Why the North Has Always Inspired Stories of War
The North has always carried a certain feeling in stories. It often seems colder, harsher,
A kingdom stands divided as enemies gather beyond its borders and betrayal takes root within its own walls. When a hidden heir is raised to the throne, Allric must unite a fractured realm, confront an invasion driven by unfamiliar magic, and prove that he is more than the bastard king his enemies believe him to be.
When the dying King of Abria names his long-hidden son as heir, the kingdom is thrown into turmoil. Noble houses divide, old rivalries ignite, and enemies gather beyond the northern frontier. Forced to wear a crown he never sought, Allric must earn the loyalty of a fractured realm before invasion, betrayal, and ancient magic tear it apart.
Allric has lived in obscurity, but when he is named heir to a crumbling kingdom, he must rise against war, betrayal, and doubt to become the king Abria needs.
Abria is a land of towering mountain ranges, ancient forests, fortified cities, and restless frontiers where every region carries its own history. Once shaped by a powerful empire and the ancient Weave of magic, the kingdom now stands as a realm of proud traditions, old alliances, and fragile peace. From its bustling ports and royal strongholds to its wild northern borders, Abria is a world where every road leads to untold stories and every horizon holds the promise of discovery.
A hidden heir forced to become king.
A strong queen devoted to Abria.
An ancient mage and royal advisor.
An ambitious duke seeking the throne.
A ruthless northern war leader.
A feared bandit lord of the South.
Plotinius’s clever weasel companion.
A crown must be earned.
Every choice has a cost.
Power must be restrained.
Leadership demands sacrifice.
Ancient magic stirs once more, bringing a threat unlike any Abria has faced. The coming war will be fought with more than steel.
Abria: The Northern War is an epic fantasy filled with political intrigue, ancient magic, unforgettable characters, and a kingdom fighting for its future.
Kendell Rogers Cunningham is the author of Abria: The Northern War, an epic fantasy that brings together immersive world-building, memorable characters, and timeless themes of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice. Through the kingdom of Abria, he invites readers into a richly imagined world where ancient magic and political intrigue shape the fate of a realm.
The North has always carried a certain feeling in stories. It often seems colder, harsher,
A kingdom may look strong from the outside, with high walls, a large army, and
War does more than move armies across a map. It changes the way people live,