Knight of Shadow
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Last published Tue, Mar 4, 2025
A knight in shining armor is one whose metal has never been tested.
In a land where war is common, but ideals are held high- it all comes crashing down with the gates to the city of Avirón. A small coalition storms the gates; a regal rider in the dark, battered armor charges forward, leaving his comrades behind to claim the most valuable treasure: Lady Clara Valatin.
How will the world unfold? How will the characters adapt? Who can they trust?
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