Dust of Earth: A Fantasy Adventure—Quest of the Guardians Episode One
ACTION EPIC FANTASY MYSTERY SCI-FI SUSPENSE / THRILLER YOUNG ADULT ADVENTURE ADVENTURE EPIC FANTASY YOUNG ADULT DRAMA MYSTERY OTHER SUSPENSE/THRILLER
Other
S.R. Olson
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Logline
King Jakin is bound by an ancient oath to protect the magic of the world. When a curse flings him into a future where chaos reigns and history recalls him as a coward, he must restore the magic and reclaim the throne before time runs out and the planet is destroyed.
Genre
Action, Epic, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Suspense / Thriller, Young Adult, Adventure,,Adventure,Epic,Fantasy,Young Adult,Drama,Mystery,Other,Suspense/Thriller
Short Summary
King Jakin sends his family to safety and then races to get an object of great power that he can use to defeat his enemy. But his enemy interrupts and blasts Jakin 300 years into a future where chaos reigns and history remembers him as a coward.
Setting
Fictional planet of Daxxon
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Quest,,Overcoming Monster/Villain,Other,Internal Journey/Rebirth,Rebellion Against 'The One'
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending, Meaningful Message, Philosophical Questions, Twist,,Meaningful Message,Twist,Philosophical Questions
Mature Audience Themes
Information not completed
Main Character Details
Name: Jakin Daxx
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Perseverance, Complex, Confident, Engaging, Heroic, Masculine, Adventurous, Decisive, Educated, Modest, Strong Moral Code, Faithful, Gracious, Honorable, Leader, Skillful,Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Empathetic,Engaging,Heroic,Honorable,Leader,Masculine,Selfless,Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Malakai Jenks
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Gracious, Honorable, Insecure, Modest, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Complex, Engaging, Underdog, Empathetic, Naive, Selfless, Extraordinary Powers and Abilities, Heroic, Adventurous, Charming, Clumsy, Funny, Obedient, Uneducated,Adventurous,Aspiring,Clumsy,Empathetic,Engaging,Honorable,Insecure,Naive,Underdog,Modest,Obedient,Uneducated,Selfless,Strong Moral Code,Faithful,Heroic,Complex
Additional Character Details
Name: King Faeran
Age: 333
Gender: Male
Role: antagonist
Key Traits: Blunt, Masculine, Aggressive, Charming, Sarcastic, Decisive, Extraordinary powers and abilities, Greedy, Secretive, Complex, Narcissistic, Power-hungry, Villainous, Confident, Manipulative, Other: Psychotic,Aggressive,Complex,Confident,Crazy,Decisive,Greedy,Villainous,Narcisstic,Power Hungry,Manipulative,Unapologetic,Masculine,Badass,Lone Wolf
Additional Character Details
Name: Gabriella Wind-Star
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Role: sidekick
Key Traits: Faithful, Heroic, Sexy, Badass, Beautiful, Complex, Decisive, Strong Moral Code, Gracious, Modest, Romantic, Skillful,Adventurous,Aspiring,Badass,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Gracious,Heroic,Honorable,Strong Moral Code,Romantic,Skillful,Sexy,Modest
Genre
ACTION, FANTASY, WAR
Brief
Jakin is trying to protect his kingdom from King Faeran, who is trying to claim his throne. When King Jakin awakens after he uses magic, he wakes up 300 years in the future with King Faeran still ruling. He is aided by a young boy named Malakai who educates Jakin on Faeran's rule and helps him on the journey to open the eyes of the people and reclaim the kingdom.
Overall Rating
GOOD
Narrative Elements
Authors Writing Style: GOOD
Characterization: GOOD
Commerciality: EXCELLENT
Franchise Potential: EXCELLENT
Pace: GOOD
Premise: GOOD
Structure: GOOD
Theme: GOOD
Accuracy of Book Profile
Yes, the book profile accurately reflects the book.
Draw of Story
The story begins with magic and fighting. King Jakin is trying to get his family out of the castle while making a final stand against King Faeran. There is magic and adventure from the opening scene.
Possible Drawbacks
The book veers towards a young adult genre because much of the action centers around Malakai as he helps King Jakin. He is 15 years old, and he interacts with characters of the same age.
Use of Special Effects
THE STORY RELIES HEAVILY ON SPECIAL EFFECTS
Primary Hook of Story
The hook is this a medieval adventure story with magic and flying beasts.
Fanbase Potential
This could have a very large fanbase. In post Game of Thrones era, audiences are drawn to medieval stories with magic, thrones and battles.
Awards Potential
I do not see this having awards potential. This story does not have a lot of depth and neither do the characters. There was very little character development.
Envisioned Budget
MEDIUM BUDGET
Similar Films/TV Series
THE LETTER FOR THE KING, DRAGONHEART, HIS DARK MATERIALS
What’s New About the Story
There is nothing truly unique about this story. The suppression of knowledge in the kingdom - so the people accept only what they were taught - is an interesting element. The use of propaganda instead of just brute force and fear during that time period is more interesting.
Lead Characters
Nothing really stands out about the lead characters. There is no development in the characters during this chapter, which might be due to the fact that this story spans multiple books.
Uniqueness of Story
This is an average story with elements that freshen up the genre. A lot of these elements haven't been explained in depth because, I believe, it spans over multiple books.
Possible Formats
Film - Studio, Film - Streaming, TV Series - Streaming
Analyst Recommendation
CONSIDER
Justification
This a consider at this time because there is potential. This is only the first part of this story and has room to grow into something very exciting.