Dawning by D.A. Caldwell - Free

The land of Unedea has known peace for many years, but as the kingdoms of the land enjoy prosperity, a threat in the north grows secretly. As this collective of evil searches out the Untouchable Stave, its influence spreads to the many cities of the land. Arum, a young half-elf living in the countryside of Artemia, leaves his childhood home to seek out a new life and finds unexpected adventure. With a ragtag band of companions, Arum must fight to save the city of Helsing from becoming a beacon of evil. This is book one of The Untouchable Stave Trilogy: Dawning.