The Valin of Velarium

Darnarius, a soldier of Velarium and the king's personal weapon, wants nothing more than to protect his wife and daughter from the many ills of the world, but in the kingdom of Velarium that is proving an impossible feat. Facing a corrupt, tyrannical king with his own secret agenda, underhanded traitors, monsters who prey on the weak. Yet, he works to understand and control the raw, terrifying power he possesses, finding himself haunted by a mysterious lord and it is starting to become clear that Darnarius must confront him, too, if he is to succeed in his aim...But, is learning the truth about himself worth risking it all?