Caledonii: Birth of a Nation Series

The year is 74 AD. The Roman Legions have held control of Southern Britain for 19 years. In that time they have solidified their hold, and put down tribal rebellions by Boudicca of the Icenii, and Venutius of the Brigantes. With the tribes pacified at their backs, the Romans advance their roads northward, with their goal: the conquest of the whole of the British Isles. The Northern Druids, realizing this, have arranged a meeting of all seventeen tribal, or clan, chiefs. Amidst the bitter local rivalries, and deep-scored bickering, the Druids try to unite the clans together to face the oncoming Roman threat. Calach is the fifteen-year-old eldest son of the chief of the Caledonii Clan, and is cast into clan politics for the first time. Destined to be chief one day, and acknowledging the importance of such a gathering, he is bewildered by the chief’s antipathy to each other. Thus begins Calach’s story. This is Part One of a series, to be released in Novella length pieces. Part One is over 100 pages, and runs over 30,000 words. Comments by readers are welcome. Ian Hall, the author, spent his childhood 10 miles south of Edinburgh, Scotland, and played in a 2000 year old Roman encampment as a boy. His bedroom looked out onto the Pentland Hills, named by the conquering Roman army. This story is in his blood.

Caledonii 2. This the second part of the Caledonii series. (It’s best to read part one first, but not essential.) The year is 74 AD. The Druids’ attempt to unite the clans against the oncoming Roman threat has failed. Dashed to pieces by ancient tribal squabbles. Calach of the Caledonii, and Finlass of the Meatae, both chief’s sons, have hatched a plot to unite the clans despite what their fathers decide. Calach is summoned to the Arch-druid, in far distant Votadin lands. He is accompanied by Sewell, his own clan druid. It is essential that Calach keep his plan from the druids, and learn as much as he can on his first journey outside Caledonii lands. Thus begins Calach’s adventure, as he takes the first steps on a path he cannot retreat from. As their plot grows, the clans come together, and the traitors come out of the bracken. This is Part Two of a series, to be released in Novella length pieces. Part Two is over 130 pages, and runs over 35,000 words. Comments by readers are welcome. Ian Hall, the author, spent his childhood 10 miles south of Edinburgh, Scotland, and played in a 2000 year old Roman encampment as a boy. The Roman story is in his blood. Part one is entitled; Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part one; The Great Gather), available on Kindle.

Caledonii Birth of a Nation. (Part Three: The Coming of Age) The year is 75 AD. The druid’s attempt to unite the clans failed last year. To aid the chief’s sons plot to unite the clans, Calach travels to the southern fortress of Bar’ton. Keeping the plan from the druids, Calach’s younger brother Uwan’s druid training has become more rigorous. Calach must be patient if he wants the plan to succeed, his father, Ranald, is more belligerent as time passes. Soon the two will meet; head to head. This is Part Three of a series, to be released in Novella length pieces. Part Three is over 110 pages, and runs over 30,000 words. Comments by readers are welcome. Ian Hall, the author, spent his childhood 10 miles south of Edinburgh, Scotland, and played in a 2000 year old Roman encampment as a boy. The Roman story is in his blood. Part One is entitled; Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part one; The Great Gather), available on Smashwords. Part Two is entitled; Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part Two; The Druid’s Plan), available on Smashwords.

The year is 80 AD. The druid’s attempt to unite the clans failed. Calach has promised aid to the south if the Romans ever invade the Norlands. When the Roman Legion marches, he knows the clans must act together, and strike fast. They ride south, but the reality of war catches them all by surprise. Calach must fight for his life amidst the fractional leadership. This marks the beginning of the northern Pict resistance against the powerful Roman threat. This is Part Four of a series, to be released in Novella length pieces. Part Four is over 110 pages, and runs over 31,000 words. Comments by readers are welcome. Ian Hall, the author, spent his childhood 10 miles south of Edinburgh, Scotland, and played in a 2000 year old Roman encampment as a boy. The Roman story is in his blood. Part One is entitled; Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part one; The Great Gather), available on Kindle. Part Two is entitled; Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part Two; The Druid’s Plan), available on Kindle Part Three is entitled; Caledonii: Birth of a Nation. (Part Three: The Coming of Age) available on Kindle.

Caledonia, 83AD. As the Romans press their advantage in Scotland, Calach of the Caledonii clan must ready his forces for the Roman invasion of the highlands. His brother Uwan, a young druid has a plan to end the war with little bloodshed, and must embark on a dangerous voyage to the heart of Rome itself. Between the two, they hold the very future of their country in their hands. A Druid's Work is the fifth installment in the series... Caledonii: Birth of a Celtic Nation.

The year is 69AD, and the Romans have been lords of the southern part of Britain for over twenty years, but their roads stretch forever northwards. Knowing their armies will one day march on these roads, the Brigante King Venutius decides to send two of his young sons further north to safety. Sewell, a northern druid, is given the task. He must first locate the boys, then get them safe to his homeland in the Caledonii nation. It is a dangerous journey into hostile lands He cannot fail.