Bhakti:
A Spiritual Art – A Novella
In the forests of Symphonia, Arya Glasglo, an Elvine woman scarred by war, defies her team’s orders to prove herself a hero, but must learn the power of unity to save her people from destruction.
A Debut Novella by Upcoming Author C. D. Baron
After losing her father to the brutal war with the Tamalir, Arya Glasglo, an Elvine warrior from the village of Ul’rog, dedicates her life to ending the conflict. Driven by a desire for vengeance, she vows to kill the oppressive Tamalirian King. Haunted by her troubled past, Arya pushes everyone away, refusing to let anyone get too close. Her lone wolf mentality leads to fatal consequences, resulting in the death of a teammate and her being sidelined from critical missions. Defying orders, Arya plunges into a journey that forces her to confront her deepest fears. As she navigates the path ahead, unexpected alliances form, and she discovers that only by overcoming her trauma and embracing the people around her can she hope to achieve her ultimate goal and bring lasting peace to her people.
Meet the Characters
Arya
Arya Glasglo is an Elvine woman of 21 years. She lost her father at a young age and cut herself off from those around her. Full of inner conflict, she has made it her life purpose to kill the Tamalir King-Derek Sicar, end the war, and avenge her Pa.
She stands a little over 5 feet with flowing black hair and a fluffy cat-like tail. when out in the field she prefers light leather armor so she can nimbly move around the tree tops and capture her prey. Her feline-esque ears share the same color as her hair and often betray her emotion.
Jaya
Jaya is an Elvine Warrior of 21 years who has worked closely with Arya for years. She has fought and trained in the training ground in pursuit of ending the war with the Tamalir. She recenetly got engaged to her teammate and lover Arkme. When Arya’s mistake gets Arkme killed, she”ll do whatever it takes to see Arya suffer.
Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, Jaya has long braided red hair and cat like ears that flop beside her. She wears brown leather armor and wields an engraved steel sword. Her tail is thin and matches her hair.
Ultair
A human of 26 years who has forsaken his people in pursuit of the Spiritual Arts, Ultair seeks knowledge of all the people of Symphonia. He doesn’t agree with the way the humans run their settlements and is a hermit who found an unlikely friend in Arya. He has helped her hone her skills and has taught her to unlock her latent power.
Ultair stands at 5 feet and 5 inches, has a bald head with a long scruffy brown beard. He wears brown monk-like robes and wields a wooden staff. One could get lost in his brown eye as he seems to hold the knowledge of the universe.
Meet the Author
C. D Baron
Hello friends, I am C. D. Baron. I grew up with autism in a small town in California. Unaware of my condition I had trouble fitting in and making friends with my peers. I spent many days out in the field escaping to different fantasy worlds. Whether I was exploring the Lost Mines of Moria, the inter-galactic turmoil of a falling republic, or slinging spells with my wand, I turned to fantasy as an escape. A place where I could be me without judgement. As I grew older, my love for fantasy grew and I started to write my own worlds and stories. Most of which would never see the light of day.
I picked up many interests and hobbies along the way, ranging from playing a number of instruments, participating in various sports, and sinking hours into the latest RPG to release. Once, I left for college, where I met my beautiful wife, I had no idea what I wanted to do for a living. I changed from a music major to film, and eventually picked up a masters in creative writing. Story-telling was always at the center of what I wanted to do.
With the support of my wife and daughter, I continued to pursue my writing and eventually started a blog on writing. But, what I truly wanted to do was tell my story of Symphonia. The story of Elvines whom became lost to the world, a symbol of my masking autism. A story of love and compassion as the driving force behind a community, represented by exploration on the teachings of Buddhism and how they helped me through my life. Every story has a piece of me, whether its the shy and timid protagonists of my soon to be debut novel, or the warriors facing their inner demons to reach their truest potential.
I hope all of my stories can resonate with everyone who reads them in some way that adds a little more light to their life.
Future Projects
Novella 2
Working Title: The Fall of Oakenshire
Debut Novel
Working Title: The Legend of Elvines: Stone of the Dragon’s Heart
