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In a world overrun by supernatural creatures and magic, phoenixes are known to be 'extinct' creatures of a distant past that were commonly referred to as 'Creatures of Calamity' and yet, contrary to that belief, they were also known to be creatures of sublime peace and indomitable mental fortitude.

Our main character, Arthur is one of two princes of the Phoenixes. Born into a race that must remain hidden, lest they risk losing their lives to their mortal enemies, the Dragons.

As life in the castle becomes more 'suffocating', the prince sets his sights on something... interesting.

Barthlorn School of the Supernatural: An elite academy meant to train only the best to fight the Dark Forces of the Supernatural.

Hunters, Dragons, Shifters, Warlocks, Healers, Magic and so much more are to be found within the walls of the great School. With so much to learn and so little to lose by doing so, the prince seeks adventure within the walls of the Academy.

Like all oblivious main characters, nothing prepares him for the adventures he will find at great school. Nothing prepares him for the strength of the bonds he creates there... and with those bonds comes the frailty of his race's most sacred secret.

Revealing the existence of his kind could quite literally mean death for all phoenixes.
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PS. The cover photo is not mine.

Phoenix of Calamity

Putting aside Arthur's discussion on learning to conceal his flame core, the king had the two boys focus on the Sun Ritual.

The trio gathered around the floating Golden Lance and closed their eyes. One by one, the Trident reached for their cores and drew out the flame essence within them.

When Arthur felt the foreign power invade his body, he slightly tensed.

Not because he wasn't used to it… but because it seemed to flow to parts of his body other than his core. Parts of his body that it had no business with, like some uninvited tourist.

'No no no no… Please don't do something insane like last time… Please don't attack me. Definitely don't stab me… Don't roast me either… Please…'

'Roast you? I would never wish your harm,' whispered a deep voice in his mind.

'You're the fabled voice of Solaris,' Arthur mused.

Voice of the Sun God