Nora Hazard

Set three years before Delvers LLC: Welcome to Ludus, this is the origin story of Nora Hazard on the brutal world of Ludus. After losing her family, Nora found an unlikely home within a street gang, valuing the loyalty and bonds forged there. However, her world is shattered when ancient grudges and shadowy organizations threaten everything she holds dear – her life included. To survive, Nora must embark on an insane, desperate journey, leaving behind her old life. Along the way, she accidentally stumbles upon both an incredible opportunity and a heavy burden. Already a formidable force, Nora becomes truly unstoppable when she discovers devastating superpowers, turning the tables on her enemies in a gritty, violent, and bravely fought struggle for survival in a harsh fantasy world.

Follow Nora Hazard, a former Jackals gang leader, as her story unfolds prior to *Delvers LLC: Welcome to Ludus*. Fresh from battle and recovering from injuries sustained protecting Soron, Nora finds her newfound celebrity status short-lived. She's thrust into a perilous escort mission, tasked with keeping two Terrans – Jessica, an American gamer, and Christopher, a Filipino man with a mysterious past – alive. Their destination is Tolstey, a journey south for Enheduanna’s "insane mission." Nora knows she's no hero, bracing herself for potential disappointment from those with high expectations. Despite the suicidal nature of her quest, new weapons and enhanced orb-Bonded power offer a glimmer of hope. Survival is improbable, not impossible. One thing is certain: Nora will navigate this challenge on her own terms, doing things her own way, whether fulfilling her objective or learning to trust again.

For three challenging years, Nora Hazard has sculpted a new life, mastering her orb-Bonded power as a formidable soldier and finding love. Now, her binding deal with a powerful demigoddess concludes, bringing forth dangerous new opportunities and unsettling secrets about her painful, mysterious past. Despite her survivor mentality and terrible luck, Nora's loyalties will be tested when she uncovers a massive plot threatening everything she holds dear. This struggle will push her to her very limits, pitting her against formidable foes, perhaps even a dark god. Wounded in spirit and body, but utterly unbroken, Nora made a promise never to give up. Anyone who picks a fight with her or threatens her friends will regret it. This is the thrilling final volume of the Nora Hazard series, directly intersecting with the Delvers LLC series.