A2Z 2025 theme reveal: The Cursed Keris of Taravati

Taravati and Durgavati were the kingdoms of an imaginary island near the ancient Indian peninsula and the Indonesian archipelago. Due to its proximity, it had influence from Indian, Javanese, and ancient Chinese cultures, weaving a rich tapestry of beliefs, traditions, and martial arts.

But beneath the surface of this vibrant civilization concealed a simmering undercurrent of ambition and deceit. After a cruel incident, a chain of betrayals and bloodshed is unleashed. The royal family, caught in the crossfire of political intrigue, must navigate a treacherous path of revenge, loyalty, and survival.

This fiction, influenced by a series of historical events, spanning 26 chapters, will be released from April 1st during the #BlogchatterA2Z Challenge of 2025.

  1. Approach to Taravati
  2. Beliefs and Lineage
  3. Child of Fate
  4. Dark Inheritance
  5. Evocative Maiden
  6. Fractured Lotus Stem
  7. Grasping for Power
  8. Heavenly Obsession
  9. Intricate Conspiracy
  10. Justifiable Haste?
  11. Keris’s Hunger
  12. Ladder to Treachery
  13. Mourning Legacy
  14. Nuances of Negotiation
  15. Overture of Acceptance
  16. Perpetrated Opinions
  17. Quietude Quashed
  18. Rancorous Retort
  19. Seed of Subversion
  20. Treacherous Termination
  21. Uprising and Vanquishing
  22. Vicious Combat
  23. Wrathful Whispers
  24. X Marks the End
  25. Yearning for a New Dawn
  26. Zenith of Wisdom

I seek your support throughout April to make this release successful and memorable.

13 thoughts on “A2Z 2025 theme reveal: The Cursed Keris of Taravati”

    1. Thank you. The A2Z challenge requires extra care because we are inviting fellow writers to visit and engage with our blogs. I hope the rulers of Taravati will be engage you!! All the best to you as well.

  1. I am astonished to learn about your literary prowess. Also, I am curious to know about the reason behind choosing this name for your blog. Why only Dwaraka? And are you planning to bring this series as a book? I think you must. Good luck🤞

    1. Thanks for your encouragement. I am making few attempts and hope it gets published someday. Reg the name, I was immersed in Jeyamohan’s retelling of the Mahabharata, which describes the city of Dwaraka. I named it after his novel 🙂 Thanks for your wishes.

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