Before the flame rose, there was love.

Set before the events of The Rise of Ronan Var'Ethian, The Handfasting of Ronan and Nyssa is a standalone side story that tells the story of a bond forged in joy, tradition, and quiet devotion.

Nyssa never imagined she would stand among the Var'Ethian clan as a bride, bound by ancient ritual and watched over by dragons, mages, and the goddess herself. Raised far from clan life, she must step into a world of responsibility and expectation-guided only by love, courage, and her faith in the man who chose her.

Ronan Var'Ethian, warrior and ranger, has faced battle and loss, but nothing has tested him like the promise he makes on the day he binds his life to Nyssa's. Their handfasting is a celebration of unity, family, and hope-set against a world shaped by fire, prophecy, and fate.

Tender, ceremonial, and bittersweet, this prequel tale offers a glimpse of the love that shaped Ronan long before the trials to come. It is a story of love before loss, meant to be read on its own-or as a deeper look into the heart of The Gates of Liraeth.

A prequel side story set before The Rise of Ronan Var'Ethian.