An epic tale of revenge and redemption set in a fantastical world of elves, orcs and all the lies between, in which two adventurers, united accidentally, set out to save the land from the demon Algeron.

Created by Tessa Weyh and her best friend, Blaer Ransburg, Reign Over Destiny is more than just a magical journey—it’s the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Sixteen-year-old manga-ka Tessa Victoria Weyh, a brain cancer survivor, has been granted her wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation^®. Now, TOKYOPOP is proud to present the result of her artistic dream:  Reign over Destiny, the exciting debut of an all-new original manga! In addition to reading this incredible effort by a truly inspiring first time creator, also check out Tessa’s blog, read about the Make-A-Wish Foundation and interact with this fresh, new voice in the Manga Revolution!

When the half-elf Trinity Calimaster and ververian Juliana Feard meet it seems a natural partnership.  Each is looking for someone.  For Trinity it is the evil god that murdered her parents; for Juliana it is her younger brother separated from her after a fire.  At first it appears their partnership is one of convenience but the reality of it is much deeper.  Theirs is a meeting of destiny as they discover that they are not mere adventurers, but reincarnated gods!

Welcome to the world of Reign over Destiny.  A fantasy adventure tale peppered with action and humor as the questing pair of Trinity and Juliana embark on their journey of fate and friendship.  Along their adventures they encounter friends and foes both past and future:  Logan, the childhood friend of Trinity who also seeks vengeance against Algeron, his blood-related uncle!  Errol, the unassuming Prince Miladay from Juliana’s early adventuring days.  And of course, Syris, Juliana’s long lost little brother.

Juliana and Trinity’s tale culminates with the evil Algeron.  His ties to them run deeper than either one is aware, as he too is a reincarnated god.  But only Algeron remembers their previous lives.

Tessa Weyh is an Honor Roll student and high school senior in metro Detroit, Michigan. She is also a brain tumor survivor. In addition to everything Japanese— especially swordplay and anime—her other hobbies include reading, creative writing and computers. Tessa plans to attend Stanford University and major in Japanese Studies.
Tessa became best friends with Blaer Ransburg in the seventh grade at L'anse Creuse Middle School, and when Tessa’s health grew worse, Blaer remained firmly at her side. The characters of Trinity and Logan came to Tessa in a dream, and, combined with Blaer’s own creations of Juliana, Errol and Syris, they became the dramatis personae of their saga Reign over Destiny.

Blaer Ransburg is a graduating art major at the Detroit High School of Performing Arts (DSA). She enjoys testing out new art techniques on Photoshop, and finds inspiration in Shojo manga. Blaer would like to attend the Chicago Institute of Art.

Artist:

Mara Aum Gil was born in Venezuela, South America to a charismatic native Latino father and freethinking hippie Irish American Mother. She grew up primarily in the Chicago-land area and was encouraged at an early age to tell stories and draw. She discovered comics and manga in her early teens, finding in it a perfect union of her two passions. Mara even went so far as to major in Sequential Art at Savannah College of Art & Design where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Currently she lives in the American North East where she draws and writes feverishly.

Trinity Calimaster

Age: 22.  Trinity was born to Hirend, a ½ high elf and ½ dark elf, and Avalera, a human woman.  With both races in Trinity’s father being elf, she finds it easier to call herself a half-elf.  Upon their premature death, Trinity goes to live with friends of her family.  There she meets Logan when she becomes a teen, about 14 years old.  They become fast friends and train together to fight Algeron.  Algeron had killed both their families and they both seek vengeance.  When she is 16, she deems herself strong enough to fight Algeron and promptly leaves Logan behind.  Some years later, Trinity encounters Juliana and their partnership begins as they search together for their personal goals.
Despite her daunting and dramatic goal, Trinity is perky and overly hyper.  She can also be hotheaded at times.  She also functions as the comic relief.

Juliana Feard

Age: 23.  Juliana is not human; she is a Ververian.  When she was young her parents died in a fire.  On that tragic day she was separated from her little brother Syris after she passed out from the smoke.  A gentle ververian from her village, Laris and his wife, Celaen took her in.  He raised her as his own in a nearby town.  When she turned 17, Juliana left in search of her little brother.  In the kingdom of Edrucar, she meets Errol.  Their relationship is tarnished when she discovers that he is concealing things from her.  Namely, that he is a Prince!  A few years later Juliana meets Trinity.  They decide to join forces as they search for their own individual goals. Juliana is an accomplished warrior.  She is merciless to the wicked and kind to the innocent.

Credits:

Reign Over Destiny – The Pilot

Copyright © 2006 Tessa Weyh and Blaer Ransburg

Created by Tessa Weyh and Blaer Ransburg

Art and Script by Mara Aum