The Gauntlet and the Fist Beneath

The Ferron Empire has been blighted by the rotstorm for 312 years, and the Stormguard maintains their vigil on the Stormwall to defend the Undal Protectorate. However, behind the stormfront, something is stirring, kindling the embers of an ancient conflict and a plan to kill a god. Sergeant Floré Artollen, who spent years on the wall, is devastated when her village is devastated and her husband is mortally wounded. To get her back, she must take up her longsword and silvered dagger, don the guards heavy metal plate gauntlets, and step back into the storm.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Head of Zeus

For over three centuries, the Ferron Empire has been plagued by the relentless rotstorm, a catastrophic event born from an unholy war between divine beings. This malevolent force unleashes devastating acid mists and deadly lightning, spawning grotesque monstrosities from its sinister depths. On the Stormwall, the valiant men and women of the Stormguard stand vigilant, their eyes sharp and blades sharper, defending the Undal Protectorate from the insidious corruption of the rotstorm. However, beneath the facade of the stormfront, a sinister plot is brewing, igniting the embers of an ancient conflict and a daring plan to slay a god. The fate of the Stormguard and the entire realm hangs in the balance as they confront the imminent tempest.

Sergeant Floré Artollen, a veteran of the Stormguard, roams the wind-gnarled pines of Hookstone Forest on behalf of the Watch. However, her journey to this point was not without its challenges. She had spent years on the Stormwall, facing the bloodshed and horror of the rotstorm firsthand. As the storm now recedes far beyond her western horizon, she finds herself in a new chapter of her life, living in a peaceful village with her husband, a daughter, and a newfound sense of contentment.

Yet, tranquility is short-lived when mysterious roving lights descend from the night skies, casting bright orbs of silver fire in the night. Floré's village is devastated, her husband mortally wounded, and her daughter abducted. Determined to reclaim her daughter, Floré must pick up her longsword and silvered dagger, don the heavy metal plate gauntlets of the Stormguard, and step back into the storm.

With unwavering resolve, Floré embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her daughter from the clutches of the evil forces that threaten the realm. Along the way, she encounters treacherous terrain, formidable enemies, and ancient relics that hold the key to defeating the rotstorm and thwarting the diabolical plot. As she delves deeper into the darkness, Floré discovers the true nature of the rotstorm and the malevolent forces behind it. She uncovers a secret society that worships the god of decay and plots to bring about its destruction.

In a climactic battle, Floré faces off against the leaders of the secret society and their twisted minions. With her skills and bravery, she emerges victorious, rescuing her daughter and defeating the god-worshiping cult. As the rotstorm finally dissipates, the realm is left in ruins, but Floré's sacrifice and the valor of the Stormguard have saved the day. The Stormguard emerges as heroes, their names etched in history as the guardians who stood against the forces of darkness and saved the Undal Protectorate from the clutches of the rotstorm.

In the aftermath of the conflict, Floré reflects on her journey and the lessons she has learned. She realizes that the rotstorm was not just a natural disaster but a manifestation of the dark forces that exist in the world. She also understands that the Stormguard's mission is not just to defend the realm but to protect the innocent and fight against the forces of evil. With renewed determination, Floré returns to the Stormwall, ready to face any challenge that comes her way, knowing that she and the Stormguard are the last line of defense against the darkness that threatens to consume the world.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800244160