Brightly Burning

Lavan Chitward's world collapses when his parents uproot him from his cherished country home, thrusting him into the isolating anonymity of the sprawling city of Haven. Lonely, relentlessly bullied, and neglected by his ambitious parents, Lavan's desperate existence culminates in a mysterious illness. This sickness, however, is merely the genesis of a terrifying dormant power: the Gift of the Firestorm. A destructive force that has the potential to either save Valdemar or reduce it to ashes, this power threatens to consume Lavan himself if left uncontrolled. His fate takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of the Companion Kalira, who chooses him, drawing him into the esteemed ranks of the Heralds of Valdemar. For the first time, Lavan finds acceptance, purpose, and a glimmer of hope. Yet, this newfound stability is short-lived as the looming threat of war with Karse casts a dark shadow over the Kingdom. As 'Lavan Firestorm,' he stands as Valdemar's last bulwark against total annihilation, but only if he can master the dreadful, untamed power that courses through his very being.