Arpenia
One childhood promise, thirteen years of waiting, and an unimaginable price.
Kael Ardhana descends from the peaks of the Star Mounts not in search of glory, but to fulfill a promise bound by a frayed thread around his wrist. Yet, the road home to Oakhaven and Leona Willstone is haunted by dark shadows of his past and the cruel cult of Loviatar.
On this epic journey across Faerûn, Kael is not alone. He is joined by a new "found family": a formidable Goliath warrior, a sharp-eyed Elf ranger, and Eva Dawnlight-a young cleric who radiates the light of hope.
But when death claims him at the summit of Sunset Mountain, a forbidden sacrifice is made. To ensure Kael can return to the woman waiting for him, Eva surrenders all her "tomorrows" to the gods. Kael rises from the dead, but he now lives on "borrowed time" gifted by another's life.
"A Promise on The Wind" is a poignant fantasy tale of trauma, unwavering loyalty, and a heart torn between the "Sun" waiting at home and the "Moon" who sacrificed everything on the road.
Will a promise redeemed through tears and sacrifice lead to happiness, or will it become an eternal burden for the wanderer?
DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fanfiction set within the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. All established locations (such as Faerûn, Cormyr, and Scornubel), deities (Ilmater, Loviatar, Lathander, Selûne), factions (Harpers, Zhentarim), monster races, and magic systems used are the intellectual property of Dungeons & Dragons and Wizards of the Coast.
The author does not claim ownership over these elements, and no commercial gain is intended from this work. The primary characters (Kael Ardhana, Eva Dawnlight, Ren Aeloria, Calthar Falbis, Grek Daunts, Leona Willstone) and the specific narrative arcs within this story are the original creations of the author.