Forged in Fire, Cursed by Cold

Xususi have been revered throughout history for their potential to battle evil in the darkest of times. As a last resort, they were dispersed across space and time in preparation for a cataclysmic event.
One such being, a renowned weapon smith named Fu-ts’ang, is in the right place at the right time in the heart of ancient China, when outlaws ambush Song Jin, alone in the wild. Using his inherent dragon magic, he rescues the female, sparking their deep bond, and is quickly introduced to her father, Pan Xieren, a highly respected regional councillor. They strike a deal: Fu-ts’ang must forge the most magical of weapons, a supernatural blade that will either hand the enemy a huge advantage, or prove their undoing. But is there a more sinister undercurrent raging behind the scenes?
In a land where dragon desperados rule, corruption camouflages a conspiracy that might oust the king and his council.
In a tale of treachery, innocence, revenge, redemption and romance, will the dragon pair’s love inspire them to solve the mystery they’re caught up in, or will their idyllic future be dashed by the traitorous councillor?
As time runs out, ancient nefarious magic, with no remedy, encloses Fu-ts’ang’s soul. Can he exploit his last moments or will his incurable malady condemn his love, Song Jin?
Lines between friend and foe blur, whilst unlikely alliances are formed. Intent on revenge the cunning, duplicitous dragon councillor commits the ultimate act of betrayal.
Who will survive, and will the future hinge on what happens here in the past?