For almost a century, the paladins and inquisitors of the Trinity Church have hunted any traces of mages across the Ardia continent, conquering peoples and toppling kingdoms as necessary in their quest to purge what remained of the art after the fall of a great empire a millennium prior. To those who lived under their reign, the knowledge was lost, and those who would have been considered to be born gifted in the era prior now found their gift to be a curse. Aron lost his home and his people to the church twice over. First when they burned his nation, and put their own priesthood to the blade. The once again when they hunted his master across the continent to steal her work and increase their own power. Years of enslavement and being stripped of the power he used to hold so close to his chest have hardened him, and hope is all but lost to him — but a twist of fate, coincidence, or perhaps destiny will have him become the hope that he himself could no longer find. What to expect: A fantasy adventure set in a unique world, inspired equally by arthurian legend and more common modern settings both eastern and western fantasy. This may or may not be the only story I write in this world, other short stories will be released in the other book listed Tales of Avalon. Long form story, projected to span 4/5 traditional books, following principally a single MC, occasionally branching to other POVs. Semi-weekly releases (M/Th/Sa). I will try to keep a regular update schedule as there is little more frustrating than an infinite hiatus mid-story. This will be my first posted/self-published work, so it will be a WIP, I would appreciate any feedback or thoughts readers might have to offer. Note: Cover art is AI generated, and will be replaced once commission is done. 2024 Writathon Participant