
Daring Do and the Tears of the Clouds
A.K. Yearling embarks on an expedition to investigate reports of floating ruins over the Southern Sea.
A.K. Yearling is summoned to Canterlot to embark on an expedition to investigate reports of floating ruins over the Southern Sea, where she finds both ancient history and a villain who's been waiting for the perfect chance to strike.
Written as a birthday gift for PonyJosiah13, who also helped with proofreading and planning.
Inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Again, no, not a crossover.
Additional notes (spoilers):
Beelzebub, Azazel, and returning demons inspired by the game Helltaker.
Some airship designs inspired by the Super Mario Bros. games.



12808 words: Estimated about 1 hour to read
13 Chapters:
- Chapter 1: Skyward Bound 2023-08-28 23:50:29 UTC1190
- Chapter 2: Curiosity in the Clouds 2023-08-28 23:54:10 UTC908
- Chapter 3: Ruins of the Past 2023-08-29 00:06:30 UTC970
- Chapter 4: The First Temple 2023-08-29 00:10:51 UTC1067
- Chapter 5: The Second Temple 2023-08-29 00:12:57 UTC854
- Chapter 6: The Third Temple 2023-08-29 00:16:25 UTC705
- Chapter 7: The Fourth Temple 2023-08-29 00:18:31 UTC931
- Chapter 8: The Forgotten Sister 2023-08-29 00:21:53 UTC785
- Chapter 9: Storm Warning 2023-08-29 00:26:28 UTC1067
- Chapter 10: A Daring Plan 2023-08-29 00:28:49 UTC822
- Chapter 11: Magic of Old 2023-08-29 00:32:01 UTC814
- Chapter 12: Battle of the Cloud Sea 2023-08-29 00:35:13 UTC2287
- Epilogue: No Rest for the Wicked 2023-08-29 00:38:03 UTC408