In the aftermath of the Tournament of Sacred Swords, Keras and his companions are injured, exhausted, and on the run. After being pushed to their limits in the battle against Akadi, a malevolent demigod from another world, they’re pursued by numerous enemies with their own agendas.
The greatest of these is Raizo, the Wielder of Cloudcutter, often believed to be the most powerful of the Six Sacred Swords. One of the leaders of the dragon-eating Tails of Orochi, Raizo is the swordsman who killed Reika’s father when she was a young girl. And while she desperately wishes to pursue her vengeance, she is more than aware that their wounded and beleaguered band is in no condition to face him.
Seeking power and refuge, Keras delves into a place where few others dare to tread. One where, if he’s brave and lucky, he might earn a piece of Flowbreaker, the shattered Sacred Sword of Water. A crystal shrine with power like no other, where he will face the shadows of a world long destroyed—
And find a fragment of his own past, once shattered like glass.
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Before the towers, before the trials, there was a swordsman chasing legends.
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Set in the same universe as the Arcane Ascension series but standing confidently on its own, Weapons and Wielders carves out its own path through the high-fantasy landscape. These books trade grim prophecies and world-ending stakes for something equally gripping but a touch more whimsical: a determined wanderer, a sentient sword with opinions, and a dragon who'd rather read romance novels than incinerate cities.
Keras Selyrian, a warrior far from home, isn't out to save the world—at least, not at first. He's searching for six ancient blades, weapons forged to battle creatures so powerful they’re closer to myths than monsters. Each sword has its own personality, its own test, and none of them are easy to win. But Keras isn't just skilled—he’s relentless. And as the journey deepens, so does the weight of the choices he must make, especially as secrets from his past begin to catch up.
What makes this series sing isn’t just its fast-paced action or clever nods to classic JRPGs like The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy. It’s the voice—wry, grounded, and full of heart. Whether it’s a magic duel in a booby-trapped dungeon or a quiet conversation between man and magical steel, the story blends epic fantasy tropes with a self-aware charm that never talks down to its reader.
You don’t need to start with Arcane Ascension to enjoy this world. In fact, Weapons and Wielders is the perfect entry point for anyone who loves sword-and-sorcery with a spark of humor, a cast full of banter and surprises, and a hero who’s not afraid to challenge both gods and genre expectations.
It’s adventure with a grin—and occasionally, a glowing blade.
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