The Oath — Jerri Hines

Seven hundred years of peace are about to shatter. Long ago, the Knights of the Ordained defeated the demon Asmeodai, entombing him beneath the sacred Wahi Tapu Temple. But demons do not forget. Asmeodai has spent centuries in torment, nursing a hatred so fierce it could tear the world apart. Now, his moment has come. The second moon rises—the Secundus—a harbinger of his return. Once a mighty beacon of unity, the Jornada Empire lies fractured, its people divided, and its protectors—the Knights of the Ordained—are mere echoes of their former power. But destiny does not rest. As the darkness looms, whispers of prophecy take root. New champions arise, untested and unaware of the peril they face. Bound by ancient oaths and their own untamed magic, they must confront an evil older than memory and a vengeance that will stop at nothing to consume them all. This is no mere fight for survival—it is a war for the soul of the realms. Dragons will rise, armies will fall, and heroes will be forged in fire and blood. Enter a sweeping epic where dragons soar, swords clash, and magic reigns. The saga begins with The Oath—a tale of courage, betrayal, and the indomitable strength of those chosen to defy the darkness. Will the Ordained rise or be lost to the shadows?