R.L. Attfield<\/title>\r\n\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@400;500;600&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n\r\n\r\n*{\r\nmargin:0;\r\npadding:0;\r\nbox-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\nbody{\r\nbackground:#08111f;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* HERO *\/\r\n\r\n.hero{\r\n\r\nheight:100vh;\r\n\r\nmin-height:750px;\r\n\r\nposition:relative;\r\n\r\ndisplay:flex;\r\n\r\nalign-items:center;\r\n\r\n\r\nbackground-image:url(\"YOUR-BANNER-IMAGE.jpg\");\r\n\r\nbackground-size:cover;\r\n\r\nbackground-position:center right;\r\n\r\noverflow:hidden;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* stronger readability overlay *\/\r\n\r\n\r\n.hero:before{\r\n\r\ncontent:\"\";\r\n\r\nposition:absolute;\r\n\r\ninset:0;\r\n\r\n\r\nbackground:\r\n\r\nlinear-gradient(\r\n90deg,\r\nrgba(5,12,24,0.98) 0%,\r\nrgba(5,12,24,0.92) 35%,\r\nrgba(5,12,24,0.55) 55%,\r\nrgba(5,12,24,0.15) 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zoom{\r\n\r\n\r\nfrom{\r\n\r\nbackground-size:100%;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\nto{\r\n\r\nbackground-size:104%;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n@keyframes fade{\r\n\r\n\r\nfrom{\r\n\r\nopacity:0;\r\n\r\ntransform:translateY(30px);\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\nto{\r\n\r\nopacity:1;\r\n\r\ntransform:none;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* TABLET *\/\r\n\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:1000px){\r\n\r\n\r\n.content{\r\n\r\nmargin-left:40px;\r\n\r\nwidth:500px;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nh1{\r\n\r\nfont-size:70px;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* MOBILE *\/\r\n\r\n\r\n@media(max-width:700px){\r\n\r\n\r\n.hero{\r\n\r\n\r\nheight:auto;\r\n\r\nmin-height:100vh;\r\n\r\n\r\nbackground-position:65% center;\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n.hero:before{\r\n\r\n\r\nbackground:\r\n\r\nlinear-gradient(\r\n\r\n180deg,\r\n\r\nrgba(5,12,24,.95),\r\n\r\nrgba(5,12,24,.90)\r\n\r\n);\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n.content{\r\n\r\n\r\nwidth:auto;\r\n\r\nmargin:0;\r\n\r\npadding:50px 25px;\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nh1{\r\n\r\nfont-size:52px;\r\n\r\nletter-spacing:5px;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nh2{\r\n\r\nfont-size:21px;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n.description{\r\n\r\n\r\nfont-size:19px;\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n.series p{\r\n\r\nfont-size:22px;\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n.button{\r\n\r\n\r\nwidth:100%;\r\n\r\ntext-align:center;\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<\/head>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"hero\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"small-title\">\r\nTHE DAWNSHIELD ORDER TRILOGY\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h1>\r\nR. L.<br>\r\nATTFIELD\r\n<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nStories of Hope, Duty<br>\r\nand Light in Dark Places\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"description\">\r\n\r\nCharacter-driven epic fantasy exploring loyalty,\r\nduty, friendship and the cost of doing what is right.\r\nFollow the Dawnshield Order through a world of faith,\r\nconflict and hope, where courage is measured not by\r\npower, but by the choices made when darkness gathers.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"series\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nBOOK ONE\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nLantern in the Fog\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nAn epic fantasy of loyalty, sacrifice and hope.\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3785ece e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3785ece\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-639f4ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"639f4ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0f4cbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a0f4cbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* ============ DAWNSHIELD AUTHOR SECTION ============\r\n Same theme as series section: navy, antique gold, parchment. *\/\r\n.author-section{\r\n --navy-deep:#0b1630;\r\n --navy:#13244a;\r\n --navy-light:#1d3262;\r\n --gold:#c9a45c;\r\n --gold-bright:#e8c982;\r\n --gold-deep:#8a6a2a;\r\n --gold-dim:rgba(201,164,92,.4);\r\n --parchment:#f3e8cc;\r\n --parchment-dark:#d9c9a2;\r\n position:relative;\r\n overflow:hidden;\r\n isolation:isolate;\r\n width:100%;\r\n padding:68px 24px 76px;\r\n background:\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 20% 50%,rgba(240,170,80,.14),transparent 70%),\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%,rgba(232,201,130,.14),transparent 72%),\r\n linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--navy) 50%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n font-family:Georgia,\"Palatino Linotype\",Palatino,\"Book Antiqua\",serif;\r\n box-sizing:border-box;\r\n}\r\n.author-section *,\r\n.author-section *::before,\r\n.author-section *::after{box-sizing:border-box}\r\n\r\n\/* atmosphere: candle glow behind the portrait + faint stars *\/\r\n.author-section .author-bg{\r\n position:absolute;\r\n inset:0;\r\n z-index:-1;\r\n pointer-events:none;\r\n background:\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 34% 56% at 25% 52%,rgba(240,170,80,.26),transparent 70%),\r\n radial-gradient(circle at 92% 8%,rgba(232,201,130,.14) 0,transparent 30%),\r\n radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 8% 14%,rgba(243,232,204,.55),transparent 100%),\r\n radial-gradient(1px 1px at 38% 9%,rgba(243,232,204,.4),transparent 100%),\r\n radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 58% 20%,rgba(232,201,130,.5),transparent 100%),\r\n radial-gradient(1px 1px at 76% 12%,rgba(243,232,204,.45),transparent 100%),\r\n radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 90% 70%,rgba(243,232,204,.5),transparent 100%),\r\n radial-gradient(1px 1px at 52% 90%,rgba(232,201,130,.45),transparent 100%),\r\n radial-gradient(1px 1px at 4% 78%,rgba(243,232,204,.35),transparent 100%);\r\n}\r\n.author-section::before,\r\n.author-section::after{\r\n content:\"\";\r\n position:absolute;\r\n left:0;\r\n right:0;\r\n height:1px;\r\n z-index:1;\r\n background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold) 50%,transparent);\r\n box-shadow:0 5px 0 rgba(201,164,92,.35);\r\n}\r\n.author-section::before{top:6px}\r\n.author-section::after{bottom:11px}\r\n\r\n\/* layout: portrait left, story right *\/\r\n.author-section .author-container{\r\n position:relative;\r\n display:grid;\r\n grid-template-columns:minmax(0,5fr) minmax(0,6fr);\r\n align-items:center;\r\n gap:88px;\r\n width:100%;\r\n max-width:1400px;\r\n margin:0 auto;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ---- images: framed portrait with overlapping small photo ---- *\/\r\n.author-section .author-images{\r\n position:relative;\r\n width:100%;\r\n max-width:620px;\r\n margin:0 auto;\r\n padding:0 0 38px 16px;\r\n}\r\n.author-section .image-frame{\r\n position:absolute;\r\n top:-16px;\r\n left:0;\r\n width:84%;\r\n aspect-ratio:4\/5;\r\n border:1px solid var(--gold);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n z-index:0;\r\n pointer-events:none;\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-main{\r\n position:relative;\r\n z-index:1;\r\n display:block !important;\r\n width:84% !important;\r\n max-width:84% !important;\r\n height:auto !important;\r\n aspect-ratio:4\/5;\r\n object-fit:cover;\r\n object-position:50% 20%;\r\n margin-left:16px;\r\n border:2px solid var(--gold);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n box-shadow:0 26px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.6);\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-small{\r\n position:absolute;\r\n z-index:2;\r\n right:0;\r\n bottom:0;\r\n display:block !important;\r\n width:42% !important;\r\n max-width:42% !important;\r\n height:auto !important;\r\n aspect-ratio:1\/1;\r\n object-fit:cover;\r\n border:3px solid var(--parchment);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n outline:1px solid var(--gold-deep);\r\n outline-offset:3px;\r\n box-shadow:0 18px 36px rgba(0,0,0,.65),0 0 24px rgba(240,170,80,.25);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ---- content ---- *\/\r\n.author-section .author-content{\r\n display:flex;\r\n flex-direction:column;\r\n align-items:flex-start;\r\n gap:14px;\r\n min-width:0;\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-content span{\r\n display:inline-flex;\r\n align-items:center;\r\n gap:14px;\r\n font-size:13px;\r\n letter-spacing:.28em;\r\n text-transform:uppercase;\r\n color:var(--gold-bright);\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-content span::before{\r\n content:\"\";\r\n width:40px;\r\n height:1px;\r\n flex:0 0 auto;\r\n background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold));\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-content h2{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-weight:400;\r\n font-size:clamp(40px,6vw,76px);\r\n line-height:1.02;\r\n letter-spacing:.06em;\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n text-shadow:0 2px 28px rgba(240,170,80,.35);\r\n}\r\n.author-section .gold-line{\r\n position:relative;\r\n width:120px;\r\n height:1px;\r\n margin:4px 0 2px;\r\n background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);\r\n}\r\n.author-section .gold-line::before{\r\n content:\"\";\r\n position:absolute;\r\n left:0;\r\n top:-3px;\r\n width:7px;\r\n height:7px;\r\n background:var(--gold-bright);\r\n transform:rotate(45deg);\r\n box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(232,201,130,.9);\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-content p{\r\n margin:0;\r\n max-width:620px;\r\n font-size:18px;\r\n line-height:1.75;\r\n color:var(--parchment-dark);\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-content p.author-intro{\r\n padding-left:18px;\r\n border-left:2px solid var(--gold);\r\n font-size:clamp(19px,2vw,23px);\r\n line-height:1.5;\r\n font-style:italic;\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-content p i{color:var(--gold-bright)}\r\n\r\n\/* button: gold seal *\/\r\n.author-section .author-btn{\r\n display:inline-block;\r\n margin-top:8px;\r\n padding:14px 34px;\r\n font-size:13px;\r\n letter-spacing:.2em;\r\n text-transform:uppercase;\r\n text-decoration:none;\r\n white-space:nowrap;\r\n color:var(--navy-deep);\r\n background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));\r\n border:1px solid var(--gold-bright);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px var(--gold),inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(11,22,48,.55);\r\n outline:1px solid var(--gold-dim);\r\n outline-offset:4px;\r\n transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,outline-offset .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-btn:hover,\r\n.author-section .author-btn:focus-visible{\r\n background:transparent;\r\n color:var(--gold-bright);\r\n outline-offset:6px;\r\n}\r\n.author-section .author-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright)}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ TABLET ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:991px){\r\n .author-section{padding:54px 20px 62px}\r\n .author-section .author-container{gap:40px}\r\n .author-section .author-content p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ MOBILE: portrait first, text centred ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:760px){\r\n .author-section{padding:44px 16px 52px}\r\n .author-section .author-container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}\r\n .author-section .author-images{max-width:400px;padding-bottom:30px}\r\n .author-section .author-content{align-items:center;text-align:center;gap:12px}\r\n .author-section .author-content span{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;gap:10px}\r\n .author-section .author-content span::after{\r\n content:\"\";\r\n width:30px;\r\n height:1px;\r\n background:linear-gradient(270deg,transparent,var(--gold));\r\n }\r\n .author-section .author-content span::before{width:30px}\r\n .author-section .gold-line{\r\n background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);\r\n }\r\n .author-section .gold-line::before{left:50%;margin-left:-3px}\r\n .author-section .author-content p.author-intro{\r\n padding-left:0;\r\n border-left:0;\r\n padding-top:12px;\r\n border-top:1px solid var(--gold-dim);\r\n }\r\n .author-section .author-content p{font-size:16px}\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\r\n .author-section .author-btn{transition:none}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"author-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-images\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"image-frame\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img class=\"author-main\"\r\nsrc=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/646371802_10233435571571315_8731620380245618742_n.webp\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<img class=\"author-small\"\r\nsrc=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786492811_17986669020022416_8914992220949175693_n.webp\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nTHE CREATOR BEHIND THE WORLD\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nR. L.<br>\r\nATTFIELD\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gold-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"author-intro\">\r\n\r\nBehind every kingdom, every character and every\r\nlegend is a story waiting to be told.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nR. L. Attfield creates character-driven fantasy\r\nwhere courage is not measured by power, but by\r\nthe choices made when darkness gathers.\r\n\r\nThrough <i>The Dawnshield Order<\/i>, readers enter a\r\nworld of faith, friendship, loyalty and hope.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/about-the-author\/\" class=\"author-btn\">\r\nMEET THE AUTHOR\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-982442d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"982442d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2377c42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2377c42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"chronicles-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"magic-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"chronicles-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"series-header\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nTHE DAWNSHIELD ORDER TRILOGY\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nTwo Chronicles.<br>\r\nOne Light.\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nA character-driven epic fantasy of faith, duty,\r\nsacrifice and hope. Discover the stories of\r\nthose who stand when darkness gathers.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"books-showcase\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-item\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-cover\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gold-glow\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e107357b-44c5-4a8f-8967-07bbdabf76c1.webp\"\r\nalt=\"Lantern In The Fog\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-text\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nBOOK ONE\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nLantern In The Fog\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nThe beginning of the Dawnshield Order.\r\nA story of loyalty, sacrifice and hope.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/book-series\/\">\r\nDiscover The Story\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"light-divider\">\r\n\r\n\u2726\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-item\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-cover\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gold-glow\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/magnific_digital-illustration-a-ma_P3nFY6G42C-e1788437149618.webp\"\r\nalt=\"The Beacon And The Raven\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-text\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nBOOK TWO\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nThe Beacon And The Raven\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nThe journey continues as hidden truths\r\nand greater dangers emerge.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/book-series\/\">\r\nDiscover The Story\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aa8943 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6aa8943\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f860217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f860217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* ============ DAWNSHIELD \"EXPLORE THE WORLD\" SECTION ============\r\n Image-led cards (like the reference), in the Dawnshield theme: navy, antique gold, parchment.\r\n Note: classes use the \"explore-\" prefix so they never clash with the other world section. *\/\r\n.explore-section{\r\n --navy-deep:#0b1630;\r\n --navy:#13244a;\r\n --navy-light:#1d3262;\r\n --gold:#c9a45c;\r\n --gold-bright:#e8c982;\r\n --gold-deep:#8a6a2a;\r\n --gold-dim:rgba(201,164,92,.45);\r\n --parchment:#f3e8cc;\r\n --parchment-dark:#d9c9a2;\r\n position:relative;\r\n overflow:hidden;\r\n isolation:isolate;\r\n width:100%;\r\n padding:64px 24px 72px;\r\n background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--navy) 50%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n 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rgba(232,201,130,.35);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.explore-section .explore-card h3{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-weight:400;\r\n font-size:clamp(28px,2.6vw,36px);\r\n line-height:1.15;\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.6);\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-card p{\r\n margin:0;\r\n max-width:420px;\r\n font-size:15.5px;\r\n line-height:1.65;\r\n color:var(--parchment-dark);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* single button under the cards *\/\r\n.explore-section .explore-actions{\r\n display:flex;\r\n justify-content:center;\r\n margin-top:40px;\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn{\r\n display:inline-flex;\r\n align-items:center;\r\n gap:18px;\r\n padding:16px 40px;\r\n font-size:13px;\r\n font-weight:700;\r\n letter-spacing:.22em;\r\n text-transform:uppercase;\r\n text-decoration:none;\r\n white-space:nowrap;\r\n color:var(--navy-deep);\r\n background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));\r\n border:1px solid var(--gold-bright);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px var(--gold),inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(11,22,48,.55),0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.4);\r\n outline:1px solid var(--gold-dim);\r\n outline-offset:4px;\r\n transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,outline-offset .25s ease,gap .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn::after{content:\"\\2192\";font-size:15px}\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn:hover,\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn:focus-visible{\r\n background:var(--navy-deep);\r\n color:var(--gold-bright);\r\n outline-offset:6px;\r\n gap:26px;\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright)}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ TABLET: Kingdoms on top full width, other two below ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:991px){\r\n .explore-section{padding:52px 20px 60px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card:nth-child(2){grid-column:1 \/ -1;order:-1;min-height:440px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card{min-height:480px;padding:26px 22px 26px}\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ MOBILE ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:640px){\r\n .explore-section{padding:42px 16px 50px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-title{margin-bottom:26px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-title span{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;gap:10px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-title span::before{width:24px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-title p{font-size:16px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-actions{margin-top:28px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:16px 22px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card:nth-child(2){order:0;min-height:460px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card{min-height:460px}\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\r\n .explore-section .explore-card,\r\n .explore-section .explore-card::before,\r\n .explore-section .explore-btn{transition:none}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card:hover::before{transform:none}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"explore-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-title\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nTHE WORLD OF ALTHERYON\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nExplore The World\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nDiscover the characters, kingdoms and legends\r\nthat shape The Dawnshield Order.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"card-icon\">\r\n\u2694\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nCharacters\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nMeet the warriors, healers and outcasts\r\nwhose choices define the fate of Altheryon.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"card-icon\">\r\n\u265c\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nKingdoms\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nFrom Dawnhold to Larkspur Crossing,\r\nexplore the lands where alliances are\r\nformed and battles begin.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"card-icon\">\r\n\u2726\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nLore\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nUncover the faith, history and mysteries\r\nbehind the Dawnshield Order.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-actions\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/the-world\/\" class=\"explore-btn\">\r\nEXPLORE THE WORLD\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a6dfef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a6dfef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7d92b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a7d92b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* ============ DAWNSHIELD \"A PLACE TO BELONG\" SECTION ============\r\n Navy-blue theme, matching the author section: navy, antique gold, parchment. *\/\r\n.world-section{\r\n --navy-deep:#0b1630;\r\n --navy:#13244a;\r\n --navy-light:#1d3262;\r\n --gold:#c9a45c;\r\n --gold-bright:#e8c982;\r\n --gold-deep:#8a6a2a;\r\n --gold-dim:rgba(201,164,92,.4);\r\n --parchment:#f3e8cc;\r\n --parchment-dark:#d9c9a2;\r\n --ink:#16223f;\r\n --ink-soft:#3b4560;\r\n --gold-text:#a07d2e;\r\n position:relative;\r\n overflow:hidden;\r\n isolation:isolate;\r\n width:100%;\r\n padding:72px 24px 80px;\r\n background:\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 20% 50%,rgba(240,170,80,.14),transparent 70%),\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%,rgba(232,201,130,.14),transparent 72%),\r\n linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--navy) 50%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);\r\n 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class=\"world-eyebrow\">\r\nMORE THAN A WORLD. A PLACE TO BELONG.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nGrand adventures.\r\n<em>Human hearts.<\/em>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nBeyond the shining towers and the sun-marked shields\r\nare the people who make a world worth saving.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nThe Dawnshield Order explores hope, duty, friendship\r\nand faith\u2014through journeys that lead into the unknown,\r\nand moments that feel like coming home.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/\" class=\"world-link\">\r\nSTEP INTO THE WORLD <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"world-note\">\r\nA WARM WELCOME AT THE SWAN & FLUTE\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a70b031 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a70b031\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f303209 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flex:0 0 auto;\r\n background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold));\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-content h2{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-weight:400;\r\n font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,60px);\r\n line-height:1.08;\r\n letter-spacing:.005em;\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n text-shadow:0 2px 28px rgba(240,170,80,.3);\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-content h2 em{\r\n display:block;\r\n font-style:italic;\r\n color:var(--gold-bright);\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-content p{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-size:17px;\r\n line-height:1.75;\r\n color:var(--parchment-dark);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* outlined button with arrow, like the reference *\/\r\n.market-section .market-btn{\r\n display:inline-flex;\r\n align-items:center;\r\n gap:26px;\r\n margin-top:10px;\r\n padding:16px 28px;\r\n font-size:13px;\r\n letter-spacing:.2em;\r\n text-transform:uppercase;\r\n text-decoration:none;\r\n white-space:nowrap;\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n background:rgba(11,22,48,.35);\r\n border:1px solid var(--gold);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(11,22,48,.9),inset 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,164,92,.35);\r\n transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,gap .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-btn:hover,\r\n.market-section .market-btn:focus-visible{\r\n background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));\r\n color:var(--navy-deep);\r\n gap:34px;\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:4px}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ TABLET ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:991px){\r\n .market-section{padding:56px 20px 64px}\r\n .market-section .market-container{gap:44px}\r\n .market-section .market-content p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ MOBILE: image first ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:760px){\r\n .market-section{padding:46px 16px 54px}\r\n .market-section .market-container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}\r\n .market-section .market-image{max-width:440px;margin:0 auto}\r\n .market-section .market-content{max-width:none;gap:14px}\r\n .market-section .market-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;gap:10px}\r\n .market-section .market-eyebrow::before{width:24px}\r\n .market-section .market-btn{padding:15px 22px;font-size:12px;gap:20px}\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\r\n .market-section .market-btn{transition:none}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"market-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"market-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"market-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"market-image\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evanders-Tokens.webp\"\r\nalt=\"Dawnshield sun keepsakes\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"market-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"market-eyebrow\">\r\nTHE DAWNSHIELD MARKETPLACE\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nCarry the light.\r\n<em>Keep a little of the story.<\/em>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nA home for future Dawnshield-inspired keepsakes,\r\nartwork and merchandise. Discover the inspiration\r\nbehind the collection while new pieces take shape.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/marketplace\/\" class=\"market-btn\">\r\nVISIT THE MARKETPLACE <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de6af5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7de6af5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2d0c57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a2d0c57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"journal-shelf\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-atmosphere\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-title\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nFROM THE AUTHOR'S DESK\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nPages From The<br>\r\nDawnshield Journal\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nStories, inspirations and discoveries\r\nbehind the world of Altheryon.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article class=\"journal-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/6a24143b48d99702a7e7e063\/1787745138309-2J9YG1OLDZM93D8PVGKP\/IMG_9642.jpeg\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-info\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\n26 AUGUST 2026\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nThe Beach Where The Dawnshield Order Began\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nDiscover the real place that inspired\r\nthe beginnings of Evander Drake and\r\nthe Dawnshield Order.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\">\r\nREAD JOURNAL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article class=\"journal-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/6a24143b48d99702a7e7e063\/1786463997998-CO96LZT7N92GPCO43W9N\/B909B11E-2CE9-4C2F-B4CB-AEDC697237E6.png\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-info\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\n11 AUGUST 2026\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nWhat The Dawnshield Order Is Really About\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nBeyond battles and kingdoms,\r\na story about love, duty and choice.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\">\r\nREAD JOURNAL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article class=\"journal-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/6a24143b48d99702a7e7e063\/1785017666890-RBG8Y4BWBNC4KHZ4K7XO\/DA34E581-9EDA-48B3-88E7-431BFC4DA3E8.png\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-info\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\n25 JULY 2026\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nLocation Spotlight: Greystone Vale\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nExplore the landscapes and places\r\nthat shaped the world of Altheryon.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\">\r\nREAD JOURNAL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"journal-button\">\r\nEXPLORE ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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L.<br>\r\nATTFIELD\r\n<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nStories of Hope, Duty<br>\r\nand Light in Dark Places\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"description\">\r\n\r\nCharacter-driven epic fantasy exploring loyalty,\r\nduty, friendship and the cost of doing what is right.\r\nFollow the Dawnshield Order through a world of faith,\r\nconflict and hope, where courage is measured not by\r\npower, but by the choices made when darkness gathers.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"series\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nBOOK ONE\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nLantern in the Fog\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nAn epic fantasy of loyalty, sacrifice and hope.\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3785ece e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3785ece\" 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.author-section .author-content span::before{width:30px}\r\n .author-section .gold-line{\r\n background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);\r\n }\r\n .author-section .gold-line::before{left:50%;margin-left:-3px}\r\n .author-section .author-content p.author-intro{\r\n padding-left:0;\r\n border-left:0;\r\n padding-top:12px;\r\n border-top:1px solid var(--gold-dim);\r\n }\r\n .author-section .author-content p{font-size:16px}\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\r\n .author-section .author-btn{transition:none}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"author-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-images\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"image-frame\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img class=\"author-main\"\r\nsrc=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/646371802_10233435571571315_8731620380245618742_n.webp\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<img class=\"author-small\"\r\nsrc=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/786492811_17986669020022416_8914992220949175693_n.webp\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"author-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nTHE CREATOR BEHIND THE WORLD\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nR. L.<br>\r\nATTFIELD\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gold-line\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"author-intro\">\r\n\r\nBehind every kingdom, every character and every\r\nlegend is a story waiting to be told.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nR. L. Attfield creates character-driven fantasy\r\nwhere courage is not measured by power, but by\r\nthe choices made when darkness gathers.\r\n\r\nThrough <i>The Dawnshield Order<\/i>, readers enter a\r\nworld of faith, friendship, loyalty and hope.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/about-the-author\/\" class=\"author-btn\">\r\nMEET THE AUTHOR\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-982442d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"982442d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2377c42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2377c42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"chronicles-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"magic-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"chronicles-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"series-header\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nTHE DAWNSHIELD ORDER TRILOGY\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nTwo Chronicles.<br>\r\nOne Light.\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nA character-driven epic fantasy of faith, duty,\r\nsacrifice and hope. Discover the stories of\r\nthose who stand when darkness gathers.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"books-showcase\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-item\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-cover\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gold-glow\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/e107357b-44c5-4a8f-8967-07bbdabf76c1.webp\"\r\nalt=\"Lantern In The Fog\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-text\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nBOOK ONE\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nLantern In The Fog\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nThe beginning of the Dawnshield Order.\r\nA story of loyalty, sacrifice and hope.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/book-series\/\">\r\nDiscover The Story\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"light-divider\">\r\n\r\n\u2726\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-item\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-cover\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"gold-glow\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/magnific_digital-illustration-a-ma_P3nFY6G42C-e1788437149618.webp\"\r\nalt=\"The Beacon And The Raven\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"book-text\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nBOOK TWO\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nThe Beacon And The Raven\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nThe journey continues as hidden truths\r\nand greater dangers emerge.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/book-series\/\">\r\nDiscover The Story\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aa8943 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6aa8943\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f860217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"f860217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* ============ DAWNSHIELD \"EXPLORE THE WORLD\" SECTION ============\r\n Image-led cards (like the reference), in the Dawnshield theme: navy, antique gold, parchment.\r\n Note: classes use the \"explore-\" prefix so they never clash with the other world section. *\/\r\n.explore-section{\r\n --navy-deep:#0b1630;\r\n --navy:#13244a;\r\n --navy-light:#1d3262;\r\n --gold:#c9a45c;\r\n --gold-bright:#e8c982;\r\n --gold-deep:#8a6a2a;\r\n --gold-dim:rgba(201,164,92,.45);\r\n --parchment:#f3e8cc;\r\n --parchment-dark:#d9c9a2;\r\n position:relative;\r\n overflow:hidden;\r\n isolation:isolate;\r\n width:100%;\r\n padding:64px 24px 72px;\r\n background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--navy) 50%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n 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30px;\r\n overflow:hidden;\r\n border:1px solid var(--gold-deep);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n outline:1px solid var(--gold-dim);\r\n outline-offset:-10px;\r\n background:var(--navy-deep);\r\n box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(0,0,0,.5);\r\n transition:outline-color .3s ease;\r\n}\r\n\/* picture layer *\/\r\n.explore-section .explore-card::before{\r\n content:\"\";\r\n position:absolute;\r\n inset:0;\r\n z-index:-2;\r\n background-size:cover;\r\n background-position:center;\r\n background-repeat:no-repeat;\r\n transition:transform .6s ease;\r\n}\r\n\/* navy fade so the text stays readable *\/\r\n.explore-section .explore-card::after{\r\n content:\"\";\r\n position:absolute;\r\n inset:0;\r\n z-index:-1;\r\n background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,15,34,.15) 0%,rgba(8,15,34,0) 30%,rgba(8,15,34,.78) 62%,rgba(8,15,34,.96) 100%);\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-card:hover{outline-color:var(--gold-bright)}\r\n.explore-section .explore-card:hover::before{transform:scale(1.05)}\r\n\r\n\/* the three 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rgba(232,201,130,.35);\r\n}\r\n\r\n.explore-section .explore-card h3{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-weight:400;\r\n font-size:clamp(28px,2.6vw,36px);\r\n line-height:1.15;\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n text-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.6);\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-card p{\r\n margin:0;\r\n max-width:420px;\r\n font-size:15.5px;\r\n line-height:1.65;\r\n color:var(--parchment-dark);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* single button under the cards *\/\r\n.explore-section .explore-actions{\r\n display:flex;\r\n justify-content:center;\r\n margin-top:40px;\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn{\r\n display:inline-flex;\r\n align-items:center;\r\n gap:18px;\r\n padding:16px 40px;\r\n font-size:13px;\r\n font-weight:700;\r\n letter-spacing:.22em;\r\n text-transform:uppercase;\r\n text-decoration:none;\r\n white-space:nowrap;\r\n color:var(--navy-deep);\r\n background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));\r\n border:1px solid var(--gold-bright);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px var(--gold),inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(11,22,48,.55),0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.4);\r\n outline:1px solid var(--gold-dim);\r\n outline-offset:4px;\r\n transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,outline-offset .25s ease,gap .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn::after{content:\"\\2192\";font-size:15px}\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn:hover,\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn:focus-visible{\r\n background:var(--navy-deep);\r\n color:var(--gold-bright);\r\n outline-offset:6px;\r\n gap:26px;\r\n}\r\n.explore-section .explore-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright)}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ TABLET: Kingdoms on top full width, other two below ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:991px){\r\n .explore-section{padding:52px 20px 60px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card:nth-child(2){grid-column:1 \/ -1;order:-1;min-height:440px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card{min-height:480px;padding:26px 22px 26px}\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ MOBILE ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:640px){\r\n .explore-section{padding:42px 16px 50px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-title{margin-bottom:26px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-title span{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;gap:10px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-title span::before{width:24px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-title p{font-size:16px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-actions{margin-top:28px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;padding:16px 22px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card:nth-child(2){order:0;min-height:460px}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card{min-height:460px}\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\r\n .explore-section .explore-card,\r\n .explore-section .explore-card::before,\r\n .explore-section .explore-btn{transition:none}\r\n .explore-section .explore-card:hover::before{transform:none}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"explore-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-title\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nTHE WORLD OF ALTHERYON\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nExplore The World\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nDiscover the characters, kingdoms and legends\r\nthat shape The Dawnshield Order.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"card-icon\">\r\n\u2694\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nCharacters\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nMeet the warriors, healers and outcasts\r\nwhose choices define the fate of Altheryon.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"card-icon\">\r\n\u265c\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nKingdoms\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nFrom Dawnhold to Larkspur Crossing,\r\nexplore the lands where alliances are\r\nformed and battles begin.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"card-icon\">\r\n\u2726\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nLore\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nUncover the faith, history and mysteries\r\nbehind the Dawnshield Order.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"explore-actions\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/the-world\/\" class=\"explore-btn\">\r\nEXPLORE THE WORLD\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a6dfef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a6dfef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7d92b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a7d92b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n\/* ============ DAWNSHIELD \"A PLACE TO BELONG\" SECTION ============\r\n Navy-blue theme, matching the author section: navy, antique gold, parchment. *\/\r\n.world-section{\r\n --navy-deep:#0b1630;\r\n --navy:#13244a;\r\n --navy-light:#1d3262;\r\n --gold:#c9a45c;\r\n --gold-bright:#e8c982;\r\n --gold-deep:#8a6a2a;\r\n --gold-dim:rgba(201,164,92,.4);\r\n --parchment:#f3e8cc;\r\n --parchment-dark:#d9c9a2;\r\n --ink:#16223f;\r\n --ink-soft:#3b4560;\r\n --gold-text:#a07d2e;\r\n position:relative;\r\n overflow:hidden;\r\n isolation:isolate;\r\n width:100%;\r\n padding:72px 24px 80px;\r\n background:\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 20% 50%,rgba(240,170,80,.14),transparent 70%),\r\n radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 50% 0%,rgba(232,201,130,.14),transparent 72%),\r\n linear-gradient(180deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--navy) 50%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);\r\n 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(max-width:760px){\r\n .world-section{padding:46px 16px 54px}\r\n .world-section .world-container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}\r\n .world-section .world-image{max-width:440px;margin:0 auto}\r\n .world-section .world-content{max-width:none;gap:14px}\r\n .world-section .world-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;gap:10px}\r\n .world-section .world-eyebrow::before{width:24px}\r\n .world-section .world-content p.world-note{font-size:10.5px;letter-spacing:.2em}\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\r\n .world-section .world-link{transition:none}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"world-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"world-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"world-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"world-image\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/arrival.webp\"\r\nalt=\"The Dawnshield Order\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"world-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"world-eyebrow\">\r\nMORE THAN A WORLD. A PLACE TO BELONG.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nGrand adventures.\r\n<em>Human hearts.<\/em>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nBeyond the shining towers and the sun-marked shields\r\nare the people who make a world worth saving.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nThe Dawnshield Order explores hope, duty, friendship\r\nand faith\u2014through journeys that lead into the unknown,\r\nand moments that feel like coming home.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/\" class=\"world-link\">\r\nSTEP INTO THE WORLD <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"world-note\">\r\nA WARM WELCOME AT THE SWAN & FLUTE\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a70b031 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a70b031\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f303209 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flex:0 0 auto;\r\n background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold));\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-content h2{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-weight:400;\r\n font-size:clamp(34px,4.6vw,60px);\r\n line-height:1.08;\r\n letter-spacing:.005em;\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n text-shadow:0 2px 28px rgba(240,170,80,.3);\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-content h2 em{\r\n display:block;\r\n font-style:italic;\r\n color:var(--gold-bright);\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-content p{\r\n margin:0;\r\n font-size:17px;\r\n line-height:1.75;\r\n color:var(--parchment-dark);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* outlined button with arrow, like the reference *\/\r\n.market-section .market-btn{\r\n display:inline-flex;\r\n align-items:center;\r\n gap:26px;\r\n margin-top:10px;\r\n padding:16px 28px;\r\n font-size:13px;\r\n letter-spacing:.2em;\r\n text-transform:uppercase;\r\n text-decoration:none;\r\n white-space:nowrap;\r\n color:var(--parchment);\r\n background:rgba(11,22,48,.35);\r\n border:1px solid var(--gold);\r\n border-radius:2px;\r\n box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 3px rgba(11,22,48,.9),inset 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,164,92,.35);\r\n transition:background .25s ease,color .25s ease,gap .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-btn:hover,\r\n.market-section .market-btn:focus-visible{\r\n background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));\r\n color:var(--navy-deep);\r\n gap:34px;\r\n}\r\n.market-section .market-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--gold-bright);outline-offset:4px}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ TABLET ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:991px){\r\n .market-section{padding:56px 20px 64px}\r\n .market-section .market-container{gap:44px}\r\n .market-section .market-content p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* ============ MOBILE: image first ============ *\/\r\n@media (max-width:760px){\r\n .market-section{padding:46px 16px 54px}\r\n .market-section .market-container{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}\r\n .market-section .market-image{max-width:440px;margin:0 auto}\r\n .market-section .market-content{max-width:none;gap:14px}\r\n .market-section .market-eyebrow{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;gap:10px}\r\n .market-section .market-eyebrow::before{width:24px}\r\n .market-section .market-btn{padding:15px 22px;font-size:12px;gap:20px}\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\r\n .market-section .market-btn{transition:none}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"market-section\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"market-bg\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"market-container\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"market-image\">\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Evanders-Tokens.webp\"\r\nalt=\"Dawnshield sun keepsakes\">\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"market-content\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"market-eyebrow\">\r\nTHE DAWNSHIELD MARKETPLACE\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nCarry the light.\r\n<em>Keep a little of the story.<\/em>\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nA home for future Dawnshield-inspired keepsakes,\r\nartwork and merchandise. Discover the inspiration\r\nbehind the collection while new pieces take shape.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublish.online\/rlattfield\/marketplace\/\" class=\"market-btn\">\r\nVISIT THE MARKETPLACE <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7de6af5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7de6af5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2d0c57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a2d0c57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"journal-shelf\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-atmosphere\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-wrapper\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-title\">\r\n\r\n<span>\r\nFROM THE AUTHOR'S DESK\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2>\r\nPages From The<br>\r\nDawnshield Journal\r\n<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nStories, inspirations and discoveries\r\nbehind the world of Altheryon.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-grid\">\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article class=\"journal-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/6a24143b48d99702a7e7e063\/1787745138309-2J9YG1OLDZM93D8PVGKP\/IMG_9642.jpeg\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-info\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\n26 AUGUST 2026\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nThe Beach Where The Dawnshield Order Began\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nDiscover the real place that inspired\r\nthe beginnings of Evander Drake and\r\nthe Dawnshield Order.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\">\r\nREAD JOURNAL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article class=\"journal-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/6a24143b48d99702a7e7e063\/1786463997998-CO96LZT7N92GPCO43W9N\/B909B11E-2CE9-4C2F-B4CB-AEDC697237E6.png\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-info\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\n11 AUGUST 2026\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nWhat The Dawnshield Order Is Really About\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nBeyond battles and kingdoms,\r\na story about love, duty and choice.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\">\r\nREAD JOURNAL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<article class=\"journal-card\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.squarespace-cdn.com\/content\/v1\/6a24143b48d99702a7e7e063\/1785017666890-RBG8Y4BWBNC4KHZ4K7XO\/DA34E581-9EDA-48B3-88E7-431BFC4DA3E8.png\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"journal-info\">\r\n\r\n\r\n<span>\r\n25 JULY 2026\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3>\r\nLocation Spotlight: Greystone Vale\r\n<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\r\nExplore the landscapes and places\r\nthat shaped the world of Altheryon.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\">\r\nREAD JOURNAL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/article>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"journal-button\">\r\nEXPLORE ALL JOURNAL ENTRIES\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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