by VineAndFangSeries
When a wounded Direhound collapses in his barn, a vineyard heir dreaming of adventure is thrust into a struggle that could unravel the order of a conquered continent. For over two centuries, humanity has ruled Ardraelion through steam and steel and the legacy of a hard-won conquest. The mighty Direhounds have been bound to human service, the Poseks driven into desert exile, and the untamed frontier pushed ever farther east. Drak Forgeheart has spent his life longing for something greater than vineyard rows and family expectations. His chance arrives unexpectedly when he discovers Nalli, a free Direhound from beyond the Veil, injured and hunted by a Posek assassin. Nalli carries secrets tied to Ardraelion's forgotten past. Truths powerful enough to challenge everything humanity believes about its dominion over the continent. With The Black Thorn closing in, the two are forced into an uneasy partnership they'll come to depend upon. As danger spreads, Drak and Nalli must decide what they're willing to sacrifice, what they're willing to fight for, and whether the connection forged between them can survive a world built on conquest and chains. For some bonds have the power to change the fate of a continent. What to Expect: • Long-form, character-driven fantasy adventure set in a world with massive forests, towering mountains, and deadly wildlife. • Creature-bond story centered on trust and partnership. • Original worldbuilding, unique language, mythology, and races beyond traditional fantasy. • Action that grows in scope as the story progresses from personal struggles to continent-wide threats. • Traditional story-telling without LitRPG mechanics, etc.Readers May Enjoy This If They Like: • Stories such as Eragon and How to Train Your Dragon. (From Reviews) • Fantasy with distinct, yet subtle steampunk elements. • Exploration and discovering the unknown. © Tyler Tkach. All rights reserved. Vine & Fang posted for free reading only on Royal Road. Redistribution prohibited.
