Heart of Flames: The Unforeseen Flame is the first book within the Heart of Flames series. Wherein you can explore the fantasy world of Gallinia— filled with mystical creatures, magic, and romance— with your closest companions by your side.
Safe passage, Dragon Rider.
Gallinia was home to many strange— yet fascinating— creatures. From the fiery wyrms of Mount Torpar to the great leviathans within the Hasmere Sea; none come close, however, to the grandeur of the tarragon. Of the dragons…
The Riders of Haven being the pinnacle of all— even more-so than the Riders of Sanctuary— looking after Gallinia, and all of her people, without wavering. To be drawn into their ranks is the highest of honors one could ever dream of.
Of course, that honor usually went to the noble families of Gallinia— for they carried the old blood within their veins— not to a half-breed like yourself; carrying both human and fae genes. You knew that those fantasies would only ever be just that… fantasies.
You just never knew how wrong you were. When, in a surprising turn of events, you were invited to go to the Hatching Ceremony within Haven— an event many have gone their whole lives without seeing— and are chosen; marking you as the first commoner to ever be chosen by a dragon.
What will happen to your life now? Going from a simple farm upbringing to being part of the fabled heroes of Gallinia?
And what does this mean for Gallinia as a whole?
Only time will tell…
DEMO || DISCORD
The Council of Haven || The Matriarch
Races of Gallinia [1] || Creatures of Gallinia [1]
This story will be 18+ for depictions of violence, consumption of alcohol, blood, sexual themes, and profanity. You have been warned.
Customizable MC: name, nickname, appearance, gender, sexuality, preferred weapon (or magic), and many more that will crop up as the story continues.
Be chosen by a variety of dragon colors: white, gold, blue, green, red, black, purple, and bronze. Each one being a boost to a specific stat for your MC.
Find your place within a group that you’ve only heard stories about. Are any of them true? Or are you in for a rude awakening?
Remember to keep in contact with your siblings as your older brother won’t be happy with you ghosting him.
Find your one true (as the Riders call them).
Romance 1 of 8 ROs that will offer a welcomed retreat from the hardships of daily life. Hopefully you’ll become their safe harbor too.
Discover all the secrets that Haven has to offer.
Go on quests with your dragon and Rider companions; discovering all the things that the world of Gallinia has to offer.
Ezra/Elaria [M/F] — The Heir of Gallinia
26 [5’11” | Sea Green Eyes | Pale Blonde Hair]
Dragon: Archion | Male | White
An aloof individual with a heart of gold— not that they ever let anyone see it— that cares for Gallinia with everything in them. All they want is for their home to prosper and will do everything within their power to make that happen. They may take a bit to warm up to you— even if they’re open in helping you— but they’re well worth that wait. As only a few have been able to melt the ice that surrounds their heart.
Caleb/Catherine [M/F] — The Child of the General
26 [6’0” | Hazel Eyes | Light Brown Hair]
Dragon: Narith | Female | Blue
An individual that mainly sticks beside their best friend— or has their nose stuck in a book— as they don’t interact with many people comfortably. With the genuine smile, kind eyes, and a soft demeanor, no one can wonder why they’re beloved (despite their antisocial behavior). They value loyalty above everything else and will stand beside you whenever you need them; as friends or more.
Jaden/Jade [M/F] — The Flirt of Haven
27 [5’8” | Sapphire Blue Eyes | Light Auburn Hair]
Dragon: Vessarel | Female | Purple
Their presence within Haven is infamous; a quick wit, endearing smile, and silver tongue allowing them to entrap many hearts. However, many have never truly met the person that lurks beneath. The person that allows sapphire blue eyes to soften, for a sarcastic tone to change into one of support. You may just become that person that will finally help them become who they’ve always hidden.
Aidan/Aylin [M/F] — The Forgotten One
26 [6’3” | Blue-Green Eyes | Silvery Blonde Hair]
Dragon: Ciyradyl | Female | Bronze
They have a very standoffish attitude towards you in general; some may even say angry but they’re not in the mood to make friends. All they want to do is protect Gallinia, further their bond with their dragon, and just survive being a Rider. Though, at times, through their prickled words and acidic retorts you can see a softer edge beginning to form.
Faolan/Faolyn [M/F] — The Alpha
28 [6’6” | Crimson Red Eyes | Golden Hair]
Species: Wolf Shifter
The resident alpha of the wolf shifters that inhabit the forests surrounding Haven; a beneficial relationship between the two that has prospered for generations. They’re a happy-go-lucky kind of person that just wants the best for their pack. With a wild edge, that is written into their very bones, they’re as unpredictable as the animal that lives within their soul.
Laurence/Lauren [M/F] — The Healer of Haven
29 [5’6” | Emerald Green Eyes | Dirty Blonde Hair]
Dragon: Asa | Male | Gold
The resident healer of Haven that has no room for error in their lives. Nor do they have the time to think about the possibility of their one true. Their patients are all that matter to them— their own happiness on the back burner— as they fight the maintain the position no one ever believed they could get to. You can offer them a semblance of peace they haven’t had for quite some time. Something that they’ve never known how much they truly needed it.
Irithiel [F] — The Matriarch
(Appears) 30 [6’2” | Violet Eyes | Golden White Hair]
Dragon: Iddraras | Male | Silver
The Leader of the Riders within Haven— as well as all the Riders of the Western Provinces— that has upheld order and peace within Gallinia for centuries. Irithiel stands for everything that the Riders are meant to uphold; peace, unity, loyalty, and valor. She’s a gentle soul that would do anything to make sure her Riders were all right. No matter the cost.
Kyllian [M] — The Ambassador
31 [6’5” | Silver-Gray Eyes | Onyx Black Hair]
Dragon: Olzriar | Male | Red
A reclusive individual that only speaks with the Matriarch. To get close to him means you need to get close to his dragon (hint hint). He’s one that isn’t easily impressed; he’s in Haven for a specific reason and won’t allow himself to grow distracted from it. Of course, he never expected you to enter the mix.
Not to be rude but... Is this still ongoing? How many ifs you're working on right now?
You’re not being rude at all, don’t worry! I’m currently working on three at the moment— Absentia, Scandal, and HoF. However, writing for HoF takes a long time; both because of everything that I feel like I need to add for it and because I need to get into just the right mindset. I adore HoF, it’s one of my greatest joys because it’s a world I’ve created and have cultivated its own lore, and that means that I don’t want to force anything for it. I’ve also been having some health problems that have caused me to put some things on the back burner, HoF being one of them.
I apologize for not answering asks on here, I’ll try to answer the few that are currently in my inbox to hopefully tide you all over! Especially until the third chapter comes around, which is going to be a big one from the looks of what I’ve been able to create for it.
I know you've explained it somewhere but I can't find it lol, why is the MC half fae in this version?
I answered it somewhat here! There’s a variety of reasons I changed it, some of which I don’t think will ever be shared fully on here because of how convoluted it can get, but the main one is that I felt a disconnect with the fully Fae MC and decided to just shift it around to mesh my original idea for HoF with the newer IF idea…
How would a RO react and what would they do if at a party a noble is making the mc uncomfortable by touching there arm and making suggestions
I'll go with it being before the one true bond is fully established. As you'd have to be completely insane, or dense, to try and flirt with a Rider's bonded.
Ezra/Elaria: Are completely unimpressed, but they try to keep their composure as they sidle up to your side and calmly interject. "I apologize, but I do think it's my turn to talk with MC." Their hand would gently touch your shoulder and steer you away from the noble. "Rider business, I'm afraid. It can't wait."
Caleb/Catherine: Would stiffen at the sight and become immediately uncomfortable; for entirely different reasons, but they'd be keenly aware that they're mirroring their father's usual composure. They'd quickly make their way to your side and offer a strained smile to the noble in question. "I do believe it best that you halt your drinking for tonight. Lest you continue to do something you'll regret come morning."
Jaden/Jade: The playful smirk that would have been a hallmark on their lips all evening would wither away into nothingness. Agitation became a prominent emotion across their features; sapphire blue eyes darkening to a deep stormy blue. They'd casually make their way towards you and accidentally bump into the noble in question, spilling their glass of wine all over the expensive silk of the noble's attire. "I do apologize for being so clumsy, I truly wasn't aware there was anyone of importance nearby besides the MC." They'd quickly get you both out of there.
Aidan/Aylin: Agitation, mixed with an undercurrent of worry, would promptly appear on their features at the sight that greeted them from across the hall. They couldn't believe someone would be so daft as to corner a Rider. Nor could they believe that someone would be so belligerent with their advances and denseness with the rejections. They'd stride across the room and promptly cut to ask the MC to dance. "I apologize for intruding, but MC promised me a dance before I retired for the night, and hasn't even tried to uphold their end of the bargain." It would only be while you're both dancing that they'd begin to wonder why it had bothered them so much.
Faolan/Faolyn: A warning growl would escape their lips before they'd even register the anger that had suffused itself within their chest. They wouldn't even question their natural instincts when it came to striding across the room and putting themself between you and the noble; teeth almost bared in challenge as the noble stood stupidly before them. It'd take everything in them not to make a spectacle because it's not something that would make you any more comfortable. "I'd suggest you leave this instant before I'm forced to do something I really don't think I'll regret."
Laurence/Lauren: Would calmly, and promptly, make their way over to your side and offer you a gentle smile in greeting; ignoring the noble, they'd ask you how you've been and simply pull you into a conversation with them. They'd get you away from the noble without drawing attention to the fact that they were doing so. After all, no one would want to get on the bad side of the Head Healer; even if the noble, come morning, would find that they have a worse hangover than usual.
Irithiel: Barely contained anger etches itself across her beautiful features, violet eyes darkening to a deep amethyst that only promised pain to the one that caused the reaction in the first place. The moment she grows nearer she'd be able to tell that the noble was nervous, fearful of what would cause the Matriarch to suddenly appear, but she wouldn't mind in the slightest. She'd only place a light hand on your bicep, her expression softening only for you, before hardening once more as she looks at the noble. "I must say that I'm appalled by your behavior. I invited you into Haven as a guest, and you've decided to corner one of my Rider's and harass them?" She'd step closer, her voice dropping dangerously. "I suggest you make haste and leave Haven as soon as you can. You wouldn't like to see what I'm like when I finally lose my patience."
Kyllian: Wouldn't be able to believe what he's seeing at first, but the moment it registers anger would immediately bloom across his face and he wouldn't hesitate in making his way over to you. He wouldn't even deign the noble important enough to look at, let alone speak to, but he'd gently take you by the arm and offer you a supportive smile; trying to tell you, without words, that he was there to help and that he'd make sure nothing would happen as long as he was there. He'd take you back to his table and offer you his seat-- just trying to make your night a bit brighter.
So since the Mc is a commoner and half fae how bad in the noble circles will the Mc be treated. Will there be a constant dislike till we “prove ourselves.” Because it does throw a wrench in there perfect system. And do the ROs care the Mc is lower than them? Will they defend them if someone talks bad about them?
It truly just depends on the Noble Circle in general. Some Noble’s will turn their noses to the MC, some won’t even bother to interact because they don’t care (quite a bit fall under this category), and some will be more than happy to talk with the MC (like Duke Isaiah).
After a bit, and the MC does prove themselves, the tide will shift for some of the nobles, but it’ll just depend on the individual. For a lot of them, however, the MC proved themself the moment you were chosen by a dragon— it’s just admitting to it that’s the kicker.
None of the ROs care. Some don’t even think about/it doesn’t register, because the MC is the MC and that’s all they’re focused on. As for if the ROs would defend the MC? Absolutely.
How high would the stakes go in the full series? I assume that it's a given for all gallinia to be in danger, but will it advance upto the entire world being in danger?
Like Sanctuary as well? Yes, it’ll get fairly extreme with the danger levels as the series moves forward. In fact, I believe you’ll actually travel to Sanctuary in one of the later books (because of reasons).
We all know what happens if you try to attack Iri…but what about a kiss attack? Romance stage of course.
Irithiel faintly registers the sound of her office door being opened— the ancient wood creaking ever-so-slightly on its hinges. It’s something the causes the quill in her hand to pause its elegant arch on the parchment underneath it, but it doesn’t stay still for long. The Matriarch is used to people entering and exiting her office at various times— from the maids, to diplomats, to some of her advisors checking in— it’s not unusual for Irithiel to be disturbed while doing her work.
The only being that ever entered her office and didn’t announce themselves, however?
Is the very one that’s scent alone could bring a gentle smile to full lips, violet eyes softening due to the love and adoration that fills them. The very person that’s suddenly pressed to Irithiel’s side as gentle kisses are rained down upon any available inch of skin you could get to; an action that causes Irithiel’s bell like laughter to echo across the room. Her arms, seemingly of their own accord, wrapping loosely around your waist in order to keep you close.
“Hello, darling,” Irithiel murmurs, a soft look etched across her face. Her head dipping for only a split second, violet eyes falling away from yours, so she could press a brief kiss to the back of your hand. “I’ve missed you.”
I just saw your blog, and I could've swore I've seen a (dead) blog about this IF before maybe like a few years ago, or was my mind playing games with me...?
Not at all! @heart-of-flames was my old blog for this story, but I decided to make a new one in order to reestablish myself with the story, which I hope makes sense.
Irithiel: She’s a gentle soul that would do anything to make sure her Riders were all right. No matter the cost.
Right side brain: There is nothing else and will never be anything else but Elf Mommy.
Left side brain:
😂, Irithiel would definitely have an amusing time if she were to be called Elf Mommy— I think I made a snippet of Irithiel reacting to being called mommy on the old blog… I’ll reblog it if I find it. Though, to be fair, she’d be more impressed than anything if the MC had the guts to call her that to her face; especially since a lot of people are too intimidated to talk to her directly.
I’m glad you like Irithiel (I believe anyway)! I can’t wait for you to interact with her more!
I love the concept of the one true bond (although I guess that doesn't say much because I am a sucker for soul mate tropes).
I was wondering when the MC decided who their one true is, will the RO become instantly aware of this, or will the MC have to confess to them for the RO to realise the MC is their one true as well?
Hello 👋
It actually depends on the RO! There will be a choice that’ll sort of lock in who the MCs one true is after a certain point— to make it a bit easier on you all, and on me too— and after it’s chosen? The MC will have different dynamics with each of the ROs.
Caleb/Catherine are a bit oblivious naturally, but they’ll definitely initiate the conversation with the MC because they’re well versed on the subject and know what it feels like when a bond has been established. Jaden/Jade don’t believe that they’re lucky enough to have the MC as their one true so they’re a bit dense. Irithiel is more than aware of it but, for a variety of reasons, she doesn’t approach the MC, which will be something you bring up with her.
It just depends on which RO ends up being the one true that the dynamic is established!
Is the mc still a goody good in this or will there now be an option to be evil/an asshole?
The Riders are inherently good people. HoF isn’t a villain story— it’s a story about a hero. Does that mean it’s always going to be easy? No. But, the MC won’t become evil.
If that’s not your cup of tea? That’s completely understandable, and I hope that you find a story that’s more aligned with what you’d like to see. I don’t mind it at all. 😅
Yes, I’ve just been very busy with life in general 😅— I apologize for not being super active on the tumblr. I’m working on HoF, just haven’t had much time for the tumblr as well.
Are u only posting sneak peak links on pateron now? I remember in the discord server you saying a new link was going to come out in a couple days but it was never posted on discord.
Not at all! I just haven’t been able to finish said portion, I wanted to get it done but then life, my internet provider, and writers block, got in the way of making it a reality.
I’ll still be updating the sneak peek link within the Discord whenever it’s applicable!
Heart of Flames has a Patreon! I’m going to be adding all the new content for the Tiers tomorrow (some RO PoV Snippets, Polls, Sneak Peeks, and more). It’s shared with my other IF, Absentia, so the one’s for HoF are split and marked accordingly. Becoming a Patron isn’t obligated in the slightest.
But I hope you all enjoy it regardless. And that you’re doing well! ❤️❤️❤️
