Well, today's the big day, the release of the third book in "The Atonement Trilogy", The Shadow of War! Amazon Link It's been a long road to get here. I started writing when I was 10 years old and eventually started work on what's now "The Atonement Trilogy" at 14. 12 years of writing, editing, rewriting, rewriting, rewriting... I've enjoyed every moment of this journey. Not only has it helped hone my writing style and develop my voice, but it's also made me into a stronger p

A compendium of organizations, entities, and objects of importance in the world of Tarsha and the universe of The Atonement Trilogy. Minor SPOILERS below. The Warriors: The group of soldiers tasked by King Ethebriel in uniting Tarsha; their efforts paved the way for a New Alliance. The group initially only included Cain Taran, Aren Hayden, and Silas and Joshua Valfalas, but would later add Adriel Ivanne, Isroc Braygon, Mithaniel Fallon, and Malecai to their ranks. The Old All

A compendium of major/minor characters in the world of The Atonement Trilogy. Minor spoilers below. Iscarius: As an Iscara, his origin is a mystery, but it is thought that he was the first servant of Abaddon. He maintained his status for centuries as the strongest Iscara to have ever lived, until he abandoned Abaddon and plotted to overthrow the tyrant. Iscarius spent an unknown number of decades, if not centuries, weaving his influence throughout Tarsha and rallying soldiers

Cain Taran Height: 6'0" Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Armor: Leather and mail Weapon: Ceerocai Cain was born in Andaurel, Kaanos, to Marn Taran and Illiya Fallon. At the age of ten, arzecs razed his home and killed his parents. Sent to one of the many orphanages in Dun Ara, he began state mandated training until seventeen, where he joined the infantry and soon distinguished himself as a capable fighter and leader. He was later stationed as a captain in the Andrus Defense Brigade an

Angeled Once the heart of a rich and flourishing empire, Angeled had long been an inhospitable and harsh land. Little is known about the empire that once ruled over Angeled, but its evidence is everywhere, from the ancient roads that web across the country to the ruins of great cities and fortresses. Heiven Sul An inhospitable land of volcanoes and ashen earth. Many of its volcanoes are still active, creating an ever-shifting land of magma and stone. It is believed by the mor

Andred For as long as humans inhabited Tarsha, Andred was a barren, unforgiving wasteland. Save for a few small tribes and collections of outcasts, few people bothered venturing into the icy wastes. After his attack on Morven, Abaddon raised an army from the graves of his enemies to build his mighty fortress and begin his genocide that would later become known as the Four Hundred Year War. After his downfall, the land remained uninhabited and his mighty stronghold of Apollyno

Inveira Inveira has been a political opponent of Erias since the Age of Broken Swords. Whether over trade routes and tariffs or border disputes, the two countries have had a bloody history of conflict that resulted in Inveira’s increased isolation until the end of the war. Inveira was the primary headquarters of Iscarius’ Aceden rebellion. Notable landmarks include the white city of Val Idris, the daunting Malrim Mountains, the scenic meeting point of rivers and waterfalls kn

Meres As a mostly arid desert, Meres is the smallest and least populated country in Tarsha. Furthermore, it faced near-constant invasions from Abaddon due to its proximity to Andred. However, the andreds and arzecs were largely combat ineffective due to the extreme temperatures, intense light, and shifting sands. The naturally harsh environment, though difficult to live in, allowed its people to thrive. Important landmarks include the fortress city of Menaheim that was the co

Erias The largest and most populous country in Tarsha, Erias has had a tumultuous history of invasions, in-fighting, political strife, and ever-shifting borders. For over a hundred years, Erias maintained a state of almost constant war with their rival, Inveira, which only ended with the rise of Abaddon. Erias is perhaps most famous for its ability to wage and maintain extended military campaigns. The country was crucial in holding back Abaddon’s forces in the early days of t

Charun Not as militaristic as its neighbors to the north and south, Charun has had an extensive history of fighting off foreign invaders, but due to its difficult terrain and many chokepoints, it has largely remained successful in keeping its independence. However, because to its proximity to Amon Karash, Charun has suffered periods of economic collapse and near ruin at the hands of arzec raiders. Charun is famous for its exquisite wine and brandy, and people travel from all