An Empire crumbles from within as a young man with unstoppable potential rises towards a destiny ordained by fate. Bearing a weapon forged from the seed of a Dungeon Core that allows him to absorb into himself slain monsters, Daniel Richards embarks on the journey of a lifetime.

An ancient seal unlocked.

Daniel holds the secret to the survival of the nation, a secret kept from him since birth. Fighting against tradition and an unforgiving system, Daniel must discover the true meaning of thrice blessed if he is to save his homeland from the gathering storm of enemies.

Essence Weaver

Chapter 12: An Attack on the Caravan Andrew O'Kelley andrewokelley.com 


 On the third night after Daniel had left the Academy with the caravan, a horn blared loudly, waking him up from the deep sleep he had fallen into. Immediately, his senses reacted with an adrenal response when he recognized the sound of battle. Close by, he could hear the sounds of steel swords clashing against tusk and hardened skin. The pained yells of injured men and injured monsters echoed across the night. I need to help them, he thought as his heart began to pound, ready and anxious for his first real battle. 
