In the world of Meonad, the Six Elemental Realms were shaped by a betrayal that is still recent enough to cast a long shadow. At Pirdonia College, a military academy for elemental magic, a young woman experiences loss, betrayal, love, friendship, and so much more. Her Party, consisting of one Apprentice from each Realm, trains to protect their world from the infamous Outlanders just to the North. However, their Party's journey and discoveries will force them to uncover a truth the Council deliberately buried long ago under the rubble of Vathia, the seventh Realm destroyed almost one hundred years ago.
The Realms are built on secrecy; but Kaida and her Party demand justice. As she confronts the lies at the heart of her world, one question becomes unavoidable: will her own secrets be the thing that destroys them all?
Ashes of Vathia is an adult fantasy novel ripe with adventure, romance, and magical creatures. Michaela M. Medlin has built an intricate world reminiscent of a Dungeons & Dragons adventure campaign. The stakes are high and the magic tantalizing. With diverse characters stemming from different backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities and sexualities, she has created a beautiful reality that mirrors the struggles of the modern world while still brilliantly celebrating diversity. She aims to dive into the Ashes of Vathia, proposing for it to be a three to four book series. Enter into the drama and join her on a high fantasy adventure of a lifetime.