Kael Ironheart breaks a Stoneborn vow to save travelers trapped in a rockfall—and loses his promise-marker, his place in the guild, and his mentor's trust. Ten-year-old Kael is an apprentice mason learning the Stoneborn way: Lift. Lock. Listen. But Kael has a secret gift. He can fuse stone, sealing cracks and joining blocks with a touch and a surge of Aether. When the mighty Bridgekeep Span begins to fail and no one can repair it, the council faces an impossible choice. Kael may be the only one who can save the bridge, but first he has to prove he can be trusted again. Some promises are made with words. The strongest ones are built with stone. Stoneborn Origins: The Weight of Promise is a Middle Grade fantasy for readers ages 8–12 about mentorship, responsibility, courage, craft, and keeping your word.