Cradle of Kings: The Black Craft Saga

By Jon Dottingly

Jon Dottingly, Marissa Bonifay, and Rashala step into history to explore the bedchamber of the young King Reginald as danger strikes the Kingdom. The fates of King Reginald, the Kingdom of Malakanth, and, most importantly, of the entire universe hang in the balance…

• Language: English
• Publisher: Obricon Adventures, LLC
• Release date: Oct 31, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201901592

Jon Dottingly

WHEN HE IS NOT WRITING, Jon Dottingly enjoys photography, music, travel, spending time with friends and family, and playing with his trusty Vizsla, Otis. OTHER WORKS BY JON DOTTINGLY SLICES OF MIDNIGHT LYCONIA: CRADLE OF KINGS CROW AND CHALICE VOLCIFER’S CHILD OF THE BLOOD THE BLACK CRAFT SAGA

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Author’s Note

EVERY LIFE MUST HAVE A PURPOSE, and recently the purpose of my life has come into clear focus. I, Jon Dottingly, am to document for you, the people of Earth, the events that brought into being the most remarkable prophecy in the history of our universe. 

Last week, my latest quest in this grand pursuit took me to the Kingdom of Malakanth and the realm's all-important Province of Lyconia - the Cradle of Kings, as it's known. There, I would learn about this kingdom that has played such a pivotal role in the great prophecy's formation and its ultimate emergence. I would get a feel for its line of kings, beginning with the greatest of their number - a monarch whom history had dubbed Reginald the Great.   

As always, Marissa Bonifay, a witch of high renown who has become the prophecy's chief advocate for the past two thousand years, accompanied me on this trip to Malakanth, as did the faunesse known as Rashala. And, as always, the entirety of this adventure took place within the transdimensional space belonging to Adolphus, the chronicler demon. Adolphus has been recording the events of humankind since before the Exile, back when he was a being of pureness and light. In truth, Adolphus has become an indispensable tool in my research. 

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Cradle of Kings

THANKS," I SAID. I SHOOK MY HEAD to rid myself of the lingering dizziness. Almost instantly, I became fully aware of my surroundings. And what sumptuous surroundings they were. The ornaments of royalty and unabashed riches filled the sprawling room to which we had traveled.

And, more specifically, welcome to the great king's bedchamber, added Rashala, sounding rather scampish.

Indeed, I haven't visited this place in quite some time, said Marissa. And, surprisingly, the witch's voice conveyed the same immodest tone.

And I quickly realized why.

Indeed, the king's sprawling chamber