Astra inclinant, sed non obligant
Description
Irene is an 18 year old girl in a world where teenagers take on animal forms to survive their rite of passage to adulthood. During her trials, she makes awkward small talk, tries not to spill tea, and meditates. While she is not alone in this whole ordeal, she soon finds out that everyone has tea to spill.
Foreword
Animal Avatar AU
Vincit qui se vincit. He conquers who conquers himself.
For thousands of years, the people of Ascot have been blessed with a gift from the gods, the power to manifest an animal avatar. This raw untamed ability typically presents itself on the day of one’s 18th birthday, but not everyone is fortunate. Some are born powerless.
The Shamans, leaders of Ascot, have ordained a decree to preserve order. One fight in the Arena between the new adults to seal their fates.
The winners are sent to the Shamans to hone their abilities. After five years of training, they go on to preside over high-ranking positions in society. The losers are whisked away to the Barrens to become foot soldiers or they’re sent back home in shame. They will never amount to anything.
AN: Thank you for checking out this out and I'm sorry about the crack-like description. My awesome beta-reader wrote it :)
*Astra inclinant, sed non obligant = latin for “the stars incline us, they do not bind us”
Cross-posted on AO3 (link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/23237950/chapters/55640635)
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