The Pyromancer’s Scroll - A clean serialized epic fantasy novel

Volthorn strode through the palace grounds. Around him were exquisite gardens—but instead of appreciating their beauty, he eyed them critically. Should the palace ever be assaulted, they would prove a liability: the trees blocked important lines of fire, and the greenery would go up in flames if struck by incendiary missiles. Volthorn would have to order their removal if Saven ever became threaten...

Six days and six nights later, the bump of a boat against a dock jolted Volthorn awake. Stone walls towered over him, framed by a purple sky. “We’re almost there, General,” said a sailor at Volthorn’s side, deft hands tying a mooring rope to the gunnel. “Just making a quick stop at Irongate Isle.” Volthorn rolled into a sitting position, groaning as his stiff muscles resisted. It had been a long s...

Six days earlier, three hundred miles west of Durrin’s rocky prison, a general fought for his kingdom—and his life. “To me! To me! Elandrians, to me!” General Volthorn Skarr ducked under a spear thrust, then caught the blow of a mace on his shield. Blades flashed around him. “To me! Elandriaaa!” He thrust and hacked with his short sword, its glowing red blade cutting into armor and leather far dee...

Seven years later. Durrin woke to the sound of rattling keys. He snapped his eyes open, though in the darkness of his cell, that didn’t improve his vision much. He lay still, listening. Information had always been his most valuable commodity. Here, in this dungeon, it was his only commodity. The rattle of keys drew nearer. Durrin slipped off his cot, planting his feet on the freezing stone pavers....

When killing kings and sparking wars, Archivous preferred to wait till nightfall—but late afternoon could work in a pinch. The archdemon stalked down the cobblestone street, invisible to the riffraff around him. Yes—he had caused the death of at least a dozen kings in his long and nefarious career. And the wars? He had stopped counting: they were so pathetically easy to spark. Aggressive leaders,...

Copyright notice: I’m simultaneously releasing this story on Wattpad and Royal Road. About This Story The Pyromancer's Scroll is a clean epic fantasy novel about a fire mage's quest to redeem his soul . The book tells other stories along the way: * a young queen struggling with the stress and inadequacy of leading a nation at war * a battle-hardened general whose strategic brilliance becomes cloud...