Kings of the Wyld: The Band, Book One

A once-famous mercenary band has aged into retirement, domestic routine, and stories that sound better each year. When one former member learns that his daughter is trapped in a city facing a vast monster horde, the old crew is pulled together for one more journey. Bodies are slower, reputations are unreliable, and the road between them and the siege is crowded with creatures that remember the band at its peak. The novel treats adventuring parties like touring musicians, complete with old grudges, inflated legends, and the awkward work of getting the group back together. Beneath the humor sits a clear emotional contract: friendship means answering the call after glory has stopped being a convincing reason. Expect quest fantasy with monsters, middle-aged heroes, and affection earned through years of damage.