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I will destroy you.
Druzeel realizes that his actions have opened another path, one of evil and deceit, but the path of righteousness still lies before him. Choosing which one to follow is the difficult part, but one thing is certain - nothing will ever be the same.
A tiny seed of virtue still lies inside of him, but as he travels through a city full of sin, hatred, and evil, it gets harder to feel that goodness. He knows it will take only the slightest push to fall into a hole of darkness, so he clings tightly to that shinning light. But the pull of the gloom is strong and when a new figure enters his life and offers him power, it may be impossible to resist. With power comes fear and with that fear comes respect.
All he wanted was the respect of his peers and the trust of those he admired. Is this new power enough to give him both? Can it make him into the man he always wanted to be? Or will it turn him into a monster? The power is enchanting, but it comes with a heavy price. If he chooses to ignore those consequences, then there may be no pulling him from a dark descent.
Titles in the series (3)
- Seeds of Virtue, Dark Descent, Book I: Dark Descent, #1
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I fight for good. What makes a man virtuous? Is it how he was raised? The people he surrounds himself with? Or is it something that comes from his very soul? For the young Druzeel Sesstar, it is the way he has always lived his life. Regardless of the tragic death of his parents, Druzeel stills sees the world filled with honor, kindness, and integrity, beliefs encouraged by his adoptive father Graeak, a powerful wielder of magic. He is content with his studies and driven to be as great a wizard as his mentor. Because of this, Druzeel has little time for the outside world. It is this isolation that has helped paint a land full of kindness and virtue, but when a powerful artifact is stolen, Druzeel will be thrust into a world that is not what he expected. When he finds that the world is not as genuine as he was taught, will he let the hard truth affect him or will he remain true to himself? When his beliefs are challenged at every turn, the good inside him shall be tested like never before. He must hold onto his convictions or he risks losing everything, including his soul.
- Seeds of Doubt, Dark Descent, Book II
I just don't know. Nobody told him that the world could be so cruel, that men could be filled with such hate and corruption. Now, Druzeel doesn't know what to think. As he struggles with these new revelations, he is not even sure what to believe. But he clings to hope, hope that not everyone is as bad as those around him, that there are others who fight for good and justice and are not just looking for ways to gain more power by any means necessary. As he fights his way through crooked guards, shadowy thieves, and dangerous orcs, he clings to his faith that his companions will hear him and turn toward the light, but it may be hard to convince them when they turn their anger and hatred on him. A man can only take so much abuse. Druzeel does not know how much restraint he has left. Can he hold his anger back and continue to believe in the power of good? Or will his traveling companions force him to do something unthinkable to defend his honor? The only thing he is sure of is not being sure of anything.
- Seeds of Malice, Dark Descent, Book III
I will destroy you. Druzeel realizes that his actions have opened another path, one of evil and deceit, but the path of righteousness still lies before him. Choosing which one to follow is the difficult part, but one thing is certain - nothing will ever be the same. A tiny seed of virtue still lies inside of him, but as he travels through a city full of sin, hatred, and evil, it gets harder to feel that goodness. He knows it will take only the slightest push to fall into a hole of darkness, so he clings tightly to that shinning light. But the pull of the gloom is strong and when a new figure enters his life and offers him power, it may be impossible to resist. With power comes fear and with that fear comes respect. All he wanted was the respect of his peers and the trust of those he admired. Is this new power enough to give him both? Can it make him into the man he always wanted to be? Or will it turn him into a monster? The power is enchanting, but it comes with a heavy price. If he chooses to ignore those consequences, then there may be no pulling him from a dark descent.
Christopher Lapides
"Daddy, you're the coolest daddy in my life." Those are the words of my oldest daughter when she was only two years old. I would like to think that everyone has this view of me, except the daddy part, but reality is often very different from the mind of a child. I was born in Anaheim, California in 1979. I created my first design with the ever reliable pencil when I was five. I have been designing ever since, though the medium has changed throughout the years. Now the keyboard, mouse, and occasional drawing pad are my tools. In 1989, I moved to Georgia, where I continued to doodle, dream, and get in trouble for sketching while the teacher was talking. I attended Brookwood High School in Snellville. After graduating, I went on an exploratory quest, trying out Georgia State and Perimeter College before finally settling on UGA, where I graduated in 2001 with a degree in Journalism/Advertising. I was immediately hired by a bridal magazine as an Art Director. From there I went to a small catalog company based in Stone Mountain where I worked as a graphic designer. After that it was onto Progressive Lighting where I worked as a graphic designer for four years. Now, I am currently the Creative Services Production Manager for Acuity Brands Lighting, while also doing some freelance work when time allows. During those precious moments of free time, when my children allow it, I like to draw, sketch, and write. I currently live in Dacula with my family. We spend the days as all families should, playing and laughing as if nothing else in all the world matters.
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