In a lush Maya-inspired empire ruled by celestial destiny, future leader Park Jimin has spent his life preparing to guide his beloved people as both sacred seer and protector. When peaceful trade alliances bring foreign ships to the empire’s shores, Jimin meets Jeon Jungkook — a warm-hearted envoy from a distant maritime kingdom untouched by the rigid laws of fate. As the two grow closer, their bond begins to challenge everything Jimin has ever believed about duty, prophecy, and the future written for him by the stars. But while the alliance between their civilizations promises a new era of peace and discovery, ancient prophecies and political tensions threaten to pull them apart before they can decide whether love is stronger than destiny itself. ⸻ The World & How It Works The Empire of Ka’anal Ka’anal is a thriving jungle civilization inspired by Maya astronomy, architecture, mathematics, and spirituality. The empire values: * harmony with nature, * celestial knowledge, * scholarship, * ritual, * and communal responsibility. The people are not cruel or oppressive. Their belief in destiny is considered sacred because they believe the gods created balance through the stars. Children born under certain signs are guided toward roles where their gifts can flourish: * warriors, * astronomers, * mathematicians, * healers, * rulers, * artisans, * spiritual leaders. The society respects knowledge as much as military strength. Mathematics and astronomy are considered holy sciences because they allow people to understand the will of the heavens.