After their grueling quest to restore the soul of the world, Callan and his friends thought their adventuring days were done. Fate had other plans. Their celebration cut short, now they must race against the clock to return home before all is reduced to ash.

What evils lurk beyond the veil? What is the truth behind Centrum’s dark history? And most importantly, does Callan have what it takes to save his home again?

Dawn of the New Age is the second installment of the Glorybound series. Follow a deserting soldier, a reformed bandit, a usurped prince, a regretful father, and a man who claims to be a wizard on their journey across the world of Centrum.

Danger lurks around every corner, from the rolling hills of Bindale haunted by the specter of a once great sorcerer, to the ashen desert of Uhea, plagued by death merchants and mold men. Now, for the first time in a millennium, a foe descends from beyond: Silas, the first vampire.

Will Callan and his friends be able to push back the night hordes, or will the world be plunged into an eternity of darkness?

The life of a man-at-arms isn't all that Callan hoped it would be. Instead of fighting great battles like the heroes of old, his days were spent babysitting new recruits and aiding supply caravans. But after uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy, his life of monotony would be quick to change.

Together with a reformed bandit, a usurped prince, a regretful father, and a man who claims to be a wizard, Callan must put his life on the line to seize his dream. But fate is cruel: if Callan leaves home now, there might be nothing left upon his return...

Start this legendary tale with Tyranny of Stone, available once again here on Backerkit in its exclusive hardcover form, featuring interior character art from the talented Wistmoor.

Dawn of the New Age is the second installment of the Glorybound series. In addition, it is part of a much larger universe. With a tie-in short story up for free on my website, a prequel sword & sorcery novella series in the works, and a growing catalog of lore content across Patreon and Youtube, there is an entire universe waiting for you to explore.

The initial funding goal is to cover the cost of production of Dawn of the New Age's editing and cover art, and additional funds will be redirected into continuing to make Glorybound all that it is destined to be.

That being said, high production quality requires funding. Cover artists, editors, voice actors, additional art, etc. Through my own funds, I was able to put together a high quality product for you to enjoy, but my ambitions are much higher. My goal with this campaign is to fund not only the next book, but to upgrade this book with stretch goals such as additional character art and premium add-ons.

*All art to be included physically in hardcover editions. All backers will receive digital art pack containing all funded art pieces.

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"Feels like fantasy before fantasy became embarrassed to be fantasy"
-BryceFromTheShelf

"A new fantasy writer has entered the world of epic fantasy."
-MikeLikesBooks

"I found it a refreshing read as someone who is tired of Doorstopper length epic fantasy."
-Goodreads Reviewer

"The pacing is spot-on, the world feels grounded and real, and there's always something happening to keep you turning the page."
-Anonymous Beta Reader

Tyler F.M. has written a host of short stories, available across the web, ranging from post-apocalyptic water planets to time traveling cowboys. His passion, however, has always been Glorybound, which he began drafting in 2018.

In March of 2026, Glorybound: Tyranny of Stone became his first published novel after successfully funding on Backerkit, and has since received praise everywhere from Goodreads to BookTok.

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Final shipping costs will be charged at the end of the campaign, when backer surveys are completed. This process ensures both that you are not overcharged and I'm not burning all of the raised funds on shipping.

Please note that additional import duties, VAT, or customs fees may be charged by your local authorities. These charges are the responsibility of the recipient and are not included in campaign pledge totals or shipping estimates.

As mentioned earlier, the book is already written and edited, the cover finished, and formatting done. So with that said, we are only a hop, skip, and a jump away from a fully completed book. Additionally, I crowdfunded the first book of the series in March of this year without a hitch, even sending out books ahead of schedule. 

But unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances sometimes arise, such as production setbacks or shipping delays. I've done as much as I can ahead of time to make sure your books arrive as quickly as possible, but in the event of challenges appearing, I will handle them as quickly as I can and communicate them openly and directly on this page.

Glorybound would not exist without your support, and I dedicate myself to bringing you the best experience possible.