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Brand of the Bloodheir 2
(2026)(The second book in the Brand of the Bloodheir series)
A novel by C J Aaron and Jaime Castle
Book 2 in a Progression Fantasy Adventure perfect for fans of Darkblade Assassin, The Primal Hunter, and The Grand Game!
The King wanted him dead. Now, he’ll wish he’d succeeded.
Risens was the King's Rightmaker, the legendary silent blade of Halthome, a man who lived and killed in the shadows of King Lathrenon’s command. But loyalty is a fleeting thing in the city of Windwake. Betrayed by the monarch he served and left to die in the frozen peaks of the north, Risens has returnednot as a servant, but as a ghost seeking vengeance.
But the kingdom he knew is fracturing.
A devastating drought has pushed the citizenry to the brink of revolt, and Lathrenon’s madness has unleashed a wave of state-sponsored slaughter. As Risens stalks the familiar alleys of his home, he finds himself hunted by more than just the Crown. A mysterious and lethal organization known as The Hunt is closing in, wielding mageEnhanced weapons and deadly toxins he barely understands.
To survive, Risens must master the forbidden secrets of The Roost and that which lies beyond its hallowed doors. With every trial he completes, new and terrifying Brands sear into his flesh, granting him powers that defy the natural world.
With the help of the Raven Talonssentient, bloodthirsty blades that scream for the lifeblood of his enemieshe must uncover the truth behind the "False King" and a stolen legacy. But the betrayal goes deeper than a single assassination order. A storm is gathering on the horizon, one that threatens to reduce Halthome to ash and bone.
Risens was trained to be the kingdom’s shadow. Now, he must become the tempest.
In this high-stakes sequel to Brand of the Bloodheir, the progression continues as Risens unlocks new realms, forges his own sanctuary in the Barren, and discovers that being the Rightmaker was only the beginning of his destiny.
About the Series: This dark progression fantasy series features a "Brand" system where characters gain specific magical attributes through tattoos. The protagonist follows a progression path, unlocking "Forbidden Brands" that grant increasingly powerful abilities.
Genre: GameLit
The King wanted him dead. Now, he’ll wish he’d succeeded.
Risens was the King's Rightmaker, the legendary silent blade of Halthome, a man who lived and killed in the shadows of King Lathrenon’s command. But loyalty is a fleeting thing in the city of Windwake. Betrayed by the monarch he served and left to die in the frozen peaks of the north, Risens has returnednot as a servant, but as a ghost seeking vengeance.
But the kingdom he knew is fracturing.
A devastating drought has pushed the citizenry to the brink of revolt, and Lathrenon’s madness has unleashed a wave of state-sponsored slaughter. As Risens stalks the familiar alleys of his home, he finds himself hunted by more than just the Crown. A mysterious and lethal organization known as The Hunt is closing in, wielding mageEnhanced weapons and deadly toxins he barely understands.
To survive, Risens must master the forbidden secrets of The Roost and that which lies beyond its hallowed doors. With every trial he completes, new and terrifying Brands sear into his flesh, granting him powers that defy the natural world.
With the help of the Raven Talonssentient, bloodthirsty blades that scream for the lifeblood of his enemieshe must uncover the truth behind the "False King" and a stolen legacy. But the betrayal goes deeper than a single assassination order. A storm is gathering on the horizon, one that threatens to reduce Halthome to ash and bone.
Risens was trained to be the kingdom’s shadow. Now, he must become the tempest.
In this high-stakes sequel to Brand of the Bloodheir, the progression continues as Risens unlocks new realms, forges his own sanctuary in the Barren, and discovers that being the Rightmaker was only the beginning of his destiny.
About the Series: This dark progression fantasy series features a "Brand" system where characters gain specific magical attributes through tattoos. The protagonist follows a progression path, unlocking "Forbidden Brands" that grant increasingly powerful abilities.
Genre: GameLit
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