Battle Forged

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. · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Alvin Narsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.