A very special companion once told me “Life is not as you know it to be”. What a journey I have been on. Meeting an amazing race of beautiful beings called the Korninti, who suddenly had their whole belief system thrown into disarray. But during most of the time I spent learning about the Korninti, I did not realise that I carried within me the knowledge about their true origins. I am Jonas, Guardian of my people, but I have yet to tell you, who they are!
The Gods of Uis-Valla series, developed out of a very small idea. Originally it was a short story and probably had not meant to be fantasy related, however through the experience of the character Jonas, he lives a fantastical brief moment in an out of world adventure, before returning to the normality of his own existence, which breathed life into something more.
When the original story concept was created, it was simply known as "Guardian". This idea was developed further between 2014 and 2016. Between 2018 and 2019, a screenplay, consisting of 16 short episodes for part of the story was written and displayed on the Ben Kesp website, to receive feedback from readers and it was positive.
The naming of "Uis-Valla" came about from name variations of different ancient Irish sites associated with Irish mythology. At first names like "Uishara", "Ushalla, "Uis-Grohan" were all in consideration to be used for the city realm. However, in 2019, the "Gods of Uis-Valla" was created as the overall series title, with "Guardian: Rise of the Gods" becoming the title for the first book.
The story setting is the Zalaize Cluster, that was formed out of star dust, in a time unknown. Within this new creation sprung forth five galaxies or circles of creation. Little is revealed yet on the other spheres of existence, for the focus sits with the third circle or Kuboran Galaxy, home to ten realms and associated stars. The realms of the Kuboran Galaxy are known by the names of; Kingdom of Vellig, Kingdom of Malaar, Soulamir Realm, K-73 Realm, Auskan World, Noige, Odonar, Solaris, Bladel Petas, and Oise.
Each of these realms are connected to an interstellar state or city realm, known as Uis-Valla that lies at the very centre of the Kuboran Galaxy. Within this state exist the Korninti, its people, who have served as gatekeepers and monitors of all realms since the birth of the galaxy itself. Uis-Valla controls the Cosmic Pathway, an unseen corridor that connects all realms, and to its people, is given the responsibility and duty of maintaining harmony among the realms.
The first book in the high fantasy series will see an introduction - a foundation setting to the Kuboran Galaxy, Uis-Valla and its people, the Korninti. It will also introduce the Armonte, of the Kingdom of Vellig and the Zarin Fairies of the Soulamir Realm. The plot will set about disturbing the Korninti belief system and bring chaos to order, causing an interstellar collapse between the realms.
Discover more on Jonas and the rest of the characters on its dedicated page on the Ben Kesp Website which is updated regularly.
“There!” Gornus snaps his fingers, rising to his feet. “That is, it! Our duty. Our responsibility! Who bestowed this upon us? Did we just appear out of the dust at some point at the dawn of the cosmos and say, this is what we are to do?”