A courageous orphan. An ancient evil. A mysterious medallion. In the village of Laan, Zodak endures a bleak life of misery at the hands of his hateful cousins and aunt. His steadfast uncle Ardon is his only anchor. When a water sprite arrives, speaking of destiny and an epic journey that awaits, Zodak struggles to grasp how an adventure with goblins, krikkis, and dwarves could ever be his story. But when his uncle falls in a kidnapping plot and entrusts Zodak with a mysterious medallion, Zodak flees into a vast, unknown world. Seeking answers about his past and the medallion he carries, Zodak finds himself drawn to the magnificent city Uth Becca. In his journey, he unearths a clandestine order, a corrupt Magistrate, and a sinister plot that threatens humanity’s very existence. A great evil awakens. Dark hordes are on the march. In a world desperate for a hero, can an outcast be enough? Get swept away in an epic fantasy adventure with an unlikely hero on the edge of manhood, world-building reminiscent of Brandon Sanderson, and a protagonist who must decide whether to fight for truth, even if it costs him everything. Snag your free copy of "Throne Born" a prequel novella to Zodak - The Last Shielder, part of the Tempest Rising series, by signing up to Max's mailing list at www.maxmoyerwrites.com/throne-born Max Moyer is an epic fantasy author who lives just outside of Washington D.C.Max and his brother Eli grew up playing an invented role-based game in a fantasy world they created, using only pencils and pads of paper. Over the years, they have built out the world of Mind's Eye (www.mindseye.site) and continue to explore stories of heroics, great evil, and triumph against that fantastical backdrop.A fantasy world is just a setting. A sandbox for building great stories about struggle and pain and conquest and wonder. Great stories are what I'm seeking to create. Want to be notified of new releases? Sign up for my newsletter to hear about new releases, exclusive content, and other freebies! www.maxmoyerwrites.com/join