The Guardian’s Burden
Beyond the towering walls of Kiercad lies a forest teeming with magic-wielding Outsiders—people the Kiercardians have fought for decades. To reclaim the land the Kiercardians believe is rightfully theirs, Commanders are sent beyond the walls on perilous expeditions into the forest.
Killian Vilanti, the son of one of Kiercad's most powerful political figures, has been unwillingly groomed for this dangerous role and accompanied by a new and deadly creation: a genetically modified Outsider, designed to be a war machine and fiercely protective.
Caught between his duty to Kiercad and the truths he uncovers about those beyond the Wall, Killian must make a choice: fulfill his role as a Commander or betray his home and risk everything for a chance at peace.
The Guardian's Burden is a tale of loyalty, identity, and the search for truth in a world divided by fear and prejudice. Will Killian embrace his destiny, or will he forge a new path for the future?