Andrew Landis

Wayward Kin Andrew Landis

Life-altering magic, struggles for survival, and clashes with deep-seated inner demons.

When a horde of beastmen ravage the capital, Lidria Avar is coaxed out of her self-imposed isolation to help the survivors. She's convinced, however, she has little more to offer than her sword. Her viewpoint begins to shift after she saves a young boy who reminds her of her estranged daughter.

Lidria meets Selis, an apprentice mage, and aids her in escaping from under her paranoid master's thumb. An interaction between Selis and an enemy shaman reveals a link between her master, herself, and the beastmen. Selis obsesses over answering the questions burning within her, leading to dire consequences.

Lidria and Selis bond as they work together to ensure their countrymen's survival, figure out the mystery behind Selis' connection with the beastmen, and find a place where they themselves belong.