Creator's NoteAn introduction to the planet of Cigam, The Forgotten Winter is narrated by a native and told through the journals of a boy from Earth. It is the first part of the trilogy Alba Lands which spans from Cigam to Earth, and then beyond. Written mainly in English, some parts are a composition of Scots (mostly Lallans) - a dying language of Scotland - constructed with slang, dialects and other forgotten tongues of the land. While understanding the Scottish is not inherent to the story a translation link is provided should you require. As an Anglic language, it's very possible to understand without.The intended way to read the series is with background musical accompaniment (mostly instrumental: Electronic & Classical). This is not for everyone of course, but if you wish then find the recommended track and link before each chapter (via YouTube). If the exact track is missing you can use something similar.

For both musical and visual accompaniment visit Zomgbat.Wordpress.com (Original tracks & artwork to follow)You may be hitherto thinking that this is not the story or genre for you. If so, remember that much more is possible than you know. For example, there are already more stars in the observable universe than grains of sand on Earth. Or that a certain species of jellyfish is immortal. Our world is so tiny, and there are such powerful things beyond it. SynopsisI'm Alba but.

I'm not the person I used to be. These days they call me Zephnai Choirs and for the life of me, I can't remember why. At a guess, it's something to do with these nagging parochial voices that shriek through my head with every silence. It wasn't always like this, it was never like this. What happened to me? I'm from Earth, well, my parents were from there. I've never set foot on it myself and I doubt I ever will. My whole life has been lost in the nothingness: flying through galaxies, exploring planets and chasing stars. I know it sounds incredible but that's all I've ever known.

Stranded on a spaceship that I call work and home, forced to seek a lost world and destined to be alone. It's beginning to get to me. In fact, it's killing me.One day a crimson dawn wakes and on the brink of breakdown my ship comes alive. A new galaxy greets us, and inside, the wonder and relief of the most serene, blue planets calls my name. It needs to be the place we've been looking for, the fresh start we so desperately crave. I disembark to discover what should be an alien world but so much is familiar. Another time, another world yet so familiar.

The boy from Earth will encounter many things alas the most fateful will be an ashen-faced, golden-haired girl. A volatile, ethereal native who is the first sign that Alba is closer to home than once thought. Far from a stereotypical alien she wears a blue Kappa tracksuit and speaks a basic grasp of English. She sends the mind of Captain Choirs reeling. As well as his heart pounding.Powerful, gorgeous, bold, her name is Crystaligicx.*In the midst of a crippling plague, she must save our boy. And then our worlds.

* - X = S - An X at the end of a name in Cigam corresponds to S [i.e Crystaligics].