{"product_id":"burden-of-blood-zachary-steinke-9798998977008","title":"Burden of Blood: Shadow of the Shield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBURDEN OF BLOOD: SHADOW OF THE SHIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Half-Orc's Fight for Acceptance and Survival in a Divided World.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a realm shattered by ancient hatreds, can one warrior bridge the chasm between two warring peoples?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn of a forbidden union between an Orc Chieftain and a Human Moongazer, Decklan Stormshield is an outcast in his own clan. His bronze skin and less pronounced tusks mark him as \"divided blood,\" a constant reminder of a heritage that makes him neither fully orc nor fully human. All his life, Decklan has strived to prove his worth to the Shieldbearers, a warrior clan steeped in tradition and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as the annual Shieldbearer combat tournament approaches - Decklan's chance to finally earn his father's respect - an ancient darkness stirs. Whispers of the elusive \"Ghost\" and coordinated movements from the brutal Blackhand and Bloodfist clans threaten to ignite a war that could consume all of Lunara.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen his father, Kargoth Stormshield, unexpectedly includes Decklan in the war council, Decklan finds himself thrust into a conflict far greater than personal glory. With his mother, Skye, hinting at deeper, magical omens tied to the rare alignment of Lunara's three moons-Calanthir, Harmony, and Morvak-Decklan must confront not only external enemies but also the battle raging within himself. Can his unique blend of Orc strength and Human agility be the key to uniting his fractured world, or will his \u003cstrong\u003edivided blood\u003c\/strong\u003e be its ultimate undoing?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBurden of Blood: Shadow of the Shield\u003c\/em\u003e, you will discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rich \u003cstrong\u003efantasy world\u003c\/strong\u003e where \u003cstrong\u003eancient prophecies\u003c\/strong\u003e collide with modern conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compelling protagonist wrestling with \u003cstrong\u003eidentity\u003c\/strong\u003e, duty, and \u003cstrong\u003edestiny\u003c\/strong\u003e in an \u003cstrong\u003eepic fantasy\u003c\/strong\u003e setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrilling combat, political intrigue, and magical mysteries in an \u003cstrong\u003eaction \u0026amp; adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful \u003cstrong\u003ecoming-of-age\u003c\/strong\u003e story about overcoming prejudice and finding your place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZachary Steinke, the author of \u003cem\u003eBurden of Blood\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to delve into the intricate world of Lunara.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zachary Steinke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798998977008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Veridian Luminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.82lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d","brand":"Zachary Steinke","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852607795455,"sku":"9798998977008","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/burden-of-blood-zachary-steinke-9798998977008","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}