Pinarbutan
Author: Phinarbutan
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Janu, the eldest son, works tirelessly to support his family while haunted by a past mistake. When an old friend invites him to join a hiking expedition as a porter, he agrees, desperate for extra income.
Their destination is a mysterious mountain where hikers vanish without a trace, hides an even darker secret. Janu is pulled into a supernatural realm where mortals and demons battle in a deadly contest. The prize? Pinarbutan—an artifact said to grant the deepest desire of its victor.
Forced to face otherworldly creatures, demons, and his own inner demons, Janu must fight to survive, knowing that victory may come at an unimaginable cost.
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Its kinda rare for an Indonesian folklore to be written in a fantasy horror webnovel, props to the writer! [img=golden ticket][img=golden ticket]
Indonesian elements in a survival fantasy setting? I’m in. The Parakang part gave me chills heard those stories as a kid! sukses selalu masbro
Love how it doesn’t try too hard. Just flows. The themes of legacy and loss are relatable, and the local cultural flavor gives it edge. Feels like it’s still finding its footing, but I’m here for the ride
jarang jarang si ada yang ngangkat folklore horror, tapi konsepnya battle royale, i'll wait for the next chapter ahead broski [img=golden ticket]
Okay this gives me a bit of Battle Royale vibes but with a local twist. Respect for trying something fresh. Keep going!✨✨🔥🔥
このウェブ小説は私の友人が作ったものです, very good story and very intese, the action is very epic, you guys should really read this, especially if you like action and fantasy but have isekai, インドネシアの友人の皆さん、頑張ってください！
It feels handcrafted raw in a good way. The imperfections make it feel more personal. If you’re into aesthetics and character-driven stories, this one’s for you. Just don’t expect a typical power-fantasy plot
I came in expecting another standard web fantasy, but Phinarbutan surprised me. It doesn’t try to be edgy or overcomplicated. The writing respects the reader’s intelligence. A few early dialogues feel stiff, but it improves fast
This has potential. intense, mysterious, and feels like something that’ll grow with each chapter. I’ll be watching this one, I’m curious where this is going
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Very few stories take Indonesian roots and build fantasy like this. It’s not flashy, but there’s a strong emotional core. Some pacing issues, but the storytelling has heart
Pinarbutan grips you from the prologue, blending Indonesian folklore, mystery, and supernatural thrills. Janu’s journey is intense, emotional, and hauntingly real. A must-read for fans of myth and dark fantasy!
As someone who grew up obsessed with European and Asian folktales, this is the kind of story I wish more people talked about, dark, grounded, and deeply human
tbh, iam curious on how will the survivaL and the fight system will be, theres a lot to explore in this universe, but i hope there will be more regional folklore
The fact that there is very much cultural approach and the amount of research from the writers, really explains that they really did their research, as an Indonesian myself, i can relate to some of its cultural references