The Pariah

Born into the harsh and unforgiving kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is an outlaw, raised amidst the freedom of the woods and the camaraderie of his fellow thieves. Quick-witted and skilled with a blade, Alwyn's life takes a brutal turn when an act of betrayal shatters his world, igniting a burning desire for vengeance. This bloody quest forces him onto a new path, eventually leading him to join the king's army. Under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman haunted by visions of an impending demonic apocalypse, Alwyn is thrust into the maelstrom of war and the perilous intrigues of the nobility. As dark forces, both mortal and arcane, conspire to thwart Evadine's rise, Alwyn finds himself at a crossroads. He must confront his past, reconcile his outlaw nature with the demands of soldiery, and decide if he can truly become the warrior needed to survive the gathering storm and claim his long-awaited retribution.