The Ironoak (Working Title/WIP)
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Last published Sun, Sep 3, 2017
Ardor is an ancient region blanketed with alluring landscapes, home to many different races and where fantastical creatures roam. Gruesome skråw are beginning to emerge from pits in the earth, preying on the unwitting. The rulers of varying clans and kingdoms must decide what is best for their people whilst attempting to address this new threat. It is a time of uncertainty and fear.
Amidst the turmoil, a young girl is found to possess something extraordinary. Nurtured by a group of companions brought together by fate, her quest will be long and arduous but will help her discover new friends, develop her abilities and maybe even find herself along the way.
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