The Alyrisin have been gifted by the Gods; they are faster, stronger, and altogether more powerful than any of the other clans on the Crescent. This Battlelust makes them unable to feel pain, and they have used it to protect their homeland and the source of their power, the Bloodstone, for centuries.

But when madness begins to overtake the Warriors in their village, Selmas, the first in his family line to be rejected by the Bloodstone, is accused of stealing their precious gift and cursing his clan.

Selmas knows that he is innocent, but with all the clues pointing to him, he'll have to prove his innocence, and his worth. With the help of his cousin, the Chieftain's daughter, and some unexpected allies, Selmas must discover the truth behind what is happening to his people, and prepare to fight against those who wish to destroy Alyris—that is, if they don't destroy themselves first.

The Warriors' Bane is created by Brigid Martin, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

The Warriors' Bane

“I had heard about the Bloodstone ritual from Wister, but they didn’t know exactly how it worked, or how it would affect us, since we weren’t from Alyris,” Elyhandros starts. “It was a risk that I was willing to take, and some of the other leaders agreed with me. So we offered our blood to the Stone.” He holds up a hand, which is wrapped in a bandage that was probably white at one point, but now is smeared with dirt, ragged at the edges. “It did something to us, but not until a few hours later. 


“I was meeting with my council, and…” Elyhandros shudders a little, swallowing convulsively, like he’s trying to keep the horrors he’s seen inside him. “And I touched one of them. It was like… as soon as I did, he just collapsed. We weren’t sure… he was dead, but then he got up, and touched someone else, and the same thing happened.” He shakes his head. “I did this, and I couldn’t figure out how to stop it. Anyone I touched, no matter who they were, they just… they died. It… I…” 


Chapter 44: The Bloodstone's Curse