Bound by Oath and Blood

Marked by runes she never chose and hunted by forces that whisper her mother’s name, Eira lives on borrowed time. Each mark on her skin hums with a power that feels older than memory—and more patient than death. Elarion is a land of shifting kingdoms, hidden leylines, and ancient magics. From the jungle alliances of the Thornsong Republic to the necromancer-led Sable Throne, and from fortified cities guarding ancient gates to pirate-held isles in the Sea of Echoes, power is carved into every shadowed corner. Monsters prowl where mortals dare not tread, and the influence of gods—seen and unseen—touches every life. In this world, alliances are fragile, magic is feared, and every choice carries a price. Eira’s path will weave through it all, where nothing is as it seems, and destiny can be written in blood.