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

Selmas feels the air leave his lungs as he watches Jigen disappear. He wants to scream, but he doesn’t think that he has the voice to do it. 


“Jigen!” Aisling yells, her voice unaffected by the flames around them. “Jigen!” 


“Go!” a faint voice says. “I’m fine!” 


Selmas squints through the smoke and flames, just able to make out Jigen’s figure stumbling away from the wall of fire and back up the hill to where he had been before. His face is slightly sooty, but he looks uninjured otherwise. 


“I can’t get through!” he yells, his voice almost unheard over the moan of the undead and the crackle of the fire burning everything it can catch. 


“Stay there!” Aisling yells. Her eyes are watering a little, though Selmas isn’t sure if it’s because she almost lost her brother, or if the smoke is getting to her. His own eyes sting slightly. “We’ll be back for you!” 


Chapter 41: The Bridge