The Restless Mountains (Provenance: A Cultivation Story

by Evan Parrott

War ravages the Known Continent, but Gally and his friends have their own mission. Armed with a lofty purpose and ancient knowledge, they travel North in search of a battlefield devoid of Sleeper’s Sand to oppose the all powerful tyrant, Emperor Somnos.

Devastated by a recent loss, the heroes must navigate their own horrors as they fight against new monsters in a long-buried labyrinth that holds forgotten mysteries kept hidden from the modern world. Deadly traps, puzzles and lethal creatures await them beneath the Restless Mountains as they explore far below the surface. As Gally and his friends search desperately for their final battlefield, they have to fight their greatest enemy yet, one that could hold secrets to the origin of Provenance herself.

With the Combat Rank at their disposal, the five friends are more powerful than ever, but in the face of enemies they’ve never known, their survival hangs by a thread. Delve deep, learn a history long forgotten, and witness the harsh reality of what it means to be a Dreamer of Provenance.

364 pages, Paperback

Published August 6, 2025

About the author

Evan is an indie progression fantasy author living in British Columbia, Canada.

Reviews

[Shawn]

This series just keeps drawing me in. Coffee in the morning and a few chapters to start the day. This adventure fantasy series continues with the young dreamers continuing to hone and advance their skills are in a colder climate this time, continuing following their mission (to defeat the powerful forces-- good versus evil), using everything they've got to persist through challenges. I saw that Amazon said the book was for readers aged 13-18. Well, I'm so far above that age I wonder how mature I am. That said, I sure would have read this during the olden times as well when I was that age. That range needs to widen. Already have Book 4 in the pile to read.