Elysian

Elysian Dawn Storyline ELYSIAN DAWN is a bittersweet story which revolves around the life of  Tessa Lockwood, a  young high school girl. She is the only daughter of a widowed mom with an older brother, she is almost unnoticed by her mother as she only cares about her cafe. Due to her father's death,they relocate to his family house in Dukes Town where she got a scholarship at Perry Thomas highschool, a private highschool in Dukes Town. There she meets friends, enemies and a boy she loves. But what happens when Tessa's life takes a tragic turn after being diagnosed with a bad terminal sickness? ELYSIAN DAWN (A blend of Comedy, Romance, Youth and Tragedy) Prologue Tessa just finished her performance and the crowd cheered happily. She managed a small smile before collapsing on the floor. The whole cheering turned into chaos as people ran to her. She was rushed to the hospital immediately to prevent the problem from escalating. "... Anyone ever heard of Elysian Dawn? It's the fleeting moment in someone's life... this is the fleeting beautiful moments of my life." * * By Favour Lilian

Matthew, a 25-year-old otaku, never imagined his obsession with fantasy worlds would turn into reality—until a fatal gas leak ended his life and transported him to another world. But this wasn’t the second chance he hoped for. Born as the illegitimate son of an affair, his very existence was a stain on his family’s honor, and his father relentlessly sought to kill him. Yet Matthew, now Claude, survived, again and again, driven by an unyielding will to live. Until one day he discovered his power darkness. Feared and reviled in this world, dark mages were hunted and burned alive. Knowing his gift could become his downfall, he trained in secret under Theo, his true father. When he turned sixteen, he, his mother, Dalia, and Theo planned their escape from the small town. But their attempt was thwarted by knights and clerics from the Promised Land. Though he narrowly escaped with his life, the cost was high—his family’s safety shattered. Wounded and desperate, Matthew fled to the fabled Elysian Plains, the last hope for those like him. Just as he reached the border of the Elysian Plains at eighteen, an ambush left both him and his mother gravely injured. Collapsing on the sacred ground, he heard a voice echo in his mind: [Welcome to the Elysium of Darkness System, Lord of Calamity.] [Your first quest is available!] [Increase the number of dwellers in the Elysium using your seeds and blood! Spread your legacy by making demons and witches bear your children!]

It is a psychological thriller that follows our protagonist Nakamura Eiya in his journey at Tokyo Metropolitan Elysian High School, a prestigious school that is more than it lets on, as he meets enigmatic figures and follows the cursed reputation system. Watch as he survives-but is Nakamura more than he lets on, is he secretly a genius? What is 'Project Perfection'? This and other questions will be answered as you read the book.

He held her hand placing it on his chest looking at his hand on top of hers. "I give you my heart Zillah, lead me" . " Stop" she finally bursted into tears. Still being able to hold her breath from making sounds. She was drooling all over and he drew her even closer to her and hugged her like never before. She cuddled underneath his arms crying seriously but he stroked her gently until she was able to calm down. How did he manage to bear all this type of pain. How much was he going through that leaves him to no other decision than to want to change from who he was. He called her name softly "Zillah…" "I love when you call my name" she spoke like a baby with a cracked voice because she cried a lot and her hands folded and he pulled her away and looked at her with a smirk. "But you… " he was ready to call her out for what she said earlier but she placed her finger on his lips knowing what he was about to say next. His smile widened when he observed something. He moved his fingers to her neck and felt where he pierced her neck and felt the injury and blood. He held her neck tenderly healing her slowly. "This part could be more painful" he warned while healing her. She winced lightly and he stroked her face. "You've got to dominate, and I don't care if you're the seventh mundane or not". She spoke with intense gaze rooted on him "Am I?...." "You are the Crown's Mundane". Alvah, the soul of Celestial, son of First Chamber Empyreal of Fire Deivigan Vimal because the first ever infernal who lived anonymously and as the Seventh Mundane. Zillah will be the mediator between Alvah and Tartarus. Costing her life will have to be the priority if Elysian has to be saved but what if Alvah takes the risk instead?. This is a realm of the conflict between Elysian and Tartarus.

In a world filled with Vivens (zombies), with near minimal resources, but the common sense which most horror movie protagonists lack, join us, as our protagonists- literally evderyday commoners- paddle through the jaws of death incarnate. (pun intended). There will always be something new to learn and witness.

A young man seeks out his true destiny while protecting those who are important in his life and tirelessly fighting to uncover his thru purpose and waging war among hordes of creatures sent by eight malefic but powerful Elysian god's who were banished into the void because of their rebellion against the multi-world singular ruler and Creator, as they continue to inflict chaos in countless other worlds to clash among each other as wave destruction and death for their own amusement.

A world of Demi-Humans, Humans, Gods, Dwarfs, and Elves. Multiple races lived in the world of Elysian, a famous video game worldwide. One day, Sarah, an avid player of the game, wakes up and finds herself transported to another world as her character Nirvana from Elysian. Despite the shock, she actually likes what happened, and after judging that her previous life was way too boring, she decides to stay in this new world and starts a journey. She finds out that she is much more powerful than any of the beings she encountered so far in this world, and after having her human sense of morality slowly taken over by the evil thoughts of her character Nirvana, she decides to begin a crusade for world domination. (In Royal Road by zRainz)

In the epic fantasy world of "Realm Requiem: Chronicles of the Elysian Blade," the land of Etherea teeters on the brink of darkness. Legends speak of a powerful artifact called the Elysian Blade, capable of reshaping reality and restoring balance. The webtoon follows the journey of Kael, a determined warrior, as he embarks on a perilous quest to recover the Elysian Blade before it falls into the wrong hands. Alongside a diverse group of allies, Kael faces treacherous challenges, battles mythical creatures, and confronts his own fears. The webtoon weaves together thrilling action, intricate storytelling, and a world brimming with magic, as Kael's destiny intertwines with the fate of Etherea itself.

The tapestry of fate and destruction blankets the starry sky. Burdened by destiny, Elysian Kaelen, son of Cedric Kaelen, discovers that his family’s legacy is more mysterious than he ever imagined. Thrown into a turbulent whirlpool of fate by an all-powerful entity, he navigates challenges that reveal the hidden truths surrounding not only his family but also the cosmos itself. As fate and destruction clash, Elysian must confront the ultimate question: Will fate triumph, or will only destruction remain?

In a world called Elysia, once a realm of harmony, a catastrophic event known as the Veil Shattering fractured its essence. This disaster allowed dark entities called Veilborn to seep into the world, corrupting it. The remnants of civilization now live in isolated cities, each protected by powerful barriers.

I thought reviving Elysian Films would be a straightforward challenge. When we started filming, The studio’s history seemed to claw its way into our present. Strange things began happening— Equipment failed, Crew members vanished, And the atmosphere grew heavy with unspoken tension. Mia Torres, An actress who refused to be intimidated, Joined me in uncovering the studio’s dark past. We uncovered stories that suggested the studio’s misfortunes were tied to something much older and more vengeful than we had anticipated. As our production faced escalating disruptions, It became clear that honoring the studio’s history was not just an obligation but a necessity. Every new problem pushed us closer to the edge, Forcing us to confront the studio’s haunting legacy head-on. Navigating the chaos while trying to maintain our creative vision proved to be a battle in itself. It was clear that if we wanted to succeed, We needed to address the past and respect the shadows lurking in the studio’s walls.

Many years have passed since the War of Medivet City. Peace has run through all of Medivia. King Gragas Fewlos died of an unknown disease and his son, Ragar Fewlos became king of Midhanhal. Queen Evelyn Shard's son, Ariax Shard, became king of Dusk. Eberia has successfully pushed back the scavengers for some time now. As for the Empire of Dython, it was renamed to the Elysian Empire. Dython has fallen ill, and Johannes is going to succeed the throne. Old and new faces are revealed. A new tyrannical king takes a throne. A fair and just ruler sits on a throne. A new ambitious ruler rises to take all the thrones. This is the story of the new Medivia, for peace will no longer be.

In the year 2150, humanity has spread across the stars, colonizing distant planets and establishing a network of space stations. Among these interstellar pioneers is Captain Aria Valen, a decorated pilot and commander of the starship Elysian. Dedicated to her mission and crew, Aria has little time for romance, having locked away her heart after a past betrayal. On a routine mission to deliver supplies to the remote colony of Zephyr-9, Aria's ship encounters a mysterious distress signal emanating from an uncharted planet. Reluctantly, she diverts course to investigate, discovering a small, crashed vessel and a lone survivor: Dr. Ethan Cross, a brilliant and enigmatic astrophysicist. Ethan, working on a top-secret project, claims to have unlocked secrets about a rare cosmic phenomenon that could revolutionize space travel. Despite his guarded demeanor, Aria is drawn to his intellect and quiet strength. As they work together to repair Ethan's ship and uncover the truth behind his research, their mutual respect blossoms into something deeper. However, their growing connection is tested by external threats. A ruthless space pirate, Captain Lyra Nox, seeks the same knowledge Ethan possesses and will stop at nothing to obtain it. Aria and Ethan must navigate treacherous space battles, decipher hidden codes, and outmaneuver Lyra's relentless pursuit. As danger looms, Aria and Ethan realize that their bond is not just a fleeting romance but a powerful alliance that could alter the fate of humanity. Together, they must make a choice: protect their newfound love or sacrifice it to save countless lives. "WE FELL IN LOVE IN SPACE" is a tale of adventure, trust, and the unbreakable bonds forged among the stars. It's a journey that explores the limits of human courage and the infinite possibilities of love.

“Whispers of Dual Souls” In the Thornwood estate of the Elysian Empire, Lady Elara Thornwood gives birth to a child with dual souls—a split personality. Her son, known as Eamon, embodies the visible aspect, while the mysterious counterpart, Noctis, remains hidden. The Thornwood family guards a secret prophecy: this child will determine the fate of Thornwood and all realms. As Eamon and Noctis grow, their intertwined destinies unravel, revealing whispered truths that could reshape their world.

In a world cloaked in shadows and secrets, Alexa's life takes a tumultuous turn when her mother becomes the victim of a mysterious accident. As her mother fights for recovery, Alexa's unwavering determination compels her to unveil the truth behind the incident and seek justice. Shouldering the weight of her mother's business empire, Alexa embraces her new role as caregiver and manages her responsibilities with unparalleled strength and resilience. Amidst the chaos, she encounters Alan Morgan, a troubled young man fleeing a dangerous situation. Their shared pain and tenacity forge an unexpected connection, offering solace during their darkest moments. Meanwhile, a twist of fate reveals the existence of Alexa's long-lost father, Ethan, who remains oblivious to her existence. Their paths converge at a high-profile gala where Alexa, accompanied by her loyal friend Aria, intends to uncover the secrets shrouding her mother's sudden disappearance years ago. With each puzzle piece falling into place, Alexa becomes entangled in a web of betrayal, hidden agendas, and buried family revelations. Together with Jason, a mysterious newcomer harboring secrets of his own, Alexa inches closer to the truth, determined to expose the machinations that have haunted her family. As she delves deeper into her mother's past, shocking revelations shatter her beliefs, testing her loyalty and capacity for forgiveness. "Unveiling Shadows" is a captivating tale of resilience, redemption, and the indomitable bonds of family. It navigates the intricacies of human relationships, unraveling layers of deceit and treachery threatening to tear Alexa's world asunder. Will justice prevail, or will the shadows of the past forever eclipse her path? Join Alexa on an extraordinary journey as she confronts her inner demons, unearths long-buried truths, and discovers the empowering strength within her to forge a new destiny.

Bree is the newly crowned Luna Queen wolf, meanwhile Rhys is the Beastly King of the Lions.Both have a stand still rivalry that descended from their ancestors and looking for dominance in the Redloslds, The Golden Land, their home. Secretly, Rhys and Bree find each other fascinating yet spit fire to one's faces. What will happen when the Oracle reveals their interwined destiny? Excerpt: " Look at the conniving she-wolf." He bellowed with a followed exasperated laugh. Bree mocked as she used the same idiotic tone. Which made the lions and his guards pausing gaze at her. " I might be a conniving woman but at least I'm not a beast without a mate!"  She spit at him so it would burn the depth of his ego. His shrewd lion king ego. He squinted her eyes at her. " What about you old wrench." He attempted to fight back. " A woman doesn't always need a man, but a man always needs a woman." Bree retorted as the three men eyed her wanting to pounce on her but she just gave them a free caring smirk. " Anyways, I better get going. Today is important day for me, your Majesty. So gotta go. Bye." She dismissed herself but being dismissed formal swaying her hips side to side as the men stared. Other Current Works: A Throne of Shadow and Thorns Ex Mafia Boss turned into Mafia's Boss Mommy?! A Midnight Past A Bound Destiny I do not own the picture, all credit belongs to the artists!! DISCLAIMER: Mature Content Strong Language Violence Sexual Content

“I don’t need a Prince who will die for me. I need an Executioner who will kill for me.” A dethroned Queen who swore to kill the King of Elysian fled to enemy territory where she met the cruel and vicious Second Prince of the Obsidian Empire. The Second Prince who professed his love for her, and although she doesn't need him as a Prince who will die for her, he's more than willing to be the Executioner who will kill for her. --- [ This story contains mature content ]

Khirelle, the War goddess, is hailed as one of the greatest fighters since time immemorial. However, no one knows this indisputable fact, except for Zeus himself. But not even he, nor Hercules, can even dream about defeating her. This goddess of war may be the most powerful on this planet, but when it came to matters of the heart, though? Love? Pfft, forget about it! Love, is the only battle she'll always lose on, again and again. Whoever said, 'There's plenty of fish in the sea,' obviously didn't know what it's like to be a goddess who lived in Mt. Olympus! Everyone knows how messed up the Grecian deities are when it comes to relationships, and that's putting it mildly. Undeterred by what's considered 'normal' in their society, Khirelle takes matters into her own hands and decides to create her partner entirely from scratch. Yes, literally. Using an ancient spell, she has to go through a long and arduous journey that's filled with never-ending trials that'll continuously test her to her utmost limits. A grand adventure that's packed with violence, laughter, heartache, friendship, table flip worthy scenarios, self-discovery, and let's not forget - tea, and even more tea. - "So, all these ingredients I'm going to gather, they're going to be used to create my husband?" "What? My concern's pretty legit, you know? I mean... 30 River siren femurs, 10 Elysian worm skulls, 5 Centaur skin... I don't know about you, but don't you think this destined better half of mine, is going to end up looking like a chimera at this point?!"

Lilac is dead. In an accidental fall, Lilac is sent to the underworld before she could even graduate high school. Normally, someone could only count themself unlucky and chill in the Elysian Fields until reincarnation. But either lucky or unlucky, Lilian is pulled into a game between gods. In the end she is only given one ultimatum. Steal Hades heart and win a chance at life again, or fail and never reincarnate for eternity.

Raised and excelled at the life of the Mafia. Lydia Thornton was the head of the Lions Mafia, however after so much bloodshed she gives up the position of mafia boss to become a regular college student and living with her mother. Two years after she left the rival clan Dragon Clan has risen tredumlous with their leader Colton Ivar in charge.One day as she is strolling around the park something strikes her hard and fast stumbling to the ground. Looking down it’s a cute adorable child nesting in her arms. Excerpt 1 I exasperatedly sighed wishing the solution would just befall on me. I trailed along the pathway eyes locked on the sun as its heat would be the only thing keeping me warm tonight.  Quickly, taken out of my thoughts as something striked me hard and fast. Feeling like a ton. My reflexes didn't kick in and I stumbled to the ground. Looking down it was a cute adorable child nesting in my arms. He shrieked, " Mommy! I found you!" My eyes went wide. Mommy? Was this kid lost? I spoke," Who are you?" " Mommy please don't go." He said meekly as he peeked up his tiny head revealing beautiful ocean eyes. More pretty than my bland hazel ones. Damn I'm jealous. " I'm sorry child but I think your confused I'm not your mommy. " I said ever recalling if I could have possibly given birth but odds were extremely impossible as I hadn't been intimate with anyone yet. " Mommy, I promise I won't be bad. I'll be a good boy. I promise." He insisted clenching onto my jacket tighter. Aw, he seemed so cute. My heart tightened. I wanted too. But his parents were probably looking for him. Clanking and the sound of a gun trigger pulled me out of thought. I knew the sound of such things. Gazing up I was surrounded by mafia members holding their weapons at her." Let go of the young sir, now!" Excerpt 2 " Fine. I don't like virgins anyways." He degraded me while the room filled with laughter.  Walking away standing at his original spot. My face grew redder. Not by embarrassment but anger. How dare this motherfucker? But no. I wouldn't be controlled by emotion. Rather play this game of two. " Haha. So funny." I began as the room quiet down. " Now we got that out of the way let me go and we'll be on our merry way." I rolled my eyes as his eyes lingered on me. He sat down pulling opened what seemed a drawer. " Alright. If you want to leave, then you can." He alleged as I cocked my brow. What was with this sudden change? I could just walk up and leave. No. Couldn't be. He must have a trick up his sleeve. " That is, if you'll be alive or not." He informed looking in the drawer. 4HxArhGk6u Other current works: A Throne of Shadows and Thorns My lion King, My Alpha Queen A Bound Destiny A Midnight Past DISCLAIMER: Mature Content Strong Language Violence Sexual Content

Brianna and Michael were natural born enemies. He was an Prince Alpha wolf and she was the Princess of Vampires. However, after centuries of battle both are tired of endless war. What will happen as they figure they are destined to be mates? Will they reject one another? Or give fate a chance while betraying their kingdoms? Excerpt:As the music captivated their souls they longer talked instead they allowed themselves to immerse in each other's presence. Everything and everyone seemed to fade away. In this moment, where only lovers can explain their way, they gazed into each other's souls as the sensation of longing and desperation. They were dancing with the devil. Out of control, it was like heaven was right there right at the grasp of their hands, they were playing with enemy, and gambling with their souls as they held each other in the moment in time everything and anyone else disappeared as irrelevant pieces of nothing as the only two that were left residing within themselves. DEFINITELY A SLOW BURN!! I do not own the picture. All credits goes to the artist! Join me on Discord: https://discord.gg/4HxArhGk6u Also Currently working on: Ex Mafia Boss turned into Mafia’s Boss Mommy?!? My Lion King, My Alpha Queen A Bound Destiny A Midnight Past DISCLAIMER: Mature Content Strong Language Violence Sexual Content

A story following the troublesome life of Abel, a Reaper born into the wonderful yet dangerous world of Elysian. With help of the System, a mysterious guide, he must overcome many hardships and challenges, meeting a great diversity of people along the way...

Scarlet was born in a world where Magic still exists. Luan Guo, ruled by her father was a wealthy Kingdom found in Elysian boundaries. After the world made of delusion Lace has created that later on destructed by the real Will of Abyss. Lace, a strayed God roamed in Elysian. Who soon plague black magic that causes people insane and, become a monster. People from the Elysian boundaries named the monsters "Alice", It is the name of the person that the strayed God was looking for. Scarlet was living peacefully in the kingdom when the Will of wonderland, Another world that separates the Magical creatures and the humans apart; interfered and tried to keep the Princess of Luan Guo in their world. Due to her White hair and Red eyes, the magical creatures believe she is one of them. But in the people's eyes, Scarlet's appearance is a curse bestowed by heaven. When Scarlet was gotten involved with that mystic world, her life and heaven's enemy began to disturb her just to bring misfortune to the human world. Scarlet then began to unfold all the mysterious happening in her surrounding, including about the man named Lace who plague the darkness above the world.

In the Elysian realm, a white-haired little Princess was born in the Land of Sunshia. Despite the fact that the Kingdom of Sunshia had been blessed with a beautiful white-haired baby. The King doesn't even think of her as his daughter. He believed the old legends that if you were blessed with a child with white hair, everyone around her would die. As an outcome, the King makes a hasty and cruel decision for the entire Kingdom. He told the midwife who came when his wife was in labor to throw the baby anywhere or, worse, kill her. But because the Queen knows she gave birth to a girl, they swap the Queen's baby for the slave's baby. While the midwife was about to dispose of the Queen's daughter, some knights started chasing her down. The king intended to get rid of both the Queen's daughter and midwife without mercy. Fortunately, the midwife and the baby were able to flee into another Kingdom with the assistance of a friend. The midwife's rage led to a promise that the only way for her vengeance would be to raise the little Princess and return her to her rightful place. Krahn, as the baby was soon to be known, was raised in the Land of Astrea. A Kingdom without a sun rises above the sky, as does a Prince with Mono-kouneli syndrome, whom she will later meet. Krahn, as the baby was soon to be known, was raised in the Land of Astrea. A Kingdom without a sun rises above the sky, as does a Prince with Mono-kouneli syndrome, whom she will later meet.

Vin a full blooded,rugged man promised in marriage just in the past few weeks. He stops at the neck of the woods to investigate his village water source the reson being that he is in charge of making sure that his folks gets untarnished purified water. However,his existence turns around as soon as he encounters human-like unattractive features yet angelic, good-looking creature washing themselves and splashing around the uncontaminated water source. After his encounter, Vin begins to sing a melody, more like a piece of poetry and infrequently dances to his melody like a deranged and disturbed person. The cause for his unearthly and odd behaviour is discovered buy his wife. The revelation Vein wife encounter destroys, saves, sets hurdles and entangles the life of the characters.

"I'll surpass him, and once I can. I'll kill him with my own hands..." - As someone who died miserably in his world, Zion soon knew that he was just a mere stepping stone for his brother to rise to the top with his harem members. However, on the verge of death a system came upon him, giving him chance to live through transmigrating to different worlds to accumulate points. But then, mystery started to unreveal itself when a mysterious white robe mans started appearing out of nowhere. Will Zion be able to revenge himself or started unrevealing the mysterious past about the system and his existence? - “How lucky was it for you to runaway from me, Little one.” Zion hissed and pain when a sharp knife went to his cheek. Noticing that the other wasn’t doing anything, he rolled his eye. “The how unlucky for you to chase me, evil jerk.” He muttered, feeling annoyed. The latter froze before chuckling coldly, tracing the cold tip of the knife into his lover face. “Ah, what a bad pet... I really need to discipline you.” Zion brows arch up upon hearing what the latter said, “Who the fuck are you calling a pet?” He spat angrily. If his power wasn’t sealed, he could literally kill this man a minute ago. “What are thinking about when you’re infront of me, Little one?” The man ask with a straight face but possessiveness and obsession was visible in his face that made Zion eyes rolled. “I’m thinking about running away from you.” He muttered, almost a whispered but the man heard it still. The knife fell down from his hands when his hand went to Zion hair and grip a handful. Ouch! Hissing in pain, Zion glared up and meet the other red eye, reflecting his painful expression. Ah, did I runaway too much? “Hey, do you really hate being with me that much?” He ask. “I do... I hated you.” Zion whispered. It was then when he caught sight of his system, happily watching the scene unfolding infront of his eyes. Fuck you! Let’s leave this world! I can’t, I like watching Dadd—Mommy have fight with him! My advice but please put a painful expression first. If I’m free, I’ll kill you! “You’re talking with him again..” “I’m jealous, little one. Really jealous that I can fuck you to death right now.” - Warning: 1— English isn’t my first language nor my second, let say it is my third, thus this book is full of typographical, grammatical, punctuation error that y’all may find disturbing. 2— This is a slow burn romance but also not. 3— This story may contain incest, dubcon, harem and some threesome and GB that even I, the author may find it difficult to write— but don’t worry even if it this story have TS and GB, it will only be the MC and ML doing it and no other person. 4— And this story may have some predictable plot and smut every arc that may consist of five chapter each arch if I’m not lazy. 5— The photo used as my cover isn’t mine. Credits to the rightful owner.

Long ago Supernaturals and mortals lived in harmony, until the magicians attacked the mortals. They saw them as lesser than Supernaturals while we saw them as our equals. So, they rebelled and became the outcasts. After this we had to erase the memories of the mortals for we feared if there was another rebellion their lives would be in grave danger. Then we spread all over the world,Vampires, Werewolves, Elementists, Shape shifters and many more. The Shape Shifters and the Elementists stayed to fulfill a prophecy. Then the magicians attacked again and this time they attacked the Shifters and Elementists, the other Supernaturals could not help us because of this same prophecy. " For a time will come when one of your own will turn and their shall be war between the Supernaturals. The elements, and the shifters shall fight against magic and their fate will be decided by one yet unborn." So we started training, seeing that the Magicians were one of the most powerful Supernaturals ever. But, we couldn't help but hope for the one ' yet unborn', our Elysian, our Chosen one. No one knows where it will be born, in the hands of the Magicians, or with us. Either we hope we'll ready when the war comes. We are THE SUPERNATURALS!

ELYSIAN : Love and Lost ??? Cinta memang datang secara tiba-tiba,hati jatuh secara tak terduga. Pertanyaannya maukah kamu untuk percaya dan menjalaninya,terkadang penantian panjang tidak selalu menyedihkan.Namun,penantian panjang itulah yang akan membawa sebuah keabadian.