Ebony Gundo: A Tale of Music, Magic, and Misadventures

A kingdom shouldn't sit on the back of a living sky whale. Then again, Ebony Gundo was never supposed to be king.

A Bard Monk with a philosophy built on adventure and growth — and a court made up of former bandits, thieves, and musicians — Ebony rules through music, martial arts, and sheer audacity. His people are loyal. His enemies are many. And the sky beneath his feet is never still.

From deadly aerial territories to political conspiracies that reach far below the clouds, Ebony must balance the restless hunger of a man built for adventure against the weight of everyone who follows him. He didn't ask to lead. But now that he does, he refuses to do it halfway.

This is a slow-burn story about earning power, not inheriting it.

What to expect: LitRPG (action-focused) · Progression Fantasy · Large-scale battles · Grimdark · Harem Romance · Competent Anti-Hero Lead

A note from the author: I use AI as a writing tool to help refine my prose. Every character, story, and idea in this series is entirely my own.

ATTENTION READERS:

​This is not a simple story. Ebony Gundo is a vast, continuous serialized series. If you are looking for a straightforward, easy read, this series may not be for you.​

​Publishing Schedule

​Chapter Length: Targeting 2k to 3k words per chapter. 4k or more for subplot.

Give it a read if it's to your liking. If not, I would like to thank you for giving it a chance.