A broken land. A hidden power. A spark that could set the world ablaze.Kael never asked to be summoned by the crown. But when soldiers arrive in his quiet valley, he's swept into a world of fractured kingdoms, forbidden magic, and whispers of war.Alongside a battle-scarred warrior, a sharp-tongued princess, and a scholar with dangerous knowledge, Kael must uncover the truth behind a dying magic-and a weapon long thought lost.Because something is rising in the East. Something that should have stayed buried.The Ashen Tales - Book 1 begins an epic fantasy saga full of ancient secrets, slow-burning tension, found family, and the kind of magic that leaves scars. For readers who crave myth, memory, and high-stakes journeys.