The Fire Who Defied

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The Help is a fledgling band of adventures for hire looking to build reputation and earn some steady coin. When children go missing from a nearby village of impoverished Elves, The Help thinks the case may be the big break they’ve been needing. But the missing children are just the beginning of a greater adventure, and a more powerful evil waits patiently in the shadows for the right time to emerge. Ultimately, The Help’s journey is far greater than any of them could have realized and, for one of them in particular, life as he knows it will change, forever.

Filled with memorable characters and tantalizing cliffhangers, The Fire Who Defied is the first book in the Saga of The Help, adapted from an actual real-life Tabletop RPG campaign. This book is published serially, with new chapters added every month. The first chapter is free to preview! Click the button or on the chapters below to make a one-time purchase of the entire book, giving you access to new chapters the moment they go live. Alternatively, head over to the writing blog to purchase a monthly subscription, which will give you access to this book, other books in the Saga of the Help, special behind the scenes posts, and additional short stories.

Chapter 7 — Therok
Matthew Baker Matthew Baker

Chapter 7 — Therok

Therok is awoken in the night by an unexpected visitor with a proposal for an evening stroll. It is revealed how Therok became a follower of Majesta.

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Chapter 6 — Buddita
Matthew Baker Matthew Baker

Chapter 6 — Buddita

The group arrives at the Haramswood village, and Buddita sees the hardships of the Migrant Elves with her own eyes. The village elder shares more details about the missing children.

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Chapter 4 — Aaryn
Matthew Baker Matthew Baker

Chapter 4 — Aaryn

Meet Aaryn Stormryder, captain of the Crownsguard and childhood friend to Prince Reagent Montague Johanan. Aaryn's investigation into a mysterious burned body is interrupted when Montague puts him on a more important assignment which threatens the stability of Rhys.

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Chapter 3 — Samael
Matthew Baker Matthew Baker

Chapter 3 — Samael

As the group makes preparations to leave for the Haramswood, Samael is contacted by his master for another assignment.

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Chapter 2 — Shyonia
Matthew Baker Matthew Baker

Chapter 2 — Shyonia

Back at the Inn, the group meets their prospective client, whose presence brings up personal pain in Shyonia.

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Chapter 1 — Buddita
Matthew Baker Matthew Baker
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Chapter 1 — Buddita

An unusually large woman steps out into the street in the early morning light. She is six feet tall, with green skin, tusks, arms that could crush your skull in, and a shy and gentle disposition. Her name is Buddita, and she is looking for someone very important.

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