The Age of Aurillium
A hard science fiction series built on military realism, political intrigue, and the weight of a secret that could end everything. One prophecy. One empire on the edge. No good options.
A Universe on the Edge of War
In the fractured geopolitics of the near future, Aurillium — a newly discovered energy substrate — has become the most contested resource in human history. Nations fracture. Alliances collapse. And somewhere in the intelligence apparatus of a dying empire, a prophecy surfaces that no one is supposed to know about.
Theffin's Prophecy is Book One of The Age of Aurillium — a hard sci-fi series built on military realism, political intrigue, and the terrifying weight of a secret that could end everything.
Night-Fire Media's newest flagship IP, The Age of Aurillium is a new sci-fi adventure written by our author, J. Barton Pierce — Marine Corps combat veteran, storyteller, and founder of Night-Fire Media.
Know the Factions
Three powers shape the fate of the galaxy. Before you meet the characters, understand who they serve — and who they fear.
The People and Places of the Saga
Characters who carry the story. A world that makes it real.
Prophet
Jayden Callahan
Prophet
Cameron Evans
Scientist & Cleric
CinJen Hawking
Sanctum Champion
Jennerex Farcaster
Forge Master
Kennothan
Obsidian Archbishop of the Covenant
The Archbishop
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Get Inside Before Launch
Two ways in. One chance to be first.
Beta Reader
Read the manuscript before anyone else. Give feedback that shapes the final book.
Content Insider
Get exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and first access to launch materials.
The Age of Aurillium Podcast
Hosted by J. Barton Pierce
Now Covering — Theffin's Prophecy — Book One
An author-hosted video podcast where J. Barton Pierce answers reader questions, explores the lore behind the series, and takes you inside the world of Aurillium.
New episodes drop with each book. Season One covers Theffin's Prophecy.
Built by Veterans. Built to Last.
Night-Fire Media is a veteran-owned IP company developing original stories across books, graphic novels, and audio. Founded by Marine Corps combat veteran Jon Barton, we build worlds with room to grow.
Age of Aurillium is our first wholly veteran-owned, created, and produced original property — and the beginning of a much larger universe.
Jon Barton — Founder
Marine Corps combat veteran. Actor. Military consultant with 100+ production credits. MBA from Pepperdine. Jon Barton founded Night-Fire Media to bring veteran stories to the world.
He writes the Age of Aurillium series under the pen name J. Barton Pierce.