by themindflayer
No one survives the fire… At seventeen, Telos fled home, abandoning a life of wealth and luxury to live on the streets with rogues and carnies. He became the greatest thief in Gorgosa—until he was caught. Now, imprisoned in Ob-Koron, the harshest prison in the world, Telos faces punishment by Daimonic flame. Few survive. Those who do are crippled and scarred for life, their wills broken. But Telos’ skills have drawn the eye of the gods. They need Telos to retrieve a weapon for a coming war millennia in the making. Caught up in seismic events in which shapeshifting Daimons, rogue gods, and mad despots are all closing in on the same prize, Telos—who has only ever relied on himself—will have to learn to lean on others. For, if he fails, the whole world will be consumed in black fire… From Black Fires Rise is an action-packed, heroic sci-fantasy adventure perfect for fans of The Majipoor Cycle and Dungeon Crawler Carl. WHAT TO EXPECT: Clever thief cursed with bad luck by a goddess Fiery tavern-keeper who wants her money back A giant cat who does not give a f*ck A ruthless prison warden who’ll stop at nothing to catch an escaped prisoner Epic lore loosely based on Sumerian mythology Two contrasting soft magic systems An ancient race of telepathic monsters called Daimons +++ BIG NEWS 17.09.2026 +++ BOOK 1 of the series is now currently available on Amazon in eBook and paperback format (the audiobook is on the way but still in development). It has not only been heavily edited and revised based on your feedback, meaning an improved story, but it also features a bonus story revealing a secret from Telos' past, as well as a hand-drawn map, a "behind the scenes" essay, and much more! Please consider supporting this series by purchasing a copy!
