Watty's 2018 Long list! Highest Ranking: #1 in Action & #1 in Fantasy. (For ease of reading for those with mobile devices, this written work will be one story section per chapter.) Brenna Caldwythe walks in the forest on her sixteenth birthday and discovers a relic. Her discovery begins a chain of events which will forever alter her purpose in life. Aederan, the world upon which she lives is threatened by unspeakable evil, which is growing in strength and power. "Listen child to the voices in the wind blowing through the grasses and the leaves, they speak of many things; the wise should listen to what they have to say. You are young and know not of the darkness, yet you sense its wicked ways. The evil is spreading through the water, the soil, and through the air, seeking to corrupt the world," Elliana said. "As a flickering flame can shine brightly in the darkness, driving back the shadows; so too, can the power of one who is pure, strong of heart, and faithful. My child, you are the one Light of Elliana and are Aederan's greatest hope. Go forth, and rally those who share your dream of finding the sanctuary, for within lays the destiny of your world." Prince Donovan Answaar, through events, finds himself guided deep into the forest. Determined friends, in the form of Morgan, Changa, Girard, among others, are found by Brenna who leads them to Donovan. Five friends realize they're experiencing the same recurring dreams which state they must begin a quest. Twelve loyal friends discover the horrific truth about their world's ancient past. With the enemy pursuing their token force of intrepid adventurers, they must face dark sorcerers, evil necromancers, the undead, and the brutal malice of a Black Dragon. These stalwart heroes are locked in a race against time. The prize is nothing less than the hope of victory over ancient evil, which threatens to destroy their world.

An era of matriarchy has risen. Women are now at the top of the hierarchy, selected as powerful leaders who should show no fear or any vulnerability. The land has been separated into four distinct parts as a result of a bloody war as each kingdom fought for their rights and territory. Some kingdoms are more destructive while others work to achieve peace between allies. The four kingdoms: Valusia, the land of shadows. The most terrifying of places ruled by an equally terrifying ruler. Nobody wishes to live there but once you're in you're not allowed out. Helios, the land of the sun, a place of prosperity and higher class women. Scholars and women studying toward higher education often go there to achieve their dreams. Ardeosa, the land that harnesses the earth. A peaceful place filled with fauna and faeries, a land rich with rare plants and minerals is often used as a place to gather ingredients for healing and absorb magic. Lastly, not a kingdom but a city, the city of Caspian- a city beyond the ocean. A highly isolated place due to pirates, rogues, and thieves. They are highly skilled in manipulation and are known to pillage innocent villages and attempt to overthrow kingdoms.