From Ashes

<p><strong><em>2023 Literary Global Award Finalist for Best Debut Novel</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Blacksmith Quistix suffers a tragic loss the night a bandit invades her humble Bellaneau home in search of The Illuminator. After months of crushing loneliness the disheveled half-elf is out for blood seeking revenge on the man who shattered her idyllic life seeking answers about why this elusive Illuminator is so highly sought-after. A wounded wyl a brilliant esteg and child-like dragonling soon join her on her odyssey.</p><p></p><p>But Destoria is a dangerous place. The isle is bursting with clever hybrid creatures floating magical cities treacherous backstabbers drug-addled bandits and the isle's sadistic dikeeka-peddling new queen: Exos Tempest. </p><p></p><p></p>