Guardians of Gayrile by Alice Bjornstedt

Who am I, really? That is the question Rygal has a asked his entire life, ever since his father was a killed defending the tiny island kingdom of Gayrile from her enemies–a sorcerer with great powers. Now the same sorcerer has returned...and rumors say he has sent an army of undead warriors to besiege the Mainland capital of Caer Sia, the last hope Gayrile holds for freedom. In the midst of war and chaos, surrounded by newfound companions, Rygal seeks to unravel the mysteries surrounding the legendary Guardians of Gayrile...and learn if they can be rallied again.

A Company of Adventurers by Rune S. Nielsen

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What happens to legendary adventurers when they retire? Talen is a poor farmhand…but he used to be a famously quick swordsman. Now he has one last job, which could secure his family’s future: he must retrieve a cursed suit of golden armor from a mountain claimed by genocidal orcs. When Talen fails to return from his adventure, a motley crew of rugged ne’er-do-wells must deal with the mysterious person who hired Talen, as well as a family of berserkers. And retrieving the armor will take a grievous toll... Discover the fantasy kingdom of Kjeldale, featuring a world inspired by Norse and Celtic mythology, rich with bittersweet nuances and dry wit. Author Rune S. Nielsen, who previously wrote the acclaimed novel Doomsayer Prince, is back with a fun but layered fantasy novel for every roleplayer who’s wondered what happens after heroes become legends.