The Age of Aurillium
A military sci-fi series built on hard science, political intrigue, and the weight of a secret that could end everything. Written by a disabled Marine Corps veteran. One prophecy. One empire on the edge. No good options.
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The Age of Aurillium is a 13-book military sci-fi series set in a future where three factions — the Covenant, the Forge, and the Sanctum — hold an uneasy peace over a ring-city built on a dying world.
When a prophecy resurfaces that could unravel everything, three protagonists are thrust into a conflict that will decide the fate of humanity's last great civilization.
Hard science. Political intrigue. The weight of a secret that could end everything.
Know the Factions
Three powers shape the fate of the galaxy. Before you meet the characters, understand who they serve — and who they fear.
Characters & World
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Apostle of Swords
CinJen
Forge Master
Kennothan
Champion of the Sanctum
Jennerex
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Fire for Effect
The Age of Aurillium Podcast
Book 1 — Theffin's Prophecy — A chapter-by-chapter deep dive into the world, the characters, and the craft behind the series.
Hosted by J. Barton Pierce, Fire for Effect goes beyond the page — exploring the military science, political philosophy, and world-building decisions that shaped the Age of Aurillium.
Each episode covers a chapter from the book, with author commentary, lore expansions, and listener Q&A.
Veteran-Owned. Mission-Driven.
Night-Fire Media is a sci-fi IP incubator and content creation company built on the belief that the best stories come from people who have lived extraordinary lives.
We build worlds, develop characters, and produce media across books, graphic novels, audio, and podcast — starting with the Age of Aurillium.
Our Founder
Jon Barton is a disabled Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and the founder of Night-Fire Media. Writing as J. Barton Pierce, he created the Age of Aurillium — a 13-book military sci-fi series drawn from two decades of service, leadership, and sacrifice.
The series is his mission made manifest: to build something that lasts, that matters, and that honors the people who gave everything in service to something larger than themselves.