Gideon E. Wood

Tel, handsome crown prince of Feigh, has negotiated an end to the war between his country and the strange queendom of Omela. He looks forward to an easy reign of wild parties and wilder men. The deities have other ideas, however, in this gay fantasy novel of transformation, redemption, and love.When his father dies suddenly, Tel is outmaneuvered by his brother, losing the throne. Tel's faith prohibits him from raising his sword and spilling blood, so he accepts the humiliation, working to temper his brother's baser impulses. But the new king's reign takes a dark turn, and his collaborators begin to round up undesirables, including those with a magic called the stagsblood.Tel must decide: Flee or fight? Running means abandoning his people to his brother's evil whims. Standing his ground means the sin of total war. He has no army and only a few allies-and his magical secret.Caip, his closest friend and protector, brings military experience and blunt advice. Her right hand, Dar, is the picture of loyalty. Tough, battle-scarred Bin doesn't suffer fools gladly. And Vared, a mysterious singer-turned-diplomat from Omela, speaks the truth to Tel in ways no one else can.

Book One of the Stagsblood Trilogy

The Stagsblood Prince

The people of Feigh finally enjoy security and prosperity, but a new darkness threatens in The Stagsblood King, the second book of the dark gay fantasy Stagsblood Trilogy.Tel has begun to heal his kingdom in the six years since the civil war. His grief-stricken heart is another matter. He has committed all his love and energy to his country and Ofya, his adopted daughter. For the first time in centuries, the world is free of war. To celebrate this triumph, Tel and his Omelan friend, Turo, conceive of the Peace Games. All nations are invited to send their strongest and fastest to Feigh for a festival of friendly athletic competition.But a mysterious self-proclaimed king rises on the border of Feigh and Sheruck. He believes Tel plays a critical role in an ancient prophecy and will stop at nothing to see the foretelling through. Blindsided by the new monarch's aggression, Tel finds himself in an impossible position.Stripped of his magic and facing an unstoppable enemy with powerful secrets, Tel must rely on the strengths of Caip, Dar, Bin, and Ofya to save Feigh. And he must rely on the strengths of Turo to save himself.????(You can find content/trigger warnings for this book at the author's website.)

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