The Warded Man

In a world gripped by perpetual terror, humanity clings to existence behind ancient, magically warded towns, their only defense against the corelings—demonic entities that rise after sunset to relentlessly hunt and slaughter. For centuries, the knowledge of how to fight back has been lost, leaving humankind diminished and fearful, their numbers dwindling with each passing night. 'The Warded Man' introduces us to Arlen, a young man who refuses to cower. Witnessing the fragility of the wards and the complacency of his elders, Arlen embarks on a perilous journey to rediscover the lost arts of demon-fighting and reclaim humanity's power. His path converges with Leesha, a skilled herbalist who finds her own strength defending her community, and Rojer, a gifted jongleur whose music holds an unexpected power. Together, these three disparate individuals will dare to step beyond the crumbling safety of the wards, facing the nightmarish creatures head-on, in a desperate bid to reignite hope and turn the tide of a war humanity is rapidly losing.