Arthurian Cultivation

An Arthurian legend + Fae lore + Cultivation mash-up. 

Taliesin had one plan: escape the Harkley family, dodge their blood curse, and live a quiet life far from trouble. What he got instead was death (briefly), an arranged marriage gone wrong (knives were involved), and a volatile new power, the dreaded death glamour. Armed with his magical lute, a dry sense of humour, and a loyal but chaotic group of Knights (who have a touch of destiny themselves), he’s determined to carve out a life as a bard in this dangerous world.

But Taliesin must decide his fate when political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and a Divine Cultivator conspiracy all come calling. Will he play the role the Lady of the Lake has cast him in, or craft his own melody? 

Updates Mondays and Fridays! Book 1 is complete, with Book 2 uploading now. Average chapter length 2.5K

What to expect

An MC who is not overpowered, just competent.

A character-centered story, told 80-90% from Taliesin's point of view.

A plot centred around cultivator things, plus Arthurian things. Whatever meshes well. 

A system of cultivation consistent with most major cultivation stories just differently flavoured.

Fae shenanigans including names, speaking only the truth, and oaths

Character progression that stems from effort, reflection and just the occasional death. 

A Europe-based cultivation world where Ki is Glamour and connected to the Fae realm. 

Enough Arthurian Lore that you get a sense of who the major players are and some idea of what to expect when names are dropped.

What it won't be

No harem

No OP MC

Historically accurate to the time-period.

A story entirely accurate to Arthurian Lore or your preferred cultivation system.