Scholar or Warrior. Hero or Villain. Captive or Captor.

In the constantly warring four kingdoms of Valandor, violence reigns supreme, and young Prince Gabriel recoils at the mere thought of it. Torn between his scholarly dreams and his duty to become the general of the Accamanian Kingdom, he yearns to carve a different path. But destiny has a different design, entangling him in a fate of betrayal, battles, and blood.

Bound and captured, Gabriel shares his harrowing tale with Lehara and they both become entwined in a dangerous game of trust and treachery. Will Gabriel's story be enough to sway Lehara, or will the shadows of doubt cloud their path to salvation?

Within his hands there lies a flickering hope, an opportunity to end the ceaseless cycle of violence gripping the land and thwart the unseen threat looming from the east.

Scholar or Warrior. Hero or Villain. Captive or Captor. Gabriel's journey unfolds.

[Part 1 of the Ash and Light series]

In this Progression Epic Fantasy, you can expect a character-driven narrative with a realistic portrayal of weak-to-strong MC, intricate political dynamics, a vast and immersive world, thrilling action, and ethical dilemmas that will leave you pondering the complexity of human nature.

New chapters to be released 3 - 5 times per week.