In the world of Sorl, a devastating disease born of dark magic has ravaged the land, forcing the Seven Kingdoms to isolate themselves behind towering walls. This dystopian reality is a grim reminder of the cost of magic gone awry. However, legend speaks of powerful artifacts crafted by the gods, including the fabled Stone of Light, believed to hold the power to eradicate the disease and restore the world.
Ivor, a young man from the impoverished Kingdom 1, yearns for a life beyond the confines of his kingdom's walls. Driven by a desire to change his fate and inspired by tales of the Stone of Light, he embarks on a quest to find this mythical artifact. After a decade of rigorous training under a mysterious mentor, Ivor steps into the perilous world beyond, determined to make a difference.
His journey leads him to an unexpected alliance with Zoe, a talented magician, and Snubs, a hopeful blacksmith. Together, they navigate a world rife with danger, from undead fairies to a menacing dragon under the thrall of a dark queen. Along the way, they face moral trials, uncover secrets about the disease, and develop bonds that test their loyalty and courage.
Their quest climaxes in the legendary City of Light, where they must undergo trials to prove their worthiness for the Stone. Yet, even as they grasp at hope, they confront betrayal and revelations that challenge everything they know about their world and themselves.
"The Seven Kingdoms Book 1: The Stone of Light" is a gripping fantasy tale of bravery, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of a cure for a world on the brink of despair. It sets the stage for an epic saga filled with rich lore, intricate characters, and the timeless battle between light and dark. As Ivor and his companions strive to heal their world, they discover that the true battle is not just against external darkness, but the shadows within themselves.
Far to the north lies a land in black and white. A curse lies upon it, robbing its people of their courage, free will and emotion to lock them in three pendants in the hands of their leaders.
Jolette has lived just south of that land for all thirteen years of her life. But never once has she seen one of its people-until the day a Colorless boy turns up in her village, carrying one of his people's most prized possessions: the pendant of Free Will.
She quickly becomes his friend, but she has barely had time to get to know him and name him Edmian when the Colorless come for him. By sheer luck she and Edmian escape. But her village, with everyone she knows, is captured and taken to the Colorless Land.
Left to their own devices, the two set out to rescue the villagers while outrunning their own pursuers. Aid comes from a secret prince trying to save his own family from the Colorless, as well as his warrior bride. And yet the clock keeps ticking. For the Colorless' magic is slowly destroying the villagers' humanity, and the Colorless People are preparing a war against all the world.
What can two teenagers, a hidden royal, a military commander on leave, an old lady spirit, an elf and a dwarf possibly do against a power on the rise?
And what about the two married women who were captured without their daughter?
But sometimes the smallest individuals can change the course of history...
COMPLETED 9-8-2019