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Age of Myth
Epic fantasy
Age of Myth
Book 1 of the The Legends of the First Empire series
Humans live in fear of the Fhrey, beings worshiped as gods and believed impossible to kill. When warrior Raithe kills one in self-defense, the act challenges an entire age's assumptions and turns him into a reluctant symbol of rebellion. A determined young woman, a gifted mystic, and leaders from threatened clans must decide whether survival requires unity against superior power. Mythic and approachable, this prequel-era fantasy suits readers who enjoy civilization-scale origins, reluctant heroes, ancient rivalries, and legends shown before history simplifies them.
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Battle violence and deaths · Grief and loss · Slavery and oppression · Religious conflict · Mild romantic content
Alcohol-Free Pour
Midnight Cherry Shrub
Dark cherry and a touch of maple meet a lively vinegar tang, then sparkle over ice. A midnight sip with a little bite.
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- Stir the cherry juice, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup until the syrup dissolves. Pour over ice in a highball glass, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Fresh cherries or a rosemary sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Rhenian Honey Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
An old-world honeyed ale for the dawn of legends.
What you'll need
- 12 oz amber ale
- 1/4 oz honey syrup ↗
- 1 wide strip lemon peel ↗
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How to mix it
- Pour the ale into a pint glass, stir in honey syrup gently, and express the lemon peel over the top.
- Garnish: Lemon peel.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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