Valenstone
A small northern town of roads, trade, and ordinary work, where market, forge, inn, and workshops connect a close-knit community to a much wider world.
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Faces of To Bear the Red
Character 01
Arien
Protagonist
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A Wider World
Fellmark Mountains
Beyond the last road, the high country holds older truths beneath snow and storm.
Beyond the last road
Old Keep
A thriving town built around the remains of an ancient fortification, where weathered stone walls and a ruined tower stand beside busy streets and workshops.
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Book one
Rise of the Page
In a kingdom protected by the legendary red-cloaked Wardens, sixteen-year-old Arien dreams of one day joining their ranks. But when a brutal Raider attack devastates his hometown, a mysterious power awakens within him, and the disappearance of his mentor reveals signs of a far greater conspiracy. Thrust into a world of ancient secrets, dangerous enemies, and uncertain loyalties, Arien must learn what it truly means to bear the red.
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