Stolen Light: The Amber Chronicles

In a world where all life exists on an immense Spirit Branch Tree, fifteen-year-old Orlen discovers he isn't merely a foster child raised by a Forest Pendant creature, but the son of Serra—an exceptional Darkened State Resident with unique abilities.

When the cyclical Withering Season arrives unexpectedly early and the insect-like Gu Tribe launches a coordinated invasion, Orlen learns the truth: the Gu Tribe is attempting to disrupt the Spirit Branch Tree's natural renewal cycle, hoping to control its rebirth by harvesting the life energy of Leaf Dwellers.

His mother's final legacy was a secret juvenile Spirit Branch Tree sprout that could establish a second tree and restore balance to all realms. Guided by his mother's amber Heart Core Fragment pendant and aided by allies from different layers of society, Orlen must undertake a dangerous journey to find and protect this sprout.

As he develops his unique ability to communicate with the Spirit Branch Tree, Orlen realizes his dual heritage as both Leaf Dweller and Darkened State Resident makes him the perfect bridge between worlds—and perhaps the key to healing a society fragmented by inequality and resource competition.

"Stolen Light" is a compelling ecological fantasy about inheritance, balance, and the courage to challenge established systems to build a more harmonious world.