Vassath Rider is the first of a fantasy trilogy by Paul Gaskill situated in the land of Pharia.
From living in a small village where knowledge of the King's dictatorial reign is unknown, Oracus' ordinary life is turned upside down when he forges a bond with a Lavorian and becomes its Rider. When the King's soldiers seize the village and kill his father, Oracus joins the rebellion and endeavours to exact his vengeance. With a Lavorian by his side, he becomes a vital factor in the war that will determine Pharia's fate.
Can Oracus survive and help to end the King's tyranny?