Mathen's Flight. Fate's Foe, #1

A World in Decay. A Boy with a Terrible Destiny. A Man Who Must Decide the Future. In a realm where the land itself is dying, Mathen Cutter, a skilled businessman and reluctant hero, embarks on what should have been a simple journey to secure stone for his factories. Instead, he finds himself entangled in the mysterious and ominous town of Aguares, a place where hope is scarce, and secrets lurk behind every corner.
Mathen's journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Jas, a cunning orphan whose future holds the promise of great destruction-or redemption. Guided by a powerful, ancient artifact known as Seer, Mathen must navigate a dangerous world of corrupt leaders, dying lands, and ancient magic to uncover the truth about Jas and the sinister forces at play. But when the sacred Aguerius Forest grants them sanctuary, Mathen realizes his fight is far greater than mere survival.
The world of Mundial is unraveling, and the choices Mathen makes could shape the fate of not just the boy but all of creation. Will Mathen save the future or be consumed by it?