Sometimes, the orcs aren’t the bad guys…
The Sceptre of Fire
Old school fantasy – with a twist
The necromancer was once a pretty decent guy: he killed pirates on the high seas and did his duty as an Empire subject. But he loved another man, and for that, he had to be punished. Now driven by an insatiable thirst for revenge, he has turned to dark magic—and enlisted the help of orcs. The orcs have their own, very good reasons to hate the Empire. Driven out from the Empire lands and into a freezing, inhospitable territory, the orcs know that hunger is a stronger motivator than most.
Opposing him are Radu, a mad mage with a penchant for boys and fashion, along with Haraldur—a talented dwarven mage smith. At first they care little for a distant conflict, but things escalate once the necromancer, in desperation, makes a pact with an ancient entity…
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★★★★★ “An author who takes the standard fantasy characters and our expectations about who is good and who is evil and delights in turning those on their head.” —Ida Umphers
★★★★★ “Wow, now this is what I call an epic! I was absolutely thrilled with this book and totally cannot wait for more. This was totally my kind of book and I just devoured it. It was impossible to put down and I was ok with that!” —Mark
★★★★★ “Thoroughly enjoyed this one from a new to me author! Great world building and unexpected tropes! Very well written and engaging.” —Samantha Cato