The Girl Who Drank the Moon

Each year, the inhabitants of the Protectorate present a baby as a tribute to the witch dwelling in the nearby forest, hoping to appease her and prevent any misfortune from befalling their town. Unbeknownst to them, the witch, Xan, is benevolent and lives harmoniously alongside a knowledgeable Swamp Monster and a diminutively charming Dragon. Instead of harming the infants, Xan rescues them, providing them with nourishing starlight during their passage to loving families beyond the forest's reach. On one fateful occasion, Xan mistakenly nourishes a baby with moonlight rather than starlight, imbuing the child with remarkable magic. Recognizing the extraordinary nature of this event, Xan names the girl Luna and decides to raise her herself. As Luna nears her thirteenth birthday, her innate magic starts to manifest, leading to potentially perilous outcomes. Concurrently, a determined young man from the Protectorate seeks to liberate his community by confronting and slaying the witch. Meanwhile, ominous birds with unclear motives gather, a dormant volcano begins to stir beneath the soil, and a mysterious woman with the heart of a Tiger lurks in the shadows…