In The Shadow and Scepter, Tim and I invite you to join us on an immersive journey into the twilight of the Heroic Age. Set in the 7th Century BCE, our story unfolds in the Black Sea region, a land steeped in history and legend. This is where diverse cultures and celestial magic come together to create a world as intricate and vast as the lands it portrays.

Inspired by the chronicles of Herodotus, the first Greek historian, we've woven a narrative that delves deep into a time and place where history and myth converge. This is the era of legendary tales—stories of the Epic of Gilgamesh, the wisdom of the Apkallū - Seven Sages, the wealth of King Midas, and the formidable Scythian warriors. Our setting is the very land where the Urartu Empire stood tall, where Jason and the Argonauts sought the Golden Fleece, where the Labors of Heracles tested the strength of a demigod, and where the enchanting tales of One Thousand and One Nights were whispered under the stars.

The Shadow and Scepter is more than just a fantasy rooted in history; it is a story of fast friendships forged across cultural divides, where characters navigate a world where gods walk among men and monsters lurk in the shadows of civilization. It’s a time when celestial magic still lingers in the air, and the destinies of mortals are intertwined with those of divine beings. As our characters embark on their perilous journeys, they become part of the epic tales that have shaped the collective imagination for millennia. 

But what truly drives us in writing The Shadow and Scepter is exploring the essence of the human experience, where the boundaries between mythology and reality blur. We want to offer you a narrative that transcends time, giving you a glimpse into a world reborn—where the legends of the past come alive once more, and where the mysteries of an ancient era are revealed.

We’re excited to share this literary adventure with you, where history and fantasy dance in harmony, and where the hidden truths of an ancient world await your discovery. 

 The Shadow and Scepter invites you to immerse yourself in a realm where the magic of the past still resonates, and where the stories of heroes and heroines continue to inspire and captivate.