On the verge of Awakening, Rowan is taken from her family by slavers intent on forging her into a weapon. Why? She doesn't know. She doesn't care. All that matters is freedom, vengeance, and reunion. In this world of harmony and dissonance, where Resonance and emotions reign supreme, Rowan must learn what it means to be an Ardent before it's too late. She must find unity and purpose. She must not break. She cannot do it alone. Who will be there for her? This is a completely revamped and revised version of the original Ardent Tears that I have been working on for the past year and a half or so. I have significantly built upon the original and reworked many of its weaker elements to create what I believe to be a massively improved telling of the story. Cover art by EvaSolo