Under the Aegis

Synopsis

It has been 1000 years since the first wielders who were meant to bring peace to all races perished, leaving their work unfinished. Since then, 49 generations of wielders have come and gone all unable to fulfil their purpose- till the most recent generation. Follow the young chosen ones as they strive to find the missing piece to complete the sacred ritual to bring peace - while trying to stay alive.

Rating

5/5

Genres

Drama, Action, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+

Status

Complete

Episodes

93

Author

VIMEDDIEE

Type

Webtoon

Notes

This is another work of art I can talk about forever! I’ve reread this so many times and I will most definitely reread it again!

Under the Aegis may seem like a typical fantasy drama at first glance, but it is so much more than that. It tackles very real situations like stereotyping people on the basis of their nationality or race. It also presents compassion and understanding as a basis of world peace, which I know is quite obvious but the way it is written makes me want to believe that this could someday be possible. That humans could see beyond religion or nationality and see the person beneath all that. That kindness and compassion can help us understand one another enough to not want to hurt each other anymore.

Same-sex couples are also represented very nicely! And the ending is SO satisfying! It has an epilogue that is an instant serotonin boost! The art is also so pretty! And the couples are so cute <3