In a world where nature remembers and emotion shapes reality, mythical beasts bond only with those who earn their trust—and corruption grows like rot through the roots of the earth. Delvin, a grief-stricken boy scarred by fire, and Marla, a girl shaped by silence and exile, journey through frozen forests, dying jungles, and haunted cities. As monstrous sorcerers twist living matter into weapons, both must confront the pain they’ve buried—or risk becoming part of the decay. Told in dual POV, Call of the Mountain follows broken souls learning to survive, connect, and choose meaning in a world where every action leaves a mark—and the land never forgets. With soul-bound creatures, ancient ruins, and a rising threat that feeds on greed, the novel explores identity, loss, found family, and the price of resisting the lure of corruption.