“When legends die, the world breathes easier.
But when legends return… the world forgets how to breathe.”
— Unknown Chronicler, Year 841 of the Ashen Cycle
They say time buries all things—kingdoms, names, and the bones of the forgotten.
But some names are not meant to be buried.
Some names, whispered long after death, become curses… and then, prophecies.
Ash Draven.
The Black Flame of the East.
The Demon of the Red Rivers.
The one who knelt to no god and rose above all kings.
A man whose very existence twisted the world’s balance.
He died.
Or so they believed.
No tomb was found. No remains laid to rest. Only scorched earth, and silence where his shadow once stood.
For a hundred years, the world rebuilt. Kingdoms rose and fell. Power shifted hands like sand through fingers. Nobles claimed bloodlines they never earned. New heroes were sung. New enemies rose.
But beneath it all, something stirred.
The balance never truly healed. It only slept.
And in the darkest corners of the realm, in dead tongues spoken only by madmen and seers, the name returned:
Ash Draven walks again.
Not as a hero.
Not as a monster.
Not as a man.
But as a memory sharpened into a blade.
This is not the tale of a man seeking peace.
This is the story of what happens when the world forgets the weight of fear…
and that fear walks back into the light.
Additional tags.
#kingdom building
#Revenge
Shameless author here! Writing a review for my own book isn’t exactly easy, so I’ll keep it short and simple. If you have any questions about the story, feel free to drop them in the comment! First of all this book talk about Ash Draven was once a powerful warrior who died betrayed. Reborn in a weaker world, he hides his identity and quietly builds strength. In a kingdom full of corruption and danger, Ash gathers loyal followers, uncovers dark secrets, and prepares for war—not just for revenge, but to build an empire. This is a story of power, rebirth, and rising from the shadows to conquer a broken world. “What type of guy is Ash Draven?” Ash Draven is a calm, smart, and ruthless guy. He’s serious, doesn’t show much emotion, and always stays in control. He protects those loyal to him—but shows no mercy to his enemies. “ Will he be overpowered?” Yes, Ash Draven will be overpowered—but his power will grow gradually and feel earned through strategy, discipline, and experience from his past life. “Will there would be romance?” Yes, there will be romance—but it will develop slowly and stay in the background. Ash Draven isn’t the type to fall easily, but when he does, it will be deep, loyal, and powerful. The romance will add emotion without taking focus away from the main story. How often are you updating? I’ll be updating one chapter every day to keep the story consistent, well-paced, and engaging. This gives me time to focus on quality—building the world, developing the characters, and keeping the excitement and emotion strong in every chapter. And yeah… I gave my own book five stars. Full of myself? Maybe. But hey, when you write something this good, you’ve got to own it. It’s one of the best books I’ve ever written—okay, I’ve only written two, but still. Top two for sure. Don’t take my word for it though… dive in and see for yourself.