Swordbound: Chronicles of a Misplaced Soul (eBook, ePUB)

Ethan, a dispirited office worker, finds his mundane life shattered by a shimmering portal to another world Veridia. Drawn into the vortex, he awakens in a vibrant forest, no longer on Earth. The shimmering portal represents an escape from his previous life, but also an entrance into the unknown. Disoriented and vulnerable, Ethan is thrust into a world teeming with mythical creatures, ancient ruins, and political tensions. He discovers he has been summoned as a Swordbound, a legendary warrior destined to bring balance to Veridia. This captivating realm, a land of magic and peril, holds him to a destiny far beyond his imagination. Haunted by the ghosts of his ordinary life, he must reconcile his past with his extraordinary present and navigate the complexities of Veridia. Lyra, an elven woman, and Garrick, a mercenary, join him on his perilous quest. But their journey is far from smooth. Bandits, beasts, and treacherous landscapes test Ethan‘s resolve. The weight of his newfound responsibility, and the promise of power, will tempt him to betray the path laid out before him. Will he accept the price of power or remain true to his purpose in Veridia? A devastating loss Lyra‘s injury and Garrick‘s death plunges Ethan into darkness, questioning his ability to fulfill his destiny. But amidst despair, echoes of his fallen friends ignite a flicker of determination within him. Zarthus, a malevolent sorcerer, threatens Veridia, forcing Ethan and his newfound allies to face their final confrontation in an ancient temple. Drawn upon his Swordbound powers and the lessons he has learned, Ethan confronts the sorcerer, restores peace to Veridia, and ultimately chooses to remain, embracing his new identity as the Swordbound, finding purpose and belonging in a world he never expected.