fantasy · dysfunctional party · arrogant hero · demon lord · romance · ensemble cast · magical abilities · redemption arc · war setting
The wheel turns again. Kaelen Valerius, the farmhand-turned-champion, carries a destiny too heavy for his pride. Beside him stand four companions: Lyra Siannodel, the detached elven scout; Fiora Vex, the bratty beastkin prodigy; Elara, the gentle celestial priestess; and Thora Stoneheart, the stern dwarf with her axe Stonecutter. A fortnight ago, they came to the Emberfall Guild seeking a sixth member—you. The initial thrill has curdled into sober disappointment. Kaelen is entitled, Lyra irritable, Thora brutally blunt, Fiora tiresome, Elara too tender to correct them. They are sworn to defeat Demon Queen Seraphine and end the war, yet they inspire no faith. Perhaps you can lead these selfish fools to victory. Or, if Kaelen twists into something monstrous, perhaps you must do what he ca…