ASHBORN PRIMORDIAL 3
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CONTENTS
Ashborn Lore
Author’s Note
The Story So Far…
1. The Abyssal Flats
2. Acclimatization
3. ‘Limited’ Progress
4. Unlimited Potential
5. The Chakra System
6. Field Test
7. Ash Wolf
8. Legacy of the Akh Nara
9. Royal Scalpel (Maiya)
10. Forces of Nature
11. The One Who Makes Whole
12. Ash Dyed
13. Sikandar
14. Emperor of the Ash
15. Perilous Ascent
16. Primordial Nature
17. The Hard Way
18. Hasty Progress
19. Foundational Stability
20. Agent of Change (Maiya)
21. Shredder Shredder
22. Domain Lord
23. A Battle of Wits and Strength
24. Blade Launch
25. Annihilation
26. Blood Orientation (Maiya)
27. Ash Damned
28. Dire Straits
29. Ashani
30. The One Who Remembers
31. The Story of Us (Part One)
32. The Story of Us (Part Two)
33. The Story of Us (Part Three)
34. Final Flame
35. Pranite Power
36. Serenity
37. Power Training
38. Divine Mausoleum
39. Phantomblade Redux
40. Deathly Descent
41. The Vault
42. Yaksha
43. Strength of the Gods
44. Crimson Wind (Maiya)
45. Prana Current
46. Imperium Fabricator Ribbon
47. The Truth of Power
48. Oath
49. (Part One): Power Overwhelming
50. (Part Two): The Shadow & The Ravager Redux
51. Of Kings and Queens (Part One)
52. Of Kings and Queens (Part Two)
53. Of Shan & Vaak
54. The Trial of Faith (Part One) (Maiya)
55. The Trial of Faith (Part Two) (Maiya)
56. Brothers in Arms
57. Law of Ash
58. Strange Company
59. Saunak the Deranged
60. Pragya Sarana
61. The High Place
62. Arch Thaumaturge
63. A Century of Magic
64. Lair of Madness
65. The Weight of Revelation
66. Underground Negotiations
67. Entrapment
68. Saunak’s Tower of Terrors
69. Grand Theft Automaton
70. On the Shoulders of Giants
71. Among Them (Maiya)
72. The Demons Within
73. Soliloquy of the Ash Damned
74. Orientation Camp, Part One (Maiya)
75. Orientation Camp Part Two (Maiya)
76. Karmic Reprise
77. Reunited (Part One)
78. Reunited (Part Two)
79. Ultimate Sacrifice
80. Ghosts of the Past (Cirayus)
81. The Reaper’s Wish (Part One)
82. The Reaper’s Wish (Part Two)
83. The Reaper’s Wish (Part Three)
84. The Reaper’s Wish (Part Four)
85. Memento Mori (Cirayus)
86. Departure
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AUTHOR’S NOTE
Hello everyone! And so, we come to book three of Ashborn. I wanted to do a couple of things with this author note. First, you’ll notice that the maps have been updated. This actually should have gone into book two, but didn’t make the cut so it’s being placed here despite the Balindam map having more to do with book two than book three.
Secondly, you may find that this book reads slightly differently from the prior two. We’ve got more action, a bit less political intrigue, and events happen a bit more fluidly. There’s more chaos and less order, and in some ways, writing this book was a bit of an experiment on my part. I tried to adapt my writing to the events and feelings that Vir experiences during this section, and my hope is that it comes across as a bit of a surreal experience.
Regardless, the subsequent books will feel a bit more familiar for those who felt this one a bit alien, and if you did like it or have feedback for me, please reach out and let me know!
Lastly, it’s been a while since book one came out, and while I’m sure nobody has forgotten anything in a story as gripping and memorable as this one (ha!), I’ve included a brief recap of events for those who’d like a refresher, which I will continue to include for all subsequent books.
Also, for e-book readers and audio listeners alike, be sure to check out my site, vowronpri.me/ashborn, for the high resolution versions of the maps, as well as hundreds of art pieces, ranging from character sketches to sweeping landscapes that show off the story's many vistas!
Alright, that’s enough from me. Let’s get this party started! Or I suppose I should say, Let’s dive into soot-stained fields of the Ash!
THE STORY SO FAR…
After his failed assassination of Princess Mina Hiranya, Ekavir, son of the late Rudvik, flees south with his faithful bandy friend, Neel, atop the Ash’va mount, Bumpy, to the Rani Queendom in hopes of sanctuary from the princess’ elite mejai hunters.