The Forging of Dawn: A Nightfall Wars Novella (The Nightfall Wars)

No armies march. No generals marshal their troops on distant battlefields.Yet the people of Entarna are at war.And they are losing.The nightwalkers have returned—creatures that roam the darkness, hunting anyone who strays beyond the reach of the light. Lanterns and torches have become shields, the only thing standing between survival and death.But sooner or later, all lights fade.All flames go out.Torrik and his wife were once soldiers in the war against the Dark. When their son Alesh was born, they walked away from that life, hoping to keep him safe.But Alesh is no ordinary child—and the darkness has not forgotten them.Drawn into a conspiracy that threatens the entire realm, Torrik is forced to confront a truth he tried to bury:Mortals plan. Mortals hope. And the gods laugh.To protect his family, Torrik must become the man he once was—one final time.For when all lights go out…darkness reigns.The Forging of Dawn is a dark epic fantasy prequel to The Nightfall Wars by Jacob Peppers, bestselling author of The Seven Virtues. Perfect for readers who enjoy grim worlds, dangerous magic, and character-driven fantasy where survival comes at a cost.