My first book about a dwarven serf in a land of dwarven princes and human serfs. He must struggle through psychological and physical turmoil along with becoming involved in the political intrigue of the kingdom thanks to his bloodline. The story is beautifully written with so many details as to plant you right in the front seat next to our dwarven hero Ineptius.

The adventures of Ineptius continue in this ever-darkening sequel as he takes to the tavern to drown his sorrows while a vengeful halfling seeks his vengeance.  Ineptius is introduced to a wily and adventurous young soul from a neighboring kingdom who regales us with his seaward journey and how he reached such a distant village in the mountains, followed by a deep dive into despair with the both of them.

Delving into the Eastern kingdoms of Ruptan we find the world on the brink of global war. Gunpowder is slowly introduced into the peaceful societies of the land while slaveholders in the South seek to gain more souls, and there are rumors of the return of a powerful necromancer. Magic is made accessible to those who would take the drugs with devastating side effects as well. This is the first novel full of short stories showing off the land from different captivating perspectives.

The world is thrown into flames with another set of short stories as a sequel to The Kingdom Swell. One of the darkest books in the series executing a vast world of psychological exploration through the lives of its various characters. Returning upon the scene of a bloody battle, desperate cry for help, and the intrigues of family politics.