Battle Forged

The Dream of the Druid Series #4

by Robert Ryan

I am the evil that destroys worlds. And yet I would die to protect her…

Our last quest lies before us, and we now run the final race against the forces of darkness. We dare to try to waken a dead god, but my heart misgives me.

The shade of the long-dead druid we summoned spoke one word that blazes in my memory. Sacrifice. What did he mean? My companions and I might die by the hand of our enemies. This we know, and risk. Yet I think he meant more.

If so, I fear it is my daughter who will pay the price. But I am Drom, and I am ready. I reck nothing even of gods, and I will save her no matter what it takes…

This concludes the Dream of the Druid series.

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 30, 2025

About the author

I am a man born in the wrong era. My heart yearns for faraway places and even further afield times. Tolkien had me at the beginning of The Hobbit when he said, ". . . one morning long ago in the quiet of the world . . ."

I love to read high fantasy and epic fantasy novels, and I have a passion to write, to weave a story with words that draws the reader into another world.

Reviews

[T.]

Battle Forged, th fourth and final installment of the Dream of the Druid series, is an ebook I borrowed through Kindle Unlimited (KU). Such a perfect ending to a really good saga. Magic, quests, and evil to overcome-- this series delivers with a solid, albeit at times, slow plot, imaginative worldbuilding, and interesting characters. All four books were done in two days.

[Jeff Anderson]

I liked the ending of this series. Drom and Ariane realize they are father and daughter regardless of blood. The gladiators find peace. Aroth returns. The vizier gets what is coming. One king to dust, another to rule. Hope to see more in this world. Oh and add a map! ;)

[dandolan]

tesious travel on the trees

Slow plot line hampered by tedious tales of travel. Interesting concept is only it got to the point quicker. Haven’t read other books in series and won’t.

[Robert Covil-Jones]

great read, great series

I thought this series was well written though some lines appeared to be copied from other chapters.
I really enjoyed it and hope there is a spin-off with the new king and chief Druid

[mr r w hickling]

easy reading

Like the other 3 in the series this is a light, quick moving book. So if you fancy something in the sword and sorcery line, but don’t want anything heavy, then give these a try

[Alvin Narsey]

yeh!
glad it's over.
somewhat predictable, but, good short reads that make up the series

[Susan]

WOW

As the powers of good and evil rampage over the lands a party of three take on the task of returning the balance to the lands

[Roger D. Lee]

Prophesy comes true for our travelers.

Good overcomes evil to resurrect the dead God and free the kingdom. Father and daughter are revealed as Drom is crowned king.

[Laurie Stuart]

After finishing Book 4 Battle Forged I was still looking for the story to continue but maybe another Day Robert will wright Book 5, I found the story was very compelling & hard to put down but maybe that because I really Love Fantasy Stories the story takes my Imagination along with the story this story had me wondering who was going to be Killed or Assassinated to further the Kings or his Druid advisers further Power over the Realm & it's People. I would highly recommend any one who Loves Fantasy Books they Look at this Series Laurie Stuart Blacktown