Ferrian has been running his whole life. Running, because he has no choice. Wherever he goes, Winter follows. Wherever he sleeps, frost creeps at his door. From town to town he hastens, frightened, tired; forever trying to keep one step ahead of the cold, the snow and the devastating storms. It is a kind of curse, and Ferrian has no idea what it means. Only someone with a knowledge of magic might be able to to help him, but sorcerers are nearly extinct in the world. Two brothers remain, however; the last of their once-noble kind, holed up in a secluded valley, waging their own private and very personal war. Ferrian, captured by the local law enforcers, finds himself unexpectedly amongst friends sympathetic to his cause, and together they set out on an adventure-filled quest to find the last sorcerers. * * * * * This story is currently being updated once a week, on Mondays. This will change in the near future as I run out of backlog! Chapters after 149 will be posted irregularly. There will likely be weeks or months between updates. I regret this inconvenience, and apologise to my readers to this end of the schedule. This story is not a webnovel, or a LitRPG. It is written as a traditional fantasy book. Should you wish to support me, Ferrian's Winter is published as two books on Amazon and Smashwords (ebook and paperback). This version on Royal Road contains further chapters of an unpublished third book. Those who would like a completed story may read up to chapter 109; further chapters are a WIP and will be posted irregularly. I appreciate reviews, comments and criticism! Please don't be afraid to share your thoughts -- your feedback is valuable to me! <3 * * * * * Sensitive Content: Suicidal themes, depression, alcoholism, and death of characters. This story contains no sex, sexual violence or romance.