The Song of Andaltin

A young bard chasing greatness... A powerful lord hungry for praise... And one song that could give a silenced kingdom its voice... Fenrick of Daria has spent his life dreaming of music that will carry his name beyond the borders of his humble village. Talented and eager for the chance to prove himself, he leaves Tavionn when he hears of an audition in the wealthy kingdom of Andaltin: a chance to write a song honoring its ruler, Lord Alaric. But Andaltin isn't the gleaming land its banners pretend it to be. Behind courtly feasts and rehearsed praise, Fenrick begins to notice frightened faces, lowered voices, and truths no one dares to sing aloud. With the help of Kae, a sharp-eyed noblewoman who sees more than she says, Fenrick is given the opportunity he always wanted. Yet the closer he comes to the performance that could make his career, the clearer his choice becomes: sing the safe song that wins him favor, or risk everything on the truth. Some songs are written to please the powerful. Others are born to set the powerless free. Follow the melody of The Song of Andaltin, a heartfelt fantasy tale of courage, ambition, music, and the price of speaking truth. Can one bard's voice rise above fear, or will Andaltin silence the song before it can be heard?