R.L. Attfield

THE DAWNSHIELD ORDER TRILOGY

R. L.
ATTFIELD

Stories of Hope, Duty
and Light in Dark Places

Character-driven epic fantasy exploring loyalty, duty, friendship and the cost of doing what is right. Follow the Dawnshield Order through a world of faith, conflict and hope, where courage is measured not by power, but by the choices made when darkness gathers.

BOOK ONE

Lantern in the Fog

An epic fantasy of loyalty, sacrifice and hope.

THE CREATOR BEHIND THE WORLD

R. L.
ATTFIELD

Behind every kingdom, every character and every legend is a story waiting to be told.

R. L. Attfield creates character-driven fantasy where courage is not measured by power, but by the choices made when darkness gathers. Through The Dawnshield Order, readers enter a world of faith, friendship, loyalty and hope.

MEET THE AUTHOR

THE DAWNSHIELD ORDER TRILOGY

Two Chronicles.
One Light.

A character-driven epic fantasy of faith, duty, sacrifice and hope. Discover the stories of those who stand when darkness gathers.

Lantern In The Fog

BOOK ONE

Lantern In The Fog

The beginning of the Dawnshield Order. A story of loyalty, sacrifice and hope.

Discover The Story

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The Beacon And The Raven

BOOK TWO

The Beacon And The Raven

The journey continues as hidden truths and greater dangers emerge.

Discover The Story

THE WORLD OF ALTHERYON

Explore The World

Discover the characters, kingdoms and legends that shape The Dawnshield Order.

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Characters

Meet the warriors, healers and outcasts whose choices define the fate of Altheryon.

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Kingdoms

From Dawnhold to Larkspur Crossing, explore the lands where alliances are formed and battles begin.

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Lore

Uncover the faith, history and mysteries behind the Dawnshield Order.

EXPLORE THE WORLD

The Dawnshield Order

MORE THAN A WORLD. A PLACE TO BELONG.

Grand adventures. Human hearts.

Beyond the shining towers and the sun-marked shields are the people who make a world worth saving.

The Dawnshield Order explores hope, duty, friendship and faith—through journeys that lead into the unknown, and moments that feel like coming home.

STEP INTO THE WORLD

A WARM WELCOME AT THE SWAN & FLUTE

Dawnshield sun keepsakes

THE DAWNSHIELD MARKETPLACE

Carry the light. Keep a little of the story.

A home for future Dawnshield-inspired keepsakes, artwork and merchandise. Discover the inspiration behind the collection while new pieces take shape.

VISIT THE MARKETPLACE

FROM THE AUTHOR'S DESK

Pages From The
Dawnshield Journal

Stories, inspirations and discoveries behind the world of Altheryon.

26 AUGUST 2026

The Beach Where The Dawnshield Order Began

Discover the real place that inspired the beginnings of Evander Drake and the Dawnshield Order.

11 AUGUST 2026

What The Dawnshield Order Is Really About

Beyond battles and kingdoms, a story about love, duty and choice.

25 JULY 2026

Location Spotlight: Greystone Vale

Explore the landscapes and places that shaped the world of Altheryon.

EXPLORE ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES