A WORLD DIVIDED. A SOUL AWAKENING.

THE

EVERLAST

JOHN MERrILl

A tavern boy haunted by impossible visions is drawn into an ancient war where his hidden bloodline may determine the fate of more than one world.

01 The Prophecy Begins

Before the war found him

Spei is haunted by memories of another world. Sal’ean burns in his dreams. His father's tavern keeps him occupied most days, but the soldiers are coming more often. More people are disappearing, and something silent waits in the shadows.

MANICHAN

A quiet tavern town living beneath the rule of the Maloreian Empire, Manichan is where Spei’s story begins. Behind its familiar streets and warm hearths, imperial pressure, secret messages, and buried truths are already closing in.

Before prophecy claimed him, Manichan was home.

03 Those Bound By Prophecy
Selected character

Origin:
Allegiance:
Gift:
Weapon:

04 The Everlast

WHERE CREATION TOOK ROOT, DESTINY WAITS

Known as Forneron, the Everlast, this ancient tree is one of the last remnants of the power used to create the universe. Its roots mark the birthplace of the worlds and the beginning of every intelligent race.

Jocari plans to use this sacred place to destroy Spei’s bloodline and silence the Magus. To stop him, Spei must recover the Nox, an artifact capable of destroying even a divine being completely.

06 About The Author

John Merrill

John Merrill is the author of The Everlast, an epic fantasy shaped by prophecy, rebellion, ancient powers, and the choices that bind worlds together.

Through the realm of Sal’ean, he weaves an intimate coming-of-age journey into a far-reaching mythology of divided kingdoms, hidden bloodlines, sacrifice, and destiny. At the heart of the story is Spei, a young tavern boy whose awakening may determine the fate of every connected world.

A WORLD MAY BE SHAPED BY POWER, BUT ITS FUTURE IS DECIDED BY CHOICE.

07 Begin The Journey

CONNECTED WORLDS.

COSTLY CHOICES.

Spei’s path leads from the quiet streets of Manichan into rebellion, ancient bloodlines, and a conflict reaching across nine connected worlds. To protect Sal’ean and those he loves, he must decide whether destiny will control him or whether he will shape it himself.

THE JOURNEY BEGINS WITH ONE BOY. ITS CONSEQUENCES REACH EVERY WORLD.

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