Oaths in Iron (Book One: Departure Arc)
35 parts Ongoing MatureIn a land where survival hinges on strength, and the line between hunter and hunted blurs, Ren Callahan is no ordinary swordsman. Haunted by a troubled past and hunted by deadly enemies, Ren finds himself on the run-an outcast in a dangerous world where powerful nobles, corrupted military forces, and merciless bandits vie for control.
Ren's journey is one of constant peril. Facing off against ruthless assassins, brutal mercenaries, and ferocious beasts lurking in the shadows, every battle forces him to question his purpose. Whether he's fighting for his life or helping those in need, Ren's skills as a master parrier put him at the center of a relentless pursuit-both from enemies who want him dead and a mysterious underworld that remembers his name: Gin Marlowe.
But Ren isn't just battling outside forces. Inside, he struggles with a darker side, a past tied to the infamous Deadhand Guild, where one mistake made him a target of revenge. Now, as he confronts powerful foes like the twisted serial killer Kruncht, corrupt nobles, and relentless Gallowshade officers, Ren must navigate a world of betrayal, violence, and secrets-all while protecting the innocent in a land where trust is a luxury and monsters-both human and beast-are never far behind.
With every step, Ren is drawn deeper into a web of conflict that could destroy him-or turn him into something far more dangerous than the enemies hunting him.