Ryan J Ward

The Woodborn Ryan J Ward

The first book in the new epic fantasy trilogy, The Chronicles of Benaiah. Eliklesia is my home. She is beautiful. She is a wonder and light unto the world. People travel from the lands of Rowland, Tanasi, and even as far as Dragoni just to see her. There is no such thing as an outsider to Eliklesia. This is who she is to me, but to the world, it is who she was. Alanis, a rebellious princess has been forcibly sheltered due to the aftermath of the war. She has heard the stories of the Woodborn but a desire inside yearns to know more. Is it all their fault? The destruction? The murder? Kylen, a charismatic assassin, is tired of the injustice surrounding him. He has decided to use his skills and charm into a weapon to get rid of those responsible. Success could bring change and hope. Failure could mean his death and a strengthening of the empire. Benaiah, a reluctant wizard, has meticulously planned his future. He will marry the woman of his dreams, take over his household, and relax in the comfort of Woolwich. However, his world his turned upside down when a gmomi appears. And when gnomi appear, plans change. The unlikely crossing of these three characters brings about a chain of events that will forever change Eliklesia. Whether it's for the better or the worse, you be the judge.