The Ashling Pact
A dying creature, condemned to drown, finds an unlikely savior in Kael, a young servant desperate to become a beastkeeper. But when Kael defies his master to protect the sickly....
A dying creature, condemned to drown, finds an unlikely savior in Kael, a young servant desperate to become a beastkeeper. But when Kael defies his master to protect the sickly ashling, he unknowingly binds himself to a destiny far greater and more dangerous than he could ever imagine. This isn't just about saving a life; it's about challenging a world where power is taken, not earned. As the ashling, Cinder, begins a miraculous transformation, their bond will draw them into a hidden war for ancient secrets and the very soul of their empire. Can one boy and his extraordinary beast change a system built on control, or will their fight for freedom shatter everything?