Elias the Maharlika by Jonathan Kordich

Location: Orange County, CA

Many of the gods felt that he had unfinished business worthy of watching, so Jose Rizal was brought back as Elias, the Maharlika warrior. Losing the Battle of Manila in 1570 was what caused the Spanish rule in the first place, and this time, it wouldn't be lost. As a warrior who practices mangkukulam, Elias raises the souls of fallen soldiers and Spanish conquistadors to do his bidding. His favorite soul in particular, is calling upon Ferdinand Magellan, who was killed and taken by Filipinos during the Battle of Mactan (1521.) This would be the first of many campaigns that Elias leads in his attempt to change the fate of his nation and its relationship with its aggressors.