Legend of the Nameless One Series by Angela J. Ford

Save me from the monsters...When Citrine is chased out of her village for her unusual skills, she travels through a dark forest searching for a place to call home. Along the way she runs into monsters and makes a deadly promise in exchange for freedom. Citrine's Monster's is a 9,000 word short story and prequel to the upcoming epic fantasy series: Legend of the Nameless One.

What if... your best friend started a rebellion in the middle of a war? your lover awakened a deep evil and helped it grow? your people were too cowardly to face a battle? you stole an ancient power source? you gambled with the fate of the world? Join five powerful warriors each with a unique ability and magical weapons. Their quest is to discover where the transformed creatures are coming from and put a stop to it... moreWhat if... your best friend started a rebellion in the middle of a war? your lover awakened a deep evil and helped it grow? your people were too cowardly to face a battle? you stole an ancient power source? you gambled with the fate of the world? Join five powerful warriors each with a unique ability and magical weapons. Their quest is to discover where the transformed creatures are coming from and put a stop to it. Along the way they run into treacherous immortals, sea monsters, powerful beasts of the air and talking animals. Each has their own reasoning for joining the quest, but one carries a deadly secret which just might be the destruction of them all. Start reading to find out what happens next! less

An enchantress and a wizard get tangled in the grisly plans of an undead creature.  Tor Lir, the Nameless One, is unsure what he is. However, he knows he was born to bring balance to the powers of good and evil. Forsaking his birthplace and fleeing from suggestions of a dark knowledge he’d rather not discover, he decides to take his fate into his own hands... moreAn enchantress and a wizard get tangled in the grisly plans of an undead creature.  Tor Lir, the Nameless One, is unsure what he is. However, he knows he was born to bring balance to the powers of good and evil. Forsaking his birthplace and fleeing from suggestions of a dark knowledge he’d rather not discover, he decides to take his fate into his own hands. A chance encounter with a dead body, a dangerous beast, and a desirous creature lead him on the path to Paradise, where he senses imbalance. Banished from her village and lost in a wicked forest, Citrine makes a deal with a dark creature, but that was before she found Paradise—the legendary land of a friendly giant.Falling in love with the land, Citrine takes advantage of her time to study the lore of herbs and craft a spell of protection for her mythical beasts.When darkness creeps into Paradise, bringing the mysterious Nameless One and an omen of death, Citrine realizes the consequences of her actions spell danger for herself, her beasts, and Paradise.As time runs out the undead come to life. Citrine faces the ultimate showdown as everything she holds dear is ripped away.  Will the Nameless One save Paradise or destroy it to welcome an era of peace? Realm of Beasts is the first of six planned books in the epic fantasy series: Legend of the Nameless One. less

From the international bestselling author of The Four Worlds comes a rich, magical adventure—with a touch of fairy tale and a twist of mystery.  Tor Lir is determined to ignore his birthright. Instead of ruling the immortals he takes up residence in a seaport city to study the ways of mortals. But when he stumbles upon a beast killing a mortal, he knows his birthright won’t be denied. He must to put an end to imbalance before darkness rises again... moreFrom the international bestselling author of The Four Worlds comes a rich, magical adventure—with a touch of fairy tale and a twist of mystery.  Tor Lir is determined to ignore his birthright. Instead of ruling the immortals he takes up residence in a seaport city to study the ways of mortals. But when he stumbles upon a beast killing a mortal, he knows his birthright won’t be denied. He must to put an end to imbalance before darkness rises again.  Zilpha is a peasant desperate to pay off her debts. Her luck takes a rotten turn when a mysterious man from her past appears with an impossible demand. Zilpha is forced to make a bargain which pulls in her into a web of lust, intrigue and dubious decisions. Citrine decides to hunt for an ancient power which will protect her mythical beasts from mortals. Her quest takes a turn when she’s made an enticing offer and learns about a treasure. Betrayed by greed and left to perish in the sea, Citrine meets creatures with the ability to grant her deepest wish. But is she willing to pay the price they demand? As hopes and dreams intertwine with the fate of the city, the three make a shocking discovery which pushes them toward a perilous quest.  Full of vibrant imagery, page-turning intrigue, and heart-pounding tension, this is a gripping adventure you don’t want to miss. If you enjoy Juliet Marillier, Patricia A. McKillip, J.K. Rowling and Brian Jacques, then you’ll be enthralled with this series.  Realm of Mortals is book two in the fantasy adventure series: Legend of the Nameless One. less

Wild shifters. A dangerous queen. Unruly magic. No one asked about what dwells under the mountains in the west, and no one thought to wake it up. . . The shifters of the mountains are haunted, cursed, with a plague that turns them into bloodthirsty, wild beasts. To combat the curse, Lord Nodin—self-proclaimed leader of the shifters—blackmails Tor Lir and Citrine into helping him save his people. During the onset of winter they travel to Stronghold, which lies deep in the Cascade Mountains... moreWild shifters. A dangerous queen. Unruly magic. No one asked about what dwells under the mountains in the west, and no one thought to wake it up. . . The shifters of the mountains are haunted, cursed, with a plague that turns them into bloodthirsty, wild beasts. To combat the curse, Lord Nodin—self-proclaimed leader of the shifters—blackmails Tor Lir and Citrine into helping him save his people. During the onset of winter they travel to Stronghold, which lies deep in the Cascade Mountains. But the moment Tor Lir and Citrine enter the land of ice and snow, doom haunts their steps. The shifters have many enemies, and it turns out Lord Nodin was not entirely forthcoming. Faced with treacherous adversaries, dangerous alliances, and twisted lies, Tor Lir and Citrine are forced to forget their values and face the darkness inside their souls. Realm of Ice is book three in the fantasy adventure series: Legend of the Nameless One. less

A magical stone, a sea demon and treacherous love.When Citrine and Tor Lir survive the darkness that consumed the mountains, they awaken their latent powers and realize they are falling for each other.However, Citrine knows dark secrets about Tor Lir. Now, frighted by the truth, she needs to decide how to stop him.But first, Citrine must fulfill a promise.As a reward for defeating a sea demon, Citrine will earn a safe haven for her beasts... moreA magical stone, a sea demon and treacherous love.When Citrine and Tor Lir survive the darkness that consumed the mountains, they awaken their latent powers and realize they are falling for each other.However, Citrine knows dark secrets about Tor Lir. Now, frighted by the truth, she needs to decide how to stop him.But first, Citrine must fulfill a promise.As a reward for defeating a sea demon, Citrine will earn a safe haven for her beasts.Enlisting the help of Tor Lir, Citrine travels into the heart of the underwater world.During their time in the depths of the watery world, they work together to unravel the mysteries surrounding those who dwell under the sea. But as Citrine discovers the depths of Tor Lir’s magic, she realizes she’s left with no choice.If she is to save the world, she has to destroy Tor Lir.Even though her heart doesn’t agree. . . less

Due to Citrine’s betrayal, the Disciples of Ithar have caught up with Citrine and Tor Lir at last.Just when everything Citrine wants is in reach, it slips through her fingers. Captured and unable to reach her beasts, she faces judgement in the kingdom of mortals. Despite her dire predicament, her biggest concern is how to win back Tor Lir’s trust.Tor Lir is furious with Citrine. Although prison is inconvenient, the darkness inside him knows how to escape... moreDue to Citrine’s betrayal, the Disciples of Ithar have caught up with Citrine and Tor Lir at last.Just when everything Citrine wants is in reach, it slips through her fingers. Captured and unable to reach her beasts, she faces judgement in the kingdom of mortals. Despite her dire predicament, her biggest concern is how to win back Tor Lir’s trust.Tor Lir is furious with Citrine. Although prison is inconvenient, the darkness inside him knows how to escape. At last he must determine if he will fight for the mortals or give in to the demands of ultimate power and destroy all those who oppose him. But Citrine and Tor Lir don’t know that there are other factions who desire them, with a secret plot to take the world from the mortals and give it into the hands of the immortals. Caught in a power hungry struggle, Citrine and Tor Lir must make a choice. Should they side with the mortals or immortals? Full of vibrant imagery, page-turning intrigue, and heart-pounding tension, this is a gripping adventure you don’t want to miss. If you enjoy classical fantasy that has an epic, old world feel of Lord of the Rings, the Wheel of Time or Earthsea, then you’ll be enthralled with this series.Realm of Power is book five in the fantasy adventure series: Legend of the Nameless One. less