BURDEN OF BLOOD: SHADOW OF THE SHIELD

A Half-Orc's Fight for Acceptance and Survival in a Divided World.

In a realm shattered by ancient hatreds, can one warrior bridge the chasm between two warring peoples?

Born of a forbidden union between an Orc Chieftain and a Human Moongazer, Decklan Stormshield is an outcast in his own clan. His bronze skin and less pronounced tusks mark him as "divided blood," a constant reminder of a heritage that makes him neither fully orc nor fully human. All his life, Decklan has strived to prove his worth to the Shieldbearers, a warrior clan steeped in tradition and strength.

But as the annual Shieldbearer combat tournament approaches - Decklan's chance to finally earn his father's respect - an ancient darkness stirs. Whispers of the elusive "Ghost" and coordinated movements from the brutal Blackhand and Bloodfist clans threaten to ignite a war that could consume all of Lunara.

When his father, Kargoth Stormshield, unexpectedly includes Decklan in the war council, Decklan finds himself thrust into a conflict far greater than personal glory. With his mother, Skye, hinting at deeper, magical omens tied to the rare alignment of Lunara's three moons-Calanthir, Harmony, and Morvak-Decklan must confront not only external enemies but also the battle raging within himself. Can his unique blend of Orc strength and Human agility be the key to uniting his fractured world, or will his divided blood be its ultimate undoing?

In Burden of Blood: Shadow of the Shield, you will discover:

About the Author:

Zachary Steinke, the author of Burden of Blood, invites readers to delve into the intricate world of Lunara.