The Broken Rune Staff

Helistra, the daughter of Speedwell, kills her husband Grimstone with his own Rune Staff out of jealousy, turning him into stone. She grooms the broken rune staff in the dark evil that has consumed her, planning to destroy the forests and its keepers. Speedwell pursues her to make the staff whole again, but at what cost?

Format: Hardback
Length: 683 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Helistra, the spirited daughter of the benevolent Speedwell, stands as one of the four Forestalls, entrusted with the sacred duty of nurturing the forests' well-being. Her heart finds solace in marriage with Grimstone, another devoted Forestall, and together they embark on a journey of love and companionship. However, the arrival of their son, Tomin, ignites a simmering jealousy within Helistra, a resentment that seeps deep into her soul. Despite the lack of knowledge bestowed upon her, Helistra's envy grows, feeding an evil that has always lurked within her. In a moment of twisted passion, Helistra seizes Grimstone's Rune Staff, using it to strike down her beloved husband. As the staff breaks, a fragment of its power lodges within Grimstone, transforming him into a lifeless statue of stone. In a burst of blinding light, Helistra vanishes, leaving behind a trail of devastation and uncertainty.

Years pass, and Helistra, consumed by her twisted desires, diligently tends to the broken rune staff, nurturing the dark evil that has taken hold of her mind. Her poisoned thoughts refuse to find solace until the forests and their guardians crumble beneath her wrath. As fate intertwines, Speedwell embarks on a relentless quest to reunite Grimstone's broken rune staff, driven by the desperate hope of thwarting Helistra's destructive plans. However, the path to redemption is fraught with peril, and the cost of success remains shrouded in mystery.

In this captivating tale of love, jealousy, and destiny, the characters face profound challenges that test their moral convictions and resilience. As Speedwell pursues his daughter, he must navigate the treacherous paths of conflict and sacrifice, confronting the darkest depths of his own soul. The fate of the forests hangs in the balance, and the decisions made by these characters will shape the course of history for generations to come.

Weight: 1210g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 59 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803130279