Cirrus@Austlit

'A world in chaos…
After centuries of peace, the land of Druyun has been thrust back into the grips of war. Though their enemy is not one another, but rather the mysterious, red-robed force of Spark wielders who have begun their takeover of the countryside. As towns fall before them and their numbers grow with an army of undead, they wield a path of havoc and death.

'A towering monster…
At the heart of the evil army stands the monstrosity known as Monnos. The circumstances of its true creation a mystery to all but a few, it started its journey from the ruins of Newbarrow and appears unstoppable as heroes and armies fall beneath it. True believers of Edos use the monster as a rallying cry to turn against their Spark brothers, seeing the monster as the second coming of Dogma himself.

'Our last hope…
As the destruction continues, a group of young adventurers travel in search of a mysterious land, in the hopes that it could bring about an end to Monnos. Survivors of the tournament of Newbarrow, they have formed a bond that cannot be easily broken. But little do they know of the trials and horrors that await them on their journey…' (Publication summary)
 

'The land of Druyun currently resides in a time of peace and growth, governed by the eight noble houses. Over 900 years ago, a great evil known as Dogma was defeated and the religion of Edos was born from his defeat, while the mystical powers of Spark still inherit the land and its people. Despite the two opposing faiths, Druyun banded together to ensure the safety and prosperity of its people.

'A mysterious letter...

It is now the year 923TD and across the land of Druyun, a letter has arrived for those of both noble and common birth. Inviting the brave, the adventurous, the hungry for fame, all who wish to prove themselves, to travel to the town of Newbarrow in Owha for a great tournament. A tournament with a prize the likes that not even the great Holiness of Edos has ever seen before.

'An unlikely group...

Answering the letter's call, a group of young travellers band together on the road to compete in the mysterious tournament. A mix of nobles, true believers and Spark wielders, they hope to go down in history as the tournament champions. But as their journey nears Newbarrow, they find that not is as it seems and what presented itself as a chance for glory, turns into a fight for their lives...

'Druyun I: The Mysterious Tournament is the first book in a series by author Ryan M Wilson, chronicling the adventures of the Athamages; a group of travelling heroes who come together for glory in the land of Druyun.' (Publication summary)