The Blacksmith's Flame

In the smoke-black forge city of Veyr, fire is sacred, as long as it belongs to men. Riven Marr has spent his life hiding from the strange heat in his blood. In a nation where dragons are cursed in every prayer and burned in every legend, even a whisper of dragon magic can destroy a family. Riven wants only to survive the furnaces, protect his wounded father, and keep his dangerous secret buried. But beneath the city's oldest underforge, something ancient is waking. As fear spreads through the iron streets and powerful factions tighten their grip, Riven is drawn toward a forbidden fire older than Veyr itself. What he discovers will challenge everything his city teaches about dragons, labor, loyalty, and power. To survive, he must decide whether the flame inside him is a curse to be hidden, or a gift that can reshape the world. The Blacksmith's Flame is Book Two in The Children of the First Dragon, an epic fantasy saga of dragon eggs, ancient betrayal, found family, political unrest, and young heroes bound by the soul of the First Dragon. Perfect for readers who love dragon mythology, forge-city fantasy, fire magic, emotional family stakes, and sweeping high fantasy adventure.