Ancient evils stir. Deals must be brokered. But who can be trusted? On the fringes of civilization, the town of Sanctuary embarks on a mission to legitimize its existence and that of its monstrous inhabitants. Under the Leadership of its Mysterious Lord, four young adventurers set out from the town on a dangerous mission into the Wild Moor. But they discover that armies of orcs and hobgoblins are far from the only threats to the Free Cities of the frontier. Ancient evils stir, dragons are rumored to once again fly, and an imprisoned god returns to plague the world. Unlikely alliances must be forged and rivalries put aside. But not all Friends are what they seem… - 2022 CIBA Ozma Book Awards Finalist in Fantasy Fiction Category - 2022 Global Book Award Bronze in Action & Adventure - Fantasy Category "I was thrilled for this book based on its synopsis: Orcs and Dragons and Adventure bode for an amazing story ready to unfold. And I cannot fault it: a great story did unfold!" Reedsy Reviewer - Elodie de Groot "Stavros Saristavros' Dungeons & Dragons-inspired debut, THE TOME OF SYYX, is an epic labor of love that is sure to resonate with like-minded readers." IndieReader.com - James Weiskittel "The Tome of Syyx starts with an exciting battle scene, dropping us straight into the action. The descriptive writing is terrific: Saristavros' character development is solid, with character traits and histories introduced organically throughout the book. His adherence to a character's viewpoint is also admirable. It is an excellent fantasy novel that should appeal to all fans of the genre." OnlineBookClub.org - Josh Fee Fans of the whole LitRPG genre, Dungeons and Dragons, and fantasy fans will find something to love here - and even those who are not well versed in these subjects can find a wonderful introductory experience of them in The Tome of Syyx. Manybooks - Naomi Bolton The Tome of Syyx is an emotional rollercoaster interspersed with high-stakes battles, intrigue, and a cast of lovable characters. I can't wait to see what the next installment will bring. Memento Nerdy - J. Holmes Stavros Saristavros is a Greek-Australian world-building extraordinaire who creates elaborate fantasy realms based on his vast experience as a Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master. When he's not enthralling his readers and D&D party members with his twisting plots and surprising character development, he shares free role playing game (RPG) battle maps and resources on his website for tabletop gamers. As an avid MMA fan, he trains extensively in boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is a Black Belt in karate - all of which helps him write realistic fight sequences in his action-packed novels. Don't miss The Tome of Syyx, the first novel in The Fateful Force series today!