Darrienia

Before there were legends, there was war. Before fables became twisted truth and distorted tales. Things deemed too dangerous were sealed, and bound for all eternity. Or so it was believed. Whispers from an ancient realm threaten the peace, drawing a lone adventurer into The Depths of Acheron. He seeks something from within this sealed domain, and those banished want something in return. Something belonging to them. The time has come for the forgotten to be unveiled, and for the sealed to be unbound. Only then will the world know true fear. Solo Medalist Winner, New Apple Award for Excellence (Fantasy) Independent Author Network, Finalist, Book Of The Year Awards (Action & Adventure) Readers Favorite 2018 Award for Adventure

All four books in 'Forgotten Legacies', a series of epic fantasy novels by KJ Simmill, now in one volume! Darrienia: It is said that the past always returns to haunt you, yet some forgotten pasts have whispered names and a debt for collection. Dangerous curiosities stir a hidden darkness, one that patiently waits to seize control. The subtle periphery between dream and reality is in peril, and those chosen must face the evil behind this looming disaster. But can would-be-heroes discover the truth in time, or will they become nothing more than pawns of evil? The Severaine: Across the countless span of time, a threat rises, heralding the end of man's rule and laying to waste those who defiled its mistress. It is known as the Severaine: a power that could bring even the Gods themselves to their knees. Our heroes had been tasked to save the world, yet by their hand it was plunged into peril. But fate will not relinquish its hold on the ones who are chosen. Creatures once forced into slumber rise, their cries heralding a new dawn as the Severaine awakens. Its sole purpose is to purge and remake the world. Remedy: Before there were legends, there was war. Before fables became twisted truth and distorted tales. Now, whispers from an ancient realm threaten the peace, drawing a lone adventurer into The Depths of Acheron. He seeks something from within this sealed domain, and those banished want something in return. Something belonging to them. The time has come for the forgotten to be unveiled, and for the sealed to be unbound. Only then will the world know true fear. The Dream Walker: All which had come to pass had led to this. Prophecies and events, manipulated through shadows, had paved the way for his return. Sacrifices bled, gateways opened, and now The Father of Nightmares was free at last. This time there would be no mistakes; no force with the power required to stand against him. The Mystics thought by sealing him within The Forest of The Epiales, they had weakened him, but instead they had given him the key to victory. Now, all must unite to prevent the darkness which is to come. Should they fail, should darkness fall and unleash its ancient gaolers, then all hope will be lost.

Winner, New Apple 2017 Official Selection for Fantasy Finalist, Independent Author Network Book Of The Year Kingdoms were lost, and races forgotten. Across the countless span of time, a threat rises, heralding the end of man's rule and laying to waste those who defiled its mistress. It is known as the Severaine: a power that could bring even the Gods themselves to their knees. Our heroes had been tasked to save the world, yet by their hand it was plunged into peril. But fate will not relinquish its hold on the ones who are chosen. Creatures once forced into slumber rise, their cries heralding a new dawn as the Severaine awakens. Its sole purpose is to purge and remake the world. To stop such a power seems impossible. As paths once closed reopen, whispered tales speak of hope... but only to those willing to listen.

All which had come to pass had led to this. Prophecies and events, manipulated through shadows, had paved the way for his return. Sacrifices bled, gateways opened, and now The Father of Nightmares was free at last. This time there would be no mistakes; no force with the power required to stand against him. The Mystics thought by sealing him within The Forest of The Epiales, they had weakened him, but instead they had given him the key to victory. Lost races, sealed powers, ancient Spirits. All must unite to prevent the darkness which is to come. Should they fail, should darkness fall and unleash its ancient gaolers, then all hope will be lost.

Winner of the 2016 Independent Author Book Of The Year Award for 'Outstanding Fantasy'. It is said that the past always returns to haunt you, yet some forgotten pasts have whispered names and a debt for collection. Dangerous curiosities stir a hidden darkness, one that patiently waits to seize control. The subtle periphery between dream and reality is in peril, and those chosen must face the evil behind this looming disaster. But lurking in the shadows, guiding their hand, lies the true threat - and a hidden agenda. Can they discover the truth in time, or will would-be-heroes become nothing more than pawns of evil? Readers’ Favorite 2019 Silver medal winner in Magic and Wizardry Winner of New Apple 2019 'Official Selection' in the 2016 and Older category Literary Titan award 2020

Darrienia is the first book in the tetralogy known as The Forgotten Legacies Series. The novel itself falls within the Fantasy genre and encompasses the foundations of heroic and epic fantasy, with just a touch of horror. The novel follows the gripping adventure of the protagonists as they quest to prevent the impending destruction called forth by the imprisonment of Darrienia's guardians. Darrienia is the world of dreams, and with no means of protecting the delicate boundaries between dream and reality, nightmares and horrors which have long been sealed within this world now threaten to breach the barrier and take on corporeal form once more. Many years ago the Hoi hepta sophoi sealed away the powers of the magnificent god, Night, unaware that their actions would eventually lead to the destruction of the world as they knew it. Restrained within seven magical tomes known as the Grimoire, Night's powers were scattered throughout the world and slowly reclaimed until all but one remains lost But even this missing tome is not enough to prevent him from exacting his revenge. His sole desire is to release a force upon the world so devastating that its appearance normally marks the end of a god's rule and the creation of a new cycle. With his plan set into motion those chosen to fulfil his desire are gathered as the prophesies foretold. With the promise of uncovering the secrets buried in the darkness of the past, Zoella agrees to a game, a quest with more at stake than just her memories. The dangers of Darrienia are many, from fearsome beasts to the most fearful adjudicator of all, and the closer to their goal they get, the more difficult it becomes to hide the darkness lurking within.

Ghile, the young shepherd, has been thrust into the Soulstone Prophecy. The two artifacts he acquired have given him godlike powers, which he struggles to control. To protect his loved ones, Ghile escapes with his new companions: Gaidel, the young druid, her shieldwarden, Two Elks the barbarian, and Riff the sorcerer. Their plan is to search for answers in Dagbar's Freehold. But soon, Ghile feels the growing pull of the other soulstones, and the mysterious girl who visits him in his dreams.

The dream world of Darrienia is in turmoil. With the guardians of the realm imprisoned by the god Night the destruction of the domain seems imminent. Horrors beyond imagination existing only as nightmares for an age, now lurk on the edge of the diminishing protection threatening to breach the boundary and take on a physical form once more. Night, still burning with desire to release a devastating force upon the world, has seized all but one of the Grimoire used to seal his powers and is bent on revenge and the creation of a new cycle. To each force there is a balance, people selected by the hands of fate in an attempt to avert any danger which could come to pass. This group, those chosen, must brave the realm of Darrienia, seeking out the runes said to be the key to the Oneirois' release. The frailty of friendship is pushed beyond its limits, as untold secrets and dark histories are revealed, and a true struggle between light and darkness begins, one which threatens the very fabric of all.