Arden (Mages of the Flame #1) FIRST DRAFT - Peter A Dixon - Wattpad

Arden (Mages of the Flame #1) FIRST DRAFT

Reads 1,099
Votes 174
Parts 27
Time 5h 16m

Reads 1,099
Votes 174
Parts 27
Time 5h 16m

conspiracy elements fantasy femalecharacter horses mages magic quest rebellion secretmessage

WHEN THE LAST OF THE WHITE LIONS FELL there was peace in the land of Arden for there were no good men left to fight.

Bronwyn, a Mage of the Flame and Guardian of the Peace, travels the eastern shore of Arden working to restore trust in the ruling Mages and heal the rifts in the land caused by the civil war.

Three years ago the Mages, gifted in elemental magic, followed Sallus, and freed a nation from the unjust rule of the king.

Now the luck of of birthright has been replaced by the meritocracy and wisdom of trained mages.

When an injured stranger from the north washes up on the shores of the village of Ashdown with a sealed message it falls  to Bronwyn to deliver it to the Mage council in the eastern capital.

But not every citizen of Arden wanted a revolution.

As Bronwyn travels east she faces hostility from the people she has sworn to serve, she faces the ultimate question of who she can really trust.

******
This is a complete first draft of my 2016 entry for NaNoWriMo. I'll edit and release it in time. Until then, if you like SciFi action adventure, check out my series 'Tales from the Juggernaut' on Wattpad and for sale on Amazon.All Rights Reserved

conspiracy elements fantasy femalecharacter horses mages magic quest rebellion secretmessage

Table of contents

27 parts

Sign up to add Arden (Mages of the Flame #1) FIRST DRAFT to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

Andòrax, the return of the nahysmi Vol.1 - The mark of the prophecy by EFFESANTINI

In a medieval world ruled by steel and force, the magic based on the four natural elements - water, earth, fire and air - seems long forgotten. It is now that the paths of a young woman in search of her past and a man running away from his own cross in an enigmatic and unavoidable way in the mysterious shadow of the old Prophecy of Andòrax. Last leader of the Wizards' Order, Andòrax shared his vision with the world before the unbiased keepers of knowledge were killed two hundred years ago. It is the echo of that same prophecy that resounds in the dreams of a lonely traveller - Élian, the only survivor of the wizards killings - and leads him in his anonymous wandering to the borders of Gwynnélas, the legendary City of the God. Here the Prophecy of Andòrax forces Élian to face the feared symbol of the nahysmi, supreme element. It is in the open, now inevitable battle that Élian and the rebel knights who support him begin to understand the real reasons for the return of the nahysmi... Each one's choices will change everyone's destiny. The balance of Alghend is hanging dangerously between slavery and a new beginning.

An Affinity For Fire by Phedra_Fox

The noble families of the four kingdoms have amicably coexisted for centuries, united by their shared efforts to protect their people from a common enemy. No-one expected the greatest threat to the peace of the realm to lie within their own borders. Facing a ruthless group of rebels out for noble blood, Clover, Tarragon and Leo must find the elusive Merith, a mage who is their only hope of protecting their families. But the hunt for Merith will test the trio in ways they could never have expected, forcing them to dismantle their moral standings in the name of 'The Greater Good'. With secrets swelling and trust within their own group fracturing, can they succeed before more lives are taken? And when it comes to lesser evils, how far is too far?

A Sermon of Chains and Chaos by violet0132

In a world where the gods answer to chaos and mortals seek redemption through prophecy, Delwyn Rockwell is caught between duty and desire. As the daughter of the High Apostle, her every move is scrutinized, and her future seems chained to the church's ancient expectations. But Delwyn dreams of freedom doesn't come close to what is in store for her. A magic, that has long since been deemed unworthy by history has surfaced within Del. Secrets of the past reveals little of who she thought she was is true, making some of the people she is closest to untrustworthy. The truth embarks her on a journey, forcing her to leave her best, and only friend, the Prince of Caelum, Zephyr. But the prince has a journey of his own. Haunted by the loss of his parents and burdened by the crown he never wanted, Zephyr struggles to wield both his elemental magic and the weight of responsibility. When secrets from Del's past emerge, and a political alliance threatens to divide them, Zephyr realizes there is more to his kingdom than he once thought. Without Del, Zephyr has to embark on his own journey through his past and wrestle with his future alone; revealing his own truth and who he can truly rely on. With alliances shifting like the seasons and magic teetering on the edge of madness, Delwyn and Zephyr aim to reshape kingdoms-or doom them both. In the end, will balance prevail, or will they be consumed by the chaos they sought to escape?

Ever So Lightly- Book 1 by paisleypikachu

{COMPLETED} The stars disappeared seventeen years ago. A black night sky has mirrored a bleak existence for the people of Auros. The Gifted, humans with unique abilities to affect the world around them, have all but become extinct thanks to the dark reign of a usurper. And somehow Zephyr Elvy has managed to live her nineteen years in the blissful quiet of a small town next to the sea. Zephyr has always been content to keep to herself, and happy to live a simple, if uneventful, life. If only the universe had that in mind for her. Forced to flee the only place she has ever called home, Zephyr finds herself running through a world she has only ever read about, along with two soldiers who have deserted their posts to keep their consciences clean. With only a letter and a mysterious weapon as clues to why she's being hunted, Zephyr must face her own fears while discovering a whole new world of terrors at the hands of a queen she knows next to nothing about. Having never risked anything her entire life, Zephyr is forced to choose between apathy or action, hiding and keeping to herself, as she has always done, or taking a leap that could change the world she is just now getting to see. ***** Thank you SO MUCH for reading! I'm updating every Monday until this story is done, and I've been sitting on this one for almost three years so I'm really excited to finish it! I don't have any beta readers for this as I write, so please let me know if you notice anything, and I mean ANYTHING, that needs fixing! :)

The Art of Blood and Power (Book 2 in The Gifted Trilogy) by chlo_dance

As long as people believed that there was a division between the Gifted and the non-Gifted, that one was superior to the other, I wasn't done. As long as there were kings on thrones to reinforce the idea that people like Porter and Briar and everyone else I cared about were unworthy of this world, I wasn't done. "And then," I continued, a resolution forming in my mind. "I'm going to destroy those six thrones." ********************************************** Wren Heatherfield has been through hell and back, surviving the deadly trials of the Garner and claiming the title of Garner Champion. However, her fight is far from over, with the real challenges only just beginning. Adjusting to her new life in the Ember Court with her insufferable enemy-turned-friend Kesserian Cinis, Wren is forced to face the truth of how close the six courts of Naturian are to a civil war, with Nox and Wren leading the opposing sides. But the fight for allies she can trust might turn out to be just as hard as her internal fight: coming to terms with her true identity. With the loyalties and beliefs of her past and present self at war with each other, Wren must decide who she is and what she stands for if she has any hope of surviving this upcoming war. Plagued by nightmares and trauma from her time in the Garner, Wren must find a way to keep moving forward. With the weight of a crumbling nation on her shoulders, Wren has one chance to fix the injustices that plague Naturian and achieve her dreams of toppling tyranny, but the alluring power of the throne might prove too intoxicating for even her to resist. A fight for her loved ones. A fight for the oppressed. A fight to save the remaining good in Naturian. The chains have been released. Now the real fight begins.

Heart of Elaria by SydneyAnderson424

In a world where elemental magic and ancient alliances shape destinies, Liora Vale, a determined young woman from the Ashen Kin faction, finds herself thrust into the prestigious Dragon Rider Academy. Haunted by the loss of her family in a brutal raid, Liora is driven by a fierce desire for revenge and the hope of becoming a dragon rider. As the academy's trials begin, Liora grapples with her emerging powers and the complexities of trust within her new team. Assigned to work with a mix of prospects from various factions-including the enigmatic Kaelan Blackwood from Shadowborne and the spirited Iris Lane from Nocturne Guild-she must navigate the challenges of teamwork and rivalry. With each test, the bonds of friendship and loyalty are put to the ultimate test, revealing hidden motives and secrets that could change everything. As Liora and her companions face the Obstacle Course of Elements-battling through fire, water, earth, and air-they uncover the weight of destiny that rests upon their shoulders. With the mysterious pendant around her neck, thought to be a piece of the Heart of Elaria, Liora must confront her fears and embrace her powers if she is to succeed. In this gripping tale of magic, friendship, and self-discovery, Liora's journey is just beginning. Will she rise to the challenge and prove herself worthy of becoming a dragon rider, or will the shadows of her past consume her? New parts coming soon! starting in November there will be new parts every Friday

The Domestic Dragon by MostlyAlexLeigh

[COMPLETE] [[**Sequel, The Hybrid Harold, is up!**]] The first generation past the war has settled and the result is something no one from the past would recognize. In the United Human Alliance, the human run country that takes up much of the land mass that used to be the United States, magical children are taken from their parents and sent to boarding school at a young age. What provides humanity with safety from 'volatile' magical beings separates parents from their children and young adults from their culture. Alenia Paetzold is the prime example of what the UHA has created. A domestic dragon. That's why they never expect her to find her wings and burn the cage she is held in to the ground. Getting there, however, takes a prophecy, a lot of lies, and overwhelming love. "For The War Is Lost if They Can Not Win Their Child's Life Lost for Their Sin" ***OMG IT GOT TO NUMBER 1 IN MATRIARCHY!*** ***AND #4 IN FANTASY-ROMANCE!*** Trigger Warnings: Death. If you find something I have overlooked (which may happen, I've read this book a million times) please let me know and I will update! July 2020: I've entered this story to the 2020 Watty Awards! Please please vote! Thank you!

Undying Legacies: Amulet of Blood by SolidBabe

Teagan Monicroff comes from a long line of Monicroff Mages, hero's, and special beings. The Monicroff blood basically entitles her to being perfect and practically famous. Finally, it's time for her to attend Ridgemoor Academy, just like her father and his father and his fathers', fathers', father before her. Each generation of Monicroffs' bested every year they attended, from being top student to saving a magical realm back in the War of Magicals and Naturals some hundred years ago. Now, it's her turn to live up to that legacy, her turn - to be the best, her turn - to leave a mark with her name on it. Her turn to make the Monicroff name proud, and her father. Until she gets sent to the wrong house. All Monicroff's belonged in the Herelds House, not the Seekers . . . She's sent to the Seekers and, and it feels like hell's waiting to swallow her up. To make matters worse, she meets this lonely looking boy in the Corner of the courtyard and finds he's a Seeker too . . . Only he's not as nice and demure as she thought he was. Before long, Teagan must deal with the trials of being a fourteen year old first year Mage with a legacy for a name in the wrong house. This comes with bullying, insecurities, fears of rejection, failing classes, and basically doing everything wrong and butchering the Monicroff name. Just when she thinks it can't get worse. . . She's accused of stealing a magic amulet which could unleash a monster on the world and possible start another war between the Naturals and the Magicals. Also her Father isn't speaking to her. So there's that too. COVER BY @-designdistrict She is worth everything and more!

A Mage's Wrath by CheeseWritesStuff

Two hundred years of peace have passed in Zertima, a land filled with magic, creatures, and mages. However, after those two hundred years comes an era of fear, fighting, and death. The Venom's Curse, known as the world's greatest danger, has climbed up to reach a level of great power, with the help of his fierce hunger for battle and commanding, that is strong enough to possibly secure his rule of the entire mage world. In order to save Zertima from potential collapse and eternal perishing, four young mages are found, called the Elemental Mages. The Mages - Water, Earth, Fire, and Air - are taken to a sheltered location named the Mage Sanctuary to train together and prepare for their eventual battle with the Venom's Curse and to rid of the trepidation he has cast across all of Zertima. However, not all of the Mages are willing to commit their life to train with the others and help save the mage world. Ignacia, the Elemental Mage of Fire, is the newest and last mage to be Founded and come to the others. Along with easily getting into arguments with Water Mage Salil, she is in an internal battle with herself trying to decide what choice she should really choose to carry through with. *Book originally inspired by "The Burning Sky" by Sherry Thomas. Thank you; I never thought that I would ever make anything out of this unplanned story :)*

WRECK THE PLOT! by Sowunmi16

When the crazy dangerous criminal code named Chaos was caught by the special organization, she willingly allowed them to arrest her without a fuss. Just like her code name suggested, she had caused havoc in different parts of the country and the world. Chaos had already guessed that she would go to prison soon. As long as there was food and clothing, she had decided why not stay in prison for some time until it got boring. And so, Chaos spent the rest of her years behind bars. Apart from eating, sleeping, weekly interrogations and fighting with other prison mates, Chaos, who had been curious about life in prison, found it to be very boring. But...she liked the peace that came with it. Unfortunately, her peaceful days did not last after she ingested poison from her food and she was very much aware. Did chaos die a sad death like that? No, Of course not. She dragged the person who poisoned her to her destination in the afterlife, hell. Unexpectedly, the hell for chaos was very different because she had transmigrated into a character in a novel that she stole from a prison guard. After understanding her pitiful situation, what was the next thing Chaos decided to do as an unfortunate character? Of course! She acted like her code name suggested, and caused chaos in her new life. She wrecked the entire plot! ****** WARNING: This book is not for the weak! Blood and violence is included! ALSO: Do not use cover without permission! Comissioned by kiyukyuu on IG!

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

Andòrax, the return of the nahysmi Vol.1 - The mark of the prophecy cover

An Affinity For Fire cover

A Sermon of Chains and Chaos cover

Ever So Lightly- Book 1 cover

The Art of Blood and Power (Book 2 in The Gifted Trilogy) cover

Heart of Elaria cover

The Domestic Dragon cover

Undying Legacies: Amulet of Blood cover

A Mage's Wrath cover

WRECK THE PLOT! cover

Andòrax, the return of the nahysmi Vol.1 - The mark of the prophecy

In a medieval world ruled by steel and force, the magic based on the four natural elements - water, earth, fire and air - seems long forgotten. It is now that the paths of a young woman in search of her past and a man running away from his own cross in an enigmatic and unavoidable way in the mysterious shadow of the old Prophecy of Andòrax. Last leader of the Wizards' Order, Andòrax shared his vision with the world before the unbiased keepers of knowledge were killed two hundred years ago. It is the echo of that same prophecy that resounds in the dreams of a lonely traveller - Élian, the only survivor of the wizards killings - and leads him in his anonymous wandering to the borders of Gwynnélas, the legendary City of the God. Here the Prophecy of Andòrax forces Élian to face the feared symbol of the nahysmi, supreme element. It is in the open, now inevitable battle that Élian and the rebel knights who support him begin to understand the real reasons for the return of the nahysmi... Each one's choices will change everyone's destiny. The balance of Alghend is hanging dangerously between slavery and a new beginning.