Argentum's Song — Russell Smith

Argentum's Song is a story of dreams come true. There is a prophesy that the seed of Simon, a True Warrior dedicated wholly to Ferus, will bring deliverance from darkness. Simon dreams that his son, Argent, will become this great warrior, defeating the Beast and eradicating the weirs once and for all. Martha and Franklin, teen nobles sold into indentured servitude, are caught unwillingly in the middle of this clash. They dream of revenge against their enemies, a new life, and a chance to prove themselves. All fifteen year old Argent dreams of is freedom from the heavy burden placed on him by Simon, as well as night terrors of failure and despair that haunt his sleep.This is a story of dreams come true. The question is: which ones? *** The winner of the 2021 Braun Book award for new fiction, Argentum's Song is an allegorical fantasy with weirwolves and advanced clockwork technologies. Ferus, the creator, is at work with a rescue plan, part of which involves distributing a supernatural metal, 'Argentum', to his followers. However, in our corner of the world, little is known about Ferus or his plan. His few followers are often at odds and cling to their traditions and prejudices. Can they become united against the growing enemy horde in time? Jump into the action to find out!