Human enhancement is commonplace. Gene therapy is routine. Cybernetics are the new frontier. Against the backdrop of female abductions, one man fights to preserve his organic self even as he hawks machine parts to the masses.
Surviving abuse leaves no soul unscathed, and this is especially true of Ptielieren, an elite elvish bodyguard involuntarily integrated into an aversive-heavy culture. Strength can exist absent a ringing victory and weakness does not signify defeat.
The rebellious, irresponsible child of the realm’s most legendary romance is forced into leadership when a fallen god attacks, destroying everything she has ever known.
Amidst the gathering storm, rebellions and alliances are sealed and broken, gods cast lots on warring nations, and ravens whisper prophecy into the ears of druids. The renegade blade rises from ash, to burn through the endless night as fire.
