The story unfolds in the bustling city of Ifan Sor, the heart of the Kingdom, as Haram and his companion Merrit set forth to join a band of Venturers. Under the tutelage of a diverse group – the skilled warrior Orizd, the sharp-eyed archer-scout Astaran, and the enigmatic mage Sagahan – the boys learn the art of survival, unaware of the challenges awaiting them.
As the Venturers traverse the troubled interior, battling goblins, dragons, ogres, manticores, and gryphons, Haram finds himself entangled in a web of fate. A daring rescue mission unfolds when they are hired to retrieve a kidnapped merchant's daughter, Terrial, only to discover a sinister plot involving the God of Lies, Drauha.
Surviving a deadly encounter with Drauha, Haram's journey takes an unexpected turn as he becomes the lone survivor of a goblin ambush, condemned to a year of enslavement. His salvation comes at the hands of another band of Venturers, setting him on a path of redemption and self-discovery.
As Haram forges bonds with his new companions, including the mysterious human-elf Darith-Gan, they find themselves on the distant island of Rahasin, facing the daunting challenge of the Lizard-Men. In a twist of destiny, Haram's quest to reunite with Terrial becomes a battle against the Gods themselves.
The Saga of Haram is a mesmerizing adventure that explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the indomitable spirit within us all. Prepare to be transported to a world where magic is both a blessing and a curse, and where the true test of heroism lies in confronting the darkness within.
JP Wagner was both a sci-fi/fantasy writer and journalist. While Jim's editorials and informative articles could be found in publications such as the Western Producer and the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, he made his debut as a novelist with the flint-lock fantasy, Railway Rising which was originally through Edge Publications in 2015. His young adult fantasy, The Search for the Unicorns was then published by his daughter Beth Wagner in 2018, who then continued to publish his novels posthumously.
A self-proclaimed curmudgeon but known to his family as a merry jokester, his words have brightened many lives.
You can visit his official website at:
www.revjpwagner.com