by Tom Hockney
An ancient power stirs within Skippii—one not granted by the Pantheon. One they fear. A young, idealistic legionnaire charges headlong into peril, eager to display his merit and bloody his spear. Separated from his brothers-in-arms, Skippii soon discovers that bronze alone cannot withstand the blight of heresy. On the brink of death, he prays for salvation and unearths a power to oppose the dark gods. But at what cost? Striving to unlock the mysteries of this forbidden magia, he enlists the help of an unexpected ally--a timid slave with surprising skills. Together, they temper his newfound talents in secrecy. But during the heat of battle, his power proves too much to contain. His comrades demand answers. Will the bonds between legionnaires prevail, or will Skippii’s ambition doom the Legion he adores? A city under siege. Legendary monsters lurking in the wildlands. A war that threatens to ruin the Realm. But the fate of an age won’t be decided by the heavens alone—not while the forsaken legionnaire still draws breath. Book 1: Complete. 3 chapters / weekBook 2: 50% complete. Releasing as soon as Book 1 is out (August). Here is the extensively re-written and fully edited version of the fiction I posted last year titled 'Primordial Unleashed'. This latest version contains many changes, scene additions and overal improvements to the prose, ultimately making it more EPIC. What to expect:A Roman-inspired legionnaire with volcanic magicMassive battles and realistic military tacticsA varied, 'Band of Brothers' type cast of soldiers.Fighting Gods. Conquering cities. Slaying monsters. Scheduled for Amazon release in Fall 26'. Cover art by Rusty Delta Cruz
