A Patriarch leads an expedition into ruined space.
A sentient AI is trapped in a war of cosmic proportions.
Eldritch monsters leave ruin in their wake.
In a dark galaxy, torn apart by the unspeakable terrors of the Starless Horrors, Patriarch Tov Garesh'Ynt, leader of the Third Expeditionary Fleet, is tasked with exploring the Dead Zone, a quarantined area encompassing two-thirds of the known Galaxy and abandoned after the evil scourge disappeared a century ago.
In their journey deeper into this dangerous space, they encounter the Eldest, a powerful and unstable sentient AI. Constantly exposed to the nightmares of war, her once-brilliant mind has been scarred and traumatized, driven forward only by her undying hatred and desire for revenge against this vile foe.
As Tov and his fleet initiate their first contact with The Eldest, they discover knowledge that could shake the foundations of the wider galaxy. They delve deeper into the mysteries of the Starless Horrors and The Eldest's role in attracting their wrath.
[ Winner in the 2023 Royal Road Writathon challenge! ] Schedule: Updates on Wed, Thurs, Fri, and Sat from 9 AM to 12 Noon (UTC-4, New York). What to expect: Exploration of PTSD, survivor's guilt, and the horrors of an eldritch war. This story is a haunting and visceral space opera. Deep psychological themes and how trauma affects a powerful sentient AI. Legacy of the Broken is the first of a planned six-book series, with a focus on The Eldest as she struggles to come to terms with her tragic life. At the same time, Tov becomes her confidante and comrade in shared scars—navigating her deeply rooted traumas and nonexistent social skills. Cover art drawn by me.