Hello to all my dear friends!
I am an Iranian, someone who has passionately followed and enjoyed Eastern web-novels of various genres for many years. I am currently working as a member of the healthcare staff, where I face the challenges and beauties of human life every day. But today, for the first time, I have stepped into a new arena: writing a novel. This is a special and exciting moment for me, and the genre that has captured my heart is the "Kingdom Building" web-novel. This genre, with its blend of time travel, reincarnation, and elements like industry, nobility, modern knowledge, army building, politics, and nationalism, has created an infinitely fascinating world for me.
In my opinion, novels of this style can be divided into two main categories:
Fantasy: In this category, the protagonist is reincarnated into a fictional and often medieval world; a world that has no connection to the real Earth and is full of magic, cultivation (especially in Chinese novels), and mythical creatures like orcs, elves, genies, dwarves, and even dragons. In this world, an individual can bring about great changes by introducing modern knowledge and technology and build their own empire.
Alternate History: Here, the main character travels from modern times to the past of real history and changes its destiny. For example, imagine a person from the year 2025, where we are now, dies and is reborn as Wilhelm II, the German Emperor, and with new strategies, completely changes the outcome of World War I.
Sometimes, these two categories are creatively blended, creating a world that is a combination of real history and supernatural elements. For instance, Chinese authors have created a novel like "Mythical Three Kingdoms," in which a person returns to the Three Kingdoms period but is surprised to find a new world before them; a world where people possess supernatural powers.
However, in recent years, I have noticed a worrying trend among some Eastern authors, especially from Korea and China. Many of these novels are filled with intense and sometimes extreme nationalism. Stories that often depict scenarios where their country conquers the world or displays its superiority by humiliating and degrading other nations. This approach, instead of promoting unity and mutual understanding, deepens cultural divides.
My goal in writing this novel is to challenge this extremist view. I want to show that excessive nationalism is not only unfair but also counterproductive. Every country and nation, including Iran with its glorious 7,000-year history, has a rich culture and a unique identity that deserves respect and appreciation. Our history and culture, with deep roots in the Achaemenid, Sasanian, and other dynasties, should not be ignored or belittled. This novel is an attempt to portray this proud heritage while respecting the cultural diversity of other nations.
I hope that with this work, I can promote a more balanced perspective; a perspective that, instead of divisive narratives, celebrates appreciation and mutual understanding of diverse histories and cultures. This writing journey for me is not just a literary experience, but an opportunity to share a message of peace and solidarity. With you, my companions, I begin this path, and I sincerely hope that you enjoy this story.