Bonus Chapter: The Animal Kingdoms

In my world, your life—and your survival—depends on which spirit animal chooses to guard you. Each guardian brings with it unique powers, and abilities that shape who you are and where you belong. The animal that chooses you determines your kingdom, your rank, and, sometimes, your destiny.

There are five kingdoms, each with its strengths and challenges: the Low Kingdom, the Mid Kingdom, the High Kingdom, the God Kingdom, and the most feared of them all—the Cat Kingdom.

The Cat Kingdom

Kingdom Rank: 6

The Cat Kingdom stands apart, both feared and revered. Their guardians are cunning, swift, and deadly, giving them powers that are as dangerous as they are diverse:

Tiger: With unmatched speed and razor-sharp claws, Tigers are built for the hunt. Though their claws can't cut through everything, their sheer ferocity makes them lethal.

Cat: A guardian of resilience, Cats grant their chosen nine lives—a near-immortality that makes them almost impossible to defeat.

Fox: Tricksters by nature, Foxes bless their guardians with unmatched cleverness when it comes to deception and strategy.

Lion: Known for their roar, Lions grant their chosen the power to unleash devastating sound waves that can shake the ground and shatter eardrums.

Panther: The most feared of the Cat Kingdom. Panthers thrive in darkness, their powers turning light itself into shadow. Their claws can pierce through anything, and they can climb any surface with ease. A panther's chosen is unstoppable at night.

Wolf: Guardians of nightmares, Wolves have the eerie ability to invade dreams, striking terror into the hearts of their enemies.

The Low Kingdom

Kingdom Rank: 9

The Low Kingdom is the foundation of our world, where survival is a constant battle. Guardians here grant practical powers that reflect the challenges of the earth and water:

Fish: Masters of the deep, Fish guardians give their chosen the ability to breathe underwater.

Monkey: Monkeys grant a powerful grip, making their chosen unstoppable climbers and excellent escape artists.

Dog: Guardians of loyalty, Dogs heighten their chosen's sense of hearing, making them attuned to the faintest sounds.

Stock: Stock guardians bless their chosen with natural flying instincts.

Snake: Stealthy and dangerous, Snakes grant paralysis for 5 to 8 minutes with a touch and unrivaled speed underwater.

Peacock: Known for their dazzling displays, Peacocks grant their chosen the ability to create blinding bursts of light that can disorient and confuse enemies.

Horse: With powerful legs, Horses bless their chosen with incredible strength and speed on land.

Ant: Unstoppable workers, Ants give their chosen boundless energy—they never tire, no matter how long the fight.

Giraffe: A rare guardian, Giraffes allow their chosen to grow in size, towering over enemies.

The Mid Kingdom

Kingdom Rank: 12

The Mid Kingdom strikes a balance between power and wisdom, home to guardians whose abilities are versatile and often awe-inspiring:

Turtle: The ultimate protectors, Turtles grant an unbreakable shield to their chosen.

Bull: Guardians of strength, Bulls bless their chosen with unparalleled physical power.

Owl: Known for their wisdom, Owls give their chosen heightened intelligence and clarity in decision-making.

Koala: Masters of peace, Koalas can put people to sleep with a simple touch.

Mantis: Quick and precise, Mantis guardians grant unmatched speed on land, rivaled only by those from the God Kingdom.

Elephant: Elephants allow their chosen to channel the elements, shooting water or earth from their hands when in contact with these substances.

Falcon: Rulers of the skies, Falcons bless their chosen with unmatched aerial speed.

Earthworm: Earthworm guardians grant the ability to grow and shrink in size at will—a skill both versatile and unexpected.

Skunk: Skunks arm their chosen with a potent, stinky liquid that can cause fainting if inhaled.

Whale: Masters of the oceans, Whale guardians give their chosen command over water itself.

Jellyfish: Similar to the Snake, Jellyfish grant paralysis, but for a far longer duration—20 to 25 minutes.

Jesus Lizard: A rare guardian, Jesus Lizards allow their chosen to walk on any liquid surface without sinking and accelerate healing.

The High Kingdom

Kingdom Rank: 8

The High Kingdom is home to some of the most extraordinary guardians, their powers bordering on the impossible:

Honey Badger: Known for their resilience, Honey Badger guardians grant immunity to their chosen.

Cheetah: The fastest on land, Cheetahs bless their chosen with teleportation.

Dragon: Majestic and fierce, Dragons grant the ability to breathe fire.

Chameleon: Chameleons grant invisibility, the ability to look in two different directions, and elastic, stretchable limbs.

Starfish: Starfish guardians allow their chosen to regenerate and multiply themselves—a force that can overwhelm any opponent.

Slut: The oddest guardian, this creature slows down time for their chosen.

Hummingbird: Light and fast, Hummingbirds grant the ability to rewind time itself.

Electric Eel: Masters of electricity, Electric Eels give their chosen control over lightning and currents.

The God Kingdom

Kingdom Rank: 3

The God Kingdom is a realm of legend. Only a handful of guardians belong to it, and their powers defy imagination:

Panda: The ultimate guardian, Pandas grant their chosen whatever power they need at the moment. Their adaptability makes them unstoppable.

Panther: A terrifying force, Panthers combine speed, darkness, and deadly claws. Their ability to vanish light and climb anything cements their place as one of the strongest guardians.

Unknown: A mysterious guardian yet to be revealed. Their powers remain a secret.

These kingdoms form the foundation of our world. The animal that chooses you isn't just a reflection of your strengths—it's your identity, your legacy, and your fate. Some powers seem small, while others are monumental, but in the right hands, any power can tip the balance between peace and chaos.