The Damascus Guild
Seals are breaking, the shadows are moving, and the fate of every clan rests on a leader who never wanted the crown.
Series Information
An ancient evil stirs. Alliances crumble. Secrets ignite.
For five centuries, the Guildlands have lived in the shadow of a forgotten war, where an ancient evil once rose to shatter the world. It took an uneasy alliance between the Four Clans, the Druids, and the enigmatic Dur’i—the Eternal Ones—to seal it away. Since then, peace has endured… but peace built on buried truths is never meant to last.
Now, the seals are weakening.
Whispers of demons, forbidden magic, and long-buried secrets begin to surface, unraveling the fragile balance between nations. Alliances strain. Old rivalries reignite. And in the shadows, something ancient and merciless is awakening—something that remembers the world before it was broken.
At the center of it all stands Caedus, a reluctant heir thrust into a destiny he never chose. As betrayal spreads and the line between ally and enemy disappears, he must navigate a world of political intrigue, dark magic, and impossible choices. To protect those he loves, he will be forced to become more than a leader… or risk becoming something else entirely.
Because this time, the darkness isn’t just returning. It’s evolving. And when it rises, it won’t be bound again so easily.
PRAISE FOR THE DAMASCUS GUILD
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It only takes reading a few chapters before you forget that this is the first ever novel from newcomer fantasy author J.C. Wines. The familiar fantasy tropes are apparent, but woven expertly with original ideas and impressive pacing for a new author.
— Amazon Review
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The pacing is fast, and the author offers multiple perspectives that create suspense, propelling the plot forward through political machinations and intrigue into explosive action. This epic fantasy is a winner, thanks to the exceptional storytelling, the compelling characters, and the detailed setting.
— Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
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The novel is filled with strong character development, thrilling action pieces, and a cast of characters that manage to stick hooks in your heart as you experience turmoil alongside them.
— Amazon Review
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ETERNITY'S GATE
Author
J.C. WINES
J.C. Wines lives with his wife and our three furry, four-legged children in upper-east Tennessee. A lover of all things sci-fi and fantasy, he is your typical bookworm and a newly minted theater nerd. A storyteller since elementary school, The Damascus Guild is the result of years of development.
