Tales of Esteria (Book One)

In a land of five races, their destinies intertwined, a tale unfolds of the Dragon King, the Mortal King, the Elven King, the Ogrish Lord, and the Dwarven King. A once-unified alliance shattered by the dark influence of a Mortal Sorcerer named Darren the Malevolent. As the realms split, a rebellion led by mortals ensues, fueled by forbidden magic from the Badlands. The war lasts five years, leading to an agreement to separate realms. Darren becomes the oppressive king of Eldoria until the Privy Council uses the Orb of Ethusia to imprison him. The search for the Orb, however, unveils a hidden threat in a story where power, betrayal, and ancient artifacts shape the fate of Esteria.