Haidren Legacy

House of Bastiion is the first installment in the epic fantasy series, The Haidren Legacy. An immersive adventure loaded with political intrigue, sharp objects, and complicated characters, this treacherous saga packs a legendary punch for NA and upper YA readers alike. Fans of Brandon Sanderson, Morgan Rhodes, and Robin Hobb won't be able to resist! Behind the mask of duty and power, no one is who they seem...Centuries after the Forgotten Wars ravaged the world and turned it to ash, the Houses of Pilar, Darakai, Boreal, and Bastiion forged an accord with the royal line of Thoarne, founding a Quadren of advisory to the throne of Orynthia. Every generation, a single haidren from each of the four Houses is appointed to this coveted chair.Upon her Ascension to adulthood, Luscia Tiergan takes her seat at court as al'haidren to the House of Boreal and is quickly drawn into a maze of political traps and dark secrets. As she adjusts to her new life, Luscia uncovers a pattern of forgotten children, slain in the streets of Bastiion.Raised on superstitious rumors about Boreal's penchant for sorcery, Zaethan Kasim, al'haidren to the House of Darakai, inevitably clashes with Luscia when she arrives in Bastiion. But when his position is threatened by an old rival, Zaethan is forced to set aside his hatred and form an uneasy alliance with the Boreali al'haidren to secure his claim.Following a disturbing stream of innocent bloodshed across Orynthia, Luscia and Zaethan discover their ideals are far more aligned than they might have imagined. But in a land of war and deceit, the path to peace should never be trusted. Applause for House of Bastiion"Much of Kolarich's series opener delivers stellar worldbuilding... A creative fantasy with a strange, supremely detailed world and an extraordinary cast."- KIRKUS "An absolutely ethereal journey into an utterly unique and cleverly crafted world that fans of epic fantasy will have enough to sink their teeth into for years to come. Lyrical prose and startlingly vivid characters bring Orynthia to stunning life. An incredible debut from KL Kolarich."- Sarah M. Cradit, USA Today bestselling author of the Kingdom of the White Sea series "K.L. Kolarich weaves together stunning prose and rich world building. Tailored perfectly for epic fantasy readers, House of Bastiion is an enchanting debut."- Nina Walker, USA Today bestselling author of The Color Alchemist Series "An immersive clash of vivid cultures in a bold new world. Kolarich's House of Bastiion is the perfect medley of intrigue, danger, court politics, and magic."- Casey L. Bond, award-winning author of When Wishes Bleed "A new to me author who delivers an intriguing and complete tale. Intricate world building with a little romance. Rich in detail, this author knows how to hold your attention. Lovers of high fantasy will devour this. House of Bastiion is unmissable. Simply spellbinding."- Julieanne Lynch, award-winning author of Within the Shadows The SeriesDive into the alluring world of Orynthia by exploring additional THL references online. For a more immersive reader experience, utilize the interactive website during your readthrough for access to the mobile glossary, pronunciation audio, apothic catalog, bloodlines, and geographical biographies!

BEHIND THE MASK OF WAR AND VALOR, BETRAYAL REIGNS WHERE IT BLEEDS… Orynthia's young king grievously takes his throne in the wake of regicide. From the city's underbelly, unrest brews for the cross-caste convicted, while the haidrens hastily depart Bastiion to embark on the coronation tour for the realm's new sovereign: Dmitri Korbin Thoarne. Now the seated haidren for his House, Zaethan Kasim returns to the brutal mountains of his youth, where competition and conquest eagerly await his homecoming, unlike his dismissive father. There, Zaethan swiftly uncovers a Darakai radically changing. Committed to doing whatever it takes to protect Dmitri's regime, he fights to remain alpha zà as Wekesa-his favored rival-prepares his challenge. To ensure he is named champion, Zaethan presents another deal to the highlander witch he despises. Yet in balancing fealty to both king and countrymen, Zaethan begins to doubt Darakai's loyalties, as well as his own. Luscia Darragh Tiergan is no stranger to the brutality of the south. However, after a harrowing attack, it is the shadows lurking behind it that slashes her dreams into a waking nightmare. Plagued by whispering omens, Luscia wrestles to silence her uncontrolled Sight. And as she is stalked out of Bastiion from within the Other, she must conceal the volatile manifestations from her Boreali guard but, most especially, the Darakaian haidren Luscia's sworn to help. Hosted by the House of War, the Quadren confronts an enemy more dangerous than the last. For where treachery stirs, it is not the crown that reigns, but the bloodshed encircling it. The Series House of Darakai is the second installment in the epic fantasy series, The Haidren Legacy. An immersive adventure loaded with dark politics, sharp objects, and bickering characters, this treacherous saga packs a legendary punch for adult and NA readers alike. Thrilling fans of Brandon Sanderson, George R.R. Martin, and Sabaa Tahir, this savage sequel is out for blood.

BEHIND THE MASK OF TRUTH AND HONOR, LIES SOW A CORRUPTED CREED...Hunted and horrified, the Quadren escapes to the mist-choked House of Boreal-a remote highland citadel shrouded by harrowing tales of the occult. Meanwhile, mortal lies flood the crown city and propaganda plagues the streets. Insurgents infiltrate Bastiion, each lobbying for the vacant throne.When Luscia returns to her homeland, she must convince the Elder Enclave to relinquish their elite warriors to Dmitri's cause. In playing politics with her own people, the line between faith and zealotry quickly erodes, as does Luscia's trust in her secretive aunt. As disappointment and rancor batters her from all sides, Luscia commits sacrilege and searches the brilliant power she's struggling to control for the answers her mentor refuses to give, desperate to save Orynthia's king before it's too late.Zaethan never thought he'd march his kinsmen into their place of nightmares. Yet marked a bastard refugee, he wears the issue of his heritage like a brand. Within the storied fortress of Roüwen, he and the Darakaians are met with untried hostility, and when a woman goes missing, the already fragile peace fractures. Persecution endangers everyone he loves. As loyalties splinter, Zaethan battles to prove his leadership to his prydes. Even more to himself.Rivals turned reluctant rebels, both haidrens share a naivete to the changing shadow, to evil taking form. For it is the highlands where legend streams into reality-and in Boreal where when an ancient wrath is reborn, a more dangerous bright awakens. The SeriesHouse of Boreal is the third installment in the epic fantasy series, The Haidren Legacy. An immersive adventure armed with dark schemes, sharp objects, and bickering characters, this political masquerade packs a legendary punch for classic and contemporary readers alike. Fans of John Gwynne, George R.R. Martin, and Morgan Rhodes will be left aching to embark into Orynthia's enchanted shadow once more.