The Price of Immortality Kindle Edition

A thousand years ago, humanity was a eutopia of comfort and technology with the magical metal Runesteel powering anything that mankind could dream up. Cities sparkled and hummed while machines could touch the clouds. The Ethereals had even begun extending human life to unnatural lengths, until everything ended in what is known in the modern day as the Scourge Wars. From this conflict, the Goddess Phoebe would arise to light the way for all mankind while her undead grafted monstrosities still roam the world as a reminder of humanity's vain attempts to control nature. Brin is about to undertake his Ascension, a ritualized tribal hunt of the giant fauna that live in the alpine landscape around his village. It is understood that by following the teachings of Phoebe and staying true to her word that he will prevail. But, what happens when a goddess seemingly betrays her own tenants and the loyal subjects that uphold them? Brin struggles to grapple with this question as his two best friends, Saeris and Blanchessa, do their best to keep everybody alive when the world seemingly turns upside down.The Price of Immortality is a rollercoaster that prides itself in its relatable and deep characters, vivid but efficient descriptions of the world, and intriguing plotline that somehow keeps hope alive despite the persistently dark overtones. Brian crafted a unique and refreshing take on a fantasy world that still holds on to some semblance of science and humanity while leaving the elves and dwarves of the genre out of it.From Anna, 5 Stars"This is an incredible adventure of a story. My favorite books are the ones where reading feels like I’m watching a movie in my head, and this book does exactly that. The world building is strong and is introduced at a perfect pace. I would be completely confident in recommending this book to anyone."From Tom, 4 Stars"Like playing DnD with a group of friends, immersed in a deeply thought-through story from an experienced Dungeon Master. Such an interesting world that brings together concepts from all the best fantasy stories, while still feeling new and fresh"From Sarah, 5 Stars"What struck me most about The Price of Immortality wasn’t the scale of its world but the quiet, human moments within it. Brin, Blanchessa, and Saeris don’t feel like fantasy archetypes — they feel like actual real people navigating fear, doubt, and hope in a world that’s forgotten its past." Read more