Ballad of the Bard

A shattered moon hangs over a dying world, and Bard might be the only one crazy enough to think a song can save it. He’sa human bard raised by an Elder Tree, playing music in a land that fears its power. Sen, a dryad done with her forest’s rules, will risk it all to marry the man she loves. They have one year to win the blessing of 15 ancient Elder Trees, or Sen’s people will hunt Bard down. But the Shades, nightmare creatures thriving in darkness, are closing in, and the Elder Trees are fading fast. With Kai, their loyal wolf-mount, by their side, they’ll face icy storms, cultural clashes, and a destiny they never expected. Can a bard’s melody and a dryad’s heart mend a broken world, or will the Shades shatter their hope forever? Get ready for an epic tale of music, love, and survival!