The Black Gryphon

Set in a time before the founding of Valdemar, when magic was untamed and the famed Heralds were yet unknown, "The Black Gryphon" introduces readers to the majestic world of Urtho, a powerful Mage, and his greatest creations: the gryphons. Central to the tale is Skandranon Rashkae, a magnificent black gryphon, whose keen intellect, magesight, and unwavering courage make him a prime champion for Urtho. Their peaceful realm is constantly threatened by the malevolent mage Maar, who covets Urtho's verdant plains. As Maar advances with a formidable army bolstered by his own cruel, magical constructs, a terrifying vision from one of Urtho's Seers reveals a devastating new weapon intended for Maar's soldiers. Skandranon is thrust into a perilous mission, cloaked by Urtho's potent Spell of Silence, to spy on the enemy and uncover the truth, embarking on an epic journey that will test his bravery and shape the future of his kind.