Tales of Aedrea

When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir.After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, Rhoren "Bloodbane" has finally earned his retirement. While the blood mage's service to the realm may have ended, burning veins and aching joints remain, and Rhoren soon learns that a warmer climate offers relief from his chronic pain.And a chance at a fresh start.In the warm and relaxing atmosphere of Eastborne, the umbral elf finds a new purpose and a sense of belonging. He may have left the frozen north behind, but he brings with him the skills and strength gained from a lifetime of defending the realm. Along with his most prized possession-a book of drink recipes inherited from his father.Spilled cocktails may not carry the same weight as spilled blood, but opening a tavern brings a unique brand of challenges. With the right friends and a little bit of luck, he might just have a recipe for success.About the Series: Welcome to the enchanting world of Tales of Aedrea, where small-scale stories, low-stakes adventure, and cozy fantasy come to life within an epic, high-fantasy realm.Cursed Cocktails is a cozy, low-stakes fantasy of found family, delicious drinks, and starting over later in life. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, and TJ Klune.

With age comes wisdom. For an experienced adventurer, it also comes with back pain.Taking quests, exploring ruins, and camping under the stars. For Dobbin Thornhill, there's no better life than an adventurer's, especially with a reputation like his.His latest task? Retrieving the rare and mystical dragonfire mushroom for one of Eastborne's secret societies. To find it, Dobbin must venture deep into Hells' Crag, a dragon-ruined city still haunted by restless spirits centuries after the attack. The dangers are great, but the reward is tempting enough to shoulder the risk-one more time.While Dobbin's past has led to a life of solo adventures, some jobs can't be done alone. For him, letting others in isn't just about survival-it's about facing the ghosts of his past and finding strength in the unlikeliest of allies.In a land of shadows, trust might be his most pivotal gamble of all.About the Series: Welcome to the enchanting world of Tales of Aedrea, where small-scale stories, low-stakes adventure, and cozy fantasy come to life within an epic, high-fantasy realm.Sword & Thistle is a cozy fantasy adventure featuring animal companions, found family, and a low-stakes quest through haunted ruins. Perfect for fans of The Hobbit and Baldur's Gate.

At 182 years old, Hilda Rockfall thought her adventuring days were long behind her.For over seventy years, she roamed the realm as a ranger with the adventuring party Stone & Splendor-taking quests, slaying beasts, and collecting monster teeth like trophies from the boundless sea to the edge of the wilds. But for the past eight decades, she's traded her sword for slippers, living the quiet life of a proud grandmother nestled in the mountains, telling tales no one quite believes and baking a mean honey crumble.That peace is shattered when an old friend-and former party member-passes on and leaves Hilda one final quest: scatter his ashes at a secret location marked on a map they looted back in their glory days.Hilda figures it'll be a nice little hike. Maybe a nostalgic trip down memory lane.But then she opens the map.And scrawled across the bottom in faded ink are four unsettling words:There be dragons here.About the Series: Welcome to the enchanting world of Tales of Aedrea, where small-scale stories, low-stakes adventure, and cozy fantasy come to life within an epic, high-fantasy realm.There Be Dragons Here is a cozy, low-stakes fantasy of family dynamics, friendship, and proving that it's never too late to find adventure. Perfect for fans of The Hobbit and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End.