Adventure, Found Family, Unlikely Heroes, Heroes who are Parents Children of Iverbourne is a prequel novella taking place 236 years before The Eternal Machine, following the original heroes of the war torn lands and the difficult choices they must make, all to ensure a better future.A terrified slave, lacking bravery or free will, sent on an impossible journey.A hardened Commander of the Eternal prison, taking in his newest inmate. An hours old baby.A half crazed Fae, former Hero of Borealis, Court of the Humans.Two Parents on a journey to deliver their child to Iverbourne, to freedom, no matter the cost.A new Captain, and a troublemaking Water Fae with a constant smirk. This is a DARK Adult Fantasy, intended for audiences 18+. Mature themes include fictional violence and abuse, read preface for content warnings.