D. Bohica

The Kelmarin Saga

The world of Kelmarin

Twenty-one books in seven trilogies. Six trilogies each follow one nation of Kelmarin, and the seventh unites them when Hope, the child of prophecy, makes the final choice.

Map of Kelmarin showing its six nations: Rendarra, Sinscar, the Ssilthak Fenlands, Lorandor, Clawhaven and Ravenshade
  1. Rendarra
    The Rendarra Chronicles, Books 1 to 3. Humans and orcs

    Where it all begins. Roar'Z the orc's rebellion against the Puppet Master sets the stage for an epic saga of freedom and love.

  2. Sinscar
    The Crimson Pact, Books 4 to 6. Tieflings

    Diplomatic intrigue meets dark romance as tieflings navigate the treacherous politics of the post-Puppet Master world.

  3. Ssilthak Fenlands
    The Murkmire Covenant, Books 7 to 9. Lizardfolk

    Ancient swamp magic and primal wisdom clash with modern threats in the mystical Fenlands.

  4. Lorandor
    The Shattered Veil, Books 10 to 12. Elves

    As elven magic fails and memories fade, a proud civilization faces its twilight years.

  5. Clawhaven
    The Roar of Ash, Books 13 to 15. Lionfolk

    Honor and divine trials test the fierce lionfolk as ancient flames awaken to judge the worthy.

  6. Ravenshade
    The Silent Reign, Books 16 to 18. Shadow-cloaked humans

    A realm where the breeding program's darkest secrets come to light.

  7. The Mantle of the World
    The final trilogy, Books 19 to 21. All six nations united

    Hope emerges. The six nations unite. One impossible choice will determine the fate of all.

Glossary

Breeding Program
Major spoiler. Tap to reveal.The Puppet Master's secret program designed to create a being with the blood of all six nations, ultimately resulting in Hope's birth.
Clawhaven
The lionfolk nation featured in The Roar of Ash trilogy (Books 13-15). A realm of divine destiny, honor, and trials where ancient flames awaken to judge the worthy.
Hope
Major spoiler. Tap to reveal.The child of prophecy, born from the union of orc and human, carrying the blood of all six nations. She possesses the power to reshape reality itself.
KelmarinKEL-mar-in
The world where the saga takes place, consisting of six distinct nations each with their own cultures, magic systems, and challenges.
KyKlawKY-klaw
A human spy whose mission becomes entangled with Roar'Z's rebellion. Their relationship forms the central romantic arc of The Rendarra Chronicles.
Lionfolk
A proud feline people who inhabit Clawhaven. Known for their fierce honor code and connection to divine flames and trials.
Lizardfolk
An ancient reptilian people who inhabit the Fenlands of Ssilthak. Masters of nature magic, sacrifice rituals, and soul-magic.
Lorandorlor-AN-dor
The elven nation featured in The Shattered Veil trilogy (Books 10-12). A proud civilization facing extinction as their magic fails and memories fade.
The Mantle of the World
The final trilogy (Books 19-21) where all six nations must unite as Hope makes the ultimate choice that will determine the fate of all Kelmarin.
The Puppet Master
The primary antagonist of the early books, whose control and manipulation sparked the initial rebellion in Rendarra.
Ravenshade
The shadow-cloaked human nation featured in The Silent Reign trilogy (Books 16-18). A realm where the breeding program's darkest secrets come to light.
Rendarraren-DAR-rah
The first nation featured in The Rendarra Chronicles. Home to humans and orcs, where the rebellion against the Puppet Master begins. A land of resistance, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom.
The Rendarra Chronicles
The first trilogy of the Kelmarin Saga (Books 1-3), focusing on the nation of Rendarra and the rebellion against the Puppet Master.
Roar'ZROAR-zee
An orc protagonist from Rendarra, central to the rebellion against the Puppet Master. Known for his fierce determination and complex relationship with KyKlaw.
The Rootsong Prophecy
An ancient prophecy foretelling the coming of Hope, a being with the power to either save or destroy all six nations of Kelmarin.
SinscarSIN-skar
The tiefling nation featured in The Crimson Pact trilogy (Books 4-6). A realm of diplomatic intrigue, forbidden power, and dark romance.
The Six Nations
The six distinct kingdoms of Kelmarin: Rendarra, Sinscar, the Ssilthak Fenlands, Lorandor, Clawhaven, and Ravenshade. Each nation represents a different culture and magical tradition.
Ssilthak FenlandsSSIL-thak
The mystical Fenlands home to the lizardfolk, featured in The Murkmire Covenant trilogy (Books 7-9). A realm where ancient swamp magic and primal wisdom clash with modern threats.
Tieflings
A demonic-heritage people who inhabit Sinscar. Known for their diplomatic skills and complex relationship with forbidden magical powers.