Cael - Ash to Gold: Prequel to The Weight of Dawn
A Prequel to The Weight of Dawn
Before the legend, there was a boy who believed the world could be kind.
Raised by poor farmers in a quiet village, Cael lived a life shaped by humility, routine, and simple hopes. He slept soundly. He worked the land. He believed that mercy mattered.
Then his world burned.
Chosen by the Light in the aftermath of tragedy, Cael is taken by the Church and transformed into something the world demands-a miracle, a symbol, a weapon. As his power grows, so do the expectations placed upon him. Faith becomes doctrine. Doctrine becomes control. And the line between heroism and obedience begins to blur.
As Cael is sent into battle after battle in the name of purification, he begins to question the truths he was raised to believe. Each victory costs him something. Each choice pushes him further from the boy he once was-and closer to the hardened figure the world will one day fear and worship.
Amid rising doubt and quiet rebellion, Cael meets Seren, a presence that challenges everything he has been taught about strength, sacrifice, and worth. Their bond becomes a quiet defiance against a system that insists heroes must stand alone.
Cael: Ash to Gold is a slow-burn epic fantasy prequel exploring the cost of being chosen, the weaponization of faith, and the fragile line between divinity and humanity. It tells the story of how a gentle farm boy became the Lightbearer the world would later call a legend-long before he learned how heavy that title truly was.
Perfect for readers who love emotionally rich fantasy, morally complex heroes, and stories where saving the world comes at a deeply personal cost.
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