The Crown of Ashes Vol. 1

In a world divided by seven kingdoms and haunted by the ruins of an ancient civilization, assassin Edwyn of Casa Serrano and the mysterious Elira become entangled in a forgotten prophecy surrounding the Crown of Ashes and the lost kingdom of Avarra. For thousands of years, the world has been divided among the Seven Kingdoms, while ancient races—dragons, elves, Serrakai, Djinn, giants, werewolves, and others—remain scattered and distrustful of one another. At the center of the forgotten history is Avarra, an ancient kingdom destroyed thousands of years ago by the seven kingdoms and a being of unimaginable power who once crossed between worlds and consumed civilizations it has been locked away underneath, the false god, Azhraeth. The ruins of Avarra also conceal something even more dangerous: the Heart of Avarra, an ancient magical force connected to a prison containing powers that should never return, but is the key to Elira's powers. The story follows Edwyn of Casa Serrano, an exceptionally skilled assassin who initially believes his life is defined by violence, survival, and duty. His destiny changes when he encounters Elira, a mysterious woman connected to the ancient Crown of Ashes and the lost magic of Avarra. Together, they uncover the truth behind their world. Edwyn discovers that his bloodline isn't ordinary. He carries the legacy of the First Oathkeeper, an ancient warrior whose power was tied to the Serrakai and the forces that once protected the world. But Edwyn isn't simply the heir to that legacy. His human ancestry has caused the ancient bloodline to evolve into something new. As his powers awaken, Edwyn begins accessing memories and abilities accumulated through generations of Oathkeepers. Eventually, he becomes something beyond what even the ancient races believed possible. Elira, meanwhile, becomes the bearer of the Crown of Ashes and the spiritual connection to Avarra's ancient power. Together, the two become the keys to restoring—or destroying—the balance of the world.