Greetings, travelers! The Otherworld is vast, and the paths we walk each week carry us to new and exciting destinations. Today, our journey takes us to a land parched by drought and pulled apart by prophecy, where magic once thought dormant begins to stir again. If you’re interested in a world of powerful bonds, old rivalries, and uncertain futures, you’re in luck. Read on to learn more about Shadow of the Elders.
Author Will Elm brings Elm’s debut is a grim, textured tale that brings a welcome weight to the low fantasy genre with Shadow of the Elders (The Sylvan Record, Book 1). With a style that feels confident and mature, Elm delivers a tale that leans into immersive worldbuilding and thoughtful character development. The land of Bas feels lived in and real, rich with detail and layers of history. It’s full of conflict, mystery, and the quiet moments in between. With multiple intertwining storylines, morally complex characters, and a world that feels worn and lived-in, Shadow of the Elders invites readers into a place where hope is fleeting, and power comes at a price. Elm keeps the story grounded in human emotion while still delivering the scope and scale fans of the genre crave.
A plant grows from a single seed. The same is true for power.
When a drought strikes the continent of Bas, family and friends are ripped apart, ancient grudges are revived, and a strange magic is sought that threatens to plunge the world further into chaos.
Savique, a new father, works on an estate shaping stones for the Foreman. After an ill-fated theft, his life begins to unravel and not even the vague prophecies of mystics can stop it. Cast out from his home, without friend or family, Savique will be forced to discover why an old enemy would come to his rescue.
Friends Vaten and Ajeau walk the dying world until a mysterious group of raiders separates them. Vaten is abducted and forced into the life of a prisoner. Taken to a distant land, he must rely on new friends to help him escape. But alliances are never quite what they seem.
From the moment Vaten is taken, Ajeau vows never to give up searching for him. She must journey to the great city of Nouv’eau, the place of her birth, in hopes of discovering a clue to his whereabouts. Little does she know, her return to the city has been expected by a powerful force. One that promises to reunite her with Vaten. And so much more.
Lose yourself in a new epic low fantasy series featuring a cast of morally grey characters who uncover legendary secrets, battle ruthless assassins, and navigate an ancient society full of mystery. Shadow of the Elders is the first book in the Sylvan Record.
Elm’s debut strikes a careful balance between grit and wonder, with pacing that allows the world and its characters to breathe and grow. For readers who appreciate fantasy that’s both intimate and expansive, Shadow of the Elders offers a compelling start to a promising new series. Throughout its hefty amount of content, fans will be on the edge of their seat, wondering where the journey will take them next. With the groundwork laid and the story only beginning, now is the perfect time to step into Elm’s world. Check out Shadow of the Elders (The Sylvan Record, Book 1) on Amazon today!
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