A shepherd boy on future Mars dreams of becoming an Outrider while entangled in a priestess's pilgrimage, assassins, and clan rivalries.
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A shepherd boy on future Mars dreams of becoming an Outrider while entangled in a priestess's pilgrimage, assassins, and clan rivalries.
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Once upon a time yet to come, there was a shepherd boy on Mars.
On the steppes, Taman tends his flock while dreaming of life as an Outrider. His life is simple – tend the sheep, feed the clan, and vie with Nikol for the affections of the priest’s daughter, Miriam. Undertaking the Trial of the Outrider with Nikol, he finds himself caught up in a promise: to help an uppity priestess finish her pilgrimage. Hounded by assassins, racing through canyons and courts, Taman needs every wit he has to s...
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Sexual content
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Brief rivalry for a priest's daughter's affections and a few kisses on-page; no sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Some minimally graphic violence, death, and animal attacks shown on page; the aftermath of injuries leading to disfigurement is discussed but not graphic
Profanity
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Very mild language throughout, including a few instances of d*mn and in-world exclaimed oaths (e.g., "mother's milk!")
Substance use
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Some alcohol use depicted in a responsible way; not a major theme
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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None present
Religious content
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Priests, priestesses, pilgrimage, High Priestess of Death, and references to an in-world deity central to setting and plot
Magic & witchcraft
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Some suspected magic featured, no major magic systems or witchcraft featured
Occult / demonology
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None present
Political content
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Minor references to in-world political systems; not a major theme
Self-harm / suicide
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None present
Abuse & suffering
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Some adventure-related injuries and deaths depicted
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