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Seph Ronden Fantasy Books: Warrior Tales for Real Adventurers
Craftsman: Blood Forge is my first published work. I co-authored this and its fast-paced sequel, Willbinder: Teardrops of Neba, with my long-time friend Thomas Stout.
These formidable novels propel the reader into the riveting adventures of a grounded military pilot and his brother thrown into a world populated by ancient warring clans. In this world of Irish myth and legends they find themselves pitted against brutal enemies bent on destroying all that is good. Watch for The Return of the Silver Hand, the exciting conclusion of this powerful series, coming soon!
Meet Seph Ronden
Yeah, it's a pseudonym...The real guy is a retired USAF Colonel turned rancher who loves to write and do blacksmith work on the side. In partnership with his long-time wingman and active duty Lt Colonel Thomas Stout (yeah his is too), they have created worlds of fantasy fiction through the years and are finally putting their work out for public enjoyment.
Seph's military experience includes search and rescue, air defense, space systems and ICBM command and control. Although once responsible for billions of dollars worth of equipment and thousands of personnel, he now lives in central Texas with his lovely wife and four children and only commands cattle and poultry while bravely swinging a hammer and pen...in other words, he's living the dream!”
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Blood Forge
Two brothers are thrust into a world where Irish myth and legends come to life. By accident they unleash two brutal princes wielding artifacts of power who resume their age-old struggle for domination. Tasked by the immortal host to correct this blunder, the brothers must unite warring clans to prevent the princes from gaining all five artifacts of the fabled Ard-Ullem, thus fulfilling the dreaded prophecy of the land’s destruction.
An epic, action-packed adventure, Blood Forge forms the first volume of The Advent of the Ard-Ullem, or “High Craft,” and will carry the reader into a world of the ancient De Danann unlike any seen before.
Teardrops of Neba
After the battle of Hraefn Fields, Byron desperately seeks a means to face the undefeatable horde. He must find the fabled Tome of Nuada before the end of all things and reunite with his brother who has built a final bastion for the scattered De Danann's defense. In the journey, the legend of The Silverhand is reborn, but will it be enough to stop the wicked Garlon from possessing the Ard-Ullem and achieving complete domination. This second ending may surprise you.
Co-authored with his long-time friend Thomas Stout, Willbinder: Teardrops of Neba, an action-packed adventure of The ADVENT OF THE ARD-ULLEM or "High-Craft" series will carry the reader into a world of the ancient De Danann unlike any fantasy fiction novels seen before.
Immortafice
Byron's daughters, Eryn and Lyra, princesses of the De Danann are coming of age. However, the goals of their Steward, Odaro, and Uncle, Lord Adam, to have them reestablish the line of kings is threatened by unnatural events growing in frequency and power. To prevent the strange happenings from building and destroying the very world itself they must enter the lands of the wolf-riding Haruka, known as the Twisted Ones, and find the Immortafice, one of the fabled vents tied to the five pieces of the Ard-Ullem which emit mystic gasses from the creation lodestone itself. Immortafice, the third volume of The Advent of the Ard-Ullem introduces the next generation of characters and propels the reader into another thrilling adventure in this riveting adventure series.
Visions and Realities
Time is running out as the quest to locate the elusive Immortafices continues. With each successive discovery Adam and Odaro draw closer to unraveling secrets from the De Danann’s shrouded past and make startling discoveries in the land they only thought they knew. As they desperately search to save the world from destruction Lyra struggles with the changes happening within her twin sister and faces a new, deadly threat led by an old adversary bent on killing them both.
Deception and thirst for power molds Visions and Realities into a truly unforgettable story. This fourth volume of The Advent of the Ard-Ullem competes the second action-packed tale in this exciting fantasy adventure series.
Return of the Silverhand
After years of peace, the land is again threatened with the impending doom by the rejoining of the legendary pieces of the Ard-Ullem. A formidable leader from a forgotten past is determined to possess the fabled Five and unite fractured De Danann clans under one rule. Old friends must form alliances with hated enemies while investigating this new threat, culminating in an epic clash between good and evil to determine the fate of the land.
Return of the Silverhand completes the renowned tales of King Nuada’s greatest creation, the Ard-Ullem or “High Craft.” This fantastic series’ thrilling conclusion is sure to satisfy any bold reader’s thirst for adventure!