URSA($19.99Value)

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"May you drift along the solar winds, may the stars be your home, may Gaia be ever in your heart." Long after humanity's celestial past has faded beyond obscurity, the Ursa Imperium teeters on the brink of collapse, as a dark force rises in the desert, threatening to obliterate civilization itself. Amidst this turmoil, five characters navigate their destinies. Rothgar, thrust into leadership after his father's assassination, must navigate treacherous paths to seek justice for his people while grappling with the truth about the gods. Zenhabia, a street-smart thief in the oppressive caste state of Saka, faces enslavement and war after a heist goes awry, forcing her to choose between revenge and freedom. Trajas, the cunning and zealous ruler of the Western Imperium, grapples with faith and power as he journeys to secure his family's future amidst rising dangers. Victavian, a sheltered and naïve prince, must confront a violent rebellion on his coronation day, challenging him to rise to his station or perish. Lastly, Astrae, a fierce pirate from the Peleatic Islands, embarks on a perilous mission to liberate Apuris from the Ursans, driven by love and leaving chaos in her wake. As destinies intertwine and legends unfold, the characters must confront their true selves and the choices that will shape the future of Ursa. This epic tale sets the stage for a gripping series that explores power, justice, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Robby Dube grew up on a Texas ranch, where fields transformed into new planets and adventures awaited in the woods and waters. Embracing his inner nerd, he turned his passion for science fiction and fantasy into stories like Ursa. An accomplished published short story author, Robby has published works such as The Dancing Plague for Viridine Literary, Fade In for Bewildering Stories, and Never Open Your Eyes for Zoetic Press. He currently resides in snowy Minnesota, with his wife Sarah and son Henry, continuing to explore new realms through his writing.