Peace in Wroge came at a price.The cost?War.Wroge was divided by the Saive War. The Arneuton kingdom enslaved the Keltir clans into their invasion, and swept across the territory, converting and culling conscripting the weak, culling the strong. Five Years of war, the blood of four races, millions of deaths. The Arneut conquered. The Keltir were released from their imprisonment, but the Vikir and Narz were forever banished from Wroge's borders.Draven fought for peace. He fought another man's war and paid for his freedom in blood. But even peace comes with its price. Taxes to another man's king. Draven's fight might have ended with the Saive War, but the struggle to afford safety for his family is far from over.When the Vikir threaten Wroge's northern border they come with a debt of their own. And it's not taxes they're after. They come because of the Keltir's betrayal in the Saive War. They come from blood.But Wroge's fate won't be decided by ageing warriors and old grudges. The lives of four young men, divided by peace, united by conflict, will shape the future of the war torn land.'It Began With Ashes' is the story of how life's greatest struggle is to accept who you are - a tale of broken promises, bitter grudges, and brotherhoods bound in blood.REVIEWS:Bane of Kings, Founding Fields: "A great short teaser that keeps the reader entertained and leaves them wanting more."John Gwynne, Author of Malice: "Emrys' style of writing has a distinct 'Gemmell' flavour to it - flawed, mysterious characters and gritty combat, which is certainly no bad thing in my book."Moses Sirergar III, Author of The Black God's War: "Emrys seems to be an author with real promise, and I hope to read more from him in the future."