The Beginning After The End (TBATE), Book 1: Early Years marks the start of TurtleMe’s acclaimed progression fantasy series. It introduces readers to King Grey, a powerful ruler in a technologically advanced world who is reborn into a realm of magic and monsters as Arthur Leywin Core Narrative & Plot
Most fantasy stories orphan the protagonist to get them on the road. says "no." The Leywin family is functional, loving, and present. Arthur’s love for his parents and his eventual baby sister (Eleanor) provides the series with emotional stakes that feel real. tbate book 1
Arthur leaves the academy early to join the Adventurer’s Guild. The Beginning After The End (TBATE), Book 1:
The attack on Arthur's family during their journey to Xyrus City serves as the definitive turning point for the volume. It shatters the illusion of a peaceful childhood and forces Arthur into the "harsh realities" of his new world. This event transitions him from a child playing with magic to a survivor who must rely on his "past life instincts" to protect those he loves. Arthur’s love for his parents and his eventual