The Verdant Merchant Novel

Rowen is nameless, familyless, and powerless in a world where strength determines destiny—a position that has already sealed his fate. The Awakening represents his singular opportunity to be chosen by the Path, offering escape from his meaningless existence tending an obscure shop. Yet when the selection crystal makes contact with his skin, it produces no response, leaving him apparently unchosen. Simultaneously, something dormant and primordial awakens within him. His body becomes drained of mana. Mysterious visions plague his consciousness. Deep within his being, an ancient artifact from a previous existence begins to stir and come alive. Cast aside by civilization and tethered to forces beyond comprehension, Rowen faces a pivotal question: Will he remain an insignificant figure, or will he transcend all expectations to become an unparalleled anomaly in existence?