Conqueror - Book One - "The King's Final Decree"

Phillip spent his youth working the family farm, yearning for adventure and dreaming of traveling the vast kingdom. When the king invites Phillip to join in an epic quest, his dreams may be coming true, but only if he can survive.

Seven all but impossible demands lay between Phillip and the throne. Demons, goblins, and a century old mystery are just some of the obstacles Phillip must overcome. His journey to the Forest of Memories will take Phillip through the Devil’s Swamp, a battle with raiders from the East, and encounters with new peoples and creatures he scarcely knew existed.

Phillip will be joined by his new companion Jared, an experienced traveler but who is haunted by his own inner demons. They will encounter magical creatures, fight alongside knights, and endure hardships which will test more than just their endurance. To ascend through the forest of memories Phillip must outwit a clever hob-goblin, survive a forest intent on killing him and solve a tree nymph's riddle. Only then will he be allowed to descend into the ancient temples to attain his prize. Duty, honor and comradery drive Phillip toward his destiny, but will he live to reach his goal? 

Introduction to Book one - The King's Final Decree

The world was not always as it is today. It was once home to creatures and peoples long since forgotten. Told of now only in bedtime stories and mythical tales of adventure and wonder, these creatures and brave souls are but a shadow of what they once were. In their day they were the grand warriors, the proud champions and the noble servants. When honor, duty, and courage were the marks of a soul of true character, of true worth, these souls stood out among all the rest.

Some things which were forgotten, should now be remembered. For it was in the 43rd year of the rule of King Heziah that the land was slipping into despair. The King, who had brought prosperity, peace, and strength to the kingdom was in his waning years. He had led his knights for more than four decades, and they had won many battles and defended the kingdom with honor and dignity. These were the mighty men that were of old, the men of renown. The king’s only son died in battle at the age of only twenty-two. With no successor to the throne, the kingdom and all its lands would become vulnerable to the forces of evil, which even now patrolled its borders and made inroads into the land. Without a strong king, even the brave knights could not fight back the forces of darkness. King Heziah knew the kingdom would not survive a vacant throne, nor could he allow there to be a disputed thrown which would rip the kingdom apart, leaving only a remnant of the great and mighty land his family had ruled for more than 800 years. Convening an emergency council, Heziah consulted with his advisors, the high priests, and most trusted friends. He then secluded himself in the depths of the Castle Crete, and there carefully penned his final decree.

When he emerged after three long months of isolation, the King called together his court. The decree was publicly proclaimed and posted for all to read. The decree called for contestants to undergo a series of tests, hereby to be known as demands. Each would receive seven demands which would test their courage, honor, ingenuity and strength. Invited to participate were the six bravest and noblest knights of the kingdom. Each of the four provincial governors were also invited, as was the greatest wizard of the day. The final participant was to be a commoner, chosen by King Heziah himself. The first contestant to complete seven demands would be the rightful heir to the throne and through their struggle, pain and anguish, would have earned the title of , , , Conqueror.

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Conqueror - Book Two - "The Canyon"

The Quest Continues....

Join Phillip as he continues the quest to fulfill the demands and earn the right to be the next king. The
second demand will be far more challenging than the first.

Before moving on to the next demand Phillip and Jared must first deal with the remaining Bracken who relentless pursue them after leaving The Devil's Swamp. New friends aide Phillip's quest, but will his friendship put them in mortal danger? Will he be able to find a way to defeat his heartless enemies before they claim more innocent lives? 

The journey will take them to the southern area of the kingdom and the Canyon district. The canyon is so deep the lower levels are in constant darkness. Legend tells that somewhere in the depths of the Canyon lays the ancient Crown of Cenus. Stories tell of a great Cave Troll who found the crown and escaped his pursuers by entering the fog. Trolls, scavengers, large cave cats and other creatures of the night patrol the depths of the Canyon, but all avoid the fog.

It is said the only thing that escapes the fog are the stories and legends of the fools who dare to enter and face its evils...

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Conqueror - Book Three - "The Oppressors"

Time is short, the dangers real and the enemy closer than ever before. Phillip must summon up
hisstrength and courage if he is to have any hopes of completing his two new demands. He expected difficulty, danger and hardships, but he had never expected to fall in love.

... The Conqueror series continues as Phillip struggles to complete two additional demands in his quest to be king. Time is against Phillip as he sails north in search of a Stone Pearl which can only be found in rare hot water springs. There he will be forced to battle the elements and his own endurance as never before. He will also meet the love of his life as they encounter witch huts, mystical mermaids and a deadly winter storm. If he can't beat the odds and collect the Stone Pearl now, he will be forced to wait until spring and repeat the perilous journey. Phillip will push himself to the limits to achieve his goal, but the ultimate cost could be more than he is willing to pay.

The group then must turn south to the fir forest in order to find Root Rum. There they will encounter a creature unlike anything they have yet encountered. Will he be able to stop the oppressors who are also after the Rum and make his safe escape? Or will Phillip sacrifice his own desires and stand against the oppressors who take from the weak for their own profit and pleasure? 

More than Phillip's endurance and spirit will be tested when he encounters, The Oppressors.

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Conqueror - Book Four - "The Final Demand"

The epic Conqueror quest comes to an exciting conclusion in Book Four - "The Final Demand".

Phillip and Jared must do battle with barbarians from the south in a battle where they are vastly outnumbered. They must then do battle with evil itself.

The group must visit the Tyboa village where Phillip will be tested like never before. He must then enter the belly of the beast to recover an artifact many believe does not exist. Within the mountain waits more danger, more evil, and more death than Phillip has ever encountered.

The last demand will require more ingenuity, hard work, pain and sacrifice than ever before. Phillip will be reunited with old friends and companions as he returns to where it all began. Will Phillip be rejoined by his new found love? Will friends become adversaries, will he be willing to do what must be done?

With the completion of seven demands the race is on to be the first to reach the Castle Crete, but more obstacles may yet remain. Much is yet to be decided in the quest to complete the seventh and final demand.

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