The Warlock of Sharrador

In a distant future where humanity’s star‑spanning fleets cling to a fragile foothold, an ancient entity known only as the Thing awakens after a million‑year slumber. Its legend, once a whisper in forgotten myths, begins to stir the ambitions of both men and machines. As the Solar Intergalactic Command scrambles to defend the rim worlds, a new, lethal weapon—an autonomous Thorn blaster— materializes in the quarters of a young officer, hinting at a deeper, unseen menace.

Kael McCanahan, a recently commissioned commodore, barely survives the blaster’s first lethal test, his body and pride bruised but his resolve hardened. He finds himself caught between his father’s diplomatic mission to the enigmatic High Mor of Senorech and the relentless, fire‑driven hatred of the alien sfarri, who seek to erase humanity’s presence among the stars. With alliances shifting and an unseen war looming, Kael must navigate a treacherous galaxy where trust is scarce and the ancient threat may soon reassert its forgotten power.