The Emperor's Children

The First Ada'Kar Novel

Demon. Witch. Skulking-Thing

When a magical accident leaves another child broken on the cathedral steps, young Thaera has only one choice: Run - lest she condemn her family to the Faith's judgment. Alone, and haunted by the power within her, she must discover whether evil differs from misfortune only by intention - or if she's crossed a line she can never return from.

Traitor. Coward. Misanthrope.

All his life, Lord Armine O'Ren has tried to own the responsibility that lurks within his privilege. In Dromal, the elven Vondari are slaves in all but name - a wrong Armine has devoted his life to fixing. But after countless defeats, his ambitions for a 'greater good' have worn thin, reduced now to fighting for even the smallest scraps of mercy.

But when Thaera Arives at House O'Ren, a simple act of protection slowly becomes something far more dangerous: Belonging.

Thaera's presence may be a second chance for both of them. A chance at 'normal'. But when her nightmares begin to bleed into waking life, and violence stirs in the corners of the kingdom, House O'Ren must decide what 'greater good' it's willing to stand for.

The Emperor's Children is a tragic fantasy of power, responsibility, and the fragile strength of chosen family - exploring what is asked of the privileged, what is stolen from the oppressed, and what is left to those caught in between.

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Ada'Kar: /æd ə kɑ/

Noun

From the Draconic words 'Adda' and ' Karos'; Meaning 'World' and 'Knot' respectively.
A mythical world filled with magic, monsters, and the perfectly mundane.

Welcome to Ada'Kar

Ada'Kar began as something small, as I suppose most great projects do. But over the last decade, it has bloomed into a vibrant fantasy world, complete with more stories, cultures, and adventures than I will likely ever get to tell. But for those of you who are interested, you can explore my books bellow; all set in this expansive and mythical world Like a great many wayward writers, I began working on fantasy with no intention of making it a career. In fact, all of Ada'Kar started as a game; little more than the shell that housed our D&D games and idle thoughts. But as the years wore on, and our journals grew crowded, it grew into something else. Something completely its own. Ada'Kar now stands as a proof of concept; what happens when you take planetary physics, cultural anthropology, and modern day string-theory, and use them to create a fantasy world? Apparently, you get a dark fantasy setting that thrives on the mundane elements of history. In Ada'Kar, you will find all the hallmarks of modern epic fantasy: Dragons, legends, monsters, and magic. ' But you will also find a thriving ecosystem of distinct cultures, varying beliefs, and the beautifully inconsequential; trade routs and bureaucracies, folk tales and local traditions. An expansive world that spares no expense from the micro to the macro.

THE BOOKS

Beneath the
Floating Tower

Thaera's Journey Continues

Following the events of The Emperor's Children, Thaera must now contend with the reality of her magic, and the Empire's plans for her.

Meanwhile, House O'Ren faces a daunting question: Can violence, once introduced, ever be separated from politics? Or does the 'greater good' die alongside decorum?

WORK IN PROGRESS

This story is still in the works, check back for updates soon.

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The Caging of a Sparrow

An Ada'Kar take on History

Inspired by the real-life tale of Agrippina the Elder, granddaughter of the great Roman emperor Agustus; 'The Caging of a Sparrow' explores the life, and tragedy, of one of history's most powerful, & under-sung women. With a bit of a fantasy twist...