Autumn Bassina

In the secluded village of Oakhaven, the threat of the Century Curse looms over the land. As the sky turns to violet and the shadow of the Wyrmtooth Mountains lengthens, families draw protective runes, line their thresholds with salt and herbs, and lock their doors against the dark. But beyond the barricades, a far greater transformation is taking place. Silas, the village's aging healer, steps barefoot into the Whispering Woods, surrendering his human form to become the land's next eternal anchor.
High on Sentinel's Rest, a lone Ranger plays a song of welcome to the starlit sky. Deep within the ancient groves, a young traveler is violently remade by crimson light into a creature of wild majesty, while a scholar uncovers an ancient codex hidden within a ruined monastery-a text holding the key to mending human memory. As seasons shift from bitter blizzards and glacial ice caves to the rushing thaw of alpine springs, the paths of rangers, guardians, hunters, and wild beasts intertwine.
Each must face a profound choice: to meet the unknown with fear and steel, or to yield to the transformative grace of the natural world. The Year of Wolves is an atmospheric, cozy fantasy parable about stewardship, resilience, and the gentle strength found in surrender. Perfect for readers who cherish immersive nature lore, tranquil magic, and quiet tales of harmony over conflict.