An ancient power stirs within Skippii—one not granted by the Pantheon.
One they fear.

tom Hockney: Legion of the Firesworn - Primordial Unleashed saga, Book 1

A young, idealistic legionnaire charges headlong into peril, eager to display his merit and bloody his spear. Separated from his brothers-in-arms, Skippii soon discovers that bronze alone cannot withstand the blight of heresy. On the brink of death, he prays for salvation and unearths a power to oppose the dark gods.

But at what cost?

Striving to unlock the mysteries of this forbidden magia, he enlists the help of an unexpected ally: Cliae, a timid slave with surprising skills. Together, they temper his newfound talents in secrecy. But during the heat of battle, his power proves too much to contain. His comrades demand answers. Will the bonds between legionnaires prevail, or will Skippii’s ambition doom the Legion he adores?

A city under siege. Legendary monsters lurking in the wildlands. A war that threatens to ruin the Realm. But the fate of an age won’t be decided by the heavens alone—not while one forsaken legionnaire still draws breath.

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My name's Tom Hockney. I'm from Hull, UK.
I'm an avid fantasy/sci-fi writer and prolific musician. If I'm not at my writing desk, you'll find me in the studio recording albums and playing gigs with my band BEDSIT, or at the gym, climbing and weightlifting... (or, if I'm brutally honest, spending too much time on XCOM 2 and Civ).

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