The Tale of the Thief

The Tale of the Thief, the thrilling debut in the Ice Age of Theras series, follows Taoma, a young thief freshly released from his sentence (as depicted on the cover) and determined to reclaim his life. Haunted by past mistakes but driven by the hope of redemption, Taoma embarks on an epic journey through the harsh, frozen world of Theras. As the icy wilderness tests his resolve, he forges powerful friendships and faces devastating betrayals that will force him to question everything.

From the Temple of Aftif, a massive stronghold protecting millions of the Faithful of the Kerk against the relentless cold, to the treacherous waters of the Abzu, where pirates traverse the surface and unseen dangers rise from the depths, Taoma becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The D'Tal, the Kerk's ruthless Inquisition, seeks an ancient and mysterious artifact shrouded in dark magic-and Taoma's quest may lead him directly into their crosshairs as a heretic.

As the fate of the frozen world hangs in the balance, Taoma must decide: Will he become the hero Theras needs or fall victim to the forces that seek to consume him?

Dive into the Ice Age of Theras and discover a richly woven saga of adventure, magic, and survival in this breathtaking first novel of an expansive new series!

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As I stood gazing across the vast, frozen landscape of Theras, a world encased in ceaseless ice, I was overshadowed by the looming citadel of penitence where I had served my penance. Two years of my life had vanished within those cold, unyielding walls. On the brink of my departure, I was ready to return home, to meld into the embrace of the Vol, my past transgressions redeemed in full. Yet, I could scarcely fathom the true journey that lay before me.

Friendships would be forged on the icy plains and within the betraying echoes of Artif's hallowed halls. I sought a place of belonging, only to find fate had carved a far different path. From the treacherous waters of Abzu, where survival was a mere whisper against the roar of the sea, to the enigmatic depths of the Parlous Pass, where daemons lurked at every shadowed turn, my journey unfolded.

Heroes and monsters, magic and dark legacies intertwined, leading me through battles that tested every fiber of my being. The lines between friend and foe blurred as I navigated the labyrinthine web of deceit spun by those I once trusted.

As I prepared to step into this unwritten chapter of my life, I knew not what the morrow held. Only that the Ice Age of Theras awaited, a realm where the past was as present as the snow underfoot, and every step was a stride into legend.