WILLIAM

"You're fighting with fire, expect ashes."

Feared by nations and worshiped by his own, Sir William stands as the ruthless emperor of the Lava Monsters. His reign is one of absolute control, forged in power, fear and a burning sense of divine right. To his people, he is a hero, a savior who brought stability through fire and blood. Yet behind the grandeur lies a tyrant whose mercy burned out long ago.

Despite his brutal reputation, fragments of the man he once was still remain. In private, William can be unexpectedly tender toward his partner, Gwen, a side of him the world will never see. But when it comes to his son, John, that warmth turns to embers. His love is buried beneath pride, disappointment and the impossible weight of legacy. To defy William is to defy fire itself and those who do often learn that even ashes have a story to tell.