The Watchers’ War

Book One of the Sword of the Watch Trilogy

The Blade has Awakened
He was broken, branded, and left behind - until the Sword chose him.

Something is preying upon the monks of Rion. Broeden is an ancient and dark wizard who seeks their holy relic, the Sword of the Watch, to bestow upon him the gift of immortality. When the mighty Rion Guard find themselves powerless to stop him, their leaders hatch a desperate plan to embrace dark magic - with catastrophic results.

As the Watchers battle to control the forces they've unleashed, the world of Erathe is thrown into chaos. Now the only hope for humanity is the resurrection of a Swordbearer.

Key Themes

• The Cost of Forbidden Power: Desperation leads to choices that reshape the world.
• Ancient Magic Awakening: Long‑buried forces stir as the Sword of the Watch calls.
• Light vs. Corruption: The struggle between sacred duty and dark ambition.
• Destiny and Resurrection: A fallen legacy must rise again.

Where This Book Fits in the Trilogy

1. The Watchers’ War – The awakening conflict that sets the mythic foundation.
2. The Rise of the Western Kingdom – The gathering storm and the rise of new powers.
3. The Fall of Daoradh – The reckoning that reshapes the world of Erathe.

Behind the Lore

The Watchers’ War introduces the ancient struggle at the heart of the trilogy. The Sword of the Watch, the Rion Guard, and the awakening of the Swordbearer form the mythic spine of the series, setting the stage for the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires.