Veil of Embers: When the Gods Fall, Only Ashes Remain.

By Elara Quinn

The ancient city of Vael'tharis was once a beacon of power, its rulers bound to the gods by an unbreakable pact. But when the heavens turned silent and the sacred embers faded, the city fell into ruin, leaving behind only whispers of betrayal and a curse that refuses to be forgotten.

Seris, a former guardian bound by an oath he no longer believes in, returns to the ruins of Vael'tharis with one purpose-vengeance. For years, he has been a pawn in the gods' eternal game, but the discovery of the Emberforged Blade, a fragment of divine wrath, gives him a chance to change his fate. He is prepared to defy destiny, to shatter the chains that have held him captive for far too long. But wielding the blade comes with a cost-one that threatens to consume what little humanity he has left.

Guided by the enigmatic Oracle, a woman cursed with sight beyond time, Seris embarks on a treacherous journey to the heart of the ruined city. As the remnants of Vael'tharis awaken, so do the horrors that once brought it to ruin. The gods may have abandoned their creations, but their influence lingers, and Seris soon realizes that he is not the only one seeking the Emberforged Blade.

Eiren, a rebel driven by vengeance of her own, is determined to claim the blade before Seris can unleash its power. Haunted by the ghosts of her past, she sees in Seris both a kindred spirit and a dangerous adversary. Their fates entwine as they uncover the truth behind the fall of Vael'tharis-a truth that threatens not just their lives, but the fabric of existence itself.

As the battle lines are drawn, alliances are tested, and the embers of an old war ignite once more, Seris must make an impossible choice: embrace the power that could free him from the gods' grasp or destroy the last hope of salvation. But as the flames rise and the shadows deepen, one question remains-will he burn the past away, or be consumed by it?

"Veil of Embers" is a gripping tale of sacrifice, revenge, and the cost of wielding forbidden power. Fans of dark fantasy, morally complex heroes, and world-altering magic will be drawn into this story of gods and mortals, bound by fate and undone by their choices.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DXK8JNMG
• ISBN13: 9798311108713
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"