In the fractured kingdom of Aerithal, ancient magic long thought extinct begins to stir again. Kael, a former soldier turned blacksmith, discovers a mysterious crown buried beneath his forge—one said to belong to the last Ember King, a ruler who could command fire itself. When warlords vie for control of the realm and a forgotten prophecy begins to unfold, Kael must decide if he will embrace the power of the past—or be consumed by it.
The clang of hammer against steel rang out across the narrow valley, echoing between
the wooded ridges like the toll of an ancient bell. Smoke curled lazily from the chimney
of the forge, casting dark ribbons into the pale morning sky. Kael wiped a bead of sweat
from his brow and leaned back from the anvil, the hot blade still glowing a furious
orange beneath his tongs. His arms ached from the labor, but it was a familiar ache—a
rhythm that dulled the memories he didn’t dare revisit.
Published on 2025-10-30 by Jam eBooks