The Fate of Our Union

· The Bull's Light
Ebook
391
Pages

About this ebook

“A phenomenal work of high fantasy…fantastical descriptive passages can be vividly imagined." ~Self-Publishing Review ● “A dazzling refraction of ancient history and mythology through a philosophical prism…Hermannson’s approach, proving hypnotic.” ~BookLife ● “The author’s commitment to world-building is impressive, as is his knack for creating consistent, compelling action.” ~BlueInk

A mountainous thundering bull breaks up battling tribesmen, summoning three struggling youths, as an insidious unseen enemy turns tribes against tribes—pitting rich against poor, sons against fathers, and men against gods. Its insatiable hunger for division threatens to plunge mankind into a dystopian realm ruled by man-eating wolves.

A miraculous seven-headed horse, a symbol of unity, assembles the struggling youths of extraordinary origin into a journey of self-discovery. There Sunu the Saxon Poet, Rufus the Roman Stoic, and Keresaspa the Sarmatian Priestess must overcome pride, aversion, and unforgiveness; there they must learn from historical heroes, philosophers, and amazingly similar gods to battle the unseen monster and its rising wolfmen.

Fated to part ways to face the demons at home, Sunu, Rufus, and Keresaspa must reunite as they bring divided peoples together to fight the source tearing everyone apart. They must heed the divine wisdom of the seven-headed horse and justly wield the seven magic weapons they’ve mysteriously been given to overcome the unseen enemy and understand the higher purpose of the mountainous thundering bull.

“Sunu’s character arc, while epic in scope, is charming and fun…There’s also an engaging secondary character in the warrior Keresaspa.” ~Kirkus ● “Long Ears is a more intermittent presence, but a rewarding one…An adventure-filled epic with moments of pure fun, The Fate of Our Union opens a fantasy series with excitement.” ~Foreword Clarion

About the author

Hildebrand Hengest Hermannson’s deep-rooted fire for Indo-European culture and Western Philosophy ignites his first novel, The Fate of Our Union, the inaugural piece in a planned series. His work draws inspiration from the national epics The Saga of the Volsungs (Norse), Mahabharata (Indian), Aenid (Roman), Odyssey (Greek), Táin Bó Cúailnge (Celtic), and Shahnameh (Iranian), weaving these rich cultures into original stories featuring fantasy world-building, dynamic characters, and intricate plots and themes. His Wild Hunt of thought breathes life into his spiritual, ethical, and cultural interests, inspiring us all to strive for imperishable virtue.

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