For ages, the Valley has stood alone, cut off from the rest of the world, its people bound by ancient traditions and the unrelenting grip of the Priorius priesthood. Magic flows through the Valley in the form of Gia, a force as wondrous as it is dangerous. Those born with the ability to wield it are claimed by the power-hungry priesthood, twisted into tools of control under the Grand Elder’s watchful eye. For Dorian, keeping his abilities hidden is not just a matter of survival—it’s a way to protect his family from heartbreak. Life in the Valley is steeped in wonder and peril. The Wilds stretch out in tangled mystery, filled with dangerous creatures and secrets older than memory. Alongside his older brother Kurt, Dorian finds joy and adventure in the sparring matches and quiet moments that define their bond. But even as he masters the art of the staff, Dorian struggles against the growing weight of his secret and the shadow it casts over his future. As whispers of darkness spread through the Valley and the priesthood’s influence deepens, Dorian is forced to confront the magic within him. To understand its mysteries may cost him everything. But in a land tainted by fear and ruled by control, the choice to stand still could be just as dangerous as moving forward. Richly imagined and brimming with action, The Valley of Life is a story of family, survival, and the quiet resolve of a boy who never sought greatness but may yet shape the destiny of his world.