RISE ZELPHIRE HC (2025)

"Legend says that a spirit sleeps within each of us and that a childhood trauma can awaken it . . . such is the awakening of the Zelphire . . . Young Sylvan Khelmann is one such host, doing his best to hide the strange, tree like features that start growing on his body. This mysterious condition comes with strange abilities which he doesn't understand until meeting Professor Wernes, who invites him to join an expedition of discovery. But they find themselves pursued by the evil Dreghans, who possess supernatural abilities of their own, tracking down all known Zelphires to serve their secret nefarious purpose . . ."

"After confronting the infamous Dr. Graves, Sylvan, the tree man, wanders in hiding from his true love. But as the Republic of Béremhilt prepares to celebrate its 20th birthday, Victor Vilnark, son of the fallen dictator, decides to make it the city's last."

"Young Zelphire Sylvan Khelmann's friends have been abducted by the wicked Dreghan Cult who are searching for the burial palace of their evil founder. Will the promise of immortality prove to be more dangerous than any of them can handle?"