The warlord of Mars

A weary but determined war‑hero returns to the scarlet world of Mars, haunted by the memory of a brutal betrayal in the Temple of the Sun. He stalks the shadowy riverbanks of Iss, haunted by the image of his beloved Dejah Thoris locked away in a hidden cell, while the planet’s fractured factions clash over power and ancient deities. The uneasy peace after a recent victory leaves him caught between offers of rulership from rival tribes and his own refusal to sit on a throne stained with the blood of his enemies.

As the new year dawns, our Martian champion must navigate treacherous politics, rally uneasy alliances, and confront the lingering threat of a mysterious enemy who still holds the princess captive. All the while, the vast, red landscape teems with strange cultures, secret temples, and perilous journeys that promise to test his courage and resolve before the next great battle can begin.