For generations, its people have protected marine life, preserved ancient traditions, and lived in harmony with nature. Among them is Rina Morozova, a young conservation mage whose days revolve around safeguarding the creatures of the ocean.
Everything changes when a mysterious stranger washes ashore after a violent storm.
The young man remembers only his name — Mikhail.
As fragments of a forgotten past begin to surface, Rina and Mikhail uncover hidden archives, abandoned pathways, and traces of a civilization erased from history. What starts as the rescue of a castaway soon becomes a journey into secrets buried beneath centuries of silence.
Together, they must follow clues left by ancient guardians, navigate uncharted waters, and confront truths capable of reshaping everything the island believes about its origins.
A tale of friendship, discovery, courage, and the enduring power of trust, The Legend of Yuzhny Ostrov: The Promise Beneath the Sea is the first chapter in an epic fantasy saga where every wave carries a memory, and every horizon hides a new beginning.
Author: TRUONG SA
TRUONG SA is the creator of The Legend of Yuzhny Ostrov series. Passionate about fantasy worldbuilding, ocean-inspired adventures, and character-driven storytelling, the author combines themes of exploration, friendship, conservation, and ancient mysteries into immersive fictional worlds. The Promise Beneath the Sea is the first installment in an ongoing fantasy saga set in the magical waters surrounding Yuzhny Ostrov.