Jumpstart Duchy Series

Keifer McShane, a widower at only twenty-five. His beloved wife, killed by a freak accident. His only solace, gaming in his favorite setting: The Torn Kingdoms.   Today Keifer backs a Jumpstart crowdfunding campaign for the new edition of that setting.   But soon the magic, politics, adventure and danger of The Torn Kingdoms become much more than a game…   Into the Torn Kingdoms, a rollicking novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of love and intrigue, politics and war, magic and wonder and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons and World of Warcraft, don't miss this one! The first book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Qorunn, a world of magic and adventure. Known on Earth only through The Torn Kingdoms, campaign setting for a popular roleplaying game.   Once, Keifer McShane loved that setting. Now, as Duke Aefric Brightstaff, he commands its magic and calls it home.   Today he leads his knights to investigate the Dragonscar, a chasm ripped into the ground by the death throes of an ancient dragon.   His day starts with smugglers and pirates. From there it gets dangerous…   The Dragon's Gold, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of peril and princesses, politics and betrayal, magic and more. Fans of The Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance, don't miss this one! The second book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Earth knows the world of Qorunn only as The Torn Kingdoms, setting for a popular roleplaying game. Former Oregonian Keifer McShane now calls it home.   Known there as Duke Aefric Brightstaff, his magic saved the kingdom of Armyr and the duchy of Merrek from invasion. Grateful Duchess Ashling Fyrenn gave him a castle in thanks.   But that castle waits in Kivash, a city in turmoil. Right on the enemy border. A castle hiding wealth, magic, and danger…   The Gift Castle, an exciting novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of action and wonder, peril and politics, magic and monsters and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons and World of Warcraft, don't miss this one! The third book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.

Keifer McShane once knew the kingdom of Armyr only through The Torn Kingdoms. Beloved setting for his favorite roleplaying game.   Now known as Aefric Brightstaff, he rules a duchy and commands mighty magic. But in many ways, he remains a stranger to his adopted land.   Today, he rides to the Feast of Dereth Sehk. A celebration that always draws huge crowds.   This year it also draws killers, evil wizards, the undead and worse. Aefric will need more than magic to survive…   The Deadly Feast, an exciting novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of knights and magic, love and battles, politics and assassins and more. Fans of Skyrim and Elden Ring, don't miss this one!  The fourth book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

Duke Aefric Brightstaff. Once an adventurer of great repute. Now the powerful Duke of Deepwater, in the kingdom of Armyr, on the world of Qorunn.   Success brings him a second title he must claim -- Baron of Netar.   But why this title? Why this land? The answers force Aefric into the heart of a political game between his king and queen.   Difficult choices assail him in Netar. New friends, new enemies, new challenges.   The adventuring life seems an easy dream beside…   The King's Test, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of spells and battles, love and politics, hard choices and more. Fans of Dungeons and Dragons, Skyrim, and The Witcher, don't miss this one!  The fifth book in the Jumpstart Duchy series. From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Spells for Hire series.

The Torn Kingdoms. Once only a beloved game setting for Keifer McShane. Now his home, with all its magic, monsters, and politics.   Here they call him Aefric Brightstaff. Mighty wizard. Duke of Deepwater. Baron of Netar. Respected peer of the realm, in the Kingdom of Armyr.   His lands need an heir. Princesses vie for his hand. But war winds blow. And the Pirate Queen Nelazzi raids his coast.   Now Aefric Brightstaff must face his -- and Keifer's -- greatest challenges yet.   Triumph in the Torn Kingdoms, a thrilling novel of epic fantasy adventure, full of spells and magic, love and heartbreak, friendship and betrayal, battles and war and more. Fans of The Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance, don't miss this one!  The sixth book and exciting conclusion to the Jumpstart Duchy series! From Stefon Mears, author of the Rise of Magic series and the Cavan Oltblood series.