Of War and Ruin
Solian ata’yar. Dauv ata’yar. Nur temen vie’ryn valana.
Live as one. Die as one. For those we’ve lost.
The city of Kingspass burns, and Calen Bryer’s world has been shaken to its core. With Valerys at his side, Calen must battle his demons and push forward. There are people who need him, people who need what he must become, and he will not let them stand alone.
In Loria, Ella struggles to understand the ancient power that flows through her veins. The world is changing around her and she is changing with it. Her journey has only just begun.
Thousands of miles away, beneath the mountains of Lodhar, assassins move in the dark as the kingdoms of the Dwarven Freehold ready themselves for war. Not everything is as it seems. Dahlen Virandr and Belina Louna have no choice but to unravel the mysteries of the mountain before everything crumbles around them.
Meanwhile, in Al’Nasla, Rist Havel learns the true cost of becoming an Imperial Battlemage. He will question every truth he has ever been told. He has never been a fighter, never been the one people look to, but he will fight for those he loves no matter what it takes.
With the Uraks ravaging the towns and villages of the North, Alina and Dayne Ateres prepare their people for war. They have been beneath a Lorian boot for too long. Valtara will be free. The wyvern of House Ateres will fly again, by blade and by blood.
As the continent of Epheria descends into war and chaos, Kallinvar struggles to come to terms with an immense loss. Despite the hole in his heart, he has no choice but to stand and fight. The Shadow is coming, and the Knights of Achyron are the only ones powerful enough to hold back the tide.
Unbeknownst to all, another force is rising – a force long thought tamed.
The Blood Moon is rising.
The balance of power is about to shift, and Epheria will never be the same.
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Ryan Cahill
Ryan Cahill is an emerging voice in the realm of epic fantasy, carving out a space where sweeping battles, intricate world-building, and deep character development intertwine. With a storytelling style that captures both the grandeur and the intimate struggles of his characters, Cahill has quickly become a standout author for fans seeking rich narratives full of emotion and high-stakes adventure.
Born with a love of storytelling, Ryan's journey into fantasy writing began with a passion for the genres that shaped his childhood—an obsession with tales of heroes, magic, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. What sets his work apart is not just the fantasy elements, but the deeply human stories within them. His characters, while set in extraordinary worlds, reflect real emotions, fears, and aspirations that resonate with readers.
The Bound and the Broken
In the fractured land of Epheria, legends are not just remembered—they’re reborn in fire and blood.
The Bound and the Broken unfolds in a world where ancient magic stirs and dragons are more than myth. At its heart is Calen Bryer, an unassuming boy swept into a war he never asked for, against forces far older—and far darker—than he can comprehend. But this isn’t a story of chosen ones in shining armor. It’s a tale where loyalty is fragile, power comes at a price, and even the noblest intentions can lead to ruin.
The Bound and the Broken consists of six books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
