Warden's Rise

A short story of Vanris. Arhk Cavenos is one of the most powerful mind-crafters in the Vanrian army. Working together with his spirit sibling, he has become the most valuable weapon the khevarin, their ruler, has in her arsenal.

Now she wants him to lead her army in a role he has long desired, but one thing stands in the way. His deep devotion to his wife and son.

With nicknames like the Waking Nightmare and Beast of the Break, Arhk's growing notoriety has made him a key target for enemy forces. He's ready for a respite from the front lines and the pressure of the khevarin's demands, but he is about to discover how quickly war can change a person's life.