Witness the birth of a legend and the rise of a conqueror. Before he was "Master," he was Odsburt, a superfluous son born into a primitive kingdom under an auspicious alignment of sevens. Marked from birth by a mystical Bloodstone embedded in his forehead by a witch aunt, Odsburt’s life was never destined for the ordinary. Bloodstone Genesis takes readers on a sweeping journey through the formative centuries of a man who would eventually rule empires and command the very forces of hell. Cast out by his family and sold into slavery, Odsburt is rescued by his aunt, Moorgaine, beginning an arduous education in the forbidden arts of witchery and druidic magic. As his power grows, so does his ambition. Through the guidance of the Arch-Druid Quercus and his own discovery of ancient, deep-seated knowledge within the Bloodstone, he evolves into a formidable mage capable of weaving reality-altering spells. The narrative shifts from the quiet forests of his youth to the blood-soaked battlefields of Yurope and beyond. Readers will follow the Master as he summons daemonic "forkers," topples corrupt kings, and stands against the overwhelming might of the Mogol hordes. Yet, this is more than a tale of conquest; it is a deeply personal memoir that explores the tragic losses and moral compromises that come with immortality and absolute power. Bloodstone Genesis is a standalone fantasy epic that serves as the essential prequel to Bloodstone Redemption. It provides the definitive origin of the Bloodstone’s legacy and explains why its bearer eventually sought a path of atonement. Filled with wizards, monsters, and tactical magical warfare, Eric Carver delivers a gritty, immersive look at the man behind the myth.