Book Two of the Forged Series. Aviana Birchwood's fight continues. As a half-blood Elf, she is hated for her blood, but she is determined to bring the murderer of her family to justice. Even if that means she has to raise an army and fight the injustices of the Empire at the same time to do it. ----------‐---------------- ---------------------------- Aviana Birchwood has faced the creature who massacred her family and has emerged as a symbol of hope to the people of Cadelith. But the Legion's fight has just begun. The Insurgent's grip on the Empire is growing stronger and evils emerge from every corner of Cadelith. Closer to home, Aviana finds herself tangled in a net of betrayal and deceit that threatens to shatter her fragile peace and in doing so, would destroy the Empire's only hope of survival

*IF YOU ENJOYED THE KING TRIALS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I LOVE HEARING FROM YA'LL* The king of Elthare is dead. Invitations have been sent out to the noble families to put forth a Champion to participate in the 43rd King Trials, a grueling competition that has left former competitors permanently injured, disabled or dead. Who will be king? Grantham Sinero, a man skilled in hand-to-hand combat and armed with the ability of telekinesis. Andalen Amadon who can inflict pain and suffering with a single touch and is a highly trained archer. Khett Pedgram, the former prince of Elthare, able to control the four natural elements and has an immense knowledge of the kingdom's history. Ikar Dominikov who holds no special powers, but is a great hunter and tracker. A kingdom at war. When soldiers from the empire of Mezerah invade Elthare, the Trials are cut short, and the Eltharians must prepare for a war no one ever saw coming. Many lives are lost, but with the help from their allies to the north, Elthare may have a fighting chance against the Mezerans. At the end of the Ten Day Battle one Champion will be crowned the new monarch of the now fractured kingdom. But who will be left alive to claim the throne? Book 2, The Dawn of Serpents, now available!