Luna Everbrightt

Enchantress of Mount Arayat (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Enchantress of Arayat is a mesmerizing retelling of the Legend of Maria Sinukuan, the mystical guardian of Mount Arayat, whose presence has shaped the fates of those who dared to seek her. Passed down through generations, her story weaves together enchantment, love, and the timeless struggle between human desire and the natural world's divine forces.

For centuries, the people of Pampanga have spoken of Maria Sinukuana spirit of ethereal beauty and immense power, bound to the mountain she protects. Some say she rewards the kind-hearted with abundance, while others whisper of those who succumbed to greed and were never seen again. In this retelling, her legend unfolds through the lives of those who encountered hermen who sought wealth, warriors who longed for peace, and wanderers who vanished into the mountain's eternal embrace.

The story follows Don Sebastian de Fuentes, a Spanish conquistador who foolishly believes he can claim Maria Sinukuan and her hidden riches. But Mount Arayat is not kind to the greedy, and his fate is sealed in a curse that echoes through time. In contrast, Damian, a zoologist and ecologist, finds solace and love within Maria Sinukuan's enchanted realm, only to be torn between his devotion to her and his longing for the mortal world. His heartbreaking choice leads to an irreversible fate, leaving the enchantress to mourn in solitude as she watches over the land she can never leave.

Steeped in Filipino folklore, The Enchantress of Arayat reimagines the legend with vivid storytelling, capturing the mystical beauty and haunting tragedy of Maria Sinukuan. This tale is more than a mythit is a reflection of nature's power, the cost of greed, and the eternal sorrow of love lost to time.

Even today, those who venture into Mount Arayat claim to hear a woman's laughter in the wind, see golden light flickering through the trees, and feel an unseen presence watching. Whether protector or punisher, Maria Sinukuan's spirit endures, a reminder that some legends never fadethey only wait to be found.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Luna Everbrightt
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798227097293
• Artikelnr.: 73312153

Autorenporträt

Luna Everbrightt is a passionate storyteller known for her fantasy stories inspired by mythology, folklore, and cultural traditions. Deeply rooted in Philippine legends, her works explore the connection between the mortal and the divine, weaving mystical tales where spirits, gods, and enchanted beings coexist with humanity.

Her fascination with folklore extends beyond the Philippines, drawing inspiration from global myths and universal themesdestiny, love, betrayal, power, and sacrifice. She blends these influences to create immersive fantasy worlds that resonate across cultures.

Writing for both children and adults, Luna introduces young readers to the magic of folklore through heroic adventures and moral lessons, while her adult works delve into darker themes like the cost of immortality and the struggle between light and darkness. She is known for reimagining legends through fresh perspectives, retelling myths from overlooked characters' viewpoints, challenging interpretations, and blending traditions to breathe new life into ancient stories.

Her tales unfold in mythical landscapestowering mountains of ancient spirits, vast oceans teeming with magicwhere protagonists grapple with identity, destiny, and sacrifice. Caught between the mortal and mystical realms, they navigate dilemmas echoing folklore's timeless struggles.

Beyond writing, Luna advocates for cultural appreciation and preservation, encouraging readers to explore their heritage through literature. She believes understanding ancestral myths deepens our connection to our roots and enriches storytelling's power.

With every tale, Luna Everbrightt invites readers into worlds where myths come to life, spirits walk among us, and folklorePhilippine and beyondcontinues to thrive.