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Shadows of Viken: The Oathstone Prophecy
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 1 2026
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Brandt Swiftfoot is a master of the shadows, a cynical rogue thriving in the salt-crusted docks of Viken. He doesn't care for the squabbles of Jarls or the whispers of old gods; he cares for cold coin and his own survival. But when he is hired by the mysterious lorekeeper Freya to steal a tarnished silver compass, he unknowingly unlocks a destiny he has spent a lifetime running from. The Vinterhjerte-a parasitic, ancient entity-is awakening, spreading a supernatural frost that threatens to turn the world into a graveyard of ice.
As the Winter of Shadows descends, Brandt is thrust into a continent-spanning race to recover the shattered Oathstones. These primordial relics are the only things capable of uniting the bickering clans and sealing the darkness. But the ambitious Jarl Valerius has already begun to harness the Vinterhjerte's corruption, using its terrifying power to crush any who stand in his path. Brandt is no longer just stealing for himself; he is fighting for the survival of the Shattered Isles.
In the vein of The Shadow of the Gods and The Blade Itself, Shadows of Viken delivers:
A Gritty, Norse-Inspired World: Immerse yourself in the rugged landscape of Skald, a land of fjords, longships, and runic magic where the gods are silent but their shadows remain.
The Reluctant Hero's Journey: Brandt must reconcile his life of crime with his hidden Sky-Born lineage-a forgotten line of kings meant to protect the world.
High-Stakes Political Intrigue: Experience the tension as warring Jarls must choose between ancient blood feuds and a fragile unity to survive a common enemy.
A Dark, Atmospheric Magic System: Witness the power of the Oathstones and the devastating cost of wielding a primal magic that demands everything from its host.
Beneath Brandt's thief's exterior lies a man haunted by a lack of identity. To save his people, he must move from cynical detachment to the acceptance of a devastating responsibility. The battle at the Sky-Temple looms, and the price of victory may be higher than Brandt ever imagined. Can a man who belongs to no one sacrifice everything for everyone?
Grab your copy of Shadows of Viken today and join the hunt for the Oathstones before the world freezes forever!Also from
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