Ashmark (Shadow of the Gods)

By Richard Monk

What holds a society together? Is it unyielding tradition, or the willingness to change?

In Ashmark, a band of nomads must confront this question as their world grows increasingly perilous. Tyrek, a reformist with a restless spirit, dreams of a future unshackled by the old ways. Darrek, an outsider with a mind for discovery, finds himself driven to unravel the mysteries of the breathers-unseen forces that erupt with devastating power. Together, they challenge the Ashmarks' reliance on their raider heritage and their rigid leadership-by-challenge system, but their pursuit of progress fractures the band.

As tensions escalate, old and new clash in both belief and battle. Families are divided, loyalties are tested, and the path forward remains uncertain. Yet amid the turmoil, hope flickers. The Warning Stones, tools born from Darrek's insights, offer the Ashmarks a chance to predict disaster. Tyrek's vision of shared leadership promises a future where strength is found in unity, not conquest.

This is a story of adaptation and resilience, of finding balance between tradition and innovation. Ashmark is about daring to redefine what binds a people together and discovering that the courage to evolve can build a legacy stronger than stone or memory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DPLC4XR8
• ISBN13: 9798301749438
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"