Another Castle

Misty, the Princess of Beldora, is faced with a conundrum: is she a damsel or a leader? She is engaged to the buffoonish Prince Pete, but she notices a spy from the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire. Misty makes the rash decision to attempt to end Lord Badlug, but loses the sword to his witch and gets kidnapped. Pete sets out to rescue her, and Misty discovers that simply disposing of Badlug won't lead to an immediate happy ending. With the help of her new-found allies, Misty recaptures her sword and learns there's more to being a leader and a hero than prophecies and royal titles.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Oni Press,US

What does it mean to be a hero? A magical sword? A prophecy? What does it mean to be a leader? A royal title? A kingdom to lead?

Misty, Princess of Beldora, is faced with a conundrum. Engaged to the buffoonish, if well-meaning, prince Pete, Misty finds herself suffocated by the expectations of royalty life. Soon, Misty notices a spy from the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire. Quickly, a plot is revealed to steal the one sword that has the power to kill Lord Badlug, the current ruler of Grimoire, who seeks to expand his empire by invading neighboring countries.

However, because of some magical red tape, Badlug can only invade another country once he becomes a member of the royal family. Misty makes the rash decision to attempt to end Lord Badlug, but ends up losing the sword to his witch and getting kidnapped. Pete, in all his well-meaning goodness, sets out to rescue her.

Thrown into turmoil over the kidnapping of his daughter, Misty's father vows to bring war to the land of Grimoire in an effort to save her before her wedding to Lord Badlug. While Misty attempts to not only rescue herself but also the country of Grimoire itself from Lord Badlug, she discovers that simply disposing of Badlug won't lead to an immediate happy ending.

Having gotten to know the citizens of Grimoire, Misty learns more about the political upheaval she's about to cause whether she marries Lord Badlug or overthrows him. With the help of her new-found allies, Gorga, Fogmoth, Robin, and surprisingly Pete, Misty recaptures her sword and also learns that there's more to being a leader and a hero than prophecies and royal titles.

In conclusion, being a hero is not about possessing a magical sword or a prophecy. It is about making a conscious decision to stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity. It is about being willing to risk everything to protect those you love and the people you care about. It is about being a leader who inspires others to follow in your footsteps and make a positive difference in the world. And it is about realizing that true happiness comes not from personal gain or success, but from using your talents and resources to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Weight: 363g
Dimension: 224 x 152 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781620109861