The Bearer's Oath

Ayla, once an adventurous dreamer turned innkeeper, must undertake the perilous Gloamroad Trials to save her falsely accused family, venturing into a treacherous landscape filled with deadly foes and ancient secrets. As the journey progresses, she uncovers unsettling truths about the sacred mission, all while forming a complex bond with her Watcher, Ret Earenbrook. Facing mounting dangers, Ayla must navigate her duty, trust, and the looming threat of collapse, with some truths remaining hidden forever.