For the powerless, desire is a curse. Since he was a child, Helbram had only one wish: adventure. It was this dream that pushed him from the comforts of his village, determined to leave his mark in story and song. Reality, however, is cruel. Years of failure have smothered the flames of ambition, leaving embers wrapped in a shell of rusted plate and weathered mail. Some call him knight, but he knows it to be a false title. One he knew would never be true. Yet still, Helbram walked, his feet carrying him into a land removed from those blessed by the gods, those guided by fate to greatness. It was here that his star would fade, returning to the nothing from which he came. Or so he thought. What should have been a simple mission to wipe out a band of bandits falls apart right at the outset, forcing the adventurer into a fight for his life alongside the stragglers of the failed expedition. In the chaos of their survival, something stirs within him. And the fading flames of dead dreams spark anew. Enter a world of epic fantasy with a progression of power from weak-to-strong, using magical systems from traditional fantasy and cultivation inspired from Xianxia novels. Explore a setting inspired by the likes of D&D, Final Fantasy and Wheel of Time that focuses on detailed world building, character development and interaction, magical science, action, adventure, and some elements of slice-of-life. Follow the tale of one shunned by the gods, of one abandoned by destiny. This is the story of Helbram Alligard, Hedge Knight. -- Cover Art by the amazing KartStudioDigi To read further ahead and get access to the Audiobook version of this story consider supporting me on Patreon. Regardless, I hope you enjoy this story and have yourselves a very pleasant day!