Ashen Chronicles

by Cibelle Sousa Hill, Christopher John Hill

In the second half of "Volume 01" Hikari and Kota will undertake their individual training with death-defying consequences. After Hikari locates her new guild so aptly named "The Predator's Roost" to become a Huntress, she will soon discover it rests atop the canopy of an ancient tree with only one way to reach it, climb! Meanwhile Kota will train up to become a Warrior, however with an underlying romance brewing with Commander Lyra Ironheart who is also his "Guild Master" of the "Warrior's Guild" will she accept or reject his charms?But when a creature appears nearby within the mining quarry he will have no choice but to join everyone else in taking the monster head on. With Hikari struggling to pass her initiation, she will seek out help from Ash and Kota, but, when they take on more then they bargained for after running into a "Grizzly Bear" they will nearly lose their lives as Ash acts as a decoy to distract the creature. Defeated, battered and broken eventually these three will begin to starve after several failed hunts.With tensions rising Kota will try to convince other heroes to start a rebellion against those whom brought them to this world until alas, Ryou the Paladin steps into the picture and offers them a light in the darkness. With renewed vigor and hope Ayame and Rei will finally join forces with Ash's group after discovering it's being led by this savior. With this brave, noble and courageous Paladin as their new party leader can this entire party finally turn things around? Find out in this epic, yet heartfelt conclusion to Volume 01...