Author's Note

The Citadel loomed above me, its towering spires reaching towards the sky like jagged teeth, casting long shadows that stretched across the courtyard below. For generations, it had served as the seat of power for the Scholars, a mysterious and enigmatic order who wielded authority over all of Ethyria with an iron fist. But for me and my fellow war orphans, the Citadel was more than just a symbol of Scholar dominance--it was our prison, our home, and our only refuge in a world filled with uncertainty and strife.

!Trigger Warning!

This is a dark fantasy novel. There are elements of horror mixed with fantasy.

Please read with caution.