(ON HOLD)Fate Of Fire And Steel
6 parts Ongoing MatureIn a world of ancient legends and powerful destinies, Zerya Drakthal stands apart. Among the last of the Dragonborn, she wields the fire of her ancestors and the strength of a warrior forged in battle. Yet she wanders Middle-earth with no tribe, no purpose - haunted by memories of her lost tribe and a past shrouded in flame and blood.
When Fate sends Gandalf the Grey to enlist her in the Company of Thorin Oakenshield, Zerya finds herself entangled in a quest far greater than she ever imagined: to reclaim the lost kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Reluctantly joining the band of thirteen Dwarves and a wary Hobbit burglar, she faces deadly foes, treacherous landscapes, and the growing shadow of an ancient evil.
But Zerya is more than just a warrior. Her fiery spirit challenges Thorin's pride, her courage inspires the Company, and her laughter ignites hope in the most hopeless of moments. Yet beneath her bold exterior lies a heart scarred by loss and a soul yearning for belonging. As bonds are forged and destinies intertwine, Zerya realizes that this journey is more than a quest for gold - it is a path to rediscover herself and the legacy she carries.
However, darkness looms closer than they know. Pursued by Orcs, haunted by echoes of the past, and tested by the fire within, Zerya must decide if she will embrace her destiny or be consumed by it. Her courage will be tested, her loyalty challenged, and her heart pulled in directions she never expected - especially by a certain Dwarven king with eyes like the mountain sky.
Amid battles, betrayals, and the growing threat of Smaug's wrath, Zerya must learn to balance fire and steel, heart and duty. For the fate of Erebor - and her own destiny - depends on it.
Book 1 in the "Burning Hearts" series
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#10 in thorinxoc