Join Ailith and Caitriona on a thrilling quest filled with magic, danger, and heart-pounding adventure. Tarnished (The Elder Tree ) FF Epic Fantasy by Erica Rose Eberhart Book Tour with Guest Post & Giveaway
TARNISHED
Erica Rose Eberhart
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GENRE: Fantasy
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BLURB:
In
the struggling city of Braewick, a determined 20-year-old gate guard named
Ailith MacCree longs for a chance at financial stability and adventure. Little
does she know, her wish is about to come true. She accepts a mission from
Princess Greer that promises both: escort Princess Caitriona to the Endless
Mountains to meet the enigmatic hermit for a great financial reward. Ailith
jumps at the opportunity and bids goodbye to all she's ever known. But as they
journey together, Ailith discovers that Caitriona holds a dangerous secret-she
possesses powerful magic in a kingdom where magic is outlawed.
Ailith
and Caitriona face mysterious attacks and supernatural challenges. But as they
delve deeper into the treacherous landscape, Ailith learns of Caitriona's
tragic past and the dark curse that threatens her very existence.
With
rebellion brewing in Braewick, and the oppressive king hot on their trail,
Ailith must not only navigate her growing feelings for Caitriona, but also
fight against relentless foes. As they race against time to stop the curse,
Ailith and Caitriona uncover shocking truths about their kingdom, their
families, and themselves.
Will
their burgeoning romance survive the trials ahead? Can they break the curse and
save their homeland from tyranny? Join Ailith and Caitriona on a thrilling
quest filled with magic, danger, and heart-pounding adventure. Fans of
high-stakes fantasy will not want to miss this epic tale.
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EXCERPT
“She took three of our men. We’ll come back for what remains
of them later.” The hunter walking beside the cart smiled at Ailith. The short
sword hanging at his side still dripped blue blood. “But we got her anyway.”
He patted the uncovered head placed proudly on top of the
cart. A woman’s head, by all appearance, until you noticed her pale skin had a
slightly green hue, the ripple of gills just behind her ears, and rows of
pointed teeth in her open mouth, all the tell-tale imagery of a caroling
countess. A tickling of unease rose along Ailith’s neck as she looked at the
corpse. She shifted on her feet, attempting to appear unbothered. The guard
didn’t notice her discomfort, or perhaps he didn’t care. “King Cearny will be
glad; don’t you agree?”
“Aye, leave her be,” the driver of the cart chided. Another
hunter, older than the one on foot, and more kind, offered
Ailith a soft smile. “You’re the same guard when we left
yesterday afternoon. Haven’t you finished your shift?”
Ailith pressed her lips together and shook her head. The
scent of the countess’ blood filled her nostrils and made her queasy. This was
the closest she ever came to a countess, although she heard the creature’s song
for a fortnight and witnessed men leave through the northern gate never to
return. Now she lay before Ailith on the cart, her eyes vacant and cloudy. One
of her hands, so human-like besides her nails ending in clawed points,
stretched forward as if begging Ailith for aid.
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Tell us about the world you've created.
Welcome to the world of Visennore, a continent with varied landscapes filled with creatures and kingdoms. The vast majority of the land is under the ruling of King Cearny of Wimleigh Kingdom. Some say he's a tyrant, others say he is what's needed. Through the expanse of landscapes from valley to marsh and the sea, magical creatures are meant to be killed while magic practiced by humans is banned and those with fae ancestry are only welcome if they have no magic and serve a purpose to King Cearny's goals. The magic and fae world is a world of mystery, barred from consumption by those within the kingdom. But that does not apply beyond its borders. To the north there is the Mazgate Dominion amongst their deep, thick woods and chilly mountain air. In the center of the dominion, at the city of Avorkaz, magic is practiced freely and those who are not human are able to live their lives fully and without ridicule. North of the city sits the Northern Woods, a place ripe with creatures that would be hunted if they dared to enter Wimleigh Kingdom. But there's more to Visennore than these two ruling lands. There's the mountains to the east. Called the Endless Mountains by Wimleigh Kingdom because the range continues for as far as the eye can see, this mountain range boasts steep climbs and white peaks. The mystery of it all is at the base of the mountain where a moving, watchful mist sits. No one is sure of what's beyond the mist; no one has survived going through it. Tales abound that if you step within the mist you'll disappear from the world. But an underlying theme of Tarnished is that you shouldn't take any information for face value, or as presented by superiors who may have alternative notions. There's always two sides to a story and more perception on experiences than you may be knowledgeable of--you only need to be willing to open your eyes to see the truth to the world.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Erica Rose Eberhart grew up in the Catskills region and spent many
formative years in both Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern Virginia. She now
resides with her family and cat in the Finger Lakes region of New York. A
technical editor by trade, she has a Master’s degree in English and Creative
Writing. Erica has written stories since she was able to write sentences and
has found comfort in fantasy her entire life, whether by consuming fantastical
stories or creating her own. Beside the comfort of books, Erica adores nature
walks, crocheting, embroidery, cats, baking and autumn. You can follow her many
adventures on social media @ericaroseeberhart. Tarnished is her first published
novel.
Website: https://ericaroseeberhart.com/
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GIVEAWAY
Erica
Rose Eberhart will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn
winner.
Thank you for featuring TARNISHED today - we appreciate it.
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