Ard's Oath Books in Order

Young innkeeper Arden has nearly abandoned hope that his magic will awaken when a former love returns to his village. Sudden power draws him into the kingdom's elite, where his sharp tongue creates enemies he must learn to survive.

Ard and his anchors arrive in the capital, where noble status brings unfamiliar rules, political rivals, and dangerous creatures. As a goddess quietly enters his household, he tests how far he can challenge the expectations imposed on him.

Repairing a ruined city leaves Ard little time for winter training before his mother's Elder Trial draws him back to the capital. While he navigates political schemes, a neighboring power prepares an invasion amid Avente's leadership disputes.

Ard retreats to the mountains for a winter of magical practice while the war slows. His attempt to avoid trouble falters when the Brighthavens insist he attend a ball, giving his irreverence a new audience.

Ard and his companions must defend a ruined fort against an advancing army until help arrives. His success draws royal attention, but a new assignment sends him behind enemy lines to encourage rebellion inside the rival kingdom.

Hunted by King Martin, Ard and his companions seek refuge in Garrish's wilds while he develops his soul magic. The king's increasingly destructive pursuit forces Ard to confront him before reaching the goddess behind the conflict.

Seeking relief from postwar politics, Ard travels to Zenovia and becomes caught in a palace mystery as potential heirs are assassinated. Protecting Eva requires him to understand his growing powers while unraveling the threat surrounding her.

Back in Avente, Ard faces a faction exploiting the upheaval left by war and missing rulers. As he asserts himself among the Enclave's Elders, he prepares another mission to protect the family he hopes to build.