Book one of an epic save-the-world adventure set in the classic but unique medieval fantasy setting of Argonis.
A young man chasing his dream, only to become the catalyst of a pandemic. A sado-masochist and his crew who is bent on ruling the world by any means. A scattered group of heroes called back into action.
After researching the new disease, the eight heroes are thrust upon a much greater adventure and must find the orbs of power to quell the evil.
This setting is part of my work-in-progress tabletop role-playing game. This story explains the events that lead up to the current state of the setting when you would play the game.
Second in The Chronicles of Illúmaril series, author Gary Caplan's The Return of the Ancient Ones is a distinct tale that illustrates how one's fiercest enemy can become one's most aggressive ally.
Winner 2012 NABE Pinnacle Book Award in Fan
