Welcome, seekers of shadow and truth. Many sagas begin with a hero stepping into the light, but what of the darkness that shaped them, the history that forged their path? In the world of Veridia, the story doesn’t truly begin with “The Echo of Divinity” without first braving its prequel, “The Crimson Echo of Divinity.”

The Genesis of Shadows

“The Crimson Echo of Divinity” is not merely an optional prologue; it is the bedrock upon which the entire Rune-Bound Chronicles series is built. Within these pages, you will journey back to a Veridia teetering on the brink, to the reign of the Mad High King Tiberius whose tyranny casts long, bloody shadows. This is where the seeds of conflict are sown, where prophecies are whispered in terrified tones, and where the very foundations of kingdoms begin to tremble.

A Necessary Descent

Why is this journey into the past so crucial? Because the echoes you hear in this prequel will become the thunder that shakes Nyxara’s world. You must understand the darkness before you can truly face the light. “The Crimson Echo of Divinity” unveils the origins of the conflicts and the intricate backstories of characters who will define Veridia’s fate. Meet Nyxara Astralis, a young woman raised in obscurity in Oakhaven, whose discovery of her own hidden destiny is set against a backdrop of fear and oppression.

The prequel introduces the kingdom of Veridia, a land of whispering shadows and potent magic. Learn about locations like Terrawood, Nyxara’s childhood home, and the imposing Imperial Heart, the seat of King Tiberius’s power. Delve into the lore of the Elders, ancient and powerful witches who guide Veridia, and the ominous Whispering Stone that reveals glimpses of the future.Echoes that Shape the Thunder

The author’s note itself

is a command: “Miss this, and you will miss everything.” This is not a tale to be skimmed but a labyrinth to be explored. The secrets buried within these pages are the keys to understanding Nyxara’s journey, the motivations of King Tiberius, and the prophecies that bind them. Prepare for a narrative steeped in graphic violence, emotional and psychological abuse, and the harsh realities of a kingdom under a tyrant’s grip. This is a necessary descent into the shadows to unveil a hidden history before the true saga begins.

Are you ready to uncover the genesis of the storm? To understand the crimson echoes that will shape divinity itself? Turn the page. You have no choice.