" I Roved Out in Search of Truth and Love " by Alexis Flower is defined by its creator as a "warmly pornographic fantasy saga". It follows the adventures of , an elf ranger who is characteristically lazy and avoids the epic quests others try to thrust upon her, and her best friend Maeryll , a retired assassin with refined tastes.

: While most high fantasy protagonists are "reluctant heroes" who eventually embrace their fate, Cinder actively resists her destiny to prioritize her own comfort and sexual desires. This creates a tension between the traditional "epic quest" mechanics and her character-driven, episodic lifestyle.

A "deep feature" of this series is how it subverts the traditional "Hero's Journey" by focusing on the characters' as a valid counter-narrative to grand, world-saving destinies. Core "Deep" Features