The Saraithian Rising

by Kody Kline

Ardrus rides across his beloved lands weighed by recent deed. Known for his right action, he stands for the first time in confusion. Will he destroy all he loves, all he has sworn to protect? With his faithful knights at his side, can he save Pantium from civil war or worse?

A novella length fantasy story, the prelude to the Etherium: Rise of Fire. In the world of Adrayen, the kingdom of Pantium has endured for three thousand years, since the first age, where the man Velaris forged himself into a god. Now, the Raithian order faces a threat that could destroy all.

53 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 15, 2012

About the author

I am, if anything, a teller of stories. I love to write Fantasy and Sci-fi. My favorite writers are David Eddings, Philip K. Dick, Robert Aspirin, Neal Cassady, Jack Kerouac, Shakespeare, and Alexandre Dumas. For me, the greatest story ever told is: The Count of Monte Cristo.

Aside from writing, I love movies, music, photography, living life without fear, the tao, and exploring my spirituality.

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Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't want to spoil too much, since the story is short, but two things that I loved about this story were the Raithian knights and their mounts. Normally in fantasy stories the knight is just, well, a knight, but in the Saraithian Rising these are knight/mages, kind of like Jedi, but cooler in my opinion. As if the knights weren't awesome enough, their mounts make them even more kick-ass. I won't spoil what they are, but I will say that I'd much rather face a horse in the field of battle than these things.

If you're a fan of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, I'm sure you'll be a fan of this. I look forward to the release of the novel Etherium: Rise of Fire, and so should you.

Addendum: Don't be put off by my Jordan reference. Mr. Kline has brevity in his toolbag.

[Steve Yeager · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story, especially the lynxus, and you'll know what I mean after reading the story. It is a story of betrayal and redemption. A cautionary tale about trust and power. I hope to see more from this author soon.

[Matt Ridenour · Rating 5 out of 5]

If this is not the first in an anthology, or at least a prequel to a book, I will be crestfallen. Mr. Kline's unique style, beautiful language, and formidable plot leaves my fingers itching to turn the pages. Hats off to this author. I hope to read much more of this enthralling world.