Guardians of the Blue Orchid – Chapter One “The Tanarés Tribe” Preview

GUARDIANS OF THE BLUE ORCHID

A mystical audio journey born from the heart of the Brazilian rainforest

🌿 A Message to Supporters

Chapter One: The Tanarés Tribe

Welcome to the beginning of Guardians of the Blue Orchid, a story born from the heart of the Amazon and now taking its first steps into the world with your support.

This Kickstarter marks the beginning of Aiara’s journey beyond the rainforest. As a thank you for standing with this project from the very start, the entire first chapter is offered as a private listening experience for supporters.

In this opening chapter, you meet the Tanarés, a people whose lives are deeply woven into the rhythm of the jungle. You enter a world where hummingbirds carry wisdom, spirits whisper through the trees, and Aiara, the daughter of the chief, feels the heartbeat of the forest as clearly as her own.

But their harmony is fading. Not only theirs but that of all the tribes living in the Amazon. The forest around them is hurting, threatened by the same destruction that endangers the real Amazon today. Aiara feels this pain deeply, for her people and for the forest itself. Something awakens inside her… a calling she can no longer ignore.

When the moon itself comes alive to guide her, Aiara is set on a path she never expected, one that will lead her far from everything she knows and into the mystery of the Blue Orchid.

In this first glimpse you will feel: ✦ the harmony of the Tanarés and the sacred bond they share with the forest ✦ the jungle’s suffering — plants disappearing, rivers fading, and species like the pink river dolphin struggling to survive ✦ the sacred ceremony that renews unity, strength, and ancestral wisdom ✦ the moon guiding Aiara toward her destiny and awakening a calling she can no longer ignore

🎧 Step into the First Chapter

This full chapter is available through a private listening page exclusively for Kickstarter supporters. If you’ve backed the project, use the button below to access your audio, relax, and let the forest surround you. Best experienced with headphones. 🌙

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💙 Guardians of the Blue Orchid is more than a fantasy tale. It is a love letter to the Amazon – shaped by childhood memories from northern Brazil, the wisdom of Indigenous stories, and the grief of watching forests burn.💙

By supporting this project on Kickstarter, you help this world fully come to life:

  • a full-length immersive audiobook with layered soundscapes and music,
  • handcrafted illustrations for key scenes and characters,
  • and a polished release so the story can travel to listeners around the world.
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Meet the Souls of the Story

Aiara Portrait
Aiara
Guardian of the Forest

A courageous young woman of the Tanarés tribe. The jungle has raised her, whispered to her, and chosen her to stand between her people and the encroaching darkness beyond the trees.

Kauê
Kauê
Shapeshifter

Born with ancient magic, Kauê can become the creatures of the rainforest. His instincts are wild, his heart gentle – and his fate bound to the Blue Orchid and to Aiara.

Iberê
Iberê
The Rival

Proud and intense, Iberê is a gifted warrior who grew up beside Aiara, carrying a love she cannot return. When he crosses a forbidden line, the ancient spirit Jaguajara intervenes, setting him on a path that will change his destiny in ways no one could foresee.

Jaguajara
Jaguajara
Spirit of Judgment and Balances

Jaguajara is one of the oldest spirits of the Amazon — a silent guardian who appears when gifted souls of the forest are threatened.

As protector of the sacred laws, it punishes whoever dares to betray the forest, break its balance, or let darkness take root within them.

Piatã
Piatã
Chief of the Tanarés

Piatã became Chief far too young after losing his father. He protects his people with unshakeable strength, allowing no outsider to cross Tanarés land. Beneath his stern leadership is a father fighting to keep his daughter and his world safe.

TupiraPortrait
Tupira
The Spirit of Fire & Storms

With blazing hair and glowing green eyes, she appears when danger rises, defending the forest and its people. Stories tell of Tupira summoning thunder and storms to chase away loggers who threatened the ancient trees.

Become a Guardian of the Blue Orchid

Guardians of the Blue Orchid is more than a fantasy tale. It is a love letter to the Amazon – shaped by childhood memories from northern Brazil, the wisdom of Indigenous stories, and the grief of watching forests burn.

By supporting this project on Kickstarter, you help this world fully come to life:

  • a full-length immersive audiobook with layered soundscapes and music,
  • handcrafted illustrations for key scenes and characters,
  • and a polished release so the story can travel to listeners around the world.
Every backer becomes part of Aiara’s journey – and part of a chorus of voices speaking up for the forests and peoples that inspired this tale.
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