"Hope is what keeps you going when you're surrounded by shadows, certain you'll never see the light of day again." In the remote region of Corynth, deep in the heart of a sea of Mist, lies a remote village named Bryn. The people of Bryn scrape out a living as best as they can in harsh conditions, but soon that tranquil life will be rocked by extraordinary events.   Stephen Argentum is the son of the current Patriarch of Bryn, though it seems his days are numbered. Threatened by a ruthless and powerful challenger to his successor position, Argentum needs to gather his allies and uncover lost secrets to stave off the machinations of this malevolent threat. But even deeper dangers lurk in the background, and Steve and his family will need to use every ounce of strength and courage they have to survive the challenges ahead. If they do, then their story will be an epic that shakes the world.   What to expect: Weak to strong MC. A power system that is original and organic. Large world filled with strange creatures. Full picture steadily exposed over time. Some romance, though not a major focus. Balance of exploration and action.