Runeforged: Path of the Paladin

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Available on Kindle Unlimited and Audible August 4, 2026! Ben Crawford shouldn't be here. One moment, he's on Earth. The next, he wakes up in an inescapable room that seems intent on erasing him. Then, just as suddenly, he's somewhere else. Saved by forces beyond his understanding and dropped onto a world where humanity is barely more than a myth. On Ark, power is everything, and Runebinding magic is the key to survival. Ben shouldn't be able to use it, but he can—and he's learning faster than anyone should. Fighting alongside monster hunters and wielding powers of Light that he shouldn’t have, Ben quickly discovers that being an anomaly comes with a price. Some see his strength as an opportunity. Others see it as a threat. As faction politics turn against him and ancient powers take notice, Ben must navigate a world that doesn't know what to do with him, all while something far more dangerous watches from beyond. Humanity was never meant to be part of this story. To survive what’s coming, Ben must forge a new path: one that could make him the first Paladin in a world that needs one. What to Expect: > Progression Fantasy with unique Runebinding cultivation system 20 years in the making > Portal fantasy with cosmic/multiverse elements > Monster hunting and faction politics > Steady power progression with creative magic system > Found family and friendship dynamics > Culinary Expertise that leads to literal fights over desserts > Updates: Wednesday, and Friday > Long-form serial with expansive world-building and a minimum of three books planned. Immerse yourself in the Runeforged Realms. Where knowledge is power, magic is earned, and the Multiverse fears what it can't control. This fiction was originally released as “Runebound: Rise of the Paladin” but has been completely re-written after developmental edits.   Excellent for fans of: > Cradle > He Who Fights with Monsters > Guardians of Aster Fall > The Last Paladin CHECK OUT MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND THE SERIES: https://www.davidsoncreativeworks.com

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