Lore

The World of Ardain

A kingdom of harbors, holds, and old woods — and the things coming back out of them.

Ardain is a kingdom of quiet farming villages, bustling market towns, ancient forests, and towering mountains. Long ago, magical seeds were planted from the snow-capped peaks of the Drakson Mountains to the shimmering coast of Ashland, gifting the people mystical powers. But the people of Ardain weren't the only ones to receive the gift. Many monsters were born from that magic as well.

Hand-drawn map of the kingdom of Ardain — The Kingdom of Ardain

Places

Cities & Holds

The magical seeds fell differently across the kingdom, and every region grew its own gifts.

Morridon

Located in the center of Ardain, it is the capital city and home to the royal family.

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Brighton

Located on the north coast of Ardain, it is famed for its University, scholars, and artists.

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Bradford

A bustling city in central Ardain originally founded around the Bradford Glass factory.

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Broomhaven

A large village in central Ardain, it is the halfway point between Brighton and Gromdale. Known for their pottery and the kingdom’s largest horse breeding and market.

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Gromdale

A large village nested on the eastern end of the Gromdale Woods. Produces lumber and crops.

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Gromdale Woods

A dark and foreboding forest that stretches across Ardain’s southern half. The forest is the home of many beast and ancient magics.

Talbot

A large village located south of the Gromdale woods. Known for its many farmsteads, including the Brown Farm.

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Cassaway

A small fishing village located on a small island off of the southern coast.

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Ashland

Large fishing city on the southern coast of Ardain.

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Drakson

Tucked away beyond the Drakson Mountain range the city is famed for its metal and stone workers.

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Smithdale

An abandoned settlement west of the Drakson Mountain range, rumored to be the hideout of bandits and theives

Cast

Who You Will Meet

Talan

A lost prince raised on a quiet farm, reluctant to reclaim the destiny waiting for him.

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“I am still not ready to challenge him. I do see why I need to, but I can’t. Not yet.”

Finn

Talan’s adopted and chosen brother. Blood is not what makes them family.

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“And why does everyone assume that I started this?”

Wren

The songbird who has stood beside Talan and Finn since childhood.

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“It’s the complete abandonment of conventional problem-solving!”

Reader Questions

About the Series

How many books will there be?

I have at least four books planned out, but we will see.

What age range is this written for?

Sixteen and up. There is romance in the book, but it is closed door. There is mild swearing, death, and monster attacks.

Are there content warnings?

Murder, mild swearing, and violence

When does Book Two come out?

I am writing as fast as I can! 😀

How do you pronounce your character and location names?

Think of the most Texan way to say it, and that's probably correct.