the fearsome blades she creates as a girl who is a descendant of the swordsmith who created the Seven Ninja Swords, and because of the mysterious words and madness she devoted to her own swords .

Kitano Reiken is a normal high school student, with one secret: his family descends from the ancient Chinese swordsmith couple, Ganjiang and Moye. His father, Kitano Susuki, runs the swordsmith, while his older brother, Kitano Reigin, apprentices with his father. On his 16th birthday, however, everything changed. Instead of having him pick a sword as his birthday present, like every child in the Kitano family did when they turned 16, a rusty sword sitting in the corner of the swordsmith suddenly summoned him to another world. Follow Reiken as he embarks on an adventure to become the master of swords. All rights reserved.

As the wind and clouds stir, the spirit sword takes form, born for the sword, destined to die for the sword. Through the fusion of exotic flames, a master swordsmith is born. Cutting through obstacles, he aspires to attain the ultimate celestial spirit sword beyond the heavens.

“I hate swords!” Astoria Justocia, the daughter of the finest swordsmith of Ea, despises the cultural object of her own city. On a fateful day, while helping her father on a quest, she miraculously encounters an unworldly sword on her way! Not only that, much to her dismay, as she was also appointed as a Myrmidon by her own kin! What will be left for her own ultimate goal which is, to have a peaceful life devoid of any ‘infernal sticks?’ Follow the out-of-this-world shenanigans of Astoria and her other Myrmidon companions as they accept quests, defeat the evil, and uncover the secrets regarding their ethereal weapons.

August, a swordsmith from 1861, gets transported to 2034 and meets his 5x great-grandson, Kyle. But strange things start to happen around him and to him. Will they ever find out what's happening?

When a mysterious sword of mythical origins land in the bloody noman's land of Tarzica,it takes the help of a swordsman, swordsmith and a whole lot of other entities to avert the bad luck it brings.This is the chronicle of Jin the Shark and Aylar of Haysworth and their struggles to restore world peace and futility while also battling the bloody killers and Cutthroats of the federation of Tarzica.

Blades of Destiny: The Necromancer's Quest" follows the journey of Morgan Blackblade, a young swordsman with a passion for both the art of the blade and the mysteries of necromancy. Born into a family of esteemed swordsmiths in the bustling city of Arkanvale, Morgan's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers an ancient prophecy foretelling the rise of a powerful necromancer.