Arthur is dead. Who will the goddess choose as the next champion of Britain.

When a Celtic Goddess discovers an usurper, challenging her for her power, she must play the game her opponent has set. But who will stand as her, and Britain s champion in the game?

This volume combines several previously published novellas, with interludes as the goddess searches for a plan, and decides who can stand in the breach as she fights not only for her power, but for the land and the people of Dark Ages Britain!

This work contains the following novellas:

Tempting Fae: Returning from another of Penda s wars, Afon and Mihangel draw the ire of a fae. Can Afon recover to achieve his dream of studying under Penllyn s master swordsman?

Penllyn: Young Lord Bleddyn longs to come up with a strategy to keep his realm out of war. And with Britain bereft of a champion, he s eager to secure a diplomatic bride to help him safeguard his people from imminent danger.

Penteulu: Younger brother Neirin vows to protect the royal family who adopted him and gave him shelter after his family was slaughtered. Determined not to let the same terrible fate befall his lord, he s trained his whole life to be the deadliest swordsman in all of Europe. Although he earned the title of Master, Neirin is still uneasy his meticulous training won t be enough to stop Fadog s treachery.

Cursed: Ruadh flees from his home clan, trying to outrun his treacherous shifter brothers as they compete for the Clan Leader s chair. But, an emissary from the Celtic Goddess has plans for him. If she can survive long enough to convince him.

To Run at Night: Brother Mihangel, retired from war by taking a monk s vows, travels a bumpy road. His carriage in the merchant caravan is commanded by an infirm noble lady. The two priests who join them aren t the biggest challenge to his sanity, when brigands attack. How can he, the former warrior prevent their demise?

This volume sets the stage for the rest of the Epic Dark Fantasy Series

 If you like mythical figures, rollicking action, and unique twists to dark fantasy stories, then you ll love Troy A. Hill s legendary adventure.

Buy Preludes to begin a mystical journey today!

Note: The author has combined the Cup of Blood and the Penllyn Chronicles series into one series. The books have been new covers, but the story is still the same.