The Key and the Gate by Osvaldo L. Rizzo
Lucian Kaelar’s village is destroyed when an ancient armor chooses him as its bearer, awakening a forgotten power. Driven south into lands swallowed by shadow, he travels with Elyndeir, an archer of light, and Garrik, a battle-scarred warrior.
Forbidden forests, lost ruins, and the Rift of the Broken Echo reveal whispers of a truth that should have stayed buried.
But the ruler of the Dark Veil has taken Kaelar captive—twisting him into something no longer human. Within the Black Fortress, Lucian discovers he is not simply chosen… He is the key to an ancient force that could doom an entire realm.
A dark epic of sacrifice, corruption, and hope on the brink of ruin.
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Author Bio:
Argentinian independent author passionate about epic fantasy, mythology, and immersive world-building. His stories explore ancient powers, moral conflict, and the shadowed lines between light and darkness. The Key and the Gate is his debut novel, blending dark atmosphere, intense action, and deep character arcs. When he’s not writing, he works in technology and develops creative projects while expanding the growing Akanor universe.