Devotion's Dawn: A Shadow Casters Short Story

He believed shadow casters were extinct. Now he’s sworn to protect them. Cylos dreams of the old days from his father’s stories, when the legendary shadow casters defended the world. But it’s been over twenty-five years since the Purge, and he’s convinced casters are little more than fairy tales… and without their protection, Malgar is descending into chaos.

But after he strikes an unlikely friendship with an old hermit in the mountains above his village, Cylos makes a shocking discovery: shadow casters are still alive. Scattered and hunted because of their powers, their magical art threatens to fade into obscurity.

Desperate to preserve the few remaining casters and end their persecution, Cylos vows to help them–but as he’s plunged into a murky and dangerous world of ambivalence and terror, his resolve will be pushed to the breaking point as he’s forced to decide where his loyalties truly lie.

Will Cylos have the fortitude to stand between the shadow casters and annihilation? Can he uphold his oath when it means risking everything?

Discover this epic standalone prequel adventure in the Shadow Casters series! With deep worldbuilding and high-octane action, Devotion’s Dawn is a must-read for existing fans of the series and new readers alike.

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Lydbog: 1. maj 2025