Heroes of Aurum: A Path Unbound (Volume I) In the vast region Aurum, where the remnants of ancient magics and the shadows of forgotten wars linger, Lyra Ashbourne—a young C-Rank Locksmith—seeks to carve her path in a world teetering on the brink of chaos. With her sword, RiftBreaker, Lyra must confront the rising tide of Veilspawn, creatures born from otherworldly Rifts that threaten to consume the land. But Lyra is not alone in her quest. Joined by Eamon, a former soldier haunted by the dark secrets of his past, and Selene "Sly" Blackthorn, a seasoned veteran Locksmith with a sharp tongue and an even sharper whip, they navigate the treacherous political landscape of a kingdom on the edge of chaos. With fate and history colliding, Lyra, Eamon, and their unlikely allies must face the ultimate trial. But as the lines between light and shadow blur, they must ask themselves: will they be the heroes of Aurum, or will they become its undoing? What to expect:  • Female Lead • Male Lead • Third Person Limited/ omniscient POV • Heroes Journey  • Slow-Burn world-building/"Cozy" Fantasy  •Slow-Burn "romance" subplot • Anime Style narrative Schedule posting: 1 chapter a day (Mon–Sat)